Externally threaded, internally threaded, threadless: why is the difference so important? In piercing body jewelry, there are different types of mechanism to assemble a piece of jewelry. There’s the externally threaded, the internally threaded and the threadless jewelry. They’re all different, but they’re not all adequate for an initial piercing. So now, why is it […]
The importance of downsizing When making a new piercing, it is a must that the piercer installs longer bars / labret posts to allow enough room for initial swelling. This additional length will not only leave enough space for the area to swell, but also prevent the skin from wanting to grow over the jewelry. […]
Initial jewel for a fresh piercing: what you need to know When doing a new piercing, there is much more to consider than the action of piercing itself. The piece of jewelry is an element of high importance that is often less taken into account and yet, can have a direct impact on the healing […]
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The importance of anatomy Body piercing is not the simple act of piercing the skin. It is also to be able to analyze the anatomy of the person in front of you. This is a very important skill, because there are a good amount of piercings that require a particular anatomy to be done and […]
The false idea of what’s an infection In the piercing industry, people tend to have a false perception of what really is an infection. In most cases, it is an irritation bump which creates a skin growth around or next to the jewelry, and will most likely have a reddish color. Although it does sound […]
What are ear curations? We see them everywhere online in blogs or fashion inspiration apps and we hear about them all the time! It’s a trend that does not slow down, and actually rises up in popularity: we are talking about ear curations. Curated ears are not simply a bunch of piercing on the same […]
Stretches: how to avoid blowouts? Stretches are a gradual enlargement of an already existing piercing. The procedure is simple and often painless when performed in the right way, with a few precautions. The majority of stretched piercings we see are the earlobes, septums and labrets. In this blog, it will be about explaining how to […]
Black metals: are they safe? In the piercing industry, many people are interested by the aesthetics of black jewelry. They give an edgy and daring look as opposed to the usual jewelry colors worn in piercings. Unlike popular beliefs, the majority of black jewelry available on the market are not made of a quality that […]