It’s not surprising that most people who have keloids want to be rid of them. They are unsightly anywhere on the body and are intolerable if they’re on a conspicuous part of the body, like the face or the earlobes. Here are some questions that a person with keloids might ask.
read moreAlthough an eyebrow ring can be worn as an everyday item, there are times when you want the wow-factor to kick in. Whether it’s for a party, a night out on the town or just an extra-special date, below is a brief guide on how to synthesize your make-up with your eyebrow jewelry.
read moreIt was Senior Skip day and I was going to get my septum pierced. I knew that I had to keep it a secret from my mom, she would not approve of me having a big facial piercing that made me look “like a bull”, as she put it. Thankfully that day my friend and I were going to town alone.
read moreI’ve been stretching my ears over the past two years and I have learned a lot of tips and tricks along the way.
read moreLabret piercings allow you to show off a unique, fun side of your personality. Birthstone jewelry for such piercings are beautiful and dazzling. Many women enjoy using such pieces to add a classy, sparkling touch to their everyday wardrobes. Such jewelry is also perfect for special events; the right piece can turn heads in nearly any setting.
read morePeople begin to convert gauges into millimeters when they hit fractions of an inch, but I believe it’s very helpful to know that information beforehand.
read moreAs a 16 year old female I was fascinated with the idea of body modifications, and had been for awhile. I was amazed by the fact that you could actually modify your body to your heart’s content… which began my 7 year obsession with piercings.
read moreDon’t let a few horror stories about piercings gone wrong deter you from getting the piercing you want. Sure, there are a few bad piercers out there, but the majority of them are pretty decent. Most potential issues can be prevented if you know what to look for next time you’re at a piercing shop or tattoo parlor. If you spot any of the issues below, don’t be afraid to leave immediately.
read moreA labret piercing typically refers to a piercing in the area just below the center of the lower lip, but some piercers also lump Monroe piercings and regular lip piercings into the labret category. Pierced labrets might seem like a recent trend, but labret piercings have actually been around for thousands of years. American Northwest Coast Indians were some of the first people to experiment with this facial piercing. Labret rings were once worn primarily by males, but females eventually began to pierce this area of the face. These days, men and women of all ages can be found with labret piercings.
read moreGet the Look for a Fraction of the Price The biggest difference between precious gems and semi-precious stones is centuries of good marketing. Plenty of genuine gemstones are just as colorful, durable and brilliant as their precious cousins, but they don’t cost nearly as much. Because they aren’t as scarce or as expensive as diamonds, […]
read moreNon-piercing cartilage rings, aka ear cuffs offer a risk-free introduction into the world of body piercings. If you want to dip your toes into the body modification waters, or convince someone else (your mom, perhaps?) that body piercing is right for you, try non-piercing cartilage rings on for size.
read moreOne of the most common questions by those who are new to gauging or stretching is whether to use a single flare or double flare plug. Both of these types of plugs have their benefits and drawbacks, but they are not meant to be used in the same situations. Single flare plugs are best for the initial stretching. Once the new gauge has been comfortably reached, a double flare plug can then be used.
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