These 15 common ear piercing placements will transform your ear into a work of art. Scroll through for expert tips and photos ...

A helix piercing refers to a piercing in the upper or outer cartilage of the ear. Helix piercings are more prone to infection due to less blood flow to the area. Cleaning your helix piercing ...

Okay, we've already covered that standard lobe piercings are the least painful of the bunch. Helix and tragus piercings are the next step up on the pain scale going through thin cartilage.

The helix is the official term for the classic cartilage placement. This go-to option has been reimagined over the years, with multiple piercings placed together (known as a double or triple helix ...