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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 ...



