Body piercing is when a needle is put through a part of the body and then a foreign object is placed as an ornament. Eventually, the skin heals around the jewelry and a hole remains. The hole is the piercing. It is perfectly safe when done by professionals who are careful.
Do not pierce your own navel. The piercing should be done with a sterilized needle, gloves and other sterilized pieces of equipment.
Navel piercings may migrate within about five to ten years, and they will fall.
Belly piercings take time to heal - approx 4 months to 1 year
Belly piercing is a big decision. The following information will help you decide which best suits you. Make sure you go to a reputable piercer and see your doctor if you develop symptoms of an infection!
Which piercing salon to use?
You have to ask friends and relatives with piercings where they went and when they found the place.
Is the salon clean and safe, as this can help you stay healthy after getting your piercing, and prevent you from contracting diseases? Is it well lit so the piercer can see well while working? You should feel safe.
Do they wash their hands and use sterile gloves and instruments? All instruments are either brand new and disposable (meant to be discarded after one use) or sterilized in bags. If disposable needles are used, give him / her open sealed packages of the needles! The piercer should throw away the needles in a biohazard container after using it. If disposable needles are used, the salon have sterilization equipment on the site, you should ask to see. If they refuse to show you, go somewhere else.
A piercing gun should not be used (except on ears) because it can not be properly sterilized. If the salon uses a piercing "gun" to do body piercings ... LEAVE!
Look for a salon with a large selection of jewelry. The salon should not tell you what kind of jewelry to have.
What kind of jewelry should you buy?
Only jewelry made from non-corrosive metal, such as surgical stainless steel is safe when you get your piercing done. It is least likely to be a foreign body reaction or an infection in the skin to produce. Other choices for when you get your piercing done are metals like solid gold (at least 18K), titanium or niobium. All these cost more than surgical steel. For people who are extremely sensitive to metal, Teflon or nylon piercings may be used. Gold plated jewelry should NOT be used.
Rules
Since the law is different in each country, you should know the law in your country says:
o Minimum age for belly piercing
o Whether you need parental permission to have a piercing
o What qualifications and regulations the salon should have and to display
How is it done and does it hurt?
Immediately before piercing, the piercer should wash and dry their hands and latex gloves. The gloves should be worn at all times during the procedure. If the piercer leaves the procedure and touches something or return later and you have not seen everything he or she has done, ask them to new gloves.
An experienced piercer uses a hollow needle to create a hole by passing the needle through the body you want pierced. The body jewelry is then inserted through the hole. Sometimes a small amount of bleeding will be. You should not take aspirin or pain medication that contains aspirin the week before any piercing is done since these drugs can cause you a bit more than normal bleeding.
As for the "pain" it. It will vary from person to person different people experience pain in different ways. Everyone has a different tolerance level, so you really only to yourself.
The piercer should give you instructions about cleaning, maintenance, etc., if they do not, ask questions (it's your body, you deserve to know how to care for them).
What are the risks?
The most common piercing problem is infection. Infection is quite common and is easily cured with proper care and attention. Another risk with a piercing is that your body could reject. If so, can cause swelling and pain. If your piercing is giving you a lot of pain or continually gets infected, you can remove your piercing and pierced again once it has healed to get. Infections can be caused by hepatitis, HIV, tetanus, bacteria and yeast. If the piercer washes their hands and uses gloves and sterile equipment and you take good care of your piercing, the risk of infection is reduced (but still exists).
As with other piercings, the piercing will be swollen, red, and pus. It would be painful. If the piercing does not improve in the next few days remove the piercing. Some bodies are not as piercing. It will not heal properly and it has nothing to do with the piercing itself or the piercer. It has to do with the body of that particular person. The navel piercing can be rejected by the body.
There is no real danger by the piercing itself, but it is important to ensure it. The dangers are once it is in. The reason is that it is on the front of the body with clothing constantly rubbing against the piercing. People tend to piercing and transfer germs from their fingers to touch the ring. Once it rotates into the piercing a couple of belly buttons can become infected.
