Body Candy Do you know your piercing limits?

 "If you know yourself, you'll not be harmed by what is said about you." 

 -Lorde 

Part of being pierced is understanding the limits of your own body. Sometimes, our body's unique twists, turns, and curves just aren't made to accept a specific piercing... But it doesn't mean you have to give up on being pierced altogether!

Today we're going to talk about the forward helix, why a piercer might say "no" to this piercing, and a practical solution to still get a piercing that looks great. Watch my video to learn more!

Today's Topics:

- The forward helix is an ear cartilage piercing located in the upper rim of your ear. It is located directly above the tragus near your temple.

- You might be told "no" to a forward helix because there isn't enough of a cartilage "lip" to sustain a healthy piercing.

- Have a trusted piercer asses your ear to check to see if you have the right anatomy. If they say no, do not bounce from piercer to piercer until you find someone who says yes. They are giving medical advice that will benefit the long-term health of your ear in the long run.

- Turning the no into a yes: instead of a forward helix piercing, you can have lots of fun with a flat piercing. A flat is any piercing located in the upper cartilage of the ear (instead of the rim). It's a fun way to add a similar amount of visual interest to your upper/inner ear.

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