Sometimes there comes a time in one’s life when they decide they want to remove the jewelry from a piercing and there a number of reasons for doing so. Whether it’s to make room for another piercing or because of a job or new chapter in life, we have made a guide to help you better understand the process of removing jewelry from a piercing and letting it heal. The human body can be thought of as a force of nature...
So you’ve made the decision to get a new oral piercing. You’ve determined its location, picked out the jewelry, and braved the procedure. Now what? Most people who get pierced understand the level of care required after any piercing, but those located in and around the mouth demand a little more attention. Though healing time can vary from person to person, there are specific measures that should be followed for six to twelve months or longer until the piercing is fully...
When deciding what jewelry to offer and sell, we try and get a little bit of something for everyone. Our stone plugs have quickly become a favorite to employees and customers alike. Some people choose stone plugs for their obvious beauty, some because they are a natural material, and some because they believe in the spiritual healing properties that stones can contain/possess.
Do you know what December's birthstone is? Many people think that turquoise is the official stone of the twelfth month. Many are unaware that a rare and beautiful stone known as zircon also serves as the final month's birthstone. Zircon is a naturally occurring stone that can take on a variety of colors and is very close in appearance to diamonds. They are used to make various types of jewelry for the entire body. Almost Famous Body Piercing carries beautiful zircon body...
Are you curious about dermal piercings? Finding the right Fargo piercing shop that has everything you need will help you make the right decision. Almost Famous Body Piercing is the right shop to take care of you! We also offer dermal piercings at our St. Cloud and Minneapolis locations.
We've put together a Holiday Gift Guide to help you choose gifts for those in your life that love body piercings. Each of our stores have extensive jewelry options but we've narrowed it down to some of our most popular items. Depending on the piercing that the person has, it can sometimes be difficult to purchase jewelry if you're not sure of the gauge, length, or diameter they may need. In these cases, we recommend a gift card instead of...
The history of body modification is as long as human history itself. People from various cultures and time periods throughout the world have stretched their earlobes because the cartilage of the ear has adequate strength to hold up large pieces of jewelry placed in pierced and stretched earlobes. We think of stretching a modern practice but it has actually been a tradition for many cultures for thousands of years.
There are many reasons for getting pierced. Some people get piercings as a form of personal expression, as a religious tradition, and sometimes to conquer a fear. More recently though, people have been using piercing as a form of healing. A 5,000 year old healing tradition that acts as an alternative and holistic approach to medicine, which we now call acupuncture! Acupuncture and auriculotherapy came about during the stone age and have advanced in to the specific fields of medicine that...
