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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Upper Ear Lobe Piercing

Location: higher up on the fleshy portion of the ear near where the helix begins Jewelry: initially, a circular ring or barbell from 22 gauge (0.6mm) up to 14 gauge (1.6mm) is used in lengths/diam...
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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Standard Ear Lobe Piercing

Location: the fleshy area of the lower part of your ear where the lobe is at its fullest Jewelry: initially, a circular ring or barbell from 22 gauge (0.6mm) up to 18 gauge (1mm) is used in length...
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Proper Aftercare of Coated and Plated Body Jewelry

In recent years, coated and plated body jewelry has become popular in the culture of pierced and modified individuals because the processes used offer more vivid color options than the traditional ...
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Nose Ring Types: How to Find the Perfect Style

  When someone says “nose piercing” they’re usually referring to the body modification that is pierced and rests in the curve of one of the nostrils. Depending on where you find yourself cultural...
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New News in Nose Jewelry Now!

  NEW BODY JEWELRY STYLE ALERT!! Sick of wearing the same old studs and hoops? Check out Body Candy’s unique take on Faux Nose Hoops:     L-shaped nose rings are an easy-to-use favorite style, but ...
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Nose Ring Materials: What Kind of Jewelry is Best

Allergic Reactions and Piercing Care: What Metals and Materials are Right for You . . . Part TWO!
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Allergic Reactions and Piercing Care: What Metals and Materials are Right for You . . . Part TWO!

When it comes to the metals and materials used to create your body jewelry there is always new and changing information. At Body Candy we do our best to help you make an informed decision but we ...
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...