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Everything you need to know before getting a tongue piercing

"When we're piercing vertically, especially in the centre, we're piercing through a connective tissue between those muscles," Loheide explains. "But when you're piercing horizontally, you're actually pinning those...

Industrial piercings are back in a big way

Just when you thought there weren’t any more piercings to learn about, the industrial piercing circles back round. Popular in the nineties, now celebrities including Kylie Jenner, Miley...

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about rook piercings

Said to be one of the less painful cartilage piercings, the rook piercing continues to be a popular choice. On the inner part of your ear as opposed...

Tragus piercings are all the rage – here’s everything you need to know

If you experience any prolonged pain, swelling, or signs of infection, do not hesitate to consult your piercer or a healthcare professional promptly.What can go wrong with a...

Here is everything you need to know about getting your first daith piercing

The theory suggests that the piercing affects a branch of your vagus nerve, which runs from your brain down into your body. According to Web MD, the constant...

Considering a conch piercing? Here’s everything you need to know

The anatomy of the ear is surprisingly complex, but intrepid ear piercers are most intrigued by the idea of a conch piercing. Named after the seashell due to...

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