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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...
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Piercing Video: Sue’s Septum Piercing

Hey there! Watch at Sue gets her septum pierced! Money shot: needle insertion at 0:25   The Piercing: James begins by cleaning the area and then finds the ‘sweet spot’ in the nasal septum. The swee...
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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...
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Welcome Winter

BodyCandy’s northern headquarters is in the middle of a land of snow, so since the cold season is officially here, we thought we’d share a bit about what makes our winter wonderful. Winter Fashion ...
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The Modern Modification Lifestyle: Winter Skin Care

As anyone who’s modified knows, the change in seasons can mean a difficult period of biological adjustment, particularly for those of us with sensitive skin that’s been pierced or tattooed.  But th...
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Welcome Movember: the Mustache Raises the Bar

It’s that time of year again; turning back the clocks, prepping for Thanksgiving, buying twenty pairs of hand woven gloves.  But thankfully there’s something that’s actually cool about November (be...
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Pinktober: Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness

Even though the month is almost over, it’s never too late to support one of the most important women’s health causes around the world: Breast Cancer Awareness.  With an estimated 1.4 million new ca...
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The Modern Modification Lifestyle: Heavy Mods

If you’re among the modified (or just have a Tumblr and Instagram habit), you’ve probably seen the phrase “heavy mod” in your travels.  So what exactly is it?  Well, the answer can vary from person...
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The Modern Modification Lifestyle: How to Deal

So if you have tattoos, piercings, dermal implants, stretched ears, brands, or any other equally awesome mods, you’ve probably been asked silly questions by a stranger at least once, especially if ...