In The Mood For Extreme Body Jewelry?
“There are numerous styles of these extreme labrets available, ranging from tribal patterns, to surgical-looking and of course, plain smooth steel…”
Body Piercing
Body Jewelry: The Captive Bead Ring
“The ring of the CBR is open at one end where a small steel ball that features tiny indentations is suspended, giving the illusion of a solid piece…”
For Pros Only: Can Your Customer Handle The Truth?
“There are many cases of bleed-outs that led to 911 calls (alcohol thins the blood), as well as cases of severe infections jeopardizing unborn infants that have made headlines. What doesn’t make headlines is the quiet professionals that turn down, and turn away customers every day that should not be getting pierced the way they want…”
Body Mods: Can You Take It Too Far?
“It is said that somewhere out in the world, everyone has someone that is right for them. But what if this woman’s special someone is allergic to cats?”
Cool or Fool: Proof Cyborgs Exist?
“It’s wonderful to live in such a time when anyone can get a body piercing just about anywhere on their bodies safely and without persecution by society”
Is It Illegal To Tattoo Minors?
“The rule of thumb is this; if a tattoo shop is willing to break the law to make money off of you, they are probably breaking other laws (in regards to mandated sterility standards for tattoo and piercing supplies) that you aren’t aware of that could put your health and safety at risk.”
Cool or Fool: Man of Stone?
“In case you are thinking about following this man in his stone-steps, make certain that if you do cover your skin completely with tattoo ink that you may not be taken seriously by those around you…”
The Chin Piercing
“A Chin Piercing is a type of surface piercing that unlike labret piercings, does not pass through the mouth…”
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)…”
Parent Forum: Who Can I Trust to Pierce My Daughter?
“Seek out a body piercer that specializes in body piercing, and who is registered with the health department and who has no problem showing you their sterile body piercing supplies beforehand…”