Piercing Aftercare: How to Take Care of a Piercing

You finally got that new piercing you’ve been dying to get. It looks great and you feel awesome, but now comes the challenge of aftercare. A piercing requires a lot of attention and care after you leave the tattoo or piercing shop. Taking care of a piercing is a delicate matter. Avoiding infection is crucial … Read more

Should I Leave The Crust On My New Piercing?

A piercing of any kind can be a quick and straightforward procedure, still, that does not mean you should ignore the aftercare and healing process. After getting a piercing, you will typically see some crust forming around your jewelry. Why does that crusting happen and more importantly, should you leave the crusting on your new … Read more

How to Clean and Sterilize Body Piercing Jewelry

Wearing body piercing jewelry is safe, attractive, and fun. It’s best to clean your pieces regularly, so that they retain their shine and attractiveness, and so you can avoid any possibility of infection.  We go over the fine points of cleaning and cleaners below to make this task easy for you. Clean Before Using When … Read more

Each Different Type of Nose Piercings, Rings, and Jewelry

Nose piercings, rings, and jewelry contain a long, meaningful history. These pieces have been worn and showcased by people across the world. Each type of jewelry has a deep meaning behind it as they have been present in different cultures for religious, aesthetic and ritualistic reasons. Today, nose piercings, rings and jewelry provide people with … Read more

Would I Look Good With a Nose Piercing?

Nose piercings date back as far as 4,000 years. Throughout the Middle East, Northern Africa, and India, nose piercings have been used for marital purposes, as well as Ayurvedic healing.  Today, we use nose piercings—among other types of body piercings —to express ourselves. While there are some piercings out there that just won’t fit your … Read more

How Do Nose and Septum Piercings Look On a Big Nose?

If you feel you have a larger nose than other people, you might be second-guessing yourself when it comes to getting a piercing.  Piercings can be a strong expression statement, so you might wonder if a nose piercing is the right one for you, if you have a larger than average nose. Read on to … Read more

What Nose Shape is Best for a Piercing?

So you want to get a nose piercing, yet you’re not sure if your nose is the right shape to really pull it off. Is there a “right shape” for a nose piercing? What are the different types of piercings and would some of them work better with your nose shape than others? Is Your … Read more

Freehand Tattooing: Why It’s a Special Art

Becoming a tattoo artist requires a high level of skill. It takes far more than having a creative eye. The artist needs precision greater than many other disciplines because a messed-up tattoo can ruin a life.  Usually, getting a tattoo begins with a lengthy consultation process where the artist and client discuss ideas, sketch a … Read more

How to Connect Tattoos Into a Sleeve

Tattoo sleeves are intricate, time-consuming, and expensive. To get the most bang for your buck, you’ll want to find an artist whose style suits your taste perfectly. A sleeve is a big commitment whether you’re starting from scratch, or you’re trying to figure out how to connect tattoos into a sleeve.  Connecting your tattoos so … Read more

How to Get a Custom Tattoo

While it’s fun to look through artists’ portfolios for new tattoos, custom tattoos make for more unique body art. Maybe you already know what you want to get, but are not sure how it should look. You might not even know what your budget for time or money should be. On that note, we’ll go … Read more