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Tongue piercing – a new fashion wave

August 10th, 2011 · Tongue Piercing

Décor is an important part of life, may that be decorating a room or a body part. There is a lot of weight age given to decorating a certain area. It is not just about making that area look beautiful anymore. With an ample amount of choices from thing to buy, one has to be very vigilant as to have a keen sense about esthetics of beauty. Choosing accessories and decorative items can send out a bigger picture with many different aspects. Beauty is one major reason why a person decorates a body part but one can make different statements too.

Body décor has been around us not from past two thousand years but since the dawn of art itself. If one happens to see the historical artifacts, one can find many items with beautiful designs that specify a certain meaning. Some items were worn by the chief of a tribe and others were worn by the hunters. All those artifacts were made out of bones, and stone which were decorated with different colorful drawings that held a meaning for those specific tribal people. This tradition did not just die there; we notice different armors of roman soldiers and different ornaments worn by many kings and queens.

Even though we are living in a very stereotypical world where people stick to a final image printed in a newspaper rather than using their knowledge from other books, we tend to follow and feel proud in following out traditions. Just like many traditions, body decoration is very famous, especially among females. Besides wearing beautiful colorful clothes many females also opt for body piercing. Piercing of earlobe has become a global tradition which is not just limited to females any more but males as well.

As the time passes, the esthetics of beauty changes and improves. Now a day’s many people have grown a liking to getting their tongue pierced. It started off to be a famous trend in the west which then started spreading in far eastern countries and now has enveloped the whole world.

In tongue piercing a beautiful round stud is chosen which is passed across the soft muscles of the tongue. The stud has to be round and metallic because a stud with corners or edges can cause scaring of the mouth, metal is a safer substance that does not cause digestive problems. The metal is specifically surgical steel which does not rust even after remaining in contact with the humid environment for long.

Tongue is first made numb with a proper anesthetic medicine therefore the process of piercing is barely noticeable. After getting the tongue pierced one must take care of the pierced area for about two weeks and after that one will feel no pain in those specific areas. A person having a pierced tongue is strictly advised to take care of oral hygiene because there is a higher probability of pierced area getting infected. One can find different color of studs that can be used. There is a traditional silver colored stud that mostly people where as a starter, then a few move on to opting black, blue, pink or golden stud.

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Different Style of Body Piercing

August 7th, 2011 · Body Piercing

Body piercing is a type of body alteration, by cutting or puncturing the skin into which any piece of jewellery can be worn. Body piercing is practiced by both sexes throughout the world. History suggests that the art of piercing dates back to the Egyptian times since several mummies were also found wearing ear pieces. There are several types of body piercings; ear piercing, nose piercing, navel piercing, lip and tongue piercing, eyebrow piercing, even nipple and genital piercings. The latter piercings were most commonly seen is rural African tribes and in Ancient India.

The reasons for piercings can vary individually. Some get piercings done as a form of spiritual and religious expression such as the Indian monks. Others get it done as a source of self expression or for sexual pleasure. Some get piercings are done to conform to the values of society such as in African tribes while others do it to rebel against the norms. Contemporary body piercings emphasize the use of safe and properly sterilized environment and using specialized equipment to reduce risks of infections, allergies, potential scarring and unexpected physical injuries. The time to heal for piercings may vary according to different areas of the body; it can take as little from 1 week to as much as 2 years, especially in the case of navel piercings.

In contemporary styles of piercings there are various tools used for puncturing the skin; such as the piercing gun, piercing needle, cork and forceps and anesthesia. Piercing guns are used most commonly for ear piercings however; they can also be used for other body parts. Piercing guns are not advised by professional body piercings since the amount of pressure used to punch in the studs can damage body tissue and are also unsuitable for use due to hygienic reasons. The piercing needle is the standard way of piercing the skin in United States. A medical needle is used to puncture the skin by hands or sometime a needle pusher. Its tip is about the same size as that of the jewellery that will be worn in it. While the needle is still in the skin, the jewellery that has to be worn is pushed in the skin, which follows the back side of the needle. As the jewellery is pushed in, the needle is taken out. Cork and forceps are instruments that can be used to aid needle piercings. Lastly anesthesia can also be used to numb the skin to decrease the sting of pain cause by inserted the needle or the gun. However, the use of anesthesia has to be administered by professionals and hence is not legally allowed to be used in the United States.

Body piercing is a not a procedure without risks. From infections to allergic reactions to nickel and the formation of scars and keloid (which is the formation of excessive tissue upon healing) and even physical trauma which involve tearing of the piercing site, body piercing is a very risky procedure. Hence, proper care and research should be done before getting any type of body piercings.

