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07DecDecember 7, 2020

2020 Holiday Gift Guide

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...

14FebFebruary 14, 2020

Blog, Piercings0 Comments

What is it Like Travelling Internationally With Piercings?

Most people with body jewelry don't think twice when traveling within the United States since piercings are prevalent stateside in nearly every area. That can change when you decide to travel internationally. Travelers who are considering an international journey typically take the time to research cultural norms and expectations as they pertain to food, behavior, and clothing. Travelers with piercings need to take these considerations a step further, since the international location may have specific rules about body jewelry. While...

06AugAugust 6, 2019

Blog, Piercings

Everything You Need to Know About Cartilage Piercings

If you’ve ever thought about getting a cartilage piercing, odds are you had plenty of questions on the topic. Cartilage piercings are one of the more popular styles of body piercing, especially because they are a versatile selection of piercings that can suit nearly any style and personality. Here’s a handy guide to everything you need to know about cartilage piercings, so you can decide which piercing is right for you.

What is a Cartilage Piercing?

Cartilage piercing is technically a broader category...

29JulJuly 29, 2019

Blog, Culture

Piercing Culture from Around the World

While some people may believe that body piercing is a trend first made popular by young people and the punk rock movement, it’s actually been a cultural practice and way of life for many world societies throughout the centuries. Body piercing is anything but new; in fact, it has an interesting history that goes back thousands of years and has touched nearly every continent on the planet.

Ancient Piercings

Of all the types of body piercings, nostril and various ear piercings are...

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24JulJuly 24, 2018

Aftercare, Blog

Healing Bumps & Keloids

There are many reasons for getting a piercing and a lot of positive things that come with getting one. They are unique, they make you feel good, they are appealing to look at, the list goes on. Thrown in there, though, are a handful of things that can go wrong. Most of which are preventable. Keloids and healing bumps are among those but people have a tough time telling the difference between the two. Let us help you out with...

15FebFebruary 15, 2018

Blog

What earrings are in style? All the Jewelry You’ll Want in 2018

With the new year comes a handful of fun, new trends in the world of jewelry – specifically regarding earrings and ear piercings ideas. Gone are the days when a single piercing in each ear and a plain stud was one of the few options to choose from. Now, creativity has gotten the upper hand, and the latest earring trends have taken a turn towards the unique. Here are a few of the top earring and ear-piercing trends to look forward...

27DecDecember 27, 2017

Blog, Piercings

Healing New Nipple Piercings

If you are considering getting nipple piercings, you're not alone. Pierced nipples are quite popular at the moment, thanks to celebrities who have been rocking them out in the public spotlight. You might be nervous about getting your nipples pierced, but the good thing is, these piercings are easy to care for, and you don't need to make drastic wardrobe changes to accommodate them. Here are some helpful nipple piercing tips to consider when it comes to clothing.

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13DecDecember 13, 2017

Blog

Body Jewelry Holiday Gift Guide 2017

The holiday season is here, and that means buying presents for all the special people in your life. At Almost Famous Body Piercing, we’ve got you covered with gifts for your favorite piercing enthusiast and even the piercing hopeful. Our stores have a variety of jewelry and aftercare products so you can give them what they really want this year! Running short on time? Not sure what size to get? Sometimes the holidays can be overwhelming, so get them a gift...

25OctOctober 25, 2017

Blogearrings, models, septum

Piercings on the Catwalk: The Most Fabulous Looks from Fashion Week 2017

New York Fashion Week may be a show where the clothes are paraded down a runway but it is about so much more. It is about all forms of fashion – from clothing to makeup and from shoes to jewelry. Piercings made a couple of notable appearances on and off the runway this year along with some fabulous looks to go in those piercings. One of the piercings that was covered everywhere was actually not a piercing at all. Millie Bobby...