Infections caused by bacteria getting into the puncture of the piercing may also happen later, even after the piercing has healed.
Another cause of the problems is the wrong kind of piercing jewelry for the pierced area. If the jewelry is too small, it can actually cut the blood supply to the tissues, causing swelling and pain. If the jewelry is either too thin or too heavy or if you are allergic to the metal, your body can sometimes reject the jewelry (your body reacts against the jewelry because it is a "foreign object").
How to care for the piercing
Clean the piercing at least twice a day until healed. This is done by:
o Always wash your hands with soap and water (or antibacterial soap) to clean
o Removing and crusty skin from the piercing and the jewelry with warm water
o Gently washing the piercing with a saline (salt mixed with water) or antibacterial soap
o Gently rinsing the area to remove the solution or soap
o Gently drying the area with a paper towel (do not use cloth towels because they contain bacteria)
o No more than wash or scrub as this can irritate the piercing
Check your jewelry while cleaning to see if any parts have come loose
Do not use alcohol or peroxide or other strong solution as this will cause irritation and / or discoloration of the jewelry
Let no tough the piercing until it heals
If you are not cleaning the piercing then do not touch!
Avoid taking baths, take showers instead to avoid sitting in bacteria
Do not use hot tubs, pools, lakes, seas, because these are breeding grounds for bacteria
Clean the piercing after exercise or playing sport as bacteria love damp moist spots
Do not use antibacterial cream as these trap bacteria
Always wear clean loose clothing while the piercing is healed, so that air can circulate around the piercing. Clothing should be made of soft fabric and should not hold or rub the piercing. Avoid jeans, leotards, belts, body suits and tights until the piercing has healed
Change your bed sheets once a week to help prevent infections
DO NOT attempt to change the piercing during the healing process. If you pierced ask the piercer how long you wait before you can.
Always look out for signs of infection, foul odor, discharge, redness, pain, swelling, rash around the piercing. If you think you have an infection go see your doctor.
Be careful with your piercing - it will take time to heal and for you to get used to it.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Basic Piercing Aftercare
CONGRATULATIONS!
You've just received a body piercing by a skilled and knowledgeable professional who cleaned and disinfected the area pierced, and used sterile instruments, jewelry and a single-used needle.
Now it is up to you to take proper care of your piercing during the crucial healing period. How your piercing heals is up to you and your body.
It Is Important That Your New Piercing:
Be cleaned when you have your morning shower and that it is the last thing you wash in the shower. When cleaning, remove all of the discharge and crust that collects on and around the jewelry. Also, keep in mind that if you rotate your jewelry while it has crust on it, it will cause great PAIN so be sure to clean it first. Do not cover your piercing with band-aids and/or ointment. If you have any problems with your piercing, call a Perfect Image location nearest you.
Tongue, Lip, Labret, Monroe:
Swelling will normally occur during the first 3 to 7 days. It is important to drink plenty of cold liquids and you can suck on ice-cubes to help the swelling. We recommend that you use Oral B Anti-Bacterial Alcohol Free mouth wash. The best time to clean an oral piercing is right after you're done eating, smoking or drinking anything other than water. Also it is important to avoid hard kissing and oral sex.
Ears, Eyebrow, Septum, Nose, Nipple, Helix, Navel:
It should be the last thing you clean in the shower. We recommend using Spectro Jel. Before cleansing the piercing, be sure to thoroughly clean your hands with soap. For most effective cleansing of the piercing, apply cleanser while spinning the jewelry, up and down, to maximize exposure. Rinse the piercing well to ensure all of the soap, crust and discharge have been removed. In the evening, apply Dr. Piercing Aftercare, following instructions included in the kit.
Be Sure To Avoid:
* alcohol, as it will dry out your piercing
* swimming in chlorinated water
* Hydrogen Peroxide
* oil-based ointments, such as Vaseline, Polysporin, Tea Tree Oil, hand/body moisturizer
* frequent contact with unwashed hands (of your own or of friends/family)
You've just received a body piercing by a skilled and knowledgeable professional who cleaned and disinfected the area pierced, and used sterile instruments, jewelry and a single-used needle.
