Body Piercers

If you’ve ever thought about getting a tongue piercing, you’ve probably wondered how much tongue piercings hurt. We’re here to relieve your anxiety.

A navel piercing is a stylish highlight for your tummy, but what happens if you’re pregnant? Learn how to care for your belly button piercing during pregnancy.

Ear infections can be minor, while some may require medical care. In this article, we’ll cover how to treat an ear infection at home. Read the full article.

Genital and Prince Albert piercings are more common than many people think, and for good reason. If you are thinking about getting one, see how you can take care of it with our gential piercing aftercare guide.

Memphis Cadeau of Grim City Tattoo Club explores the "science" behind the claim that daith piercings can relieve migraines and anxiety.

For a unique piercing, look no further than the nape.

Find out which piercings can be stretched and some general guidelines for doing it.

I was at the dentist's office when I had my aha moment about the popularity of nose piercings. It was the first time I'd seen a professional like me with a nose stud. The sight delighted me...

Having trouble choosing your next piercing? Need ideas or have concerns about the piercing you want? Learn the pros and cons of popular piercings in this guide so you can make an informed choice.

Happy summer! If you're planning to celebrate the season with a new body piercing, we have the tips you need to make sure it heals well and doesn't interfere with your summer plans.

What can you do about a scar that's formed around or over an existing or retired piercing? Can it be removed? We delve into the best ways to deal with piercing scars in this post.

If you want to maintain your piercings during pregnancy, don't fret! We have the info you need to keep your skin moisturized & pliable so your piercings will bounce back after baby's born.

Learn about the history of human suspension, the act of suspending a person from large-gauge hooks placed through temporary body piercings created immediately before the act of suspension.

There are proven benefits to breastfeeding infants, but what's a mom with pierced nipples to do? Do you have to remove your jewelry to breastfeed your baby? Learn the answer in this blog post.

Winter weather is harsh on the skin in general, and it can be especially cruel to piercings. Check out these helpful tips for keeping the skin around your piercings hydrated and smooth all winter long.

If you want to get your lip pierced, you can choose from 14 different options! We describe each type of lip piercing and the best jewelry options for each so you can choose the right one for you...

Piercings are more popular than ever, but are they acceptable in the workplace? We discuss the trend and how to strike a balance between professionalism and professing your love of piercings.

Get the facts on state regulations regarding piercing minors, finding shops that pierce minors, what to take with you when you or your child gets a piercing, and the basics of piercing aftercare.

Is the bump around your existing or retired piercing a scar or an irritation? If it's a scar, what type is it and how can you address it? We answer these questions and more in this blog post...

Have you been thinking about getting a facial piercing like a labret, nose or eyebrow piercing? Learn about your many facial piercing options and see which one inspires you to finally get that new piercing you've been wanting!

Despite the fact that body piercings are raging in popularity throughout much of the world today, there are still times when you have to hide your piercings. Learn how so you're prepared for things like interviews and family gatherings with stuffy relatives.

So many things can stress us out and weigh us down--things like work, school, debt, bills, and even things we love, like family and friends. We all know that stress can be detrimental to a person's mental and physical health, but did you know that stress can impact your piercings, too? Learn how and what to do to overcome your stressors so that your piercings heal fully and well.

They say age is just a number, but society doesn't always agree. When an older person gets a body piercing, some say "That's totally inappropriate at [his/her] age", but is it? How old is too old to get pierced? We talk about the pros and cons of getting a piercing later in life and the types of piercings you might consider if you're finally ready to take the plunge in this blog post, Never Too Old to Get Pierced.

Are you curious about dermal piercings? Wondering what they are, how they're done, and what kind of jewelry is worn in them? This post breaks down dermal piercings from the microdermal piercing process to dermal jewelry, where you can get microdermals placed on your body to dermal piercing aftercare, and beyond. 

If you're so into piercings that you're ready to look beyond your own collection and start giving other people piercings, you may be interested to know what pursuing a professional piercing career entails. Among other things, we'll walk you through the process of becoming a piercer, including what you need to know about apprenticeships, supplies, and finding a job once you're a certified piercing pro.

If you've ever torn your earlobe while stretching--even just a little--or you have a new piercing that's swollen, oozing pus, developed a strange red bump around it, or has started acting up in some other way, it's okay! We have tips to help you work through the problem. 

Learn all the dos and don'ts of getting pierced, like how important it is to your piercer for you to be clean and have your cell phone put away when you come in, as well as how your piercer should treat you throughout your visit. The basics of piercing etiquette await you...

What is tongue bifurcation? How is the procedure performed? What's the history behind it? Why is a split tongue considered a worthy body modification? How and why is it sometimes reversed? These questions are answered in this <u>Tongue Splitting</u> blog post, which is the 3rd installment in our <i>Extreme Body Modifications Series</i>.

There are plenty of regular piercings that most people could list off easily, like ear, nose and lip piercings, but how many people have ever heard of a uvula piercing or an Achilles piercing? There are a number of really cool, unusual piercings like those that you may not have known about before, but you’ll never forget them after today!

What are the differences between hypertrophic scars and keloids? Knowing these difference will help you identify and treat them effectively.