Getting Pierced

When you make the choice to get a medusa piercing, you need to know about how the piercer does it, how much it costs, what kind of jewelry you can wear, how long it will take to heal, and what to do to clean it and swap it.

This is the story of my prolonged belly button piercing fail. Hopefully, this experience helps others who may be considering this type of piercing.

If you've got a new piercing or are considering getting one, it's good to know what to expect about the healing process. Here's a guide to how long healing is expected to take for various piercing types.

Want to get a piercing, but not sure you want something too big or obvious? Why not opt for a more delicate look? Browse through this article for some delicate piercing ideas!

Last year I got a nostril piercing, and I wish someone had told me all about nose piercings before I had it done. Here are seventeen things to know about getting pierced and living with a nose ring.

Learn about all the different kinds of piercings, jewelries, healing times, cleansing, and risks.

Learn about helix and forward helix piercings, from what to expect, to aftercare, to FAQ's, healing times, and common myths (debunked!).

Read this before using hydrogen peroxide to cure infections caused by piercings.

Choosing earrings for sensitive ears can be tricky. "Hypoallergenic" doesn't mean earrings are allergy free. Here are some tips to help you find jewelry that suits sensitive skin.

What is a dermal piercing? Learn about the types, procedure, care, scars removal, pictures, infection, and treatment. Dermal piercing is a permanent type of body piercing. It is also known as microdermal piercing.

If you are considering getting your cartilage pierced, or if you just got it pierced and need some maintenance tips, this is the article for you.

How do you take care of a new piercing? Learn what to do if a piercing gets infected, how to avoid infection, and how to ensure a problem-free healing process.

Advice on how to take care of a new septum piercing, with detailed aftercare and cleaning instructions and a list of things to avoid while healing.

Minimize the risk of infection and scarring with these tips.

Is there a dark dot of gray skin around your piercing? This is known as "argyria." Learn what causes it and what you can do to fix it.

Just a quick guide of five things that you shouldn't do when you get a new piercing that the piercer themselves might not tell you.

Read on to learn about the common mistakes people make when getting a new piercing.

Get the answers to the five most common questions asked about piercing and find out if it will hurt, how long it will take to heal, what the risks are, and more.

This article offers information on healing and aftercare once you have had your nose pierced. Get advice on jewelry issues, keloids or bumps, changing jewelry, and more.

Which is safer: a piercing gun or piercing needles? Learn the pros and cons of each method so you can make the best, smartest decision for yourself.

Some advice on how to prevent and manage issues that may arise with a new piercing.