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Unsafe Plugs
Stretched ears are a consistently popular piercing and modification choice, with all ages and walks of life. It’s only grown in...

lynnloheide
Sep 4, 202010 min read
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What Makes A Good Piercer
What makes a good piercer? Doing good piercings seems like the simple answer, and in truth, it is that simple. Good piercers do good...

lynnloheide
Aug 28, 20209 min read
6,992 views


Septum Stretching
Septum stretching! After lobes, I would argue this is the next most common piercing to stretch! It's relatively easy to stretch, there’s...

lynnloheide
Aug 21, 20207 min read
86,854 views


Critique for Piercers
Critique! Simultaneously one of the most useful things for growth for us as people and piercers, and also one of the hardest things to...

lynnloheide
Aug 14, 20207 min read
992 views


Body Suspension
One of my most requested articles was on the topic of Body Suspension. Body Suspension is the process of piercing hooks into the skin,...

lynnloheide
Aug 7, 20207 min read
40,746 views


Gold vs Titanium - Which is "Safer"?
“But what’s the safest one? I mean which one is better?” This is a question I hear time and time again at the studio. Clients are looking...

lynnloheide
Jul 31, 20204 min read
24,556 views


Portfolios- How to Find a Good Piercer
Often, when looking for a good piercer or someone for a specific project, folks are told to “check portfolios! Make sure their work is...

lynnloheide
Jul 24, 20204 min read
4,919 views


Numbing Cream and Piercings- Is It Safe?
Today let’s talk about numbing creams. These topical creams and sprays have had growing popularity as they have been marketed for...

lynnloheide
Jul 17, 20204 min read
76,770 views


"No" Matters: Consent in Piercing
“No”. A word many love to say, and hate to hear. Today, I want to talk about the word No, consent, and why it is so important for both...

lynnloheide
Jul 11, 20204 min read
1,503 views


Industrial Piercings 101- A Look at these Popular Ear Piercings
Let’s talk about Industrial piercings! These piercings skyrocketed in popularity in the 90’s and 00’s and were all the rage for a long...

lynnloheide
Jul 3, 20205 min read
35,550 views


Kink and Body Piercings
It’s pride month! As always, I try to write at least one super queer article every year for pride. You didn’t think I forgot this year...

lynnloheide
Jun 26, 20204 min read
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Size Matters: Healed Piercings
Size Matters! At least, when it comes to piercings it does. Now, in piercing size could refer to a number of different things: The...

lynnloheide
Jun 20, 202011 min read
33,338 views


Size Matters: Downsize
Size Matters! At least, when it comes to piercings it does. Now, in piercing size could refer to a number of different things: The...

lynnloheide
Jun 13, 20204 min read
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Size Matters: Diameter
Size Matters! At least, when it comes to piercings it does. Now, in piercing size could refer to a number of different things: The...

lynnloheide
Jun 6, 20204 min read
6,964 views


Protesting and Piercings: Staying Safe while Staying Out There
Are you attending protests going on around the country right now? Do you also have body piercings? Let’s look at some tips to protest...

lynnloheide
Jun 3, 20203 min read
830 views


Swimming with Healing Body Piercings
Summer is upon us! Despite corona virus, around the world beaches, pools, and swimming holes are all opening back up. And who doesn’t...

lynnloheide
May 30, 20204 min read
27,643 views


Size Matters: Gauge
Size Matters! At least, when it comes to piercings it does. Now, in piercing size could refer to a number of different things: The...

lynnloheide
May 23, 20204 min read
21,928 views


Size Matters: Initial Piercing
Size Matters! At least, when it comes to piercings it does. Now, in piercing size could refer to a number of different things: The...

lynnloheide
May 16, 20205 min read
5,984 views


Rejection: How it Happens, Why it Happens, and How to Prevent it!
I’m scared my piercing might be rejecting!?! This is something we hear quite often from clients, and while rejection is a real fear, it’s...

lynnloheide
May 9, 20205 min read
65,232 views


Post Covid-19 Studio Etiquette
As states begin to ease Covid-19 restrictions, and post plans and timeline for reopening, I know what many of you are thinking. Finally!...

lynnloheide
May 1, 20204 min read
1,179 views
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