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Friday the 13th: Unlucky Now, Lucky Soon Enough

Q. What’s the absolute greatest thing about Friday the 13th this month? A. While it’s a day considered super unlucky by the superstitious set (roughly 20% of Americans), St. Patrick’s Day and the “...
Body Jewelry History

Just Can’t Get Enough Sparkle: National Jewel Day is March 13th

Despite what you may think, this does not refer to the 90s popular Alaska songstress and poet Jewel Kilcher (please don’t say “Who?”). On the contrary, just in case Valentine’s Day didn’t have you ...
bcr

How to Change a Captive Ring

Captive rings are one of the standard types of jewelry worn in many piercings such as; cartilage, septum, nipple, daith, and nose. Also commonly known as a BCR or CBR; they come in a number of size...
anti-tragus

My Anti-tragus Piercing Experience . . . A Working Balance

I love my body. I love my tattoos. I love my piercings. Whenever I decide to get a new tattoo or body piercing, family and friends are bound to ask “What will they think of you at work?” or “Won’t ...
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Skin Divers Vs Dermal Anchors

What is a Skin Diver? A skin diver is a small piece of jewelry that is implanted partially under the skin. The base which is the part that lies under the skin’s surface has a pointed end. To insert...
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Ear Stretching Guide Part 3

Welcome to the Final Installment of Our Ear Stretching Guide! After Care: Keeping your lobes healthy is continuous process. Using products like Hold Fast stretching balm or jojoba oil keeps the ski...
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Ear Stretching Guide Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of Our Ear Stretching Guide!   Methods of stretching: Tapers Tapers are one of the most common ways ear are stretched, especially within the range of 14-00 gauge. A taper is a str...
awards

Feel the Music: Grammy Awards & Fashion Paradise

For almost 60 years, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) has both supported the music community and awarded artists for their achievements. Those who love music and award sh...
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Ear Stretching Guide Part 1

Welcome to Part 1 of Our Ear Stretching Guide! The practice of expanding the ear lobes goes back about as far as human history, from King Tutankhamen to the Iceman; a mummified body from 3300 BC, s...