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Self-Advocacy at the Dentist
We have talked at length about oral piercings on this blog, from discussions of how to heal them, breakdowns of myths and misinformation...

lynnloheide
Feb 9, 20246 min read
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Bruising After Piercing
When we get a new piercing we are usually expecting to have a gorgeous new piece of jewelry to admire, and a sense of confidence and...

lynnloheide
Feb 2, 20244 min read
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I Worship at the Church of Pain
“So, how much will this piercing hurt?” “If I’m being honest, a stubbed toe is worse than this one, it’s a little pinch but not as bad as...

lynnloheide
Jan 26, 20246 min read
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Glasses and Piercings
Let’s talk about glasses! The need for visual aids is a common one, with 63.7% of the population needing some form of assistance with...

lynnloheide
Jan 5, 20249 min read
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Piercing and Overwork
I am so grateful to be a body piercer. There is nothing in this world I could envision doing that is a better fit for me. I can still...

lynnloheide
Dec 29, 20236 min read
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Healing with Hoops
Hoops! Rings! Huggies! Clickers! No matter the name, this popular style of jewelry is as timeless as piercing itself. Hoops are never out...

lynnloheide
Dec 22, 202312 min read
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What is Sterile
In piercing there is much talk about sterility. It’s important to be pierced with sterile jewelry. You should use sterile saline wound...

lynnloheide
Dec 15, 20233 min read
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Traveling with Plugs and Hangers
Planning a trip? A vacation? Maybe found yourself needing to move? Packing is often one of my least favorite activities when it comes to...

lynnloheide
Dec 8, 20234 min read
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High Nostril 101
We have already talked at length about nostril piercings here on my blog. In fact that post is one of my longest to date, full of every...

lynnloheide
Dec 1, 202310 min read
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12 Year Piercerversary- A Letter to New Piercers
Today is my piercerversary, and it marks 12 years in this industry, which I am still not used to saying. It doesn’t feel like 12 years,...

lynnloheide
Nov 24, 20236 min read
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Emergency Series- Loosing a Plug
Accidents happen, and so do emergencies. What do we do when something is wrong with our piercing, at 3am, and there’s no piercers we can...

lynnloheide
Nov 17, 20234 min read
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Pregnancy and Piercings
Pregnancy is one of life’s miracles- the process of growing a new life inside you, and creating a new living human. The way our bodies...

lynnloheide
Nov 10, 20239 min read
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Piercings and Dirty Jobs
When we think of all the things we need to consider before getting pierced, it’s usually things like what piercing we want to get, what...

lynnloheide
Nov 3, 20234 min read
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Lip Filler and Lip Piercings
In 2022 alone 3.4 million patients in America sought out lip filler. This cosmetic procedure has rapidly become one of the most popular...

lynnloheide
Oct 27, 20237 min read
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Working in Studios Under 18
I’ve spoken many times about getting into this industry, from talking about getting apprenticeships to discussing front-of-house...

lynnloheide
Oct 20, 20234 min read
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Helix Piercing 101
Helix piercings! Is there a more quintessential, more classic piercing in modern times? I’m not sure. Most teens grow up considering...

lynnloheide
Oct 13, 202320 min read
29,349 views


A Letter to My Former Mentor
When I set my heart on becoming a body piercer, there were many things in the industry I dreamed of. I imagined becoming a piercer...

lynnloheide
Oct 6, 20237 min read
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Eczema and Piercings
As we’ve discussed on my blog previously, there are a number of medical conditions that can affect how you handle getting and healing...

lynnloheide
Sep 29, 20238 min read
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Divine Alchemy: The Transgender Act of Creation
"Every man is the builder of a temple, called his body, to the god he worships, after a style purely his own, nor can he get off by...

lynnloheide
Sep 22, 20233 min read
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Reopening Piercings
Today, let's talk about reopening piercings! Around the world, piercers are familiar with this situation- a client comes in crestfallen...

lynnloheide
Sep 15, 20236 min read
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