Custom Tattoos: How to Talk Art with Your Tattoo Artist

Custom Tattoos: How to Talk Art with Your Tattoo Artist How can you have the best collaborative experience with your tattoo artist? Here are some smart do’s and don’ts to help you along the way! Sometimes you know exactly what you want your tattoo to be. you just have a feeling inside your head and heart, a genius idea, but you aren’t quite sure how to even express what you want it to look like. But even if you know exactly what you want and regardless of how you come to your tattoo idea, there’s going to be some conversation […]

Interview Series: Firsthand Look – Dimple Piercings

Interview Series: Firsthand Look – Dimple Piercings Hey, piercing fans! Check out our latest interview with Body Candy team member, Tara. Here she talks about her labret, septum, and dimple piercings, and tells us all a little something about safety and proper aftercare. Here we go: BC: Hey guys. I’m Kelsey from BodyCandy dot com. Today we’re here with Tara, and we’re gonna talk about her piercings. Hi, Tara. How are you? Tara: Good. How are you? BC: Good. So, what piercings do you have? Tara: I have my septum, my labret, my dimples, and my nipples. BC: Alright. And […]

Piercing Slang Terms

Piercing Slang Terms Piercing slang terms! For as long as piercing has been around, different people have used different terms to refer to the same piercing, piece of jewelry, or concept. In modern times, with the internet, regional slang, and different subcultures, this has become more common. It also sometimes creates a communication issue where a client thinks they are saying or asking for something, and they are in fact asking for something entirely different. So today, let’s break down a bunch of piercing slang, and the proper terminology for each one. Conch Vs Orbital There is one mislabeled ear […]

Realistic Genital Piercing Reviews

Realistic Genital Piercing Reviews Genital piercings have a mixed reputation depending on who you ask. And the internet is awash with conflicting, wild stories about these piercings. You have some people saying these piercings magically made them orgasm every time they walked and changed their entire sex life, and others saying these piercings can make you loose all sensation. Both of these statements are myths, and much of the information you do see online is exaggerations, or blatant falsehoods. You can actually learn more about these myths and see them debunked in this blog post. So I sat down with […]

Superhuman: Raising the Bar on Extreme Piercings and Mod

Superhuman: Raising the Bar on Extreme Piercings and Mod In May of 2010, modification artist Tyson Turk shocked the world by breaking the 3,000 mark in “Most Piercings in a Single Sitting” for a new Guinness World Record. Unfortunately, just over a year later, Mr. Turk lost his title to a lovely female sideshow performer from Las Vegas, Miss Staysha Randall. Standing a reported 5’11” tall and showcasing a penchant for strong-woman antics, Randall received 3,200 piercings in just over seven hours on June 7th, 2011. A friend who had collaborated with her on suspensions, Bill “Danger” Robinson of Inktoxicated […]

Superhuman: the Magic of Modified Skin

Superhuman: the Magic of Modified Skin Human skin serves multiple purposes, and is considered to be a separate bodily organ. It facilitates communication through our sense of touch, assists in regulating the body’s temperature, acts as a protective barrier for our delicate underlying tissues, and in the modern world it’s also a living work of art. Piercings and tattoos may cause the skin some minor injury, but it’s in that perforated or punctured state that the epidermis truly shows just what it can do. The way skin heals itself is nothing short of amazing. When a piercing is performed, a […]

Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse in Style

Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse in Style In honor of the upcoming parades of undead, we’re busting out all the right stylish accessories to help make this Halloween the most fashionably fiendish yet. First up on our list: zombie awareness. Show the brain-eating undead a little love by letting the world know that they’re misunderstood. Become a zombie awareness advocate, and all your fellow party-goers will applaud your sense of style (and your sense of humor). And don’t forget, now is the perfect time to beef up your survival kit with some on-the-go aftercare solutions. Leave it to the US government […]

170 Best Aunt and Niece Tattoos Ideas and Matching Designs (2023)

170+ Best Aunt and Niece Tattoos Ideas and Matching Designs (2023) Aunt and Niece Tattoos shows the pure and true love between an under-appreciated relationship. There is nothing quite like the bond between an aunt and her niece. And what better way to show the world how much you love each other than with some adorable matching aunt and niece tattoos? Aunt and Niece Tattoo Ideas If you are looking for a tattoo that celebrates your unique bond with your aunt or niece, consider one of these aunt and niece tattoo ideas. From simple designs to more intricate ones, there’s […]

40 Best Joker Tattoo Ideas Designs to Enhance Body Art 2023

40 Best Mesmerizing Joker Tattoo Design Ideas for Youngsters The “joker,” often known as a clown, is a fantastic tattoo design for men and women alike. These hilarious red-nosed figures were created with the intention of making everyone laugh. However, the name joker has been connected with the brilliant artist Heath Ledger in the dark knight since the Batman novels and films release. What can one say about an incredible performance? That’s why these humorous tattoos are inspired by Batman comics and movies. You can make some creative adjustments to your joker tattoo to make it more appealing. If you’re […]

Labret Piercing 101

Labret Piercing 101 Labret piercings! This term applies to any piercing through the lower lip into the mouth. Not to be confused with vertical labrets or inverse vertical labrets (which will be coming up next!). When many folks hear labret they think of a single piercing in the center under the lower lip. But this term also applies to any setup of lower lip piercings. Like any other piercing, these are anatomy dependant and there are a few things to consider before getting pierced. Let’s take a look! A note on terminology Before we start I’d like to address two […]