Best Bamboo Tattoo Meanings with Design and Ideas

Best Bamboo Tattoo Meanings with Design and Ideas Bamboo tattoo, also known as traditional hand-poked tattoos, has been practiced for centuries in various cultures worldwide. In recent years, they have gained popularity among tattoo enthusiasts seeking a more authentic and spiritual experience. Bamboo tattoo ideas offer a unique style characterized by their intricate designs and the use of natural materials such as bamboo sticks and ink made from organic sources. If you’re considering getting a bamboo tattoo, the possibilities for designs are endless, ranging from traditional motifs to modern interpretations. In this article, we’ll explore some unique bamboo tattoo ideas […]

50 Sharp Sword Tattoo Designs | Symbolism of Warriors

50 Sharp Sword Tattoo Designs | Symbolism of Warriors Although there are many interpretations of what the sword symbolizes, the majority of them revolve around how it is used. As a tattoo, the sword is a symbol of authority as well as protection, courage, strength, and authority. As the sword was used to slay enemies, these seem to be obvious meanings. When it comes to the metaphysical, the sword represents the piercing power of the mind. Swords have existed for millennia and predate the existence of man by a long shot Especially in Asian cultures where swords have played a […]

Hydrogen Peroxide, and Why it doesn’t belong on your Piercing

Hydrogen Peroxide, and Why it doesn’t belong on your Piercing Hydrogen peroxide is a product many of us are quite familiar with; we’ve kept it nestled in our bathroom cabinets for most of our lives. We’ve all gotten use to splashing it on any wound we’ve ever gotten, including body piercings. That’s where it goes wrong. Peroxide might be okay for a scraped knee or skinned elbow but it doesn’t belong ANYWHERE near your body piercing. Often times clients look at us in shock when they first hear this, so we decided to write a little educational article all about […]

Play Piercings

Play Piercings Play Piercings! These fun, sometimes festive piercings, are one of the more light hearted, entertaining sides of body piercings. Play piercings have been done for hundreds of years in cultures around the world, and gained greater popularity in the 90’s and 00’s. While some of the popularity has died off, these are still around and still a super fun way to explore a different side of body piercing. CW- photos of play piercings, needles, and blood. Play Piercing is an umbrella term is used to describe any piercings done with the intention of being temporary, just for an […]

Size Matters: Diameter

Size Matters: Diameter 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 diameter! How large or small the diameter of jewelry is makes a huge difference! It can effect how well a piercing heals if its a fresh piercing, how comfortable jewlery is in a healed piercing, and even cause issues if it’s too small. Diameter […]

50 Best Palm Tree Tattoo Designs in 2023 for Tree Lovers

50 Palm Tree Tattoo Designs Palm tree tattoo designs are a popular choice amongst those looking for a tree tattoo design or are fascinated by beach scenes. Whether you get a palm tree forearm tattoo or a palm tree tattoo on wrist, these tattoos look mesmerizing! Like any other tattoo designs, they too hold historical or cultural significance. If you don’t have a palm tree design in mind, ask your tattoo artist to show you any number of designs. There is no dearth of wonderful tattoo designs when it comes to getting a palm tree etched on your body. You […]

The Modern Modification Lifestyle: How to Deal

The Modern Modification Lifestyle: How to Deal So if you have tattoos, piercings, dermal implants, stretched ears, brands, or any other equally awesome mods, you’ve probably been asked silly questions by a stranger at least once, especially if you live in an area where body modification is less than prevalent. But how do you deal when people that you don’t even know start getting annoying or invading your space? That’s the fifty million dollar question. There’s basically two options here: get mad, or get awesome. Getting mad won’t do anyone much good, and may even further the negative stereotypes that […]

Solstice Sirens: Bohemian Summer Piercing Fashion and Tattoo Art

Solstice Sirens: Bohemian Summer Piercing Fashion and Tattoo Art Summer is about being burning hot and frolicking free in the great outdoors. On June 21 st the Summer Solstice is commemorated with many different events and symbols. The peak of the sun’s journey is celebrated by many cultures, especially amongst Pagans and Wiccans. Midsummer marks the beginning of easy days ahead, late sunsets, revelry, and dance. Let out your inner goddess and celebrate long, sun-kissed days wearing beautiful pagan symbol jewelry. Some of these symbols are taken from old Egyptian times. Pentacles (5 point star represents elements and self), crescent […]

Quick Take: Monroe Jewelry Sizing and Styles

Quick Take: Monroe Jewelry Sizing and Styles So you have this amazing new monroe piercing that you’ve been checking out in the mirror every morning for the past few weeks and are super psyched about, but now it’s healed up enough to finally change your jewelry. What do you do? With so many options available to fit the wide variety of lips and faces out there, it can be a little overwhelming the first time you go online to shop for a new Monroe stud. The great news is, that if you arm yourself with a few choice bits of […]

Piercings and Gender Affirmation: A Transfemme Experience

Piercings and Gender Affirmation: A Transfemme Experience The following is a beautiful piece from one of my amazing clients Happy. They have been getting piercings from me for a little over a year, and for them, piercings have been a healing, empowering, and affirming experience. This piece discusses the intimate ways genital piercings can give gender euphoria, function, and confidence. Everyones experience with piercings may be different, and different piercings may work out uniquely for each individual. My hope in sharing stories like this is to open ideas about gender, what defines our gender, and how we as nonbinary and […]