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Modern Belly Button Piercing

August 5th, 2011 · Belly Piercing

Belly button piercing also known as navel piercing is becoming more common nowadays. It simply involves a puncture or a piercing made into the body part after which a piece of jewellery is inserted into the puncture. When getting your belly button or navel pierced, the actual navel is not pierced, it is just the outer skin or what is called the upper rim of the belly button. This kind of piercing is more commonly seen in females rather than males. Belly button piercing may heal with in a very short period of time like any other piercing or may take extended healing time in the case of any complications i.e. 8 months to a year. The rejection rate of such a piercing by the body is lower than that of surface piercings like ear piercings.

Modern and popular culture has played a major role in making this type of body piercing so common these days. The trend of body piercing, especially navel piercing started in the 90s and it became famous when bands like Aerosmith and female actors like Alicia Silverstone were seen supporting this trend. Nowadays this type of piercing is most common amongst teenagers aged 15 and above. Various types of jewellery is present in the market these days from which a person interested in piercing can choose and it is immensely important to choose the right type of jewellery as every individual has varying skin sensitivity and any error can lead to skin infections and other complications.

Jewellery is mostly available in stainless steel, gold, silver and titanium. Choosing the right type especially during healing time is of immense importance. During healing time the safest and most cost effective choice is stainless steel since it has the least chances of causing any type of harmful reaction with the puncture. Other safe types are gold which should be at least 18 karat and titanium, which however are expensive than stainless steel. Wearing silver jewellery around the navel is not a good idea because silver causes a chemical reaction that causes the skin to darken around it which can be permanent. Gold worn should be 75% pure gold during healing time i.e.18 karat and 14 karat after the wound is healed. Gold filled jewellery should never be worn in piercing since the artificial filling wears off easily and contains a metal nickel to which many people can be allergic. Titanium is a metal that is also used for surgical procedures by doctors and is highly recommended to be worn be those getting any type of body piercings. However, this type of metal is the most expensive amongst others. It is also advised that people with highly sensitive skin who can be prone to metal allergies can use substitutes such as nylon or Teflon which are least likely to cause any possible allergic reaction.

No matter what type of piercing you intend to get, you first should thoroughly research about its procedure, the complications, any allergic reactions and safety regarding the procedure. You firstly should check whether the environment and the equipment the place uses are properly sterilized and clean, whether the person piercing is competent enough and lastly whether your skin is prone to allergies or reactions or not.

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TO PIERCE OR NOT TO PIERCE

August 3rd, 2011 · Ear Piercing

Ear piercing is a type of piercing commonly seen in both the sexes. Piercings are punctures or holes made with several instruments for jewellery to be worn. Ear piercings are of two types; earlobe piercing and cartilage piercings. In many cultures ear piercings have been both seen in men and women. Before contemporary times, piercings were more seen in women, but with the modernization of the American and even Asian society, men have also started piercing their ears. Cartilage piercings are more difficult and painful to perform than simple ear lobe piercings since the bone and mass in the upper part of the ear is much thicker than that of the ear lobe. Healing times for the upper and lower part of the ear are different too and can vary from one week to eight months.

The jewellery worn in ear piercings in known as earrings and are present in a number of materials such as glass, metal, plastic, rubber, precious stones and beads. There are numerous designs present in the markets from tiny studs to dangling earrings. The size and weight of the earrings depends on the amount of weigh the amount of weight the ear lobe can withstand without tearing and stretching. Wearing heavy, dangling earrings over extended period of times can cause your ear lobes to stretch. Earrings are worn in various societies for different reasons ranging from adhering to religious and cultural norms such as in African cultures to wearing them as a form of self expression or for aesthetic purposes. Wearing earrings has become a style statement in many of the society mixing and matching them with the color of your attire to make your look complete.

Ear piercing techniques can range from “doing it yourself” to going into professional piercing shops. However there are certain risks associated with piercing and one must take special precautions to overcome complications. From minor infections, to allergic reactions to nickel, formation of keloids i.e. abnormal accumulation and growth of mass on skin and traumatic tearing of tissue due to punching f needle into the skin. One should be careful about the environment and safe working conditions where the piercing procedure is performed. The area to be pierced should be thoroughly cleaned with a medical soap. The needle used for piercing should be clean and sharp. The piece of jewellery to be inserted into the punctured skin should also be properly sterilized. Also one should also see to it that the needle after it used is disposed off properly so it can be used on some other customer. Moreover before getting any kind of piercing one should make sure that they are properly immune and up to dated with the vaccinations of diseases such as hepatitis and tetanus. You should always preplan where you would seek medical care in case your pierced area becomes infected. Also safety precautions should be thoroughly checked since as you know prevention is better than cure. You should check that the place is clean and sterile; the instruments used are also clean and appropriate for the procedure. Using the gun is not considered to be hygienic for piercing since it is not as sterile as a needle. You should also make sure that the needle used is a new one and taken out of its packet.

