Body Care

Maybe your friends are telling you that you should get your tongue pierced or maybe you've been thinking about it yourself for a while, but you're not sure how the whole procedure is done. One of...

Most piercings done in a reputable parlor will follow a set of steps that ensure a quick, clean procedure with as small an amount of pain as possible. Piercers that relate to customers well and...

Nose piercings have both pros and cons, as not everyone can pull off the look of a nose ring and they can get caught easily in towels, hair and clothing. Weigh the pros and cons of getting a nose...

Removing an eyebrow ring is best done by applying a bit of cream or Vaseline, massaging the area between the holes to break up any scabs and gently unscrewing the barbell and pulling out the...

Becoming a body piercer begins by getting involved with a professional piercing studio, undergoing an apprenticeship and taking health courses on anatomy and infections. Understand the process of...

Getting rid of eyebrow piercing scars comes down to preventing them, so always go to a reputable piercer, keep the area clean and sterilized, and remove the jewelry if the piercing is still red...

To clean a belly ring, make sure your hands are clean, apply a warm compress over the piercing, and apply a store-bought saline wash to the area. Clean out a belly ring three or four times a day...

Sterilizing body jewelry at home before inserting it into a piercing can be done by soaking the jewelry in rubbing alcohol and rinsing it with warm water. Be sure to only use clean body jewelry in...

Putting in a nose screw is simple by applying a bit of lotion or cream to the piercing, gently pushing the tip of the nose screw into the nostril and turning the jewelry to follow the curve of the...

Hiding a nose ring involves inserting a clear plastic retainer, which is placed into the piercing similarly to a regular nose screw. Wear a plastic retainer to minimize the look of a nose piercing...

Treating an infected belly button piercing requires keeping it clean at all times, never touching it with dirty hands and keeping a warm compress over it as often as possible. Use a wound wash...

When taking out a nose ring, be sure to apply a bit of lubrication, such as lotion or cream, at the base of the jewelry to help it slide out easily. Find out how to gently remove a nose ring with...

You're getting your tongue pierced. You're dreading the procedure, but it'll only take a moment--then you can wow your friends and family! If that's what you're thinking, you've got it backwards....

Changing out your lip ring is a painless process when done correctly and a great way to add a personal touch to your look. Safely replace your lip ring by following these procedures.

Despite the legend, there is no problem piercing over scar tissue unless it is a keloid, which is a hypertrophic scarring. Discover the benefits of piercing over scar tissue in this free video...

Before treating an infected navel piercing, check with a professional piercer to make sure that the belly button isn't having an allergic reaction. If an infection is evident, cure a belly button...

Though tongue piercings rarely get infected, recognize the symptoms of a tongue infection, including green or yellow discoloration and the presence of pus, before consulting a physician. Learn the...

In general, cartilage piercings, such as the ear and nose, and nipple piercings are the most painful. However, discover ways to prepare for the pain of piercing, such as taking medication or using...

Piercings close up because of increased blood flow to the region, and piercings that close up quickly are located in the mouth and genitals. Find out how to avoid a piercing closing up in this...

Clean an eyebrow piercing by thoroughly washing hands, placing an antibacterial cleaner on a Q-tip, wiping the piercing with the Q-tip and washing it off with water. Remove dry matter from the...

Care for an eyebrow piercing by not touching it, cleaning it twice a day with antibacterial soap and soaking it in an Epsom salt bath once a day. Find out how to avoid rejection of an eyebrow...

Nose piercings are increasing in popularity because they're a piercing that requires little commitment and can be concealed; however, the main con of nose piercings is the healing time. Find out...

Nose piercings heal in four to six weeks, and the typical piercing will go through two stages, which are bleeding and swelling. Care for a nose piercing by learning how to clean and soak the...

Clean a nose piercing by washing hands, applying an antibacterial solution to a Q-tip, rubbing the inside and outside parts of the nose and rinsing with warm water. Soak nose piercing in an Epsom...

Use a concealable nose ring to hide piercings for special occasions, such as weddings or job interviews; however, because concealable nose rings are made of plastic, never wear them for a long...

