Elf Ear Piercings- Safe or Not?

Elf Ear Piercings- Safe or Not? Recently I’ve seen a new ear piercing trending online, particular on TikTok. Hailed as the “elf ear piercing” it’s a pair of helixes, one done at the back of the ear and one above the forward helix ridge, connected with a very very short curved barbell to pull both sides of the ear toward each other creating an Elvin point. And I get it- elves are super cool, and the pointed ear look is very cute. But what I don’t see a lot of folks talking about is what a genuinely terrible idea this […]

Ear Stretching Guide

Ear Stretching Guide Congratulations on starting your stretching journey. In short, if you are stretching your ears, the best and safest method is natural stretching! This guide is here to help you with stretching safely and properly. Most of these instructions and timeframes will apply to earlobes, other piercings may take a bit longer or require different advice. This information comes from years of experience in stretching, gathered both by us and the piercing community at large! Stretching a piercing, sometimes called “gauging”, is the process of slowly enlarging the channel of the piercing to accommodate larger jewelry. People stretch […]

Conch Piercing 101

Conch Piercing 101 Lets talk about conch piercings! These piercings are a favorite of piercers everywhere, and with very good reason. They work on virtually every anatomy, they are easy to pierce and easy to heal for most, and the jewelry choices are endless. Big bold studs? Fancy hoops? Simple tiny gems? Everything looks great in a conch, literally everything. That being said there’s a few things to consider when getting this piercing, so lets take a closer look. Anatomy Matters, but Placement takes Priority Like any other piercing, you do need to have the correct anatomy for a conch […]

Ear Weights

Ear Weights Lets talk about ear weights! Ear weights are an incredibly fun, fashionable way to wear stretched lobes. Ear weight designs range from super simple and small all the way to massive, ornate, decorative masterpieces. They are arguably one of the coolest factors of having stretched ears, and they open jewelry and fashion to a much wider range then just plugs and eyelets. But for many, how to go about wearing and using ear weights is a subject of confusion. So today, lets look at ear weights, how they work, and why they are awesome! How they work Ear […]

Earbuds, Headphones, and Piercings

Earbuds, Headphones, and Piercings “So I really want to get some cool ear piercings- but I have to wear headphones/ear buds/headsets! What can I do!” As piercers, we hear this all the time, and todays blog post is for you! It’s all about finding ways to manage needing headphones or earbuds for work or school or life, and also being able to get and wear your piercings comfortably and safely! Placement Considerations First up is placements. There are piercings that will be mostly out of the way of headphones and earbuds that are a super great choice, and there are […]

Depression and Piercings

Depression and Piercings Mental health struggles can effect your entire life. A bad bout of depression or anxiety can impact your mental health, physical health, and your ability to keep up with many tasks. Self care is often one of the first things that can slip when we are struggling with our mental health. And this is a common struggle- look at the millions of posts and videos online about peoples “depression rooms”, about finding more manageable ways to shower or wash your hair, tricks to remember to brush your teeth. And there is no shame in these things- depression […]

Critique for Piercers

Critique for Piercers Critique! Simultaneously one of the most useful things for growth for us as people and piercers, and also one of the hardest things to hear. Critique is essential no matter what field you work in, what job you do, how long you’ve ben doing it, even just as a person critique is an important factor in growth. It also something most people struggle with hearing. It’s incredibly hard to hear critique, and learning to become good at hearing it (and giving it) is almost as hard as learning from it. Today I want to talk about critique, […]

Custom Ordering Jewelry- A Behind the Scenes

Custom Ordering Jewelry- A Behind the Scenes Custom jewelry has to be one of my favorite parts of this job! What is more fun then helping make a clients dream come to life! Picking out each piece, each stone, and every color- to craft a beautiful, custom, one of a kind piece! Often we design the whole thing from scratch, from settings to stones. It’s amazing, every time! But, often times clients don’t always see the work that goes into a custom order. And I often have clients wondering “Where is my jewelry. It’s been weeks!” So, today, I want […]

Does Working at a Studio Make a Piercer Good?

Does Working at a Studio Make a Piercer Good? “I’m certain I have a good piercing! I know I went to a good piercer because they worked in a studio- so how can you tell me my piercing is wrong?” I have this interaction often. Clients who feel like they did everything right- they found the most popular place in their town with great yelp reviews, and went and saw a piercer in a studio! Not Claire’s, and not someone piercing out of their home. It was someone in a studio, licensed in their state, and who even had good […]

Don t Try this at Home- Self Piercing and DIY Dangers

Don’t Try this at Home- Self Piercing and DIY Dangers Ever hear-“Well actually, I have a friend who does piercings and tattoos from home. It’s totally legit and they’re cheaper.” Or “My friend did this piercing for me in their bathroom and nothing bad happened so I’m going to have them do my other one!” ? Well you’re not alone. These are pretty commonly confessed things we hear near daily. With this being a frequent occurrence, we decided to help shed some light as to why “D.I.Y.” doesn’t apply to body piercing. We’ve written a comprehensive article that goes over […]