alternative fashion

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...
alternative fashion

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...
Alternative and Gothic Fashion Now

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...
body jewelry

Ann’s Nipple Piercing Experience Reaction Video

Thinking about getting your nipples pierced? Then you definitely want to check out this video (with the perfect featured still shot) of Ann’s reaction to getting horizontal nipple piercings done b...
aftercare tips

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 ...
2015 gift guide

Top 5 Gifts For Your Pierced Friends

Wondering what to get that pierced and proud friend? Look no further! BodyCandy has your ultimate gift guide. The top 5 gifts we think any pierced individual would love. Feel free to list any addit...
aftercare time

Healing Times for Popular Piercings

Body piercings can be a permanent investment, and for a lot of people, the time and care they have to put into them can determine or detour their decision to get pierced. If you’re considering gett...
Body Jewelry Information

Funk Off! Piercing Deodorant Aftercare

Anyone who’s modified can tell you that from time to time, certain piercings develop an unpleasant odor. This is a result of a build up of dead skin and other possible residues such as shampoo, mak...
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 ...