Tattoo & Piercing

The Modern Modification Lifestyle: Heavy Mods If you’re among the modified (or just have a Tumblr and Instagram habit), you’ve probably seen the phrase “heavy mod” in your travels. So what exactly is it? Well, the answer can vary from person to person, but in the most basic terms, heavy mods are those that involve the use of more than just a needle. This includes surgical modifications like ear pointing and punching, implants of various types, tongue splitting, stretching, branding, etcetera. Some may incorporate large scale microdermal skin designs, alternative types of scarification, and certain styles of tribal tattooing (including […]

The Modern Modification Lifestyle: It’s a Stretch Even if we’re not including the earlobes, most of us can say we have at least one piercing or tattoo, but what about other types of modification? Stretched piercings, also known as “stretch mods,” are popular primarily in persons 29 and under, and depending on where you live, what industry you work in, or who your friends are, you might be the only person in your social group who has them. In areas where stretch mods are uncommon or body mod in general is less popular, it can be hard to find the […]

Something to Hide: Hiding a Body Piercing Safely There are tons of hair-brained ideas out there for hiding a piercing; anything from removing the ball, to covering up with a band aid and pretending it’s a zit! So since we have a moment, we thought we’d talk about the best, easiest, and safest ways to hide or camouflage a variety of common piercings. Ready? A New nose piercing that you don’t want seen should be done with inconspicuous jewelry. While it’s not safe to cover a fresh piercing with make-up or band aids (they need the air to help them […]

Spheres of Influence: Modification Culture’s National Anthem It’s no secret that Americana is making a comeback, particularly when it comes to alternative fashion. Deconstructed stars, antiqued flag print, and venerable hair concoctions in red, white and blue are just a few of the vehicles for the retro-homespun style resurgence. A far greater influence can yet be felt however, in the multimedia creations of the modified generation. Case in point: Lana Del Rey. Lana Del Rey (source:WGSN) Many a pierced and tattooed hunk has hit the heights of fame via interactions with Miss Lana, including amazingly handsome tattooed model Bradley Soileau […]

We Heart Body Mod, Piercing and Art: Set in Stone October is a month when the supernatural comes to life and the mysteries of the natural world take center stage as we explore their darker, more elemental side. So what do we love about this lunar cycle besides Halloween ? Two words: natural stone. Stone is strong and beautiful (just like all of us, ladies), and its organic origins mean that no two pieces will look exactly the same. Translation: the stone jewelry that you wear won’t just be lovely, but also unique, and we know you love one-of-a-kinds as […]

We Heart Body Mod, Piercing and Art: Viva la Vida Vampire Here at BodyCandy, we heart Halloween in a humungous way, and vampires are one of our fave freaky staples. We love the vampire’s kiss surface piercing , but for those who don’t have the mod and want to be a vamp victim, it’s perfectly fine to pull a full-on fake out. And did we mention how much we heart vampire satire? Bats are great too, especially when they glow in the dark . And last but not least, we love bloody deadly sweets. These Halloween worthy cupcakes prove that […]

We Heart Body Mod, Piercing and Art: Spirit of Fall Do you heart Autumn as much as we do? Evening bonfires, colorful foliage, and the beginnings of hot cocoa and noodle soup weather are just a few of the things that make Fall so fabulous. And here are a few of the other things: Dreamcatchers are a favorite bit of Fall style. They’re natural, simple, and according to Native American folklore, they guard against bad dreams. (Plus, we’ll take any excuse to wear feathers.) Other native elements that make our knees weak right now: arrow heads, majestic wolves, and the […]