Body Art and Extreme Modification

Extreme Body Modification: Circus Sideshow Oddities

I remember being a teenager and having someone from a car yell “FREAK” at me as I walked by; it really made me think about the word and what it meant. Even though it was meant to be derogatory, I h...
Body Jewelry Information

Quick Take: Getting a Little Closure

Buying necklaces is super fun, but when it comes down to the specs, sometimes it’s difficult to decipher the lingo, like with necklace closure types.  So we’re here to make sure that you’re never l...
Celebrity Piercing

Meeting at the Met: What’s Punk Got to do with it

The recent Met Costume Institute Gala saw a surge of well dressed celebrities, with a little extra edgy oomph surrounding this year’s big theme: punk.  Or more specifically, “Punk: Chaos to Couture...
Ear Piercings

Ear Candy: Ear Jewelry Trends for Summer – Tailored Style

No matter what your style is you can find adorable ear candy to express yourself. From fun and playful, to natural tribal nomad, to classic glamour, and even work ready accessories, there’s a trend...
Body Jewelry History

Body Jewelry History: Dreamcatcher Meanings and Symbolism

By now almost everybody owns at least one piece of jewelry featuring a dreamcatcher or its elements, like feathers and beaded fringe, but what does a real dreamcatcher mean, and what is it for? The...
New Body Jewelry

Body Jewelry Update: a Skeletal Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is fast becoming one of our favorite holidays, for those of Mexican heritage as well as just plain everyone.  The real thrill of a truly Mexican-inspired holiday though is in the cost...
Body Jewelry Information

Quick Take: Keeping up with the Threads

For many who are new to the world of body mod, and even some seasoned veterans, you may have heard some interesting things about body jewelry threading.  But what’s the difference between “external...
Mothers Day and Fathers Day Jewelry

Soiree Season: Jewelry for the Mother of the Bride

It’s that time of year again.  Proms, fancy garden parties, and weddings, weddings, and still more weddings.  One of the most difficult things about planning a wedding for brides is deciding what e...
Piercing and Aftercare Information

Video: Jennah’s Lip Piercing – Up Close and Personal

Watch as Jennah gets pierced by James at American Skin Art in Buffalo, NY. The needle pierces her lip at around 30 seconds in the video. James, a professional piercer, cleans and marks the area. (S...