Now it is up to you to take proper care of your piercing during the crucial healing period. How your piercing heals is up to you and your body.
It Is Important That Your New Piercing:
Be cleaned when you have your morning shower and that it is the last thing you wash in the shower. When cleaning, remove all of the discharge and crust that collects on and around the jewelry. Also, keep in mind that if you rotate your jewelry while it has crust on it, it will cause great PAIN so be sure to clean it first. Do not cover your piercing with band-aids and/or ointment. If you have any problems with your piercing, call a Perfect Image location nearest you.
Tongue, Lip, Labret, Monroe:
Swelling will normally occur during the first 3 to 7 days. It is important to drink plenty of cold liquids and you can suck on ice-cubes to help the swelling. We recommend that you use Oral B Anti-Bacterial Alcohol Free mouth wash. The best time to clean an oral piercing is right after you're done eating, smoking or drinking anything other than water. Also it is important to avoid hard kissing and oral sex.
Ears, Eyebrow, Septum, Nose, Nipple, Helix, Navel:
It should be the last thing you clean in the shower. We recommend using Spectro Jel. Before cleansing the piercing, be sure to thoroughly clean your hands with soap. For most effective cleansing of the piercing, apply cleanser while spinning the jewelry, up and down, to maximize exposure. Rinse the piercing well to ensure all of the soap, crust and discharge have been removed. In the evening, apply Dr. Piercing Aftercare, following instructions included in the kit.
Be Sure To Avoid:
* alcohol, as it will dry out your piercing
* swimming in chlorinated water
* Hydrogen Peroxide
* oil-based ointments, such as Vaseline, Polysporin, Tea Tree Oil, hand/body moisturizer
* frequent contact with unwashed hands (of your own or of friends/family)
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Basic Tattoo Aftercare
CONGRATULATIONS!
You've just received a tattoo by a skilled and knowledgeable professional who cleaned and disinfected the area, and used sterile instruments.
It Is Important That You:
* Keep the bandage on for approximately 2 hours.
* Use only cleansed hands to wash your tattoo, thoroughly but gently, with warm water and Spectro Jel.
* If in the shower, wash hair and everything else BEFORE washing tattoo and do not let direct water-pressure hit the tattoo.
* Do not soak your tattoo (avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas, baths) until the tattoo is completely healed.
* After washing, pat the tattoo dry with a clean towel and let it air dry for 20-30 minutes.
* If the tattoo is oozing or if dried blood, ink or dead skin remains, re-wash gently and air dry.
* Once the tattoo is totally dry and smooth, apply the recommended Tattoo Majik or After Inked. These products are great for both healing and moisturizing. Any water-based, non-scented moisturizers can also be used (Vaseline Intensive Care, Lubriderm, Curel), but will require more frequent applications. Whatever your choice of moisturizer, apply it in very think coats and blot off the excess. If your clothing sticks to it, it indicates there is too much.
* If excessive moisturizer is applied, it will draw out the color from the tattoo, and create a sticky surface for foreign matter to attach itself to, encouraging infection.
* Antibiotic ointments are really only necessary when there is a risk of infection. If you are cleaning your tattoo thoroughly with a mild soap, and if a light layer of scab is formed, you shouldn't be prone to infection.
* If the tattoo is in an area where sweat drains such as the stomach, the back of the neck, or the ankle, it may be beneficial to use an antibiotic such as Betadine H for healing. This ointment is cholesterol-based instead of petroleum-based, making it less sticky and of a better spreading consistency. Once again, be sure to apply only a thin coat.
* Do not re-bandage.
* Apply the lotion as needed for the first day then 4-5 times a day for the next two weeks.
* Do not expose your tattoo to the sun until it has healed. Once healed, you should apply sunscreen to protect it from the sun (SPF 30 is a minimum).
