Wondering if the Daith piercing might be the edgy touch you’re looking for—or maybe a way to manage migraines? Here’s a quick guide to everything you need to know before getting one.
What’s a Daith Piercing?
The Daith piercing goes through the innermost cartilage fold of your ear, creating a bold look. It’s important to have the proper anatomy for it, your piercer can evaluate if you can have a Daith piercing. If you don’t have the proper anatomy it could give you serious healing problems or even rejection.
Proper jewelry is also important, pierced with a circular jewelry. Remember that using jewelry made of Titanium, Gold or Niobium will be the best options to avoid allergic reactions during your healing process. Some jewelry are not appropriate when first doing the Daith, if they’re full of gems all around, they would be better on a healed daith piercing. That’s because the jewelry can rotate inside your fresh piercing and damage your skin inside, giving you healing problems. Of course, an experience piercer can help you.
How painful is it?
Expect a bit of discomfort. People generally rate the pain around a 6 or 7 out of 10 due to the thick cartilage. But the unique look tends to make the short-lived pain worth it.
Healing and Aftercare
Healing takes minimum of 12 months, and patience is key. Here are some tips:
Clean Twice Daily: Use a saline solution. Follow your piercer aftercare!
Avoid Harsh Cleaners: Stay away from alcohol and peroxide.
Hands Off: Resist touching or twisting it.
No headphones/airpods while healing because can damage your fresh piercing.
Avoid to sleep on it.
Choosing Jewelry
After healing, Daith piercings look great with various jewelry styles. Titanium is perfect for sensitive skin, and rings or hoops are popular choices.
Does a Daith piercing really help with migraines?
Recently, it’s gotten popular for potentially helping with migraines, though results vary. Many believe it works similarly to acupuncture because the piercing site is close to acupuncture points that can relieve headaches. According to Healthline, there’s no solid scientific evidence.
Ready to Go for It?
Remember to find a licensed piercer and follow aftercare closely for the best results!
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