How to Buy Tongue Rings

If you have a tongue piercing, you probably want a few different tongue rings, which you can change out as you wish. Tongue rings can be tricky to take out and put in, so most people do not change tongue rings very often. You can, however, change your tongue ring as often as you wish once the piercing is fully healed. There are several different places where you can buy tongue rings.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Credit card
• Shipping address

1. Visit the piercing studio where you got your tongue pierced. The studio will undoubtedly have a nice assortment of tongue rings from which to choose. You can also ask the professionals any questions you have regarding changing your tongue ring.

2. Search for on-line jewelry stores, such as Body Candy and Piercing Mart, that sell tongue rings. You can find a wide inventory of tongue rings and choose the ones you like. Your purchase will then be shipped directly to the address that you specify.

3. Find good deals on tongue rings and other body jewelry pieces on auction sites such as eBay. You can often find nice tongue rings for discounted prices on these sites. When you purchase from an auction site, make sure to fully clean the tongue rings you receive prior to inserting any in your piercing hole.

4. Browse accessories stores such as Claire's which sell various body jewelry pieces. If you have questions on whether a piece of body jewelry can be used as a tongue ring, ask the sales associate.

5. Shop clothing stores that have inventories of tongue rings. Funky stores, such as Hot Topic, feature jewelry sections that have various body piercing pieces. You can usually find tongue rings in this store.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to regularly clean your tongue piercing to keep it healthy and free of infection.
• If you have trouble inserting a tongue ring into your piercing after you have removed the prior ring, visit your local piercing store. The professionals there will be able to assist you.
• Never insert a tongue ring into your piercing until you have thoroughly cleaned it.

Resources

• Body Candy
• Piercing Mart
• Claire's
• Hot Topic