Should you wear jewelry in your visible piercings to a job interview? The answer is ambiguous – Take it on a case by case basis, and use common sense. Some corporate environments frown upon anything that might distract or possibly offend others. There is still somewhat of a stigma that accompanies piercings and tattoos in […]
read moreOur brains, it seems, are able to push us in certain directions. The brain used to be thought of as a passive switchboard, activated only when stimulated by our external senses. Now we know that each signal imposes on a background of ongoing activity, is modified by this activity, and in turn modifies it. Studies […]
read moreFrom time to time, readers of the Freshtrends piercing and body jewelry blog write to ask where to go for a piercing where they can be sure it’s safe, clean, etc. Obviously I don’t know a piercer in every single town, but a safe bet is to check out the Association of Professional Piercers (APP) […]
read moreIt is amazing how many world records are out there and what it actually takes to get there. What I like about this Jeremy Stroud character that just recently broke the Guinness World Record for the most piercings in one sitting, topping out with 1197, is that he was no stranger to the piercing and […]
read moreHopefully this diagram will help distinguish between the different facial piercings. Knowing the names of these will help when you go to get the actual piercing, as well as when you are shopping for the appropriate jewelry.
read moreWith so many terms for piercing just for the ears alone, it can be confusing. For simplicity sake, take a look at the graphic that shows the location for the following: Industrial, Forward Helix, Rook, Daith, Tragus, Conch, Earlobe, Anti-Tragus, Anti-Helix or Snug, and Helix. When shopping for body jewelry knowing these terms will help […]
read moreOne of my concerns when I was about half way through my pregnancy and expanding at an alarming rate was “what am I going to do with my belly button ring?” I didn’t want to take it out. I had tried switching to different jewelry and found that a beaded captive was the most comfortable, […]
read moreThere is something so sexy about a beauty mark, I guess hence the name, as well as the continued growth in popularity for the piercing resembling it. I absolutely LOVE the Monroe piercing and think that it is one of the most sophisticated and subtle additions a woman can make, that still speaks volumes. There […]
read moreWhen your jewelry fails you, it becomes more than just an inconvenience; depending on how long you’ll have to go jewelry-less, it could mean that you risk your piercing closing up. To avoid this occurrence, here are some tips on how to keep your piercing safe during a piercing emergency.
read moreSo many people have skin sensitivities and don’t realize it until they have bought a pair of earrings or a necklace that ends up causing a rash or a more serious outbreak that can lead to infection. Nickel Free is the way to go for those with sensitive skin, however people get stuck and only […]
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