Ever wondered why your helix piercing takes forever to heal? 👂✨ Let’s break it down, because if you’re 6 months in and still feeling tenderness, you’re not alone! The helix sits on the outer rim of cartilage, which has less blood flow than the soft tissue in your lobes. 💉 Less blood flow = slower healing. On top of that, the helix is constantly exposed: your hair brushes against it, your pillow presses on it, headphones rest on it, all little things that can slow healing or cause irritation bu