Micro-Dermal Implants: Update
“The proper method is through the use of a dermal punch, where a circular plug of skin is removed to allow the easy insertion of the dermal anchor under the surface of the skin…”
Who Are The Best Body Piercers?
“A great number of people that are having their first body piercings done would rather purchase a body piercing kit (and do it themselves) than go into a tattoo shop full of ex-cons that ooze arrogance and attitude…”
Body Piercing Supplies Part II (The Receiving Tube)
“Many body piercers prefer the use of a receiving tube when doing a nostril piercing (rather than shoving a cork up the client’s nose), as well as when doing many cartilage (ear) and hood piercings (genital)…”
How Hard Is Body Piercing To Learn?
“…once you have fulfilled the first requirements, you will need to become permitted as a body art technician with the health department of the county you will be working in…”
What You Need To Know About Body Piercing Kits
“…make sure the kit you purchase is offered by a company that knows body piercing. You will know you have found such a company when the body piercing kits include sterile body jewelry…”
What is in a Tattoo Kit?
“…a tattoo kit should also include sterile tattoo needles, inks, ink cup holders, some practice skin, transfer paper, rubber bands, nipples and basic hardware…”
Body Piercing Supplies Part I (The Piercing Needle)
“Always make sure your body piercer or tattoo artist is using new needles that are pre-sterilized and come out of a package…”
Using the Right Tools in Body Piercing
“First, ask to see everything your piercer is going to use for your piercing before they start…”
What Is Organic Body Jewelry?
“Although they can be a bit more maintenance, the inherent beauty of finely crafted organic plugs and ear tunnels makes them worth it…”
Is Your Body Piercer or Tattoo Artist Legit?
The first question you should ask is if the piercer is registered and permitted by the local health department. If they are, they will have a health department permit posted in plain sight, along with a permit number you can jot down for verification. If your tattoo artist or piercer gives you the run-around, or says it isn’t with them, they are not registered and you should leave.