They are bold, beautiful, and they break boundaries. Body piercing is one of the most creative forms of human expression: a statement, accessory, and a testament to your own unique style. From ear studs to nose ring, and from septum piercing to genital jewels, these are the things that you need to know, from breaking the skin, to healing and wearing.
Prior to the Pain: Knowing What You're In For For those who are not so familiar with the practice—and for those who are downright conservative about the subject—it starts and ends with a pair of earrings and that's it. But piercing, as all types of body art, is a wonderfully diverse form of alternative fashion that has a wide variety of options and looks. But before you head to the nearest shop to get your new piece, it's always smart to know what to expect, from picking out which part of your body to decorate, what type of jewelry you should go for (and avoid), how to maintain your piercing, and how to prevent untoward infections. It sounds tedious, yes. But it also pays to be smart about what you do with your body. Who wants a nasty-looking (and not to mention unnecessarily painful) open sore when you can have exceptionally beautiful body art? Location, Location, Location Where there's skin, there's a blank canvas where you can express your individuality. Whether you want to accent your facial features with just one dainty septum piercing, or up the ante and go all-out from head to toe, the possibilities are endless! Here are the major types of body piercings:
With Great Style Comes Great Responsibility With piercing, there are so many ways to express yourself and inject your creativity to your body art. You will, however, need to put your lifestyle and health into account—and no, not because anyone is being a party pooper. There are practical considerations that go into play here: like your job, the clothes and equipment you wear and use, allergies, and skin sensitivities. If you wear a lot of headgear such as helmets or face masks, it may not be a good idea to have a pierced upper ear or a nose ring that may snag and injure you. You may break out in hives with metallic materials, so choosing the proper jewelry is a must. Healing time may also be affected by your activities (do you go to the beach a lot? Do you get exposed to chemicals in your work?), so it's important that you do your homework once you decide that you want piercings. A good professional piercer welcomes inquiries about placement, size, material, and health risks involving this type of body art. Ask questions, dish out the 'what if's,' disclose any details that may affect your day-to-day activities—heck you can talk about why you're getting that piercing in the first place. Getting recommendations and a good sit-down with your artist will ensure a long-lasting and hassle-free insertion, healing, and wearing. Having a piercing is not just poking a hole and inserting a piece of jewelry in it, but that does NOT mean that it's any less fun! Do you have any piercing stories to share? Tell us about it in the comments below!
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7/21/2022 01:57:41 am
Wow, I never knew that the location where your piercing is could give your image a totally different turn. I heard that my colleague wants to impress his office crush by showing off his personality once everyone is back in the office. I think we should try finding a studio that'll teach him about piercing and how to go with it.
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