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Encyclopedia of Body Piercings: Conch Cartilage Piercing

Location: through the deep central bowl-shaped shell (called the concha) of the inner cartilage of the ear; large surface area provides for a variety of options for placement and projects Jewelry:...
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Don’t Drop the Ball: A Guide to Frustration-Free Fashion with Captive Rings

We’ve all been there – you’re putting in your new body jewelry and the ball drops to the floor, never to be seen again. For those accidents that occur with a bead captive ring, you’re going to need...
angel bites

Stephanie’s Angel Bite Piercings

See our friend Stephanie getting, not one, but two new piercings! Her work is being done by our best piercing buddy, James, of American Skin Art located in Buffalo, NY. Money shot: 0:39 and 1:41 Wh...
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Litany’s Monroe Piercing

Money Shot:0:39 What is a Monroe Piercing? Also known as the Madonna or Chrome Crawford, this is a piercing that resembles a beauty mark that is placed off to one side and directly above the upper ...
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Maureen’s Septum Piercing

Money Shot: 0:46 Where is a septum piercing located/ What is a septum piercing? The septum is the anatomical name for the piece of flesh that divides the nasal cavities or nostrils. Made mostly of ...
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Nick’s New Nose Piercing

Nick gets his nose pierced by James of American Skin Art in Buffalo, NY. Money Shot: 0:26 The Process The area is cleaned and sterilized then marked for correct placement. Nick checks it out to mak...
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Jenny’s Industrial Piercing

Come see Jenny get her Industrial piercing by James of American Skin Art in Buffalo, NY. Money Shot at 0:39 and 0:47  What is an Industrial Piercing?  An Industrial piercing is actually two piercin...
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Natori’s Double Forward Helix Piercing

Watch as our friend Natori gets her double forward helix project by piercer James of American Skin Art in Buffalo, NY! Money Shot at 0:20 and 0:50 What is a Helix? The helix  is the curled outer ri...
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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...