Whether you get body piercings of any kind for religious purposes or for pleasure purposes you should take extreme care for there is no gain without pain.

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Navel Piercing and the Infections that you have to deal with

August 1st, 2011 · Navel Piercing

Piercing in body parts other than ears is a tradition which is being followed more seriously than ever before especially for the last 10 years or so. Different types of piercing options are now available. People are now trying the piercing procedures for different body parts such as nose, lip, tongue and as stated earlier, the navel piercing. With so many types of piercing introduced, there are risks involved with every type of piercing. This article discusses the infections that might be caused due to navel piercing and other stuff related to navel piercing.

Navel rings are one of the latest fashion trends which have been introduced mostly due to the Hollywood stars and models. These fashion accessories and fashion procedures have been adapted happily by women from due to the type of opportunity that it provides for decoration of their body. Taking advice from some of the basic precautions will allow you to get your navel pierced without suffering from infections at some later time. Taking note of some basic common sense advice in getting your navel pierced will ensure that you won’t have to suffer for your beauty. Navel piercing, according to many people of the older generation is looked upon as an act of rebellion which makes them refuse to give permission to undergo piercing. However, this does not serve as a major obstacle and most of the teenage or young girls undergo piercing without permission and not even bring it in to the knowledge of their parents.

These girls mostly undergo piercing from some immature in order to save money and this results as the main source for infections. Such people do not practice precaution unlike the authorized professionals and the results are problems and infections. Navel is a sensitive area of the body and the environment and tools under which piercing is performed can leave it in a condition that can cause infections even though sterilization has been done. To avoid telling to your parents, it is highly inadvisable for girls to attempt piercing themselves or with the help of a friend. Certain problems that are mostly related to piercing are infections, allergic reactions, bleeding and nerve damage. Other serious problems that might also faced by these people include openness to suffer from hepatitis, HIV or tetanus which can result if sterile functions haven’t been performed.

It is really very important to get navel piercing done in a licensed piercing studio at the hands of accredited professional. Before piercing is done, you should check the equipment yourself and remember that piercing gun should always be rejected for piercing. In case the professional tries to use piercing gun, reject it and leave that place. After you have done with the piercing process, you should make preparations on purchasing jewelry for your navel. Remember that gold is the least recommended material to use in a pierced hole for the first time as it is more irritating than any other material used. Make your choices appropriately before you finally select something.

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Cartilage Piercing Trend

July 31st, 2011 · Cartilage Piercing

The trend of getting cartilage pierced as opposed to the ear lobe piercing is getting very common nowadays since is it becoming a style statement. Most teenagers nowadays like to flaunt accessories along with their clothes, however once they go through the experience of getting a piercing done; they realize that it is not all fun as it sounds. As the saying goes “no pain, no gain,” this phrase can be truly applied to piercings. The skin of the cartilage is said to be thicker than that of the neck and even the forehead since it contains bone too. The cartilage is usually pierced using a piercing needle and is done with hand so as to avoid possible chances of infection.

Now when it comes to cartilage piercing, there are several types of piercing. The ear consists of several parts, starting from the top to the bottom; daith, rook, helix, industrial and conch piercing. The lower part of the ear consists of the lobe and the tragus. However, since the cartilage consists of only the upper parts of the ear, this article will explain them in detail. Daith piercing is done on the outer fold of the cartilage. The healing time of this piercing takes from six to eight weeks and usually micro jewellery and tiny ball-shaped jewellery are worn in this part. The uppermost part of the ear is called the rook and it contains the toughest and thickest mass in the ear and contains flesh too hence it is the most painful amongst the rest of cartilage piercings. This type of piercing may take up to several months to heal. The helix is also part of the upper ear cartilage, and is very sensitive to infections hence a small, hollow piercing needle is used to puncture it. Jewellery such as studs or small hoops can be used for ornamentation purposes. Moreover, the healing process may take six to eight months to heal. Conch piercing consists of two types; outer conch and inner conch. The outer conch is the upper and outer part of the cartilage, while the inner conch is the inner part of the cartilage, this type of piercing also takes six to eight months to heal. The last type, the industrial piercing, is when the helix is pierced twice to hold different types of jewellery. This type of piercing takes up to almost a year to heal and professional expertise is required for this procedure.

