Dan Hunter, Author at AuthorityTattoo

Author:

Dan, a self-confessed ink addict and studier of all forms of tattooing and body piercings for over 10 years, is the chief editor here at AuthorityTattoo. While no longer as active in the tattooing and piercing community, Dan still strives to relentlessly improve his knowledge on the various methods of tattooing and body modification throughout the world, and is here to help educate, teach, and advise readers on all things body art related.

Published on: December 15, 2019 | Updated on: October 16, 2023

Do Piercings Set Off Airport Scanners & Metal Detectors?

Will scanners and metal detectors embarrass you at the airport because of your piercings? What should you do to avoid a mishap? Here’s all you need to know.

Do Piercings Affect Getting A Job?

Piercings can affect the chances of getting a job, but it’s not always a hard and fast rule. Read more here about whether your own piercings may impact you.

How To Reopen A Closed Nose Piercing

Did your nose ring close up overnight, leaving you freaked out? With these tips, you’ll be able to put your nose piercing back in quickly and painlessly.

How Long Does It Take For A Nose Piercing To Close?

Nose piercings are notorious for closing up seemingly overnight, but not for everyone. Click to learn more about how long your piercing might take to close.

Swollen Nose Piercing: Causes and Treatment

Mild swelling after a nose piercing is completely normal. What’s not normal is when it lasts for more than a week. Learn more about nose swelling here.

Septum Piercing Aftercare and Healing

We explain all you need to know about looking after your septum piercing, with useful aftercare tips, and information about the entire healing process.

Should I Get My Nose Pierced? – Factors To Consider

Nose piercings are super cute and trendy but require close attention to detail when caring for them. Find out whether nose piercings are right for you here.

Medusa Piercing Swelling: Causes and Treatment

Medusa piercing swelling is an inevitable result of getting this area of the lip pierced. Even so, grab our tips on how to deal with swelling appropriately.

Medusa Piercings Scars: Causes and Treatment

Medusa piercings can look beautiful and individualistic, but what happens if the delicate skin gets damaged and a scar forms? Found out what here.

Lip Piercing Swelling: Causes and Treatment

The last thing you need is for your lip to swell up and drag attention for all the wrong reasons. We explain everything about lip piercing swelling here.