The dangers of eyebrow piercings are infection, which can be avoided with proper care, and rejection, which cannot be avoided. Make sure to get an eyebrow piercing from a licensed piercer to avoid...

Ear stretching is the process of taking a normal ear piercing hole and making the hole bigger to fit larger jewelry in. Always prepare the area being stretched before going through with the...

When caring for an ear piercing, start by washing hands and applying antibacterial cleaner twice a day to the piercing. Keep ear piercings healthy by avoiding alcohol-based cleaners and soaking...

When increasing the gauge size on ear piercings, use a taper pin and lubricant to properly stretch the hole and prevent injury. Stretch out ear piercing holes, but only with the assistance of a...

The best way to handle an infected ear piercing is to head to a piercing shop and let them decide it is actually infected. Discover why it is important not to self-treat an ear piercing infection...

When starting an ear piercing gauge size, it is probably a good idea to stick with a smaller size at first and work up to a bigger size. Avoid ear blow out and possible scarring by not skipping a...

Ear stretchers are used to increase gauge size in ear lobes and should be cleaned before each use. Get bigger gauges in earlobes with ear tapers by using a taper pin and holding the earlobe in...

When changing a gauge in earrings, be sure to stick with a size that is close to the current gauge size. Use lubricant and learn why it's important to wait at least two weeks before changing...

Repairing an earlobe that has been damaged by extremely heavy jewelry can be done by visiting a cosmetic surgeon. Fix a stretched earlobe in order to wear normal earrings with ideas from a...

The effects of an ear gauge usually include a negative reaction from parents and other family. Avoid stretching earlobes to the point of being unrepairable by not going past a zero gauge with...

When trying to heal infected ear piercings, avoid drowning them in alcohol or peroxide, and use warm water and Epsom salt. Prevent tissue breakdown and chemical burns on an infected ear piercing...

Increasing the gauge size on ear piercings is a slow process that should only be done every two weeks. Prevent scarring by not jumping up too many ear piercing gauge sizes too quickly with ideas...

Keloids are overgrowths of tissue around a piercing that can be treated with tea tree oil or an aspirin solution. Treat keloids with tips from a licensed piercer in this free video on body...

Recommended metals for piercings include high grade surgical stainless steel, gold and a plastic called Tygon. Learn about metals recommended for piercing with tips from a licensed piercer in this...

Piercing with gold is safe for people who have allergic reactions to other metals, but the jewelry should be a solid gold and not plated. Pierce with gold with tips from a licensed piercer in this...

Body jewelry is measured in fractions of inches and by its gauge with a gauge wheel. Measure body jewelry with tips from a licensed piercer in this free video on body modification.

Removing a nose ring involves gently unscrewing the ball on one end and rotating the ring to remove it. Remove a nose ring with tips from a licensed piercer in this free video on body modification.

A safe belly button piercing is done with sterilized equipment, sterilized jewelry and with gloves and proper cleaning. Get a safe belly button piercing with tips from a licensed piercer in this...

The risks of tongue piercings include infection of the pierced area, numbing of the entire tongue and chipping of the teeth. Weigh the risks of getting a tongue piercing with tips from a licensed...

Using piercing needles requires being a licensed piercer, using only single-use needles and disposing of the needle in a bio-hazard sharps receptacle. Use piercing needles properly with tips from...

To wear a nose ring, choose from either a captive B ring, a corkscrew or nostril screw, a nose bone or a horseshoe ring. Wear a nose ring with tips from a licensed piercer in this free video on...

Kissing with a tongue piercing is not recommended before the swelling goes down eight days after the piercing. Let a tongue piercing heal before kissing with tips from a licensed piercer in this...

Personalized navel rings take virtually any shape and color, including barbell rings in the shape of scorpions and with dangles. Discover personalized navel rings with tips from a licensed piercer...

Removable navel rings are in a barbell shape that unscrews on one side and slides out easily. Remove a navel ring with tips from a licensed piercer in this free video on body modification.

Removing a belly button ring is only safe after the piercing is completely healed, and it requires unscrewing the ball at one end and sliding the jewelry out carefully. Remove a belly button ring...