Tattoo & Piercing

Sweetening Summer: Strawberry Love Did you know that today is National Strawberry Sundae Day? Strawberries have been used not just in food, but in alternative medicine, beauty products, and even tooth whitening for centuries. They’re a great source of antioxidants, potassium and vitamin K, and their natural acids and biotin help skin maintain a youthful, elastic texture. And because they help the body guard against infection and ease inflammation, they’re a great food to eat in the days following a new piercing or tattoo. Strawberries are also healthy for your wardrobe, turning fruit into fashion in an effortlessly breezy, warm […]

Readers Assemble!: Jewelry News for National Comic Book Day For the title of this article I was thinking about going more with the nerdy or stereotypical comic book reader vibe but honestly, that’s not what National Comic Book Day is about. It’s about sharing comics, spreading the love of opening a new #1, and celebrating the heroes and heroines that bring us so much joy, fear, tension and entertainment through the pages. Not to be confused with it’s spring counterpart, Free Comic Book Day, National Comic Book Day held on September 25 th is more of a make-your-own-rules way of […]

Quick Take: Eyebrow Ring Styles There are three basic styles of eyebrow piercing jewelry: circular barbells, straight barbells, and curved barbells, with the latter being the most commonly worn in most areas. Those who do their initial healing with a barbell may find it difficult or impossible to switch to a circular down line, and vice versa, so it’s good to know what style you prefer right off the bat. Once you know that, you’ll want to find out your exact size, and simply go from there. Circulars will be measured with a gauge size (thickness) and a diameter, while […]

Quick Take: Eyebrow Piercing Jewelry Know anybody with an eyebrow piercing? Then give us five minutes, and gift shopping woes will be a thing of the past. Depending on the anatomy and personal style preferences, there are three basic types of jewelry for eyebrow piercings: curved barbells, straight barbells, and circulars. Circular barbells include ball captive rings, closure rings, and horseshoe rings. So first, here’s what all of those look like: If the owner of the piercing usually wears ring shaped jewelry, this is a definite best bet for getting them new items. If so, you’ll want to know the […]

Shadowing- A Guide For Piercers Many folks are aware of the path to becoming a piercer- getting an apprenticeship, learning from a mentor, and then working on your own as a piercer! It’s a tale as old as time. But, what about when already existing piercers want to learn or refine new skills or techniques? Learn new piercings? You would’t exactly get an apprenticeship all over again. So how do we continue expanding and learning? Shadowing! Shadowing is the process of either going to another piercers studio or having another piercer out to your studio and watching them work. Essentially […]

The Modern Modification Lifestyle: Piercings and X-rays or MRIs As the modified generations get older, the likelihood of needing medical imaging increases. Just like with everyone who isn’t pierced, breaking a bone, taking a knock to the skull, headaches, or a number of other symptoms could all cause the need for a range of imaging tests. So what do you do about your body jewelry? Well first, there are some things you’ll want to know. If you need an x-ray: Although in the past you would’ve been required to remove body jewelry for x-rays, many imaging centers and hospitals will […]

So You Want To Be A Piercer? Piercing is a really fun, really rewarding job where you get to help people of all walks of life love themsleves, find self confidence, self esteem, and a little sparkle. But, this career takes a lot of training to do correctly, and can sometimes be a difficult industry to break into. So, I wrote this article for all our piercing hopefuls out there looking to pursue a career as a piercer. Be a Good Client- This might seem obvious but most good piercers started off as good clients. They got pierced at reputable […]

Pierced Positive- Considerations for Body Piercings with HIV With the ongoing controversy surrounding the subject of piercing/tattooing someone who is HIV positive, we felt it necessary to address a few things. The question at hand is basically this: Can you get pierced/tattooed if you are HIV positive? Here at Icon, we believe that yes, you absolutely can! There are some different considerations to keep in mind though, and thats what will be further discussed. We’d also like to dispel some myths surrounding being pierced/tattooed when you’re HIV+. Any disease or illness that can effect the healing of a piercing/tattoo should […]