Piercing and Aftercare Information

Rocking the Resolution: Modification Care for 2014

The new year is officially here, so say hello to 2014, and start racking up those resolutions.  Now is the perfect time to recommit to a skin care regimen, including the proper healthy aftercare of...
Nose Piercings

What’s That Called?: Nose Piercing Index

Erl: the bridge piercing is also called an Erl (sometimes spelled as “Earl”), after the man who popularized it, character actor Erl Van Aiken. Austin Bar: a horizontal piercing of the nose tip can ...
Nose Piercings

Piercing Potential: The Ins and Outs of Septum Piercings

Septum piercings are a staple in both modern and traditional tribal piercing. They also look good on both men and women from many different style groups. The septum is the cartilage that divides yo...
Piercing and Aftercare Information

Popular Piercings: Surface Piercings

Surface piercings are piercings performed along the plane of the skin so that both ends are visible above the skin’s surface.  They most often utilize a staple shaped barbell known as a surface bar...
Modification Culture

The Modern Modification Lifestyle: Doing the Dimple Thing

Dimples are fast becoming an integral part of the lifestyle within the modification community, with more and more dimple piercings coming to the forefront via social media.  A favorite amongst up a...
Piercing and Aftercare Information

The Modern Modification Lifestyle: Piercings and X-rays or MRIs

As the modified generations get older, the likelihood of needing medical imaging increases.  Just like with everyone who isn’t pierced, breaking a bone, taking a knock to the skull, headaches, or a...
Labret and Monroe Piercings

Piercings and Style: a Little Love for the Upper Lip

If you’re looking for a unique new facial piercing, why not try a Medusa or its vertical counterpart the Jestrum?  Medusa piercing is also called philtrum, divot, or upper piercing.  It’s a facial ...
Belly Piercings

Video: Colleen’s Second Belly Piercing – Up Close and Personal

Getting a new piercing is always exciting. Belly button piercings are amongst the most popular piercings currently; a beautiful new belly ring will add glamour and glitz to your look. Watch as Coll...
Ear Piercings

Video: Dana’s Conch Piercing – Up Close and Personal

Are you looking for a new and exciting piercing? Conch piercings are beautiful and very unique. The conch is located in the deep, bowl shaped, central shell of the ear. Watch as BodyCandy friend an...