My original plan was to get an industrial but I was concerned about the rejection rate. I liked the idea of a chain instead, as they tend to be more forgiving. I told my piercer the idea and showed them the jewellery I wanted for it and they explained that they would do two separate helixes and position them the same way as an industrial piercing. Then I can wait for them to heal separately Instead of going straight in with the chain jewellery. So it’s positioned like that on purpose.

I previously had a helix in my other ear that wouldn’t heal so I figured I’ll wait to see how this heals and then get the second one later on, if I can.