Why Does My Tattoo Look Wet?

It’s been three or four weeks since you’ve gotten your new tattoo, and you couldn’t be happier. You listened to what your tattoo artist told you about aftercare. You’ve been applying a healing ointment multiple times a day, and you’ve been skipping your workouts and not swimming.  The best part of all of this is … Read more

My Tattoo Is Leaking Plasma: Is This Normal?

During the tattoo healing process, there are a few things that happen that are commonly considered “gross.” On this list are scabs, peeling, and yes, even leaking. Many people will notice their tattoo seems to be leaking plasma, blood, ink or a combination of the three in the days following their tattoo, whether it’s their … Read more

Why Does My Tattoo Feel Hot?

Congratulations—you’ve just gotten the tattoo you’ve always wanted! Now comes a critical time in your tattoo’s life—aftercare—which is a vital part of ensuring your new ink stays healthy. You essentially have an open wound on your body and without proper care, it’s all too easy for bacteria to make its way into this fresh wound. … Read more

Tattoo Healing Problems: Why is My Tattoo Not Healing?

Choosing to get a tattoo shouldn’t be a quick decision, not only because they’re permanent, but also since tattoos require a lot of attention.  A tattoo takes a long time to heal, and if you don’t treat it with care, you can quickly run into problems that can affect the appearance and long term outlook … Read more

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