Vertical Philtrum 101

Vertical Philtrum 101 Last week we talked about philtrum piercings, which you can read about here. So, the natural follow up seems to be talking about it’s sister piercing, the vertical philtrum! Vertical Philtrum piercings, sometimes called jestrum piercings, are a piercing vertically through the center of the cupids bow of the upper lip, and exiting into the vermillion pink border of the lip. These carry a lot of the pros of a philtrum- Centered in the face and flattering for any features, allowing for a huge range of jewelry from tiny delicate gems too big, bold pieces. And, they […]

The Invisible Cost of Improvement

The Invisible Cost of Improvement Let me preface todays piece by saying I am all for piercer self improvement. I think we should always strive to be better, offer our clients better and learn more. An inherent nature of our industry is that new information and new science is constantly happening and we are always updating our techniques and methods and improving and growing. It’s an important, essential facet of virtually every industry. That said, there is a cost to improving as a piercer. It is one thing to be a good piercer with a good foundation of techniques, angles, […]

Threaded VS Threadless

Threaded VS Threadless When it comes to high quality body jewelry, two styles reign supreme for studs. Threaded, and Threadless. Internally Threaded jewelry has a small screw on the end of the decorative piece, and a small hole in the barbell, and screws together. Threadless jewelry has a small pin on the end of the decorative piece, and presses together with a tension lock. Both of these styles are awesome, high quality, safe styles! However, I still get asked often, threaded or threadless? Is one better than the other? Are there pros and cons? Let’s take a closer look! Threaded […]

Tongue Stretching

Tongue Stretching Last few weeks we talked about standard tongue piercings and paired tongue piercings here on the blog. Those articles, with a run down of anatomy, healing considerations, and and general information is a great read before this blog. Because today we are looking at the practice of stretching your tongue! And you may be thinking Lynn- stretching a tongue piercing?? Why? How? Well, that’s what this blog is here to answer. See, most piercings with some time and patience can be stretched a certain amount. Tongues can actually be stretched quite large given time and dedication. This is […]

Tongue Piercing 101

Tongue Piercing 101 Tongue piercings! These popular piercings have been around for many years and have been a cultural staple here in America. From movie covers to music videos, tongue piercings are depicted everywhere. While tongue piercing broadly covers any piercing in the tongue, this blog post specifically will talk about midline tongue piercings. A piercing placed along the centerline of the tongue, vertically. While these are cute, popular piercings they also come with a fair amount of cons- most notably damage to the teeth and gums. Of the oral piercings that reputable piercers offer tongues are among the more […]

Under 18? How to Ask Your Parents About Piercings

Under 18? How to Ask Your Parents About Piercings I have had an affinity for piercings even in my younger years; which means I fully understand just how difficult it can sometimes be to get Mom or Dad on board with the idea of getting a new piercing. I often get asked questions like “how old were you when you got your first piercing?” and “how did you get your parents to say yes?”. When it comes down to it, these types of questions have very personal and circumstantial answers that may not work for everyone, but I figured I’d […]

Underage Nipple Piercings- Not Worth the Risk

Underage Nipple Piercings- Not Worth the Risk Nipple piercings are an ever popular piercing. These have only become more popular as the years have gone on, and we are doing more and more each year. That being said, for many reasons these are only done on clients who are 18 and up. State and Federal laws prohibit us from having contact with the breasts of a minor, as it is considered sexual assault of a minor. Beyond that, for clients AFAB there are medical considerations behind piercing before 18. Despite this, we still get emails and calls a few times […]

Tea Tree Oil- A Harmful Piercing Fad

Tea Tree Oil- A Harmful Piercing Fad “I’ve heard tea tree oil is like, really great for your piercings!” This is something we here all too often at studios around the globe, and so we’ve decided to write a little article here to debunk the myth of tea tree oil! Tea Tree Oil is a natural oil derived from the Australian tree Melaleuca Alternifolia. It’s sometimes confused with the same tea used to make drinks and brew, but the two are unrelated. Tea Tree Oil is known for a distinctive smell, it’s pale yellow color, and its anti fungal, anti […]

The Girl with a Pearl Earring- A Look at Transfem Piercing History

The Girl with a Pearl Earring- A Look at Transfem Piercing History Authors Note: This blog post is a look at the history of ear piercings in the LGBTQ community, specifically the transfem community. Magazines and mailers from the 70’s and 80’s are used with the historical language of their times. Language has changed in the years since and some of these terms are now outdated, but in order to preserve historical accuracy and self-identification of the authors, they are kept in their original format here. Rites of passage- a ceremony or event marking an important stage in someones life, […]

Swimming with Healing Body Piercings

Swimming with Healing Body Piercings Summer is upon us! Despite corona virus, around the world beaches, pools, and swimming holes are all opening back up. And who doesn’t love taking a dip during the summer months. But if you have a healing piercing, it might not be the safest idea to do so. I know, this gets a lot of eye-rolling and “but I’ll be careful! My friend did it and it’s fine.” But, hear me out. Swimming with a piercing his definitely risky, and more so now with concerns about pathogens like corona virus. Lets look at why it […]