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Downsizing- Is It A Hoax?
We have talked about downsizing before on this blog, as part of my Size Matters series, which you can read here . Downsizing is the...

lynnloheide
Sep 13, 20255 min read


Body Suspension Aftercare
Congratulations! You have finished a suspension with Nexus Body Suspension. We hope it was a magical experience and exactly what you...

lynnloheide
Sep 4, 20253 min read


Gender Affirming Genital Piercings- Realistic Reviews
A few years ago I published a blog post that was a series of realistic reviews on genital piercings . There’s a lot of misinformation out...

lynnloheide
Aug 29, 202510 min read


Skin Prep for Clients
Both myself and many of my peers post videos of us doing piercings and piercing content on our social media. And without fail, one of the...

lynnloheide
Aug 7, 20252 min read


Here's to 300
It’s been 2 years since I last sat down to write a blog post like this, and wow, so much has changed. 2 years ago I was celebrating my...

lynnloheide
Aug 1, 20255 min read


Lupis and Piercings
We’ve talked a lot about different medical conditions that can affect piercings and healing on the blog before, such as Ehlers-Danlos...

lynnloheide
Jul 24, 20254 min read


Whats Normal- Hyperpigmentation
Continuing our series of what's normal during piercing healing, lets talk about hyperpigmentation! This is a common, generally harmless...

lynnloheide
Jul 17, 20253 min read


Safe Body Jewelry Means Safe For Clients- And For Those Who Make It
Safe Body Jewelry. It’s something you hear piercers talk about all the time. Make sure the pieces that are in your piercings are actually...

lynnloheide
Jul 11, 20256 min read


Tragus 101
We are continuing my 101 series with a personal favorite- the tragus piercing! Tragus is the medical term for the prominent piece of...

lynnloheide
Jul 4, 20256 min read


Why Are Cartilage Piercings So Hard To Heal?
Of all the piercings I offer, and of all the piercings I have, cartilage seems to stand out as the most frustrating to heal across the...

lynnloheide
Jun 26, 20253 min read


Gold Tarnish
You’ve finally decided to make the jump and invest in some high-quality, beautiful, solid gold body jewelry. You’ve spent weeks perusing...

lynnloheide
Jun 21, 20254 min read


Asking for an Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships! I’ve written about what to understand when looking to get one, my concerns with the modern apprenticeship system, and...

lynnloheide
Jun 14, 20256 min read


TransMasc Healing Guide
A few years ago, I co-wrote this guide to HRT and piercings for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, designed to be a...

lynnloheide
Jun 6, 20257 min read


When Do Piercings Close or Shrink
I think we’ve all been there. Just casually going about our day, maybe showering, out running errands, just sitting around at home. And...

lynnloheide
May 30, 20257 min read


Summer and Piercings
Summer! After the long grey dark of a Seattle winter, I am the most excited for bright, hot summer days. It’s no secret, that while...

lynnloheide
May 22, 20254 min read


Preparing For Your First Body Suspension
Body suspension is something deeply near and dear to my heart. My first suspension was nothing short of life-changing, and it’s been a...

lynnloheide
May 16, 20255 min read


Cleaning Vs Healing
For years a common turn of phrase around my piercing room has been “I’d rather get a piercing and heal a tattoo.” And it’s true!...

lynnloheide
May 2, 20254 min read


Conference Interactions & Neurodivergence
Conference season is upon us, the time of year when most of the large piercing educational conferences are held around the world. It’s...

lynnloheide
Apr 26, 20255 min read


Anti Eyebrow 101
We have been talking all about eyebrows here recently, from classic eyebrow piercings to the recently popular centered brow piercings ....

lynnloheide
Apr 18, 20257 min read


I Am Bad At Healing Piercings
I have a confession to make. I’m a bad healer. I know, I know, I do this for a living, I work as a piercer! I should probably be amazing...

lynnloheide
Apr 11, 20255 min read
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