Body Art and Extreme Modification

Plug and Taper Sizing: What to Know for a Perfect Fit

They’re caled by many names: plugs, gauges, expanders….But how do you know what size you need for YOUR SPECIFIC EAR PIERCING?  Well here we’re going to take the guess work out with a comprehensive ...
Belly Piercings

The Comprehensive Users Guide to Belly Piercing: Part 2

Well, it's been about a week now and the healing process has commenced.  Since I'm a pretty paranoid person and extremely susceptible to infection, I made sure to ask as many questions as possible ...
Body Jewelry Information

Going Green is Making a Scene on 4:20: Hemp Leaf Jewelry

Well, it isn’t any surprise what today’s date is. We here at BodyCandy decided to talk about the fashion forward make of hemp based clothing and jewelry. Designer Stella McCartney is infamous for m...
Body Art and Extreme Modification

Body Art: a Short History of Temporary Tattooing

Temporary tattoos are one of the most widely available and inexpensive body art options in the modern United States, but did you know that semi-permanent tattooing has been alive and well for centu...
Belly Piercings

Belly Piercing Jewelry: Standards and Styles

Arguably one of the most versatile piercings is the navel piercing.  The navel can be pierced through the belly button itself if the piercee has what we call an “outtie” belly button, and for those...
Body Jewelry Information

How to Make Your Jewelry and Body Jewelry Last

Many of you may be wondering how you can keep your jewelry looking great for a long time.  Here are some tips for caring for a wide range of jewelry. The first step in caring for your jewelry begin...
Body Jewelry Information

How to Accessorize With Jewelry Fashionably

Which earrings do I wear with this outfit?  Is this necklace "too much"?  Can I wear this ring with this shirt?  Accessorizing with jewelry can be difficult, but it can be fun too.  If you find you...
Body Jewelry History

Flower Power: 60’s Style Costume Jewelry

Costume jewelry that imitated nature was an emerging fashion that began to appear in the late 1950's, carried over to the 1960's. This could be seen in styles depicting floral displays with bright,...
Body Jewelry Information

Alternative Beauty: Industrial Ear Piercings

Although ear piercings started off being placed in the lobes, it has become more and more popular over the years to pierce different parts of the ear.  One type of ear piercing that is still slight...