Piercing Tips

Since the earliest times, body piercing has always been known as a lifestyle and a reflection of culture. Body jewelry has always been in fashion even during the ancient eras, as it symbolized power and beauty. Nowadays, piercing all over the body has become a way of self-expression and exhibiting a unique fashion sense.

Bodily piercing in a cultural perspective

 There are a few facts which relate to the most popular forms of physical piercing. Here are a few of them.

 Ear piercing – Ear piercing is considered to be one of the most popular types of piercing, whether today or in the past. Even during the early days, people were known to pierce their ears and wear jewelry. According to old tribes, piercing the earlobes and wearing metal ornaments will drive away evil spirits.

 Nose piercing – Nose piercing may not be as popular as ear piercing, but this practice has been in vogue since the early times. Even during the biblical times you will find that the Book of Genesis speaks about so-called nose jewels. In the Pacific Northwest for instance, nose piercing adds to the status symbol of males, especially among the Native American tribe of Nez Perce. Also in the East, nomadic tribes in the Middle East and women in India are known to wear nose jewelry.

 Tongue piercing – According to the belief of the Aztecs, a pre-Columbian civilization, piercing one’s tongue allows for the successful communication with the gods and immortals.

 Lip piercing – Tribes in America and Africa have been known to go for lip piercing for a number of reasons. In North American tribes this signified status symbol while in Malawi this was considered primarily as art.

 You can use gold, titanium, silver, steel and plastic for body jewelry. For body piercing however titanium is a popular choice.