Cartilage Piercing Pain: What to Expect & How to Cope

Cartilage Piercing Pain: What to Expect & How to Cope

If you're staring at photos of a helix, conch, or tragus piercing and thinking, “I love it, but how much is this going to hurt?”, that's a very normal place to be. The concern isn't the jewellery. It's the apprehension of the unknown. The good news...
How to tell if piercing is infected: A Simple Guide

How to tell if piercing is infected: A Simple Guide

That new piercing looks amazing, but is the soreness you're feeling a normal part of the process or a warning sign? It's a question we get asked all the time. The short answer is that irritation symptoms are mild and localised, while signs of a real...
A Modern Guide to Aftercare for Helix Piercing in the UK

A Modern Guide to Aftercare for Helix Piercing in the UK

So, you’ve got your new helix piercing—congratulations! The piercing itself is the easy bit. The real journey starts now, and proper aftercare is what will make or break your healing experience. It’s all about keeping things clean, avoiding any unnecessary irritation,...