Skin and Body

Seven years ago while living in India, where it is pretty safe to say that every woman has a nose piercing, I entered the tiny shop on the side of the narrow road that ran through my town and asked…
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There are many things that different piercers or DIY’ers use in a new piercing. Whether it be jewelry or the aftercare of said piercing. To heal a piercing with as few problems as possible follow these standard guidelines. Suitable Jewelry:…
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The scar on my right ankle is a constant reminder of why a person should always take care and do the research before getting a tattoo. It was one of the worst experiences of my life. It was the last…
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I originally decided to get a tattoo so my mother could identify my body should something happen. That is a joke, but identification does serve as one purpose. Tattoos are an individual choice therefore it gives them individual purpose. I…
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Caring for a new tattoo is actually quite easy. There are just a few simple rules to follow that require just a few minutes of your time each day and a hint of self-discipline. Any good tattoo shop will not…
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Choosing a tattoo artist can be nearly as difficult of a decision as choosing the tattoo itself.  Depending on your area, you may have many choices or you may only have a few, you may even need to travel away…
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I recently got a surface piercing, also called sub-dermal piercings. This piercing can be performed nearly anywhere on the body where approximately a loose 1/2-1″ of skin can be pinched. I chose to get bilateral clavicle piercings. These piercings, after…
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A tattoo is a permanent piece of artwork on your body, and there are lots of ways to make getting a tattoo a wonderful experience…Or a total disaster. The quick list for how not to be a disaster: 1: Do…
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To ink or not to ink, that is the question. Tattoos are a trendy and timeless way to express yourself, but are you ready to take the plunge? Tattoos are a great way to commemorate a momentous occasion, or to…
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Getting a tattoo is not a walk in the park. It’s painful and needs a lot of effort to remain in good condition and to heal properly. A lot of people don’t educate themselves about tattoos properly. It’s not very…
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When it comes to getting through your first tattoo experience, a good amount of planning and preparation is important. Those people who decide to get their first tattoo on the spur of the moment, or just because their friend is…
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When getting a piercing done, it’s probably best to get a professional instead of doing it yourself. Doing it yourself can lead to unnecessary pain, infection in the piercing, or even scarring which may or may not go away. If…
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There are quiet a few factors that can effect how well your tattoo heals and ages. Whether you have one tattoo or more tattoos than bare skin, it’s important to know what can damage them and change their appearance. If…
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Tattoo aftercare starts the minute you walk out of the tattoo shop, and at that point, it is solely up to you to make sure it stays gorgeous for the rest of your life. I’m a full time piercer, have…
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Women have used nose rings for centuries as a form of facial decoration, a practice that has been more common in some cultures than in others. I would only want my wife wearing a nose ring if there was a…
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Tattooing can be a painful process  People still do it every day. Regardless of any pain they may endure, when the pain is over, the tattoo is still there. Forever. Pain is fleeting, tattoos are permanent. People sit for hours…
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The Real Rite of Passage Growing up as a child and then later on as a teen I never behaved like the problematic stereotype. I have never experienced the crazy mood swings, never broken a curfew, and not once did…
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Are you sure you want to get that tattoo you have been dying for? Don’t you think you should know the dangers first? If the answer is “no” then stop reading this article now. But if the answer is “yes”…
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As with any body piercing, a lip piercing needs a lot of careful planning. There are a lot of variations as to where a lip piercing is actually situated. It’s a good idea to do a little research on the…
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My nose has been pierced for almost twenty years, and in that time I’ve tried many different jewelry options. Aside from unusual items like safety pins or other found objects, there are several standard types of piercing items for noses….
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If you’ve never been pierced, chances are you have some questions, and rightfully so. Below are listed some answers to common questions. I just got my piercing, and it’s bleeding and a bit bruised.Bleeding, bruising, discoloration and/or swelling is not…
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So you want to be inked up? You have your idea and you are ready to find the artist to put that permanent artwork on your body. Tattoos are becoming more and more acceptable in today’s society, so why not…
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Regret. It’s a common emotion shared by people about their first tattoo. Not because they made the difficult decision to get one done in the first place, but because they got the wrong one. Ask anyone with a tattoo and…
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Nose piercing has ushered in a moment in our culture where we have to re-evaluate a practice we’ve always considered taboo. In the past, we have been quick to judge those with nose rings as potential punk rockers, gothic, outcasts…
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You may not associate diseases and allergies with getting a tattoo, but they can occur. More often then we realize there is a risk involved in getting a tattoo. Tattooing the skin involves puncturing the skin with a needle. This…
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Tattoo Dangers – Let me say for the record, I am NOT against tattoos, nor am I prejudiced against people with tattoos. I regularly consider getting a small tattoo myself. But a tattoo is an invasive procedure, and any procedure…
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With the times changing and new products coming on the market all the time, it’s no wonder that a woman’s approach to her facial hair differs from the traditional method of plucking. Although there are other methods apart from waxing,…
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Below are listed some common things that you should know about your piercings and jewelry. Since there are many other subjects to cover, if you don’t see an answer below, let us know! What To Do! ~Wash your hands prior…
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Increased awareness of the dangers of tattoos need to be brought to the attention of the public, especially parents of teenagers and young adults.The most dangerous risks of tattooing are HIV, Hepatitis C, B, and Tetanus.Another danger lurking in the…
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“Let’s go get a tattoo.” This phrase should never be the result of a spur-of-the-moment decision. Try to avoid making this choice when you have been drinking. In fact, a reputable tattoo parlor should not allow you to get a…
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