Piercings are a fun way to express your creativity and decorate your body with tasteful bling. Most piercings have existed for centuries, with ear piercings dating back to over 5,000 years ago, and nose piercings existing for the last 1,500 years. They’ve always been around, and the popularity isn’t slowing down.  While it’s fun to show off your piercings to the world, sometimes, you’ve got to keep them private. If you work a job that bans piercings - such as in a factory or fancy office - you probably can’t even get away with just simple stud earrings. So, how do you satiate your piercin ..read more

Piercings are a great way to express your personality and have some fun with jewelry. While several piercings might go in and out of fashion trends, piercings have existed for centuries, and will continue to play a massive role in the world of fashion. Once you’ve got one piercing, it’s unlikely that you’re going to stop there.  So, if you’ve got an itch for a new piercing, you’re probably looking for some inspiration for your next one. Sure, you can always play it safe with second ear piercings or a nose ring, but there are so many types of cool piercings out there that you need to consi ..read more

One of the greatest things about getting piercings is the variety of jewelry that opens up to you. With a single piercing, you can choose between multiple styles of jewelry, all with different fastenings and accessories.  Some people like to go all out with the jewelry they use in their piercings with various rings and hoops with jewels and chains. However, there are always going to be occasions when a more subtle and subdued look is required. This is where nose studs with flat backs come in. In this guide, we will look at how to insert one of these simple pieces of jewelry. What Is A Fla ..read more

Getting a new piercing can be really exciting and once it has fully healed there are so many different types of jewelry that you can use to change up your look and accessorize your appearance. However, because there are so many different types of jewelry for each type of piercing, it can be difficult to know how to put some pieces in.  In this quick guide, we are going to show you how to put different types of nose rings into your piercings and how to make sure that your piercing is clean and healthy.  Types Of Nose Jewelry The first thing that needs to be considered is the type of ..read more

Piercing has been a human tradition for almost as long as humans have been around, it seems. Whether it’s for ceremonial purposes, cultural practices, or simply for aesthetics, piercings have stayed in fashion for thousands of years at this point, and show no signs of going away anytime soon. Still, just because we’ve done it for a while at this point, doesn’t mean that there aren’t still risks involved with getting a piercing done. A nasty infection. A potential puncture that cuts too deep. A lot of things can go wrong with the wrong piercing in the wrong spot. This is why, if you haven’t had ..read more

If you’ve ever had a piercing, only to develop a nasty, persistent bump around the piercing site, you may have developed a keloid.  Piercing keloids aren’t that common, and they can be pretty difficult to get rid of. However, they’re not always a sign that your piercer has done anything wrong. Some people are more susceptible to keloids than others, but by keeping on top of your piercing aftercare, you can help prevent keloids from forming.  These pesky, overgrowths of scar tissue can occur on almost any piercing site, but they’re most common around the ear lobes and cartilage. So, w ..read more

There’s so much to love about septum piercings. Unlike other facial piercings, these popular nose piercings can also be easily disguised, which makes them a great way for students or professionals to showcase their style whilst also remaining professional.  Need to conceal your septum piercing? Here’s how you can disguise your piercing with the flip up technique, septum retainers, and more.  Can You Hide A Septum Piercing?  Yes, it’s possible to hide a septum piercing, and in most cases, it’s pretty easy. All you’ll need is some small, discreet jewelry to be able to flip the pie ..read more

If you’ve decided to get some form of piercing, then you’ve likely already found a piercing or tattoo parlor that you trust to carry out the piercing, and often a specific piercer as well. Usually, because you have liked their previous work, or they were recommended by a friend or colleague. However, this raises an interesting question, especially when considering properly compensating and tanking them for a job well done. Are you supposed to tip them, if you like what they’ve done? Is it custom, or is it unnecessary? This can be a real head-scratcher, especially if you’ve never had a professi ..read more

In the western world, stretching your ears is a type of body modification that many people do for fashion purposes. However, while it may seem like something you can do to add some uniqueness to your style, you will want to make sure you are doing it properly to avoid problems.  If you are planning to stretch your ears, then you may be wondering how long ears hurt after stretching. When stretching your ears, they should not hurt. While they will feel sensitive, you will not feel intense pain if you stretch correctly. This is because you should only stretch up a single gauge size every tim ..read more

A belly button piercing is technically an injury to the skin, although we rarely think of it in that terms. But because you are damaging the skin, a belly piercing can scar. On rare occasions, that scarring will turn to keloids. Keloids are overgrown scar tissue that might not be dangerous but can be uncomfortable and even painful (Want to know more about the possible dangers of getting a piercing? Read about them here). A keloid scar can develop at a belly button piercing as the area is hard to care for, and often rubs against clothing. Once a keloid scar has formed, it can only be removed by ..read more