A daith piercing can be a gorgeous addition to any ear stack.This unique placement is eye-catching and sure to prompt lots ofcompliments. Whether you style it with a dramatic hoop or anunderstated stud, a daith piercing can elevate any look to a newlevel. Read our helpful guide before getting your daith pierced todiscover everything you need to know from aftercare advice to styletips.
Table of Contents:
- What Is A Daith Piercing?
- How Long Does a Daith Piercing Take to Heal?
- How Painful Is Daith Piercing?
- How to Prepare for Your New Daith Piercing
- Types of Earrings For Your New Daith Piercing
- Caring For Your New Daith Piercing
- Book an Ear Piercing with Monica Vinader
What Is A Daith Piercing?
A daith piercing is a specific type of cartilage piercing. Theyare located in the inner curved fold just above the ear canalopening.
Daith piercings have their origins in Jewish culture and thename translates to 'knowledge' or 'knowing' in English. Daithpiercings are sometimes thought to be linked to the alleviation ofmigraines. This could be because the daith may be an acupressurepoint, however there is little scientific evidence to prove thatthey do help. Regardless of their pain relief qualities, daithpiercings look utterly stunning. They can look effortlessly elegantwhen styled on their own, or can be a beautiful addition to acurated ear.
How Long Does a Daith Piercing Take to Heal?
Daith piercings usually take between 6 and 9 months to fullyheal. This is longer than lobe piercings because the hard cartilage requires more time torecover. Although the healing process is a little longer, we thinkit is well worth the wait.
As with other cartilage piercings, it may look as though yourdaith has healed before it is. This is because the skin recoversfirst, and then healing continues inwards. It can be normal for adaith piercing to secrete a little fluid during the healingprocess, so don't worry if this happens to you.
All types of ear piercings are technically wounds. Therefore, you need toproperly care for them to help them heal without complications.
How Painful Is Daith Piercing?
Daith piercings can be considered moderately painful due to thethickness of the cartilage. That being said, they are not the mostpainful piercing you can get. If you have a conch piercing already,you can expect a daith piercing to cause slightly less discomfortthan that. If you have lobe piercings, the process of getting yourdaith pierced will likely be slightly more uncomfortable. Overall,the pain varies from person to person depending on tolerancelevels.
Another thing to consider is that daith piercings can take alittle longer to complete than other piercings. Due to the positionwithin the ear, the procedure usually takes between 6 to 9 seconds.The extended piercing time can prolong the time you feel theinitial pain for. After the piercing is complete, you may feel adull achy pain which tends to dissipate in a fairly short time.With proper care, you should be able to enjoy your healed daithwithout any pain at all.
How to Prepare for Your New Daith Piercing
Before attending any piercing appointment, there are a few waysyou should prepare. We recommend:
- Avoiding alcohol and blood thinners: consuming alcohol andsubstances such as ibuprofen or aspirin can thin your blood. Thismay increase how much your piercing bleeds.
- Eating and hydrating: eat a light meal and drink plenty ofwater before your appointment. This can help you avoid feelings ofnausea or dizziness following your piercing.
- Consider your hairstyle: keeping your hair away from yourpiercing when it is new can help prevent complications andirritation. Tie your hair back in advance or bring a hair band toyour appointment so you can keep your hair out of the way.
Although we don't currently offer daith piercing at our studio,we do have a selection of gorgeous earringswhich can be worn in your daith once it has healed.
Types of Earrings For Your New Daith Piercing
There are two main types of earrings which are popularly worn ina daith piercing - huggiesand barearrings. Although these are the two main types of earring,there is plenty of variation even within these styles which meansyou can create a unique look you love.
- Diamondearrings can be an enchanting choice for the daith. Thistimeless gemstone exudes class and sophistication. Perfect for anyoccasion, it adds a signature sparkle to your appearance. Try ourdiamond marquise bar earring for an understated look, or ourriva diamond huggies for a more statement look.
- Solidgold hoops such as our infinity mini hoops are a gorgeous way to elevate an everydayoutfit. They add a touch of subtle glamour that makes you look andfeel fantastic.
- Sterlingsilver jewellery elegantly enhances cool tones. Worn in thedaith piercing, a silver earring can be a beautiful finishing touchto any outfit.
- Gemstone earrings can add a vibrant pop of colour to yourdaith. Take our mini gem huggie earrings for example. The coloured stones areeye-catching as they glint in the light. Use this style of earringto add vibrancy to an everyday look or to complement the colours inan evening ensemble.
Let your daith shine on its own, or complement it with a wholeearparty of splendid earrings. However you wish to style yourdaith piercing, you'll find limitless combinations with ourcollections.
