Does Your Piercer Check it Twice?
“…prior to piercing, make sure you feel comfortable with them and they are not pressuring you into something you do not want (like a tattoo)…”
For Pros Only
Professional Body Piercing tips, info and insights for body piercings of all kinds.
The Benefits of Using Forceps In Piercing
“…forceps can act to reduce pain experienced in certain piercings (i.e. nipples) due to the fact that the client may feel more pressure than needle penetration when used properly…”
The Dangers of Using Dirty Piercing Supplies
“Be smart when shopping for body piercing supplies and only do business with someone that guarantees sterility and who gladly shows proof of their sterilization methods for all to see…”
The Importance of Quality Piercing Supplies
“Likewise, if you are performing a body piercing, you need to use forceps that will not break, and gloves that will not tear…”
When you should not get a body piercing
“Make sure you have eaten within 6 hours of getting pierced, otherwise, you are more prone to fainting…”
Titanium Body Piercing Kits
“Titanium is the only metal that is completely nickel free and will not be rejected by the body as other metals will…”
The Snug Piercing
“A Snug piercing is a type of body piercing that is done in the ear’s inner cartilage about halfway down (also known as the anti-helix area)…”
Are Your Piercing Supplies Sterile?
“Make sure that the company you purchase your body piercing supplies is fully licensed and that they make public their sterilization procedures and spore testing results so you know your piercing supplies are guaranteed sterile (in color-change indicating pouches) and are ready to use …”
Body Piercing: What You Can Expect To Happen
“Make sure that you have eaten a meal within the last four hours of getting pierced, and if you have a history of seizures or are prone to fainting, make sure you tell your piercer about it. Remember, body piercing should be routine and does not have to involve violent physical reactions.”
Down and Dirty Body Artists
“Remember, allowing a renegade body artist work on you is like playing Russian Roulette – your chances are exponentially higher for ending up with a terrible infection, injury or worse. There are many recorded cases of people dying from complications from infections related to illegal body piercings or tattoos…”