A daith is a horizontal piercing that passes through the limb of the labrum - a fold of hard cartilage located just above the ear canal (below the Rook and next to the Tragus).

Due to its location in the "shell" of the ear, this piercing requires an appropriate amount of tissue. If your fold of cartilage in this area is very thin or flat, it may not be possible to perform a safe Daith. An experienced piercer always starts with a thorough analysis of the anatomy.

Here we pierce an exceptionally thick, curved piece of cartilage. Pain is felt and most often rated at 5 to 6 on a 10-point scale.

Because the needle passes directly at the entrance to the ear, during the procedure you will feel strong pressure and hear a very loud and clear "crunch". This is the natural sound of broken cartilage - don't panic!

Daith and migraines - what is it really like?
A popular theory circulating on the Internet is that Daith stimulates the acupuncture point of the vagus nerve, which supposedly cures chronic headaches and migraines. From a medical and scientific point of view, there is no evidence for this. If anyone has felt relief after this treatment, it is due to the strong placebo effect. Remember: piercing is a beautiful body modification, not a medical procedure.

Like Rook, Daith takes a long time to heal, but its retracted location protects it from accidental tugging with hair or clothing.

• The initial stage of healing (swelling goes down): 3 to 5 months.
• Complete healing of the canal: from 6 to 12 months.

1. Don't touch: Avoid touching the earring with dirty hands and refrain from "spinning" it.
2. Cleanse regularly: Wash the piercing site 2-3 times a day with sterile saline solution.
3. Avoid chemicals: Avoid using hydrogen peroxide, alcohol or antibiotic ointment. They may irritate the wound and delay healing.
4. Be careful with your hair and clothes: Make sure that shampoo or conditioner does not remain on the ear after bathing. Be careful when putting on sweaters!

Here is the most interesting fact about Daith Piercing: This is one of the very few piercings where a hoop earring is recommended to start with!

During healing:

Due to the rounded shape of the cartilage fold and difficult access, applying a straight barbell or labret in Daith is problematic and uncomfortable. The gold standard starter that helps the tissue settle is titanium Horseshoe (Circular Barbell) or Captive Bead Ring (CBR).

• Rod Thickness: 1.2mm.
• Wheel diameter: Usually 10mm or 12mm to start with. The larger diameter makes cleaning easier and takes into account initial swelling. The circle cannot be too tight!
• Important: You don't wear training wheels at the start Clicker (with hinge), because the hinge connection could get inside the wound and damage the granulation canal.

After healing:

A healed Daith is the true king of Ear Styling! After 6-12 months you can change your jewelry to:

• Richly decorated Clickers studded with rows of zircons.
• Non-standard shapes: teardrops, moons or hearts.
• Delicate, tight-fitting rings seamless ring.