Tattoo & Piercing

Upping the Ante with Anti-Tragus Piercings The tragus piercing is a piercing of that small nub of cartilage that extends out from the side of the face in front of the ear canal’s opening. An anti-tragus piercing is a piercing of the cartilaginous outcropping directly across from it, at the ear’s inner rim. A little bit rebellious, but it’s actually named “anti-tragus” after the portion of the ear anatomy that holds it. Aside from a fun name though, the anti-tragus actually has a lot of other things going for it. This piercing heals well, can accommodate a variety of jewelry […]

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Perfect Presents for Every Girl Ready to make your significant other feel a little more significant? Afterall, that’s what Valentine’s Day is for, and we’re here to help you nail it this holiday with a gift that’ll get them to literally swoon. For Gals Who Love Color Romantic heart earrings made with high quality Swarovski crystal elements are the ultimate go-to gift. From modern to classic, brilliant color and stunning shine make every piece the perfect Valentine. For Ladies Who Fall for Secret Love If your lady has a naughty nipple piercing, show her how nice […]

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Have a Heart Want something sweet for that special someone? Then it’s time to follow your heart. Make sure that she gives a hoot about your gift by imparting a little owl-like wisdom. These fun and friendly lovebirds are just what girls need, with a hefty dose of punchy pink gems and a mile high cute-factor that’ll leave her wanting more. Pile on the hearts, or go for some girly bling; the style is up to you. Just be prepared for the onslaught of kisses that are sure to follow a gift this pretty and pink. […]

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Going for the Gold So your relationship is on “that level” now, which means it’s time to get some slightly pricier girly gifts. What do you do? Go for the gold, of course. Real gold shows that you care about quality, for her and for the relationship, so it’s always a home run. These stunning gold nose rings are the perfect little something that will show her that she’s reached gold status without breaking the bank. Handcrafted by our expert artisans, each piece is made to order in your chosen shape and size, so it’s a […]

Video: Best New Items – Septum Clickers In the latest Body Candy YouTube video, team member Lulu shows off the various septum clicker pieces offered on BodyCandy.com. Watch as she shows off various styles of Septum Clickers, from plain steel to gem accents. Lulu will also give a demonstration on how to fashion and take off the body jewelry pieces. The septum piercing itself happens between the cartilage and the bottom of the nose, also called the “sweet spot.” Typically starting at 14 or 16 gauge, it can be stretched to a larger size. Particularly piercing the “sweet spot” can […]

Video: Cat’s Monroe Piercing – Up Close and Personal Here’s what Cat had to say about the experience of getting and caring for her new lovely lip piercing: “I have always idolized the pinup and burlesque queens of the golden era, especially Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn made me feel comfortable in my own skin. She showed me that being a curvaceous girl was not a flaw. It was an easy decision to get my Monroe pierced in honor of my idol.” The anticipation leading up to the piercing was far worse than the actual piercing itself. I went with my friend […]

Video: Clavicle Dermal Project – AJ’s Microdermal Piercings Grab a front row seat as the lovely AJ gets two dermal clavicle piercings. Watch for the needle insertions at about 0:19 and 0:39. First the entire area is cleaned, and then a detailed set of markings is laid out to ensure that the two dermals will be well positioned in relation to both the tattoos, and eachother. After the locations have been viewed and agreed upon, a hollow piercing needle in lined up just right. The needle goes in at an angle, creating a pocket-like puncture in the skin, and a […]

Video: Cooler Than Cups – Fun With Freestyle Plug Stacking Ever heard of the art of cup stacking? We have, and you’re about to see what happens when the BodyCandy staff goes pop culture crazy. We’ve re-invented the cup stacking phenomenon and upped the ante to a whole new level, with the first ever attempt at an awesome new pseudo-sport: plug stacking. You heard right. That’s the stacking of tunnel plugs in fun and fancy patterns. It might sound like we’re just goofing off, but this is actually quite a bit harder than it looks. Will we be able to […]

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 Colleen, a tattooed and pierced pinup model/burlesque dancer, gets her navel pierced for the second time by the fabulous James at American Skin Art in Buffalo, NY. The money shot (needle insertion) is at approximately 0:31 seconds in the video. After everything is properly checked and the placement is marked and set, James cleans and clamps the navel […]

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 and modification veteran Dana gets her conch pierced by James at American Skin Art in Buffalo, New York. The money shot (needle insertion) is at about 0:33 seconds into the video. The first step is examining the conch for blood vessels, cleaning, and then marking the correct spot with a surgical marker. After proper placement is ensured, […]