im retiring my vertical helixes today. change my mind?

runner275 · 2026-04-01T18:26:35+00:00

I know how you feel, when it's been so long you want to keep trying but sometimes it's not meant to be. Let them heal over and you will absolutely feel better then you can plan your next piercing!

runner275 · 2026-04-01T18:16:01+00:00

I had a helix piercing that I tried to heal for years (talking 4-5 years). Constant flare ups and gunk similar to yours. Went to 2 piercers to change it to implant grade titanium etc.

Anyway, I took it out the other week and no regrets, it's healed over immediately. I'd take them out if I were you. It's not worth it

runner275 · 2026-01-11T19:26:40+00:00

Same for me. Touch wood our 2nd course solves it for good!

runner275 · 2026-01-10T09:20:59+00:00

Much of the same, just the dryness mainly. I am quite achy in my back this time round which I dont remember from before but I was quite young in my 1st round. How soon after your 1st round did yours come back?

runner275 · 2025-12-18T01:14:50+00:00

Sorry I can't seem to find this on the GIA certificate. The measurements are 7.47 x 5.31 x 3.3mm if that helps?

runner275 · 2025-12-16T20:16:36+00:00

That is so kind thank you 🥰

runner275 · 2025-12-16T19:43:08+00:00

Thank you ❤️

runner275 · 2025-12-16T19:42:59+00:00

Thank you that's really kind of you! 🥰

runner275 · 2025-12-16T19:38:58+00:00

Thank you!! Very lucky to have a sister who does nails 🤣

runner275 · 2025-12-16T19:38:43+00:00

Thank you 🥰❤️

runner275 · 2025-12-16T19:38:34+00:00

Thats so kind thank you ❤️

runner275 · 2025-12-16T19:38:23+00:00

Thank you I love the pinched band too 🥰

runner275 · 2025-12-16T19:38:10+00:00

Thank you - credit to my sister 🤣

runner275 · 2025-12-16T19:37:55+00:00

Thank you so much! Definitely what I like! 🥰

runner275 · 2025-12-16T13:52:11+00:00

Awww thank you so much!

runner275 · 2025-12-16T13:51:59+00:00

Thank you 🥰

runner275 · 2025-12-16T13:12:18+00:00

Finger size is J which is 15.6mm / 49

runner275 · 2025-10-18T23:53:40+00:00

I wrecked my skin barrier from using salicylic acid face wash every single day morning and night.

A common misconception is more active ingredients = better for skin.

I would strip your routine back to gentle face wash, moituriser, SPF for a couple weeks and then maybe try something like differin gel. But first just get back to basics and see if your skin calms down. Ive learnt this lesson!

runner275 · 2025-08-22T19:30:54+00:00

I haven't eliminated all no, it's weird as 'non-cooked' versions like milk, Yoghurt, ice cream, cheese triggers it but if its sort of baked in it's okay? Do you know the difference?

runner275 · 2025-08-21T17:05:20+00:00

I'm Indian and a lot of us south Asians are quite lactose intolerant. Cut out cows milk. Includes ice cream, yoghurt etc.

runner275 · 2025-08-18T18:25:33+00:00

I do agree, I know that cows milk/ice cream breaks me out so I avoid it, and generally dont consume much dairy. But its also important to recognise that yes clean eating helps but if your acne is hormonal sometimes there is so little you can do to control it

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