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.
How Much Does a Professional Body Piercer Make?
“Body piercers today routinely make over $100.00 per hour since they can perform multiple piercings within that hour…”
Is a Belly Piercing Right For You?
“…if you are planning on having a child, it would be much better to wait until after you deliver before getting your belly pierced”
Is Your Body Jewelry Sterile?
“If you doubt the importance of sterile body jewelry, ask yourself this question – what good does it do to use a sterile needle, prep and even sterile tools if you are going to just shove a dirty piece of body jewelry into the open wound?”
Should You Re-Pierce a Crooked Piercing?
If your regular piercer did it, you should give them the chance to make it right after it heals up a bit. Usually, it is customary to pay for a re-piercing, unless it was due to an error made by the piercer. Rather than venture off and take your chances with a new piercer, it’s always better to consult your regular one. You may even get it done free (if you are a good customer)…
What a Body Piercing Kit Should Include
“Many companies offer what they call body piercing kits, but in actuality only a few are right for actual piercing. This is because most companies that offer body piercing kits are not professional body piercers themselves, but sellers of other products that are trying to enter a market they really know nothing about…”
Looking for a Starter Body Piercing Kit?
“The best starter body piercing kits offered allow you the option to elect for pre-sterilized body jewelry to be included, so everything is ready to go and already sterile…”