Daith Piercing Jewelry

A daith piercing goes through the innermost fold of cartilage in the ear, also known as the crus of the helix. Its tucked-away placement and the variety of jewelry styles available make it a popular but technically challenging piercing. Learn more in our complete guide to daith piercings.

Daith piercings are cartilage piercings, so they are more painful than lobe piercings. On a pain scale of 1-10, they are commonly rated around a 5. Pain tolerance varies, but the thickness of the cartilage and the location near the ear canal make this piercing uncomfortable. Our daith piercing guide covers pain, healing, and what to expect.

Daith piercings can take 6 to 12 months to fully heal, and sometimes longer. Healing time depends on your body and how well you follow aftercare instructions. Your piercer will guide you through the healing stages. For a closer look at the healing process, check out our daith piercing healing guide.

Your piercer will determine the correct gauge for a daith piercing based on your anatomy and the jewelry style being used. Before leaving the shop, it's recommended to ask your piercer what gauge, length, or diameter you'll need so shopping for jewelry later is easier. Read more about choosing daith piercing jewelry and gauge sizes.

High-quality materials like implant-grade titanium are recommended for initial daith jewelry to support smoother healing. Because daith piercings are difficult to access and easy to irritate, your piercer will choose jewelry that fits your anatomy and allows room for swelling. Our guide to daith piercings goes deeper into jewelry materials and fit.

Once healed, daith piercings can be worn with several jewelry styles, including curved barbells, clicker rings, captive bead rings, and seamless rings. Because daith piercings are hard to see and access, many people have a piercer change jewelry for them. Explore all your options in our daith piercing jewelry guide.

Clean your daith piercing twice a day with saline spray or saline solution. Spray both sides of the piercing and let it air dry or gently pat dry with a clean paper towel. Avoid touching it with dirty hands, putting pressure on it, or exposing it to pools, lakes, or other bodies of water during healing. Get the full aftercare routine in our daith piercing aftercare guide.

There is no scientific evidence showing that daith piercings help relieve migraines. While the idea is often linked to acupuncture, studies have not supported this claim. The American Migraine Foundation confirms that any reported relief is likely due to placebo rather than the piercing itself. Our complete daith piercing guide covers this topic in more detail.