Piercings
Discover expert piercing advice, styles, and aftercare tips. Explore unique body art trends and step-by-step guides for a safe and stylish piercing journey.
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Ear piercing has been a popular fashion for many years. It's a type of decorative piercing that both men and women have worn since it became popular in the 1990s. Since then, the number and places on the body where you can have them has grown exponentially. Not only are earlobe piercings widely seen,...
Although many previously rare piercings are now becoming more common, there are still some which are relegated to true devotees. This is discounting their historical popularity in various ancient cultures. Penile piercings are relatively very uncommon since their use carries particular dangers relating to the...
For a long time, ear piercing simply meant a small hole in the lobe which allowed for a fine hoop or a stud. Advancements in piercing culture have meant that ear piercings can be located almost anywhere on the auricle of the ear, i.e. the exposed outer ear. Some of these parts are easier to pierce than...
Nose piercings have been a popular form of self-expression for centuries, spanning cultures and traditions across the globe. This form of body modification isn’t just about aesthetics; it carries historical significance and has evolved into a fashion statement embraced by people of all ages. As nose piercings...
Despite the overall popularity of piercings in general, not everyone has the dedication to get a snake eye tongue piercing. Many different styles may have become popular, but some are still only for those who really want to stand out. They are often more popular with alternative cultures, but many are becoming...
It is common to think of piercing we haven't seen before as new, but the history of body piercing is ancient. We don't even know its true origins. Various cultures have used piercings which until now would have been considered too outlandish. The nasallang piercing is a modern type of nose piercing which takes...
Cheek piercings are types of facial piercings which go through the center of the cheek. Although not as controversial as their body modification cousin the face tattoo, they are usually considered a more daring and less common type of piercing. Part of the reason why it is considered daring is the cultural...
Piercing is a fashion which has never been obsolete. Although the practice has been around since ancient times, new trends and techniques have manifested over the years. Some of them are more socially accepted than others. To some, it is this very rejection of society which makes the piercing so desirable....
It is rare the bridge of your nose is the first piercing you'll get, but it is one which is growing in popularity. Facial piercings are usually reserved for those who have experimented with other piercings first, but not necessarily. Since piercings are becoming more accepted in general, more people might...
Not all piercings are the same. Although body modification in general is becoming more widely accepted, there are some which are more accepted than others. Despite some negative stigma around facial piercings, nose piercings are becoming more popular. It is still most common to see rings and studs on the...
While it may not be a piercing for everybody, getting an industrial piercing is a growing trend among fans of body modification. Industrial piercing refers to any type of piercing which involves two wholes joined by a straight piece of jewelry. However, it is most commonly referred to this type of piercing...