Captive vs. Clicker vs. Seamless
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Captive vs. Clicker vs. Seamless: Which Hoop Is Right for You?

You’ve decided you want a hoop. Great choice. Then you start shopping and suddenly there are three names for what looks like the same little circle, and the product page assumes you already know th...
How to Remove a Captive Bead Ring Without Losing Your Mind
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How to Remove a Captive Bead Ring Without Losing Your Mind

Learn how to remove captive bead ring safely at home with expert tips, tools, and troubleshooting.
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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...
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The Tongue Web Piercing: General Information and Personal Experiences

Frenulum Linguae (Tongue Web, Under Tongue, Marley) Piercing This piercing is located where the connective under-layers (or the “webs” that distinguish the fenulum linguae from the rest of it al...
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Nose Ring Types: How to Find the Perfect Style

  When someone says “nose piercing” they’re usually referring to the body modification that is pierced and rests in the curve of one of the nostrils. Depending on where you find yourself cultural...
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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...
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Captivate with Captive Rings: Style Guide

One of the perks of using captive rings is that they are such a versatile option and can be worn in just about any type of piercing. Some popular sites that captives can be used for include septum ...
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Find Your Fit: A Sizing Guide for Captive Rings

Captive rings come in so many different sizes that there are very few piercings in which they cannot be worn. To size a captive ring, two measurements are needed: the gauge size and the diameter of...