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Surface Piercing 101- What to Know Before You Pierce!
Lets talk about surface piercings! These fun little piercings came about in the 90’s and 2000s’ after years of experimental R&D to...

lynnloheide
Apr 10, 20205 min read


Cheeks 101- A Brief Overview
As both a piercer and someone with cheek piercings, I get asked about these all the time! They are cute, attract a lot of attention, and...

lynnloheide
Apr 4, 20204 min read


Over Pierced and Under Stress: How Piercings Heal
Written by Margo Dellaquilla One of our favorite things we get to do here is ear curations! Often times, these projects require 3 or 4...

lynnloheide
Apr 3, 20207 min read


A Comprehensive Guide To Piercing Bumps
Piercings, as we all know, can sometimes be tricky to heal. They are long healers, and during that time they can get irritated. Many...

lynnloheide
Mar 28, 202014 min read


Phone Etiquette in the Piercing Room
Getting a new body piercing is super exciting! Everything about the process from picking out jewelry to the actual procedure is super fun...

lynnloheide
Mar 17, 20203 min read


Can Piercings Paralyze? A Look at this Common Myth
“I heard that if this piercing is done wrong, it will paralyze you!” I hear this all too often working as a body piercer. About pretty...

lynnloheide
Mar 3, 20203 min read


Internal Threading VS External Threading: Don't get Screwed by Catchy Marketing
“There’s no way I could be reacting badly to my jewelry. I paid a lot of money for this piece and my piercer promised it was totally...

lynnloheide
Mar 3, 20204 min read


Pregnancy and Navel Piercings
Getting pregnant is such an exciting time! There’s a new little life growing inside of you which means big changes are coming. We all...

lynnloheide
Mar 3, 20203 min read


Navel Piercings- Advanced Anatomy
Undoubtedly one of our most popular piercings here at Icon is the navel. We love these piercings so much that they’re actually a...

lynnloheide
Mar 3, 20205 min read


Sterile Wound Wash Saline VS Sea Salt Mixtures
When we review aftercare with clients, we always discuss using a sterile wound wash saline to clean and care for new piercings. Many...

lynnloheide
Mar 3, 20204 min read


Under 18? How to Ask Your Parents About Piercings
Written by Lynn Loheide and Edited by Margo Dellaquila I have had an affinity for piercings even in my younger years; which means I fully...

lynnloheide
Mar 3, 20203 min read


Asprin Paste on Piercings? A Look at this Dangerous Internet Trend
Written by Lynn Loheide and Edited by Margo Dellaquilla Irritation bumps can be one of the most frustrating things when healing a body...

lynnloheide
Mar 3, 20203 min read


Picking Your Piercer
Written by Lynn Loheide and Edited by Margo Dellaquila We understand that choosing the right piercer can be tricky. How can you be sure...

lynnloheide
Mar 3, 20204 min read


Breast Feeding and Nipple Piercings
Written by Lynn Loheide and Edited by Margo Dellaquila It’s often wondered if nipple piercings and breast feeding are compatible. One of...

lynnloheide
Mar 3, 20203 min read


Pierced Positive- Considerations for Body Piercings with HIV
Written by Lynn Loheide and Edited by Margo Dellaquila With the ongoing controversy surrounding the subject of piercing/tattooing someone...

lynnloheide
Mar 3, 20204 min read


Don't Try this at Home- Self Piercing and DIY Dangers
Ever hear-“Well actually, I have a friend who does piercings and tattoos from home. It’s totally legit and they’re cheaper.” Or “My...

lynnloheide
Mar 3, 20206 min read


Alcohol, and Why it NEVER Belongs on Your Piercing
If you’ve been following some of my articles then you may have already read my article about hydrogen peroxide and why it isn’t awesome...

lynnloheide
Mar 3, 20204 min read


Autoclaves- Understanding what to look for from a Clean Studio
Thinking of getting a new piercing? Awesome! When going to get pierced, most folks know that its important to get pierced in a clean...

lynnloheide
Mar 3, 20203 min read


Gloves- Your Safety and the Law in Some States
Written by Lynn Loheide and Edited by Margo Dellaquilla Let’s talk gloves. It seems like it’d be obvious not to let a piercer touch you...

lynnloheide
Mar 3, 20204 min read


Hydrogen Peroxide, and Why it doesn’t belong on your Piercing
Written by Lynn Loheide and Edited by Margo Dellaquilla Hydrogen peroxide is a product many of us are quite familiar with; we’ve kept it...

lynnloheide
Mar 3, 20204 min read
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