Why being honest on your release form is so important. When you come in to get pierced, you will be required to fill out a little bit of paperwork before heading back to get your piercing. This paperwork is required by the state/health department, and we are required to keep them on file for a number of years. Many people think that if they answer “yes” to any of the questions, that they will automatically be disqualified from being able to get...
We put out a holiday gift guide every year to help make shopping for that special person in your life with body piercings a little easier. We make it while thinking about those that might not know much about body piercings or body jewelry. We try to break it down, keep it simple, and limit it to the jewelry that is fairly universal, meaning most people can wear them, even those with very few piercings. We hope this is helpful...
If you’re having issues with your piercing, know that you are not alone. Piercings can be finnicky! A piercing is a wound and your body treats it as such in order to heal it. At first, your body will see it is as a foreign body, something that it needs to remove, kind of like a sliver, so it’s important to be vigilant about doing aftercare multiple times a day. It’s also important to only ever touch your piercing with clean hands. Sort...
Body jewelry is a great way to express your personal style and add some flair to your look. Picking out your jewelry is one of the most fun parts of getting a piercing. However, certain metals used in body jewelry can cause allergic reactions in some people. Here's a closer look at metal allergies and how to avoid them when choosing body jewelry. What is a metal allergy? A metal allergy is a reaction that occurs when your body's immune system...
We’ve made a few small changes to how we do things lately so we wanted to make a guide containing all the details of what a trip to Almost Famous Body Piercing might look like. That way, you can come in and know exactly what to expect and feel completely comfortable shopping for new jewelry or signing up to get pierced. Shopping for New Jewelry If you have a healed piercing and you just want to shop for jewelry, that’s perfect! Just...
Getting a piercing can be very anxiety inducing for some. Even for those with many piercings and/or tattoos. We understand this and we work really hard to make sure that everyone that comes in for a piercing feels calm, relaxed, and at ease. Here are some easy ways that you, yourself, can ensure that your piercing experience is an enjoyable one! Talk with your Piercer Explain to your piercer that you’re feeling anxious and they will absolutely help talk you through it....
We love this time of year! The seasons are changing and even if it’s hard to think about Christmas at this point, it’s inevitably coming. Whether you’re the type to get all your gift shopping out of the way before Thanksgiving or like to wait until the last minute, we create this Holiday Gift Guide every year to help. It includes some of our most popular items and some of our staff favorites but it’s broken down into easy to...
There’s only one you and it’s fun to display your individuality through your very own, personal style. Clothing, hair, and body art are all forms of self-expression. We celebrate diversity and uniqueness at Almost Famous Body Piercing, and we can't wait to share our enthusiasm for body with you. Self-Expression Through Piercings Almost Famous Body Piercing is a specialty piercing studio and jewelry shop. We believe body piercings allow for freedom and creativity, and we are here to encourage...
