Piercing - Tattooing

So you just got back from vacation with a nifty new henna design. Want it to look its best for as long as possible? Read on! Steps Keep it out of water for as long as possible after ... [full story]

Getting a new tattoo can be a long process, and can result in infections and imperfections. Caring for the tattoo as soon as you get one, is important. It is like caring for a new car. Maintaining it will make ... [full story]

Not all body jewelry is created equal, and there are many types of jewelry for every piercing. Knowing where to find quality jewelry, the correct terms for it, and the different materials will let you customize your piercings without ... [full story]

Body art such as tattooing and piercing has become increasingly popular over recent years. Read on for advice on choosing a piercer or tattooist. Steps Look in your telephone directory for a list of local artists. Many tattooists ... [full story]

Choosing a tattoo should be a thorough process. They are intended to be forever, and removal is expensive. The more planning that goes into your design of choice, the more likely that you will enjoy your tattoo later ... [full story]

Tips Never stick your fingers up there (if they're dirty, and can cause an infection). A nice hot shower always loosens up a crusty piercing. If you have a stud in, press on it while rinsing your face to keep it from ... [full story]

Body piercing has become very fashionable in recent years and many people get piercings without being fully aware of how to clean and care for them. These tips will help you on your way to healthy piercings. Steps Avoid touching ... [full story]

Want to have a tattoo to show off to your friends, but no one else? Here's how to cover your tattoos. Steps Cover the tattoo with a light concealer-- lighter than your skin color. Then, cover with a few ... [full story]

When getting a piercing, most people have many questions. There are things that you should ask your piercer, and things that you should know before you consider piercing any body part. Steps Know your health. Are you a fast ... [full story]

Tips Use a Sharpie a couple shades darker than the colour that you want it to end up with. Chinese characters are very popular tattoos, and there are some that are incredibly easy to draw. Make sure that the tattoo is in ... [full story]

This is a guide on creating the effect of a facial piercing, and on making non-piercing facial jewellery. It's useful for teenagers whose parents won't let them get a real piercing, people (of any age) who don't always want a ... [full story]

Some people would love to gauge their ears. You can take the process slowly and allow yourself to adjust. Steps If you are a teenager, then you should ask for your parents' permission. If they find out what you ... [full story]

Tips and thoughts on getting your ears pierced. Steps Find a quality place to get it done. Even your earlobes need proper piercing procedure. Look around online for a certified parlor. Talk to the artist and look ... [full story]

So you decided to move up from temporary to permanent. Here's how to make the big leap. Steps Think of a design you want to get. Make sure it is something you feel comfortable showing off, and that ... [full story]

A tan tattoo is the effect that happens when you get tan while artfully covering a portion of your body to leave it pale. The resulting look shows tanned brown skin creating the outline of the pale white "tan tattoo". ... [full story]

Industrials are probably the raddest mod you can do to your ear. Here's a way to do it that's likely to cause infection. Steps Piercing yourself can be dangerous extreme caution should be taken before following these steps. Sterilize your ear ... [full story]

Cartilage piercings on ears and noses are prone to getting "bumps," small scars around the exit holes of the piercing. New or irritated piercings can also develop abscesses, a painful pocket of pus. Steps Use warm sea ... [full story]

Everyone has insecurities about getting his or her belly button pierced, especially wondering if it will get infected. Don't worry! After reading these short steps on how to keep it clean and avoid infection, you will be fine. Steps ... [full story]

Rejection, when your skin pushes a foreign object out by killing the tissue on top of it, is a risk with any piercing. In order to reduce this risk, you must take good care of your piercing, and plan ... [full story]

A few pointers on how to make your own lip piercing. If your parents won't let you get one, why not make one of your own? First thing to consider tho is going to a professional piercer, if you really ... [full story]