Forward Helix 101
A few months ago on my blog we discussed helix piercings , one of the most popular ear piercings most studios offer. Today, I want to...
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lynnloheide
- Aug 30
- 8 min
Not Every Client is Your Client
As piercers we spend a lot of time considering how to grow our clientele base. How should we market ourselves, what services do we offer,...
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lynnloheide
- Aug 23
- 2 min
Whats Normal: Numbness After Piercing
We’ve been talking about some of the different experiences you may have after piercing recently, from overswelling to bruising , ...
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lynnloheide
- Aug 16
- 8 min
But I'm a Small Business!
So you really love piercings. You have some, you want more, you enjoy the industry, everything about it is awesome! And you want to get...
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lynnloheide
- Aug 9
- 2 min
Cauliflower Ear
Cauliflower ear, also sometimes called wrestler’s ear or sports ear, is a medical condition known as perichondria hematoma, a deformity...
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lynnloheide
- Jul 19
- 7 min
Rook Piercing 101
Rook piercings! These popular ear piercings are relatively new as far as piercings are concerned. They were invented by Erik Dakota in...
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lynnloheide
- Jul 12
- 3 min
Anodizing
Looking for gold-colored jewelry- but without the gold piece tag? Love bright blue, neon pink, or a mix of blue and purple? Love dark...
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lynnloheide
- Jul 5
- 4 min
What's Normal: Feeling The Jewelry Through Your Skin
Among the bevy of questions I often am asked about piercings, one of the most interesting ones is this “Hey I can feel the bar of my...
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lynnloheide
- Jun 22
- 3 min
Vertigo After Piercing
In an earlier blog post we discussed fainting during or after being pierced- a normal response post-piercing that often happens due to...
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lynnloheide
- Jun 14
- 7 min
What are the Risks of Getting a Piercing
“I have been informed that there are inherent risks in piercing such as bruising, swelling, bleeding, scarring, migration, and rejection....
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lynnloheide
- Jun 7
- 15 min
Una guÃa para la irritación o 'piercing bump'
Los piercings, como ya todos sabemos, a veces son difÃciles de cicatrizar. Su sanación puede prolongarse y durante este proceso, tienden...
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lynnloheide
- May 31
- 4 min
Healing Genital Piercings Together
I’ve talked at length about genital piercings before on this blog. From how to prepare for getting them, what to expect from healing,...
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lynnloheide
- May 24
- 5 min
Centered Eyebrow Piercing 101
A few weeks ago we talked all about eyebrow piercings, from anatomy to placement to healing expectations. This week I want to delve a...
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lynnloheide
- May 17
- 3 min
Piercing Aftercare: Saline Wound Wash VS Contact Solution
When it comes to piercing aftercare, there’s really no argument- Sterile Saline Wound Wash is the ideal product to use for caring for...
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lynnloheide
- May 10
- 3 min
Ozempic, Body Modification, & How An Industry Does It's Research
Last week we discussed weight loss, weight gain, and its impact on piercings. Very briefly, I mentioned medically induced weight loss and...
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lynnloheide
- May 3
- 8 min
Weight Loss, Weight Gain, & Piercings
One of the more common questions I get as a professional piercer is “Will losing weight affect my piercing? What about gaining weight?...
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lynnloheide
- Apr 26
- 9 min
Dahlia Piercings 101
Dahlia piercings, sometimes called joker piercings, are piercings that pass through the tissue at the corners of the mouth. They rest...
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lynnloheide
- Apr 19
- 3 min
Troubleshooting Photos- Help Us Help You
In an ideal world, every piercing we do would heal perfectly with no issues, no irritations, and no problems. Alas, we don’t live in an...
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lynnloheide
- Apr 12
- 5 min
"Hurts Less then Heartbreak" - The Post Break-up Piercing
As a Piercer, I see a huge variety of clients come through the doors of my studio. Young folks who are excited to get their first ear...
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lynnloheide
- Mar 29
- 8 min
"Angel Fangs" 101
A few years back I covered most lip piercings in my 101 series- from labrets to vertical labrets, even inverse verticals (aka Ashley...
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