Interview: Firsthand Look – Eyebrow, Tongue, and Helix Piercings

Interview: Firsthand Look – Eyebrow, Tongue, and Helix Piercings We had an amazing interview with one of our favorite pierced staff members here at Body Candy, Miss Janna W. We started off by introducing her to the camera for our friends at home, and here’s what she had to say: Body Candy: How are you? Janna: I’m doing good. How are you? Body Candy: Good. So lets talk about what piercings you have. Janna pointed out her lovely piercings for the camera, gesturing as she went: Janna: I have two eyebrow rings on this side (she pointed to her left […]

International House of Hippie: East Meets West Style Splash

International House of Hippie: East Meets West Style Splash So we’ve already talked about how the nineties are coming back in terms of updated kidult streetwear style super reminiscent of circa 95 hip hop. But the more feminine and multi-cultural side of 90s retro fashion is on the rise too, and the modern additions to the boho hippie look give a dose of living color. Whereas piercings were far less common to 1990s east meets west styling, in 2012 they’ve become a huge part of what makes it believable and translatable, with nose piercings of all types, monroes and labrets, […]

Interview: Firsthand Look – Gauged Ear piercings

Interview: Firsthand Look – Gauged Ear piercings We had another amazing interview this week, with Body Candy staff member and blog contributor Morgan S. Here’s what he had to say about the process of stretching his cool ear lobe piercings: Body Candy: Hey guys! I’m Kelsey, here at Body Candy dot com, and today we have Morgan here with us, and he’s actually one of our team members here at Body Candy. How are you doing? Morgan: Pretty good. Body Candy: Good. So we’re gonna talk about what piercings he has today, and a few questions for him. What piercing […]

Interview Series: Firsthand Look – Facial Piercings

Interview Series: Firsthand Look – Facial Piercings It’s here! The latest video in the BodyCandy interview series. This time we have an exciting and fun filled interview with pretty piercee and Body Candy client, Tiffany. Check out the interesting piercing stories she had up her sleeve. BodyCandy: Hi, guys. I’m Kelsey, her at Body Candy dot com. Today we have Tiffany with us, and we’re gonna talk about her piercings. How are you? Tiffany: Good. How are you? BodyCandy: Good. So what piercings do you have? Tiffany: I have both my nostrils, I have my septum, my Monroe, both sides […]

Interview Series: Firsthand Look – Nose Piercings

Interview Series: Firsthand Look – Nose Piercings Next in our interview series is a wonderful video interview with our multi-tasking, retro styled Body Candy team member, Cat. Check out her cheeky coming of age tale featuring fruity libations and feminine nose rings, as told to us in a soft, lady-like tone and candy apple red colored lipstick: Body Candy: Hey Guys. I’m Kelsey from Body Candy dot com. Today we have Cat with us, and she’s actually one of our team members here. How’re you doin? Body Candy: Good. So we’re gonna talk about her nose piercing today. (At this […]

Is It a Keloid or An Irritation Bump?

Is It a Keloid or An Irritation Bump? When it comes to piercings, one of the most commonly asked questions on social media is “what is this bump around my piercing?”. Since many people are unfamiliar with keloids and have only seen pictures on the internet, it’s absolutely understandable that this question comes up a lot. But if you know a few basics about both keloids and irritation bumps, you’ll have no problem discerning between the two if you ever find a bump on your piercing! First of all, a keloid is a type of scar. The body responds to […]

Is this normal?

Is this normal? If you’ve been pierced before, you probably remember the feeling. The sinking sensation of dread, the anxiety, the constant checking the mirror, all the time wondering – does this look normal? Today we’re going to briefly discuss what is and what is not normal looking for a fresh piercing and how to deal with the anxiety. First of all, there is no way to deal with the anxiety. Almost everyone experiences it, and it is probably the most universal and natural experience following a piercing. The key is not letting the anxiety force you into a mistake. […]

It’s Okay to Be Basic

It’s Okay to Be Basic There’s nothing like the look of classic stainless steel, it stands out on all skin types and goes with just about everything. 316L surgical steel is good quality basic jewelry and sometimes less is more, these pieces are versatile for many piercings and it’s always good to have a few replacement parts around. Using a Captive Ring or BCR? Check out our piece on How to Change a Captive Ring! Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes! Try out a few different types of jewelry in your piercings, find what you like best. Different styles […]

It’s Just a Moon Phase

It’s Just a [Moon] Phase At approximately 5am EST, on April 4, 2015, a total lunar eclipse will be visible in North America. An eclipse happens when the earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon’s surface. A total lunar eclipse can be seen once, about every two and half years, due to the patterns of orbit followed by the sun, the earth and the moon. It’s called a total eclipse because it only happens during a full moon, when the sun, earth and moon are in a straight line. Even though the earth is blocking the full spectrum of sunlight […]

It’s Greek to Me: A Taste of Exotic Jewelry at Greek Fest

It’s Greek to Me: A Taste of Exotic Jewelry at Greek Fest The festival season in Western New York is in full swing, and to start things off right, we opened the Summer with one of my all time favorite cultural adventures: Hellenic Heritage Festival, or as we call it, “Greek Fest.” Everything about the Greek Festival is amazing, especially the food. Traditional style Mediterranean libations and cuisine fill the air with the scent of yumminess, including my personal guilty pleasure, Greek cookies. Like with so many civilizations in the world, the homemade traditional food in many ways mirrors the […]