Piercing and Aftercare Information

Quick Take: Body Piercing Tools and Techniques

Even if you’ve been pierced multiple times, unless you’re also a piercer yourself, you might not be familiar with certain terminology.  So without further ado, here’s a little effort to demystify s...
Piercing and Aftercare Information

Sweet Cheeks: Cheek Ladder and Journey Piercings

A cheek ladder or journey is a grouping of piercings that are generally placed diagonally across the cheek (vertical and horizontal variations have also been documented). This can be done on one or...
Piercing and Aftercare Information

Uncommonly Cool Piercings: the Look of the Lowbret

Visible facial piercings are becoming more and more accepted as the face of our culture changes. Do you love the look of a labret piercing but want something a little bit less common? Do you have a...
Piercing and Aftercare Information

Body Modification and Jewelry Trends: the Triple Forward Helix

Body piercing is at the heart of current youth culture and trendsetting; it is no longer being viewed as deviant behavior. The body is a canvas for those who are open to trying different methods of...
Piercing and Aftercare Information

Popular Modification: It’s All in the Hip Piercings

There is magic enveloped in those hips: the movement, the power, and the beauty hold no limits. Hips create the seductively sexy sway of a woman. It is no wonder that contemporary hip piercings hav...
Belly Piercings

Video: Lexii’s Belly Piercing – Up Close and Personal

Watch as Lexii gets her first piercing. Her belly button was pierced by James at American Skin Art in Buffalo NY.  She is a sophomore in High School and was lucky enough to have an awesome mom who ...
Oral Piercings

Body Modification Overview: Tongue Piercing Styles and Standards

Piercing: Prior to the needle your mouth will be thoroughly cleansed, usually with clear disinfectant or some form of mouthwash.  Then a pair of forceps and a hollow needle will be used to perform ...
Piercing and Aftercare Information

Video: Jamie’s Eyebrow Piercing – Up Close and Personal

Your eyes the most expressive part of your face, and they are said to be the window to the soul. A powerful and beautiful way to emphasize your eyes is with a brand new eyebrow piercing. Eyebrow pi...
Belly Piercings

Body Modification Overview: Belly Piercing Styles and Standards

Piercing: Depending on the preference of the piercer, a belly piercing may be done either standing up or laying down, and may include markings with surgical pen, a hollow needle receiving tube, a p...