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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Standard Helix Cartilage Piercing

Location: through the curled outer rim of the ear from the top of the ear all the way down to the beginning of the ear lobe Jewelry: initially, a circular ring ranging from 18 gauge (1mm) to 14 ga...
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The Smiley Piercing: General Information and Personal Experiences

  Upper Lip Frenulum (a.k.a. smiley, scrumper) Piercing Welcomed to the world of piercing in the 1990s after gaining notice in a magazine publication, the smiley piercing has certainly gained po...
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The Tongue Web Piercing: General Information and Personal Experiences

Frenulum Linguae (Tongue Web, Under Tongue, Marley) Piercing This piercing is located where the connective under-layers (or the “webs” that distinguish the fenulum linguae from the rest of it al...
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Hemp, Hemp, Hooray! Happy 4/20!

With the growing acceptance of all things cannabis lately, the 20th of April will carry more of a reason for celebration than ever before. No matter your choice on whether or not to participate in ...
Allergic Reactions and Piercing Care: What Metals and Materials Are Right for You?
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Allergic Reactions and Piercing Care: What Metals and Materials Are Right for You?

Do you want to know more about what you are putting into your piercings? This is basic information about some of our most popular and commonly used styles. Stop by next week for ongoing informatio...
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Don’t Drop the Ball: A Guide to Frustration-Free Fashion with Captive Rings

We’ve all been there – you’re putting in your new body jewelry and the ball drops to the floor, never to be seen again. For those accidents that occur with a bead captive ring, you’re going to need...
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Captivate with Captive Rings: Style Guide

One of the perks of using captive rings is that they are such a versatile option and can be worn in just about any type of piercing. Some popular sites that captives can be used for include septum ...
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Find Your Fit: A Sizing Guide for Captive Rings

Captive rings come in so many different sizes that there are very few piercings in which they cannot be worn. To size a captive ring, two measurements are needed: the gauge size and the diameter of...