Blog - Almost Famous Body Piercing

10MarMarch 10, 2014

Caring for your Oral Piercings

The best way to care for your oral piercing is to rinse your mouth for 30-60 seconds with a medical grade oral rinse after you brush your teeth both morning and night. Just a capful or two of mouthwash is all you need. You should use enough mouthwash for a comfortable swish. Do not use ordinary mouthwash, because many brands contain alcohol or other antiseptics that produce a burning feeling. These ingredients can irritate your new piercing and hinder the...

10MarMarch 10, 2014

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Caring for Your Healing Body Piercing – Non-Oral Piercings

Aftercare for new piercings keeps the jewelry and the area around the wound clean and helps the piercing wound drain and heal. We suggest cleaning twice daily with a glycerin soap wash, and soaking twice daily with a warm sea salt solution. The easiest way to clean your piercing with glycerin soap is during your daily shower. The warm water and steam in the shower help soften your skin and loosen the crust that forms on your jewelry, making the...

10MarMarch 10, 2014

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Body Jewelry

At Almost Famous Body Piercing, we try to bring you the best selection of basic body jewelry. From captive bead rings in steel and titanium to gem beads, if you are looking for great basics, you’ll find them! We also carry a wide selection of basic plugs in screw fit and single and double flare options. For those people who like to wear silicone, acrylic, or natural stone, we have choices in those materials as well. We carry a selection of...

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Additional Aftercare Suggestions for Your Non-Oral Body Piercing

Don't Over-Clean Your Piercings

Do not over-clean your piercing. Cleaning more than twice a day (unless absolutely necessary) can irritate your piercing, and prolong the healing process. If your piercing appears clean but is noticeably tender, reduce your cleaning regimen to only once a day. As you move through the healing process, you will develop a successful and permanent cleaning routine.

Don't Engage in Rough Activity

Do not engage in rough activity that may threaten your piercing. Intense friction and pulling on a...