There are certain dangers and risks associated with cartilage piercings. Infections are caused due to a number of reasons; using unhygienic or not properly cleaned equipment, wearing allergic or tight jewellery, constant fidgeting with the healing area with unclean hands and using illegal methods of piercing. All these things may prone the pierced area towards infections, swelling, reddening and irritation in the area, experiencing pain and pus (a yellow fluid discarding from the area). Moreover, due to inexperienced handling, the tissue around the piercing may get damaged due to which the area around it may get scarred permanently. To avoid this you should get your piercing done by professionals and special care must be taken to avoid such complications.

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Lip Piercing and the Dangers Associated

July 30th, 2011 · Lip Piercing

Lip Piercing is an ancient custom of numerous civilizations that dates back to really old times. There have been different tribes that thought of Lip Piercing as a process which could make the spirits of their ancestors happy. There were other tribes that thought of it is a ritual or a status symbol. Others used piercing as signs of beauty, femininity.

Today, lip piercing is a popular process that is being performed in different parts of the world. The location of lip piercing can be dependent on the person who is undergoing it and on personal preferences. Piercing is usually done on the lower lip which is done anywhere from the center to the extreme position of the lower lip. In the piercing done on lips, you can wear spikes, tusks, rings or even studs. Piercing done on upper lips is popular as a sign of beauty where a small stud is usually worn. Labrets are used without a ring in the form of fishtail or dark backs that are also used. The fish tail back is a type of wire which has been twisted and situated perpendicular to piercing instead of the disks which have metal screws and cover the post.

Different types of jewelries are available for the lip piercing process which includes Labret Studs that are easy to use and they have been made from different materials such as titanium, niobium, surgical steel as well as 18 carat gold. Hazards of teeth are usually associated with the lip piercing process. The process of lip piercing can cause problems such as chipped teeth, gum recession, infection and choking. The serious impact of this can be seen in the form of infections and sometimes even serious damage to teeth.

Most common problem that can be experienced by lip piercing process is the effects it has on gums. After the insertion of metal through the lips, it comes with contact of tissues of gum at one or the other point. This contact can unfortunately cause results on gums that are not safe and not even near to the healthy contact. Such problems can result in receding of gums. As the gum recedes, tooth decay and tooth loss become easily possible. In addition to this, the overall situation can be really painful. The roots of teeth are hidden and protected by the gum but when the gums are damaged, the protection for the roots of teeth is lost exposing them to germs inside the body which can cause problems in mouth.

The lip piercing process if carried out from outside the mouth is a safe process as all the needles and piercing equipment is being used outside the mouth and isn’t touching teeth or internal part of the mouth in any way. However this does not mean that they are not going to cause problems at all as the capability of this type of piercing can also cause infections. In case food comes in contact with the pierced hole, the food can take up the infections from the hole and result in causing infections in different parts of the mouth.

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Labret Piercing and the perfect Jewelry for this Purpose

July 29th, 2011 · Labret Piercing

People who are searching for a funky style in the art of body piercing should look no further than the labret piercing. Labret Piercing is one of the piercing art in which jewelry is pierced in to a person’s labrum of the lower lip. The piercing is not done on the bottom lip but below the lip and its a few inches above the chin. Labrets are actually available in a number of different types that are based on the actual position where you want the piercing to be done.

Labrets are available in different manufacturing materials which include stainless steel, black steel and titanium. Numerous designs and types of labrets are available such as the one having internal threading done with a ball and a cone which serves as an attachment. There are external labrets as well which are having external threads outside. With such types of labrets, the insertion and removal of labret becomes very smooth and comfortable at the same time. People who are looking for the best type of labret jewelry can find thousands of stores online that provide detailed information regarding the labret jewelry items that can be fixed after piercing has been done.

Labret studs are another option available for people who are in search of some kind of jewelry for labrets. These labret studs come with a flat back which is situated inside the piercing and the ball is fitted on the front side of the stud. The personalization of these types of labret studs is really very easy with the visibility of the ball. In case you are a female and are interested in getting a Madonna type piercing, the perfect labrets for that purpose are also available due to the small size that they have. Labrets are also available in the cone look which makes it look really nice and great with the labret piercing. Creating a unique style with different types of labret jewelry available is really easy as the combination of different things can be done.

Different types of labret jewelry are interested in to the actual area where piercing has been done. Performing labret piercing is really very easy as there are numerous stores and professionals that provide these kinds of services and the best thing about them is that they perform piercing on the instructions that you have given them. All your requirements are met with the different kinds of piercing options that are available.

In case you are looking for getting labret studs to fix in your pierced lip areas, you can find different types of studs with flat back as they are really very comfortable to fit and come with a ball or different types of attachments that are specially designed for lips of face piercing.

