“Make sure you purchase your body piercing supplies only from a respected supplier of body piercing supplies that has a clear and thorough sterilization process explained on their web site and who also posts regular spore test results of their autoclaves and sterilization equipment…”
“you risk either biting down on the barbell while eating (and potentially chipping or cracking your teeth), or you may be causing small ‘chips’ to the enamel surface of your teeth by ‘clanking’ the body jewelry around inside your mouth (so that it hits your teeth)…”
“These special pliers allow the piercer to accurately and safely open (or dilate) a captive bead ring. Once opened, the captive bead (also known as ball) is released, and the ring portion of the piece of body jewelry can be positioned through a piercing until in position…”
“Only a couple years ago it used to be that people would look at you strangely if you had a body piercing. Now, you may find yourself getting stared at for not having a body piercing…”
“The primary problem metal that causes reactions in people is nickel. Although surgical stainless steel (the usual metal used for body piercings in the United States) contains only a trace amount of nickel, it is enough to cause severe reactions in people that have allergies to heavy metals…”
“…make sure what you are purchasing includes either sterile body jewelry (pre-pouched and ready to use) or that you have access to an autoclave to sterilize the body jewelry you receive…”
“Remember, if the body jewelry does not come in a sterile, color-change indicating pouch, it is not sterile and should not be used in a fresh piercing!”
“Stretching your lower lip down to your chin will certainly make you stand out, but it can also cause problems when against the bone of the chin, as well as cause ‘leakage’ from saliva or food debris while chewing…”
“The truth is, there is no such thing as a tattoo license, and if there were, most of the artists that are misinforming other artists would not qualify to get one. Next time you are told you need a ‘license’ to purchase tattoo supplies or equipment, ask the person who is telling you to show you their license.”
“For a body piercing to be considered ‘art’ it might be when a piercer has reached the point of such mastery in their career that the piercing goes quickly, with no hesitation, and minimal (or no) pain felt by the customer. When you have reached that point in your piercing experience, you have attained the level of mastery and are a true master piercer…”