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Sleeping on a Helix
The helix bump epidemic is mostly a pillow problem — not an infection problem.
— Katelyn Cole, master piercer, Work of Art Las Vegas
What pressure does
- Forces the post to angle into the rim — irritation bump forms within days.
- Repeats every night until you change sleep position or use a donut pillow.
My client protocol
- Back sleep or opposite side for minimum 8 weeks on helix, flat, and conch.
- Clean pillowcase — bacteria from hair products transfers to fresh entries.
If a bump appears
- Come in before you buy random online 'bump solutions' — usually pressure or length, not infection.
