Five Things You Wanted To Know About Your Nose Piercing But Forgot To Ask
by Morris Raymond
Body art and modification are a part of the human experience. Even the smallest forms of body art, like a nose piercing, can be beautiful ways to celebrate life. Luckily, the passage of time has seen society be a bit more open and accepting of those who embrace the life of tattoos, piercings, and body mods.
Navel Piercing Aftercare: Three Things You Must Do
by Morris Raymond
We live in a pretty neat time in history when what was once thought to be the mark of a social outlier and outcast is now fairly commonplace. We're talking about body art, with a specific concentration on navel piercing. It used to be that piercing a part of your body meant rocking some great earrings. Nowadays, the idea of having a navel piercing is not only not that big a deal - it can also serve as a bit of a rite of passage.
How to Protect New Piercings While Tanning
by Sarahbeth Kluzinski
Piercings can become irritated or even infected if you do not protect them from sun exposure. Whether tanning in the bed or out in the sun, be sure you are protecting your new piercing as much as possible.
What I Learned About Belly Button Piercing Might Surprise You
by Morris Raymond
As someone who has been fascinated by all forms of body art my entire life, I've been drawn into the world of body art's history. I'm fascinated by the cultural and spiritual impact body art can have, and I can honestly say that belly button piercing is something that really intrigues me more than most types of body art.
About Nose Piercings
by Idd Aziz
Body piercing is one of the ancient ways of adding ornaments on the body, these piercings were often fitted with decorations such as rings, studs and other fittings. Among the old body piercing practices that are still popular even today are; ear, nose and belly ring piercings. In this article, we focus on nose piercing and the type of rings and studs that are used to fit the piercings.
How Safe Are Body Piercings and Why Get Them?
by Norma Holt
With the rise of antibiotic resistant diseases, such as Hepatitis C, the blame is being placed on unsafe tools used for body piercing and tattoos. Those who work in the industry are mainly unregulated with no health checks conducted or, if they are, they are so random that one can easily slip through unnoticed. In Australia the guide lines are that the customer should make sure the place of business looks clean as well as the artists.
Lip Piercings 101
by Suzanne Smith
Interested in getting a lip piercing? There are tons of types and options out there. Madonna - Named after the musical icon, the Madonna piercing is placed on the right side of the face just above the upper lip. The exact location of Madonna's own mole.
What You Need To Know About A Tongue Piercing
by Bidyadhar Bindhani
If you are opting for a tongue piercing accessory, you need to get the right help and the right grade of steel for the piercing to be done with. Most cosmetic companies that offer tongue piercing services usually offer such accessories of stainless steel.
A Starry Look Is The Latest Trend In Ear Piercing
by Katie Louise Whitbread
Have you got your ears pierced? Only once? Boring.
A-Z on Body Arts: Tools, Materials, Techniques, Health Hazards and Prevention
by Dickson Adom
The creation of aesthetically pleasant designs and symbols on the body is an ancient but famous art form in this modern era. There are countless reasons behind the making of these arts on the body such as identification, medicinal, political affiliation, spiritual protection and so forth. There is the need to be abreast with the techniques, tools and materials as well as possible health hazards and preventive methods while taking up this field of art as a specialty.
Pierce Me!
by Timilehin Oyedayo Oparinde
A short work to tackle stereotypes against body-piercing. A little bit of history does justice!
An Epigrammatic History of Body Modification & Piercing
by Luke Harper
Body modification started as a taboo in ancient times. When it all started, it was more like taboo, which was practiced as some sort of sacrifice, tradition, or myth. But today, it is a blooming fashion culture, among fashionistas, especially teenagers and youngsters all over the world.
Tips on Buying Safe and Sterile Body Piercing Jewelry
by Luke Harper
Nowadays, the trend of body modification seems to be at a peak. You can see teens and youngsters roaming around in the streets flaunting beautiful jewelries in their pierced lips, nose, chin or eyebrows, and stretched earlobes.
Tongue Rings and Some of Their Best Advantages
by Luke Harper
The fashion of tongue piercing and wearing some kind of adornment in the holed part can be sourced back to the Aztec and Mayan cultures; however, their purpose behind getting their taste gland pierced was mainly to please their respective Gods. At the turn of the twentieth century, it was adopted as a fashion trend by the west, and they started adorning their pierced tongue with a specifically-designed piece of jewelry, namely tongue rings or barbells.
Hottest Tips to Buy Barbell Body Piercings
by Luke Harper
Are you looking for fun, unique ways to decorate your body? Sparkling, stylish barbell piercings might just be your ultimate means of self-expression. Read on to know more.
Thinking of Getting Pierced? Stainless Steel Is the Best Choice!
by Luke Harper
Body piercings are a fashion favorite these days. However, most people are not very particular when it comes to the material of the jewelry. Stainless steel is the winner when it comes to any type of body jewelry.
Know the Characteristics of Different Body Jewelry Materials
by Luke Harper
In the recent past, body piercing has surfaced as a top trend among the fashion-chasers across the globe. As per a popular belief, 'the modification of body parts to wear some sort of body jewelry gives a towering boost to the confidence level', however, there are many who still believe that keeping their body natural is the best fashion.
Importance of a Safe Environment for Your Piercing
by Luke Harper
You rarely worry about a certain piece of jewelry you are sporting causing an adverse reaction on your body unless it is an allergic one. In the case of body piercing, this worry could be warranted.
Celebrate Your Body Jewelry With the Best Promotion Strategies Around
by Luke Harper
Why do online shops work better today? Almost everyone has access to the internet and with that comes the exposure that leads customers directly to the brands and their websites; many of which are available at best prices, discounted rates and even have offers coupled with other exciting products. These advantages are no different when it comes to body jewelry.
Uncommon Facts About Body Piercing and Jewelry
by Luke Harper
If we would define the term body piercing, we would find that it is somewhat a more popular term for body modification, in which a person creates a hole or puncture in his/her body part(s) to wear some specifically designed jewelry. These body parts could be nostrils, ear lobes, upper or outer ears, genitals, nipples, belly buttons, lips, chin, eyelashes, eyebrows, tongue, etc. There is something very magnetic about people with visible body piercing. Both males and females go for it, because of various reasons, which we'll talk about later in the article.