* Keep your tattoo away from dust, sand and pet hair for the first few days. Try to sleep in clean sheets and wear clean clothes.
You've just received a tattoo by a skilled and knowledgeable professional who cleaned and disinfected the area, and used sterile instruments.
It Is Important That You:
* Keep the bandage on for approximately 2 hours.
* Use only cleansed hands to wash your tattoo, thoroughly but gently, with warm water and Spectro Jel.
* If in the shower, wash hair and everything else BEFORE washing tattoo and do not let direct water-pressure hit the tattoo.
* Do not soak your tattoo (avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas, baths) until the tattoo is completely healed.
* After washing, pat the tattoo dry with a clean towel and let it air dry for 20-30 minutes.
* If the tattoo is oozing or if dried blood, ink or dead skin remains, re-wash gently and air dry.
* Once the tattoo is totally dry and smooth, apply the recommended Tattoo Majik or After Inked. These products are great for both healing and moisturizing. Any water-based, non-scented moisturizers can also be used (Vaseline Intensive Care, Lubriderm, Curel), but will require more frequent applications. Whatever your choice of moisturizer, apply it in very think coats and blot off the excess. If your clothing sticks to it, it indicates there is too much.
* If excessive moisturizer is applied, it will draw out the color from the tattoo, and create a sticky surface for foreign matter to attach itself to, encouraging infection.
* Antibiotic ointments are really only necessary when there is a risk of infection. If you are cleaning your tattoo thoroughly with a mild soap, and if a light layer of scab is formed, you shouldn't be prone to infection.
* If the tattoo is in an area where sweat drains such as the stomach, the back of the neck, or the ankle, it may be beneficial to use an antibiotic such as Betadine H for healing. This ointment is cholesterol-based instead of petroleum-based, making it less sticky and of a better spreading consistency. Once again, be sure to apply only a thin coat.
* Do not re-bandage.
* Apply the lotion as needed for the first day then 4-5 times a day for the next two weeks.
* Do not expose your tattoo to the sun until it has healed. Once healed, you should apply sunscreen to protect it from the sun (SPF 30 is a minimum).
* Keep your tattoo away from dust, sand and pet hair for the first few days. Try to sleep in clean sheets and wear clean clothes.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Piercing Health Risks
Body piercing is an invasive procedure and is not without risks. When properly performed, these risks are minimized, and individuals who take care of their new piercing as recommended by their piercer, will enjoy a safe and healthy piercing experience.
Some of the risks you should be aware of include allergic reactions to the ingredients of products used to clean the new piercing, or of ancillary products used in proximity to the piercing (e.g., soap, hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol, antibacterial products, antiseptic medicines, makeup, hairspray, swimming pool chlorine, etc.). This risk can be minimized by cleaning the piercing as recommended by your piercer. Stay away from swimming pools. The chlorine may cause the pierced area to dry out, which can lead to the piercing being torn out very easily. You may also have allergic reactions to the metals in the piercing jewelry, particularly nickel. This risk is minimized by using high quality jewelry manufactured from materials such as surgical steel or titanium. Bacterial infections are also possible if you don't follow the recommended aftercare procedures. And take care to prevent trauma to a fresh piercing. This is associated with unintended entanglement of the piercing jewelry with another object. This risk is always present, but can be reduced by using jewelry appropriate for the piercing, and covering or taping over jewelry during sports activities.
Some of the risks you should be aware of include allergic reactions to the ingredients of products used to clean the new piercing, or of ancillary products used in proximity to the piercing (e.g., soap, hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol, antibacterial products, antiseptic medicines, makeup, hairspray, swimming pool chlorine, etc.). This risk can be minimized by cleaning the piercing as recommended by your piercer. Stay away from swimming pools. The chlorine may cause the pierced area to dry out, which can lead to the piercing being torn out very easily. You may also have allergic reactions to the metals in the piercing jewelry, particularly nickel. This risk is minimized by using high quality jewelry manufactured from materials such as surgical steel or titanium. Bacterial infections are also possible if you don't follow the recommended aftercare procedures. And take care to prevent trauma to a fresh piercing. This is associated with unintended entanglement of the piercing jewelry with another object. This risk is always present, but can be reduced by using jewelry appropriate for the piercing, and covering or taping over jewelry during sports activities.
