Tattoo & Piercing

Zodiac Jewelry: History Written in the Stars In recent years with the popularity of modern astrology and the newest developments in astronomical research, the zodiac has become an interesting and noted topic of discussion. The mass acceptance of astrological paraphernalia has also led to a new trend in the world of piercings: zodiac body jewelry. Zodiac jewelry is fun and unique, and believe it or not, has a history all its own. The zodiac itself dates back further than 1000 BC, when different ancient civilizations began mapping, recording, and naming the constellations. Astronomers from ancient Babylon are credited with crafting […]

Yule: The Holiday You Might Not Know You’re Celebrating So what is Yule? Well, Yule is the original Germanic December Holiday whose traditions became absorbed by what we now celebrate as Christmas. You heard right. Many of the traditions associated with what we know as Christmas are actually much older, and were originally practiced by the Germanic pagan peoples occupying what is now Scandinavia. So where do those traditions come from? Glad you asked. Yule was originally celebrated primarily by the Norsemen, and most of the decorations both inside and outside the home that we associate with Christmas actually come […]

The Color of Mod: Hair Color as an Accent for Tattoos and Piercings Now that colorful tresses have made their way into the mainstream, nobody bats an eye when they see a full head of pink. The modification subculture though takes color to a whole new level, whether it’s latex, tattooing, or even simple hair color. Just think of some of the awesome dos that you’ve seen on pierced and tattooed persons in your neighborhood. It’s not hard to see that we’re slowly ushering in a whole new era of self expression through the use of body modifications. Cool colors […]

Septum 101: The Nose Knows- What to Look for from a Safe Septum Piercing If you didn’t know, septum piercings are hands down one of my favorite piercings to do! I think they look phenomenal on every nose, the jewelry choices are fantastic, and the unique anatomy of every client keeps me on my toes doing these. Many piercers consider septums to be a more challenging piercing, going so far to discuss doing them as where skill meets luck (thanks Ryan Ouelette!) That said, a good piercer with a great foundation can provide you with an amazing experience getting a […]

Size Matters: Gauge Size Matters! At least, when it comes to piercings it does. Now, in piercing size could refer to a number of different things: The thickness of a piece of jewelry, aka the gauge, the length of straight or curved jewelry, or the diameter of round jewelry. For this article, we are focusing on gauge! How thick or thin a piece of jewelry is makes a huge difference! It can effect how well a piercing heals, jewelry choices that can be worn, and the over all look and fashion of a piercing. Thicker is, in fact, better. I […]

Oral Piercings and Tooth and Gum Damage Oral piercings are super cute! From lip piercings to tongue piercings, these are a staple in body piercings and make such an awesome fashion statement. From bold hoops to delicate studs, there’s something for everyone. That said, oral piercings carry an extra level of concern- all oral piercings carry the risk of tooth and gum damage. That being said, there are things you can do to minimize that damage, so let’s look at the risks, and precautions, with oral piercings. Good Oral Hygiene Matters It doesn’t matter what other steps you take, if […]

Unpopular Opinion: Genital Piercings I’d like to start today’s article with a disclaimer: This piece is different then many of my other articles, which are researched educational pieces with facts and research to back them up. Today’s piece is purely opinion based. This is just MY opinion, based on my own personal and professional experiences. I’m certain there are plenty of folks who disagree with me, and they are entitled to their opinion just like I’m entitled to mine. That said, let’s get into some spicy hot takes. Unpopular Opinion: Genital Piercings are Often Overrated. Alright, cue the booing. Get […]