Professional piercer Janeese Brooks suggests delaying plunging in until at least the end of your healing time. Depending on the individual, the healing time for a helix piercing can range from three months to a year. Any substance in the water will get into your piercings, and chlorine, even in the cleanest pools, may damage them, according to Brooks. She advises rinsing the area right soon to remove any chemicals away if you are unable to avoid the pool.