We wish we could give everyone wanting a piercing an excitable "Yes! Do it!" but the reality is that there are things to think about before making your final decision. Piercings are commitments and it’s always important to do your research or ask questions going into it. Any of our piercers would agree, asking questions is a good thing and we’re all happy to answer yours! There truly is no such thing as a silly question because we don’t expect...
We love this time of year! The time of year where people are picking out gifts for people they love. Gifts that they KNOW the special person in their life will appreciate. We enjoy getting to be a part of the process and help you with that. We put out a Holiday Gift Guide every year and we really try to break it down and keep it really simple. We hope that because of this, even those without any knowledge...
With all of the jewelry options out there, it’s no surprise that people want to know how to change their own jewelry. Some options are easier than others and some require tools. No matter what option you choose though, we are always happy to educate you so you feel supported and good about doing it on your own. Jewelry Options It depends on the piercing that you have but some of the most common jewelry types are labret studs, barbells, hoops, horseshoes,...
In this post, we'll explain: What are threadless labret studs Push-in labret stud style variations Threadless Studs Threadless or push-in labret studs are a refreshing and simplified alternative to threaded jewelry, consisting of a post that goes through the piercing and interchangeable tops that secure them. These are ideal for keeping new piercings from closing when changing studs, as the post does not have to be removed to change the look. The post has a smooth, hollow center that can work with...
We love when body piercings can be shown off and celebrated but we also understand that there are times where piercings aren’t accepted or can’t be visible. Even though the person may love them, they might not be accepted at school, work, or in sports. If this is the case for you, there are still many piercing options to choose from! If you have your piercing most of the time but would only have to take it out every once in...
Every holiday season, we put together a comprehensive guide of staff and customer favorites! Things that customers get really excited about and some of our best sellers. For those that don’t yet feel comfortable shopping in store at this time, we hope that with photos and descriptions of our products, it helps make your shopping experience a little bit easier. We understand that holiday shopping may look a little different this year so we wanted to get this year’s holiday...
Have you ever had a body piercing that smells? No, you’re not going crazy! The smell is actually there. Believe it or not, why piercings smell is one of the most frequently asked questions that we get, and rightfully so! In this blog post, we’ll go over why piercings smell and what you can do to get rid of it. First things first – why do piercings smell? Our bodies have sebaceous glands that produce sebum, an oily substance in...
You wouldn’t think much would change depending on the time of year you decide to get your new piercing but there are definitely important points to consider. If you’ve gotten a piercing recently, your piercer likely went through aftercare instructions and told you that you won’t want to submerge your new piercing in a lake or chlorinated water for 6-8 weeks, which can be difficult depending on the piercing, especially during the summer months. This is why we created our...
Before You Stretch As with getting a new piercing, it’s incredibly important to do your research before stretching any piercing. It’s ideal to familiarize yourself with some basic information, especially since stretching can be a permanent change to the body. You’ll want to think about the size or “gauge” you want to go to then keep in mind that it is going to take time and patience to get there. When stretching, you want to go up one size at a time...
