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Beat the Rush: Get Pierced and Tattooed Right Now!
This is a Body Modification Public Service Announcement: Do not wait until summer to get your new piercings and tattoos. I repeat, go get pierced and tattooed now, do not wait! If you get your bod...
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State of Play: Body Piercing and Tattoo Laws in the US
States that require the written consent of a parent or guardian to pierce or tattoo a minor (person under the age of 18): Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, Miss...
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Body Modification Overview: Monroe Piercing Styles and Standards
Piercing: A Monroe piercing will generally be performed with a hollow piercing needle of either 14 or 16 gauge. Usually a surgical pen will be used to mark the placement, followed by a pair of Pen...
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Body Modification Overview: Anti-Eybrow Piercing Styles and Standards
Piercing: Although it’s most often seen resting along the cheekbone, any piercing performed along the outer edge of the orbital cavity may be referred to as an anti-eyebrow piercing. That includes...
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Body Modification Overview: Labret Piercing Styles and Standards
Piercing: Since a portion of the jewelry will rest inside the mouth, when receiving a lower lip piercing your mouth will be disinfected inside and out, usually with a mouthwash and a liquid disinfe...
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Body Modification Overview: Septum Piercing Styles and Standards
Piercing: Unlike most other common piercings, the septum piercing will often be performed while the subject sits rather than laying down. Any number of accoutrements may be employed depending on...
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Body Modification Overview: Eyebrow Piercing Styles and Standards
Piercing: The eyebrow piercing is primarily performed with a sixteen gauge hollow piercing needle, and may also include a hollow needle receiving tube, cork, and/or pair of Pennington forceps. Gene...
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Fun and Games: Body Modification Trivia
From common knowledge to crazy new info, get ready to exercise your brains with a cavalcade of head scratchers. How many will you be able to beat? (Don’t forget to show off your score by posting ...
Piercing and Aftercare Information
The Photographic Dictionary of Modern Piercings: Body Piercings
Belly Piercing– In most individuals, this will be a piercing of the top navel rim; only in those who have a true “outie” navel can the belly button itself actually be pierced. Bottom Belly Piercing...