Body Care Videos

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...

Practicing tattooing can be tricky, as the best medium is human skin, but there are volunteers who will allow tattoo apprentices to practice on them. Find practice subjects to hone tattooing...

Tattoo cover-ups can include covering the design completely with a new image or incorporating the existing image into a new design. Find ways to cover up old banners or low-quality tattoos with...

Training as a tattoo artist often begins through an apprenticeship under a successful professional, and much of the work is done unpaid until a certain skill level is reached. Practice tattooing...

Making a jail tattoo is usually done using a homemade ink mixture applied by a handmade rotary tattoo machine or simply a single needle poked into the skin repeatedly. Discover how jail tattoos...

When giving a tattoo, be sure to set up the work station before getting started, which includes setting the proper speed on the machine, laying down some aluminum foil as a palette and filling up...

Tattoos done by hand are usually hand-poked tattoos, which are applied by wrapping thread around a needle, dipping it in an ash, water and toothpaste ink mixture and sticking the skin repeatedly....

Changing tattoos is sometimes possible in order to alter the design a bit or cover it up completely with something new. Find out what goes into redoing tattoos with helpful tips from an...

Applying a permanent tattoos begins with the outline, which should be completed in long, continuous strokes on the skin. Keep the skin lubricated with ointment during a tattoo session with helpful...

Sterilizing tattoo needles is done by scrubbing them down with a cleaning solution, re-bagging them and putting them in the autoclave, though most tattoo artists use single-use needles to be more...

Before getting a tattoo, visit the studio to get a feel for the energy and make sure that it is a comfortable environment. Get clean and wear clean clothes before getting a tattoo with tips from...

When cleaning a tattoo machine, disassemble the needle and tube assembly before dropping them into a water soak that includes bleach. Dispose tattoo needles after every use with tips from an...

After a tattoo artist has licensing and inspections from the city and health department, the artist should prepare the space so clients can come in and check things out comfortably. Run a tattoo...

Black tattoo ink is almost pure carbon, and the other colors are made from natural pigment. Learn about making tattoo ink and what plastic inks are with tips from an experienced tattoo artist in...

A tattoo machine is fairly simple, but adjustments can be made to the speed and tension of the machine. Practice tattoo machine tunings before trying them out with tips from an experienced tattoo...

Professional tattoo guns are made so that the needle stays straight and the depth can be adjusted. Discover the differences between professional and homemade tattoo guns with tips from an...

Tattoo guns have a frame, two coils, copper wiring, an armature bar, power supply and eyeless sewing needles. Find out how tension is created in tattoo guns with tips from an experienced tattoo...

When building a tattoo machine or gun, equipment for soldering and tightening screws is necessary. Build a tattoo gun that has a 12-volt power unit with tips from an experienced tattoo artist in...

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...