Unpopular Opinion- Gauge Measurements

Unpopular Opinion- Gauge Measurements Unpopular opinion time. Today, I want to talk about the gauge system of measurement in piercing, and why I think it’s horrible. Specifically for stretching piercings, but it’s kind of not great all around. The gauge system comes from the American Wire Gauge system, also known as Brown and Sharpe wire gauge. It’s a logarithmic stepped system for measuring wire gauge. Specifically round, solids non ferrous wire, often used for electrical wiring. This system is also used for jewelry wire, since there is much cross over. We have this system because when piercing was starting out, […]

Amazon AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner: Invaluable Things to Know Including Use of Dumps During Prep

Amazon AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner: Invaluable Things to Know Including Use of Dumps During Prep Gaining the AWS certification depicts a candidate’s expertise in cloud computing. This implies they can assist organizations in creating groundbreaking initiatives on the AWS Cloud platform. For the purpose of this post, we specifically take a critical look at the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner badge. We’ll consider invaluable things, that include the use of dumps during exam preparation, that you ought to know. The first area we’ll observe is the certification details. Things to Know About Certification AWS Cloud Practitioner is a foundational accreditation that […]

Rising Stars of Modern Piercing: the Medusa

Rising Stars of Modern Piercing: the Medusa Location: The Medusa is located just above the center of the upper lip, under the tip of the nose/septum, in the cleft of the cupid’s bow, which is anatomically know as the philtrum. Alternate Names: Upper lip piercing, medusa lip piercing, cupid’s bow piercing, philtrum piercing. Piercing: Like other lip piercings, the medusa is performed with a hollow piercing needle and a pair of pennington forceps. Common sizes are a 14 or 16 gauge, but more rarely a single size larger or smaller can be seen. Since piercings of the philtrum have begun […]

Rising Stars of Modern Piercing: the Nape Piercing

Rising Stars of Modern Piercing: the Nape Piercing Piercing: The nape piercing is a surface piercing which will generally be performed with a hollow piercing needle. Punch and taper technique may also be used by more experienced piercers to create a perfectly shaped channel for the surface jewelry. This piercing normally takes slightly longer than a run of the mill cartilage piercing to perform as placement must be exact, and a surgical pen may be used to mark the entry and exit points. Aftercare: As with most surface piercings, a nape piercing will likely take at least twelve weeks to […]

Four Top Female Artists To Get Your Next Tattoo From in London

Four Top Female Artists To Get Your Next Tattoo From in London Looking for a female tattoo artist in London? Choose from one of Tattoodo’s partners! If you’re looking for a new tattoo artist in London, the choices and options might – at first glance – seem overwhelming. London is home to a variety of tattoo shops brimming with talented artists and a growing number of them are women at the top of their game. Keeping the badass legacy of female tattooers alive, (on Women’s History Month especially!) we’ve put together a collection of our favorite lady artists you should […]

210 Alchemy Tattoos Ideas and Designs (2023)

210+ Alchemy Tattoos Ideas and Designs (2023) Alchemy tattoos often incorporate symbols and images associated with the ancient practice of alchemy, such as the philosopher’s stone, the elements, and other mystical symbols. Alchemy is an ancient branch of science that sought to transform base metals into gold and create an elixir of life that would grant immortality. The word itself is derived from the Arabic word “al-Kimiya,” which means “the art of transformation.” While it is often associated with medieval Europe, alchemy has its roots in ancient Egypt. While alchemy may have been unsuccessful in its ultimate goals, it did […]

What To Do When You Hate Your Tattoo – Complete Guide

What To Do When You Hate Your Tattoo We all make errors; some, like tattoos, are more permanent than others. Maybe you’re no longer in love with the person whose name is tattooed on your arm, or a tattoo that was once a gesture of rebellion has become a source of discomfort. You don’t have to live with your mistakes, thankfully. At least not the tattooed sort. There are a few things you can do to make the ink fade away. You have the option of having a laser tattoo removed or adding extra ink to the area to cover […]

Walk-In Woes- The Shift To Appointments

Walk-In Woes- The Shift To Appointments Walk ins! This, for many, is how they are used to things working when it comes to getting a piercing. You walk into a studio, let them know what you want, wait for a bit, and get pierced! This is how piercing has been for many many years. Some studios offered appointments and even requested them for some services, but largely clients are used to just walking in, waiting, and getting pierced. Covid however, has changed this. Due to requirements and suggestions from the cdc and health department many studios are appointment only, or […]

17 Things To Avoid When You Have A Fresh Tattoo

17 Things To Avoid When You Have A Fresh Tattoo Got a new tattoo etched on your body? Well, that’s great… Now it’s time to take good care of your newly etched tattoo and avoid certain things. Here are 17 things to avoid when you have a fresh tattoo: 1. Avoid Removing Your Bandage First things first, many people, out of excitement, damage their fresh tattoo. Some people simply remove their bandage even before the said time, which is wrong. Follow your tattoo artist’s instructions and do as instructed. Usually, it is removed anywhere from 3 – 24 hours. Removing […]

The Photographic Dictionary of Modern Piercings: Oral Piercings

The Photographic Dictionary of Modern Piercings: Oral Piercings Dental, Tooth Piercing- More of an implant, this “piercing” is a piece of jewelry afixed into a hole drilled in the tooth, and can be performed on both natural teeth and veneers. Frowny, Lower Lip Web, Lower Lip Frenulum, Lower Scrumper- A piercing of the “web” of flesh between the lower lip and lower gums. Gum Piercing- Any piercing made through the gums themselves, generally near the meeting point between two teeth (such as the canine and bicuspid), where the gums soften. Horizontal Tongue Piercing, Snake Eyes- A Piercing performed horizontally through […]