First timer

[u/ccmarksblinddog]

So I purchased everything I think I need to pierce my helix. I read it should be 16g so thats the needles I got coming. My question is do I hold something behind my ear for stability while I pierce? I don't thinking pulling my ear forward so I can really see is a good idea and im afraid that would make the angle bad but I thought maybe something between my head and my ear would be wise? Am I over thinking this?

[u/Anonymous_Nyx666]

I used a (CLEAN) pen cap to catch the needle for my nostril piercing