Helix Hoops

These guidelines are for choosing jewellery after your piercing has healed; your anatomy and the existing thickness of your piercing remain key factors.

Measure the diameter inside the hoop and the wearable length of the post without the end. Jewellery that pinches or pulls should be reassessed with your piercer.

For more guidance, see our helix guide.

Avril in the helix · 8 mm and 10 mm

Design shown in a gold-tone finish.

We like Avril for its line of crystals: the 8 mm size sits closer to the edge, while the 10 mm size leaves more room. The result depends on your ear; either way, the hoop should feel comfortable without pinching.

Measure across the centre of the circle, between the inner edges. The outer diameter includes the metal and is not the listed size.

Download the hoop sizing template (A4 PDF)
Print at 100%. Check the 50 mm line, then compare with a hoop that already fits you.

Wait until your piercing has fully healed and have your piercer confirm this before changing jewellery for a different look. An ear that looks settled on the surface may still be fragile inside. Downsizing the post during healing is an adjustment carried out by your piercer, different from changing to decorative jewellery. The jewellery in this selection is for healed piercings.

First, identify the fastening on the product page. With a clicker, open only the hinged section, then close it without forcing it; do not distort the hoop. If access is difficult, the jewellery resists or the movement hurts, ask your piercer to insert or remove it.

Find the steps in our guide to inserting and removing a helix hoop.

It can follow the contour of your cartilage, but must not pinch it or leave a pressure mark. If you're deciding between two diameters, have your ear measured: a close fit should still feel comfortable.

Cartilage generally takes 6 to 9 months, sometimes longer, to heal. Time alone is not enough to decide when to switch to a hoop. Find advice on sleeping and aftercare in the helix piercing FAQ.

Our piercing jewellery is made from hypoallergenic titanium. Our jewellery has undergone laboratory testing. You'll find the material, finish and dimensions on each product page to help you choose your piece with confidence.

Gold-tone brings warmth to your ear stack; the white-gold-coloured finish gives it bright, light reflections with a chrome-like appearance. This describes the colour: the base material is still titanium. A styling tip: bluish or purplish veins may point towards cool tones, while greenish veins may point towards gold-tone. It's a styling guide, not a rule: try both near your face in natural light.

For jewellery removed from a healed piercing, clean gently with lukewarm water and mild soap, then rinse and dry thoroughly. Avoid abrasive products and stiff brushes on the decorative detail. If your piercing is still healing, leave the jewellery in place and follow your piercer's aftercare advice.