Apart from these, different types of lip rings are also available with different sizes and designs that are suitable. The price of these lip rings is also very affordable making them a very nice option available.

It is important that you select a store or professional where you find the best quality of services possible. High quality materials should be asked for to avoid spreading of any type of infection.

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Answers to Some Common Questions Related to Eyebrow Piercing

July 24th, 2011 · Eyebrow Piercing

You surely aren’t the only person on earth who would be thinking about getting eyebrow piercing done. Many people today are interested in getting their eyebrows pierced as this has become a popular fashion trend. It is important for you to know that piercing should not be done only because it is one of the popular fashion trends.

It is really important that you make sure that the type of piercing you are selecting is exactly the one that is suitable for you and the one you really want to get. Having an eyebrow piercing would raise many questions in to your mind regarding the piercing process. Some of the common questions that would arise in someone’s mind are discussed here with answers that would seem satisfactory in order to let you know much about eyebrow piercing before you actually have undergone the process.

One of the most common questions that arise in the mind is whether Eyebrow piercing can cause any risks to the eyebrow or the near areas or not. There are certain risks that are associated with the piercing of your eyebrow that you need to be aware of. The biggest risk that a person might have to face while piercing is a feeling similar to infection. There are people who are not infected from the use of the equipment but the carelessness practiced after getting piercing done causes infection in these people. Piercing has also been found to cause some other problems as a result which include allergic reactions, scarring, and sometimes infections that are more serious.

People often wonder if they could pierce their eyebrow themselves. The simples answer to this question of people is a big ‘No’. It is strongly advised that a person never attempts the piercing of his/her eyebrows on his own. You should never ever attempt piercing of your eyebrows or other parts yourself. Such a procedure can be really very dangerous especially if you are not a trained professional in piercing. Regardless of the type of piercing you are interested it, it is recommended that you never ever try to perform this process. Whenever piercing is to be done, a proper set of tools should be available and medical training should be acquired before such a thing is performed and it is always advisable to consult some professional for this purpose. The costs of the eyebrow piercing process are also another thing that people are bothered about. People want to know the cost of the eyebrow piercing. The costs for the eyebrow piercing process are different and these costs depend on the part of the body where you are interested in getting the piercing done. Usually, the eye piercing can cost you anywhere around the price of $50 to $150.

Apart from the things described above, there are a number of things that should be kept in mind before a person considers piercing of the eyebrows. It is, therefore important that you take a close look at different articles online and understand the process of eyebrow piercing and the associated stuff before you actually get piercing done.

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Nose Piercing And Body Piercing Tips

June 18th, 2011 · Body Piercing

Nose piercing and body piercing are gaining popularity very quickly. These are considered as art that is commonly used as a form of expression. As you can imagine, there are many ways art can be expressed. It all depends on one’s creativity and imagination. There are no limits. The question is, how far do you dare to go with the designs?

Every body part looks unique. So when considering any type of body piercing, it’s important to first consider the unique curvature of the body part. For example, the nose is just a small body part on the face. For this reason, most designs tend to look exquisite and elegant. It is almost impossible for fanciful designs due to the limited surface area of the nose.

When going for nose piercing, choose the art piece carefully. The art piece refers to any piece of jewelry that will be used as a decorative piece on the nose. This piece of jewelry doesn’t have to be costly. You just have to look good with it. Make sure you try out different pieces in front of the mirror before going through with the piercing. If you find yourself running out of ideas, you can always refer to the thousands of traditional designs that have been passed down from generation to generation. Body piercing is, after all, a form of traditional art.

As for body piercing, there are certainly more options available. The term body piercing can refer to any body part – the nose, the lips, tongue, ears, navel, and even nipples. The tricky part is to make sure that all the art pieces match one another so that the entire design looks flawless. You don’t want to choose jewelry pieces that don’t match with one another. For instance, if you are going for the simple and elegant look, then choose jewelry pieces that are simple in design with limited colors. You don’t want to weigh yourself down with huge and colorful pieces. As mentioned, body piercing is a form of self expression. So the type of design you choose ultimately reflects your own personality.

Is body piercing dangerous? Like all procedures that involve some kind of skin pricking, there are some risks involves. The most obvious risk is the risk of infection. An open wound, when attacked by bacteria, can become infected and this may cause severe pain. However, such risks are minimal, especially when the procedure are carried out with due care. For example, piercing tools must be kept clean at all times. An antiseptic solution can be used to clean the pierced area after the procedure has been completed.

Can piercing be done on your own? The answer is yes. But if you are unsure of how the piercing is being done, it’s better to pay a small fee and leave it to the professionals.

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