Industrial piercings, AKA scaffold piercings, construction piercings, or simply the “bar,” are found along the cartilage of the upper ear. It consists of a double cartilage perforation, connected by a single straight body jewelry barbell.
read moreBut no pain, no gain. This old phrase may be cliché, but nowhere does it apply more than in tattooing. After all, a tattoo involves needles injecting ink into your skin. If you’re going to let your body become a canvas for a work of art, you’re going to have to suffer a little to reach masterpiece status.
read moreBelly button piercings, also known as navel piercings or umbilical dip piercings, are among the most popular piercings today, primarily because they are sexy and simple, and there are so many options for jewelry types and styles.
read moreThere are times and people who may not always appreciate the artistic expression of your tattoos. Perhaps you don’t want to have THAT argument again with your ultra-conservative uncle. Or maybe body art is frowned upon at your work, and you DO need to keep that job. Maybe a new opportunity is coming up for a new job, and you’re not sure that the dragon that snakes its way across your forearm will make quite the impression you would like.
read moreThere is so much that can be expressed using your body jewelry. From your favorite activities, colors and hobbies, to each unique trait of your personality, you can let the world know the real you with every carefully selected item you wear.
read moreFresh tattoos require some specialized care to prevent infection and ensure the long-lasting integrity of the ink. This may cause a bit of anxiety but once you get the hang of it, you’ll have your tattoo on the road to healing in no time.
read moreThe APP (Association of Professional Piercers) offers specific information geared towards medical procedures and things like MRIs and CAT scans, with detailed info as well as personal experiences. According to the information they offer, getting an MRI with your body jewelry in should not be an issue so long as the jewelry does not interfere with the area being investigated.
read moreLove ‘em or hate ‘em, they’re here to stay. The tribal-esque butterfly eloquently placed at the small of the back, all the while she’s wearing low riding jeans, and a crop top so you get a real good look… you know these are among the most popular tattoo designs there are!
read moreCommunication is key when it comes to getting a tattoo. You have to be comfortable enough with the tattoo artist to be able to communicate effectively, and to make sure your voice and desires are clearly understood. The last thing you want is for it to be anything less than perfect. The same goes for your tattooist, because chances are, they wouldn’t want to be associated with a poor job or the poor PR that will come with it.
read moreCleaning body jewelry is essential to good health. There is a small cast of characters in this sterilized play; namely anti-bacterial soap and alcohol-free mouthwash.
read moreYou love the art and you are just so passionate about body jewelry that you think it’s time you made a career out of it. Here’s what you need to know to make it happen.
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