Friday, June 24, 2011
What is Piercing Procedure?
Before any piercing begins, you are required to fill out a questionaire form. This is for legal purposes and to inform us of any medical problems we should be aware of such as allergies (refer to "Health Risks"). Proof of age will also be required. Any persons under the age of 16 (with the exception of genitals, 18) will be refused if they are not accompanied by their legal guardian. Any persons that are intoxicated, that are pregnant or nursing, or are incapable of consent due to mental incapacity will also be refused.
After the paperwork is in order, you will then sit down with your piercer and they will go over the procedure with you to help you feel more comfortable and at ease with the process. They will also discuss your piercing and any details to ensure that you are satisfied before beginning.
There are a number of different methods used today that depend entirely upon which type of piercing you will be getting. These are a few of the common methods.
The Standard method involves making an opening using a hollow medical needle. The needle is inserted into the body part being pierced. While still in the body, the initial jewelry to be worn in the piercing is pushed through the opening, following the back of the needle. Piercing using hollow medical needles does not actually remove any flesh, the method cuts a slit and holds it open in the shape of the cross section of the needle, in this case, a circle. In this method, the needle is the same gauge or larger than the initial jewelry to be worn.
Dermal Punching is a method which is used to remove a circular area of tissue, into which jewelry is placed. This method is usually used to remove both skin and cartilage in upper ear piercings, where cartilage must be removed to relieve pressure on the piercing to ensure proper healing and long term viability of the piercing. The healed fistulas created or enlarged using a dermal punch will usually not shrink over time.
The Pierce and Taper method is similar to the standard method. It is a more advanced technique though, sometimes used to pierce where large gauge initial jewelry is desired. In this method, after the needle is inserted and the opening is created, a tapered steel bar (usually one gauge larger than that of the needle at the large end) is inserted instead of initial jewelry. Then the jewelry is pushed through the opening, following the tapered bar. The success of this method is dependent on the elasticity of the skin in the area being pierced, the skill of the piercer and the type of piercing being done.
After the paperwork is in order, you will then sit down with your piercer and they will go over the procedure with you to help you feel more comfortable and at ease with the process. They will also discuss your piercing and any details to ensure that you are satisfied before beginning.
There are a number of different methods used today that depend entirely upon which type of piercing you will be getting. These are a few of the common methods.
The Standard method involves making an opening using a hollow medical needle. The needle is inserted into the body part being pierced. While still in the body, the initial jewelry to be worn in the piercing is pushed through the opening, following the back of the needle. Piercing using hollow medical needles does not actually remove any flesh, the method cuts a slit and holds it open in the shape of the cross section of the needle, in this case, a circle. In this method, the needle is the same gauge or larger than the initial jewelry to be worn.
Dermal Punching is a method which is used to remove a circular area of tissue, into which jewelry is placed. This method is usually used to remove both skin and cartilage in upper ear piercings, where cartilage must be removed to relieve pressure on the piercing to ensure proper healing and long term viability of the piercing. The healed fistulas created or enlarged using a dermal punch will usually not shrink over time.
The Pierce and Taper method is similar to the standard method. It is a more advanced technique though, sometimes used to pierce where large gauge initial jewelry is desired. In this method, after the needle is inserted and the opening is created, a tapered steel bar (usually one gauge larger than that of the needle at the large end) is inserted instead of initial jewelry. Then the jewelry is pushed through the opening, following the tapered bar. The success of this method is dependent on the elasticity of the skin in the area being pierced, the skill of the piercer and the type of piercing being done.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Piercing History
Evidence suggests that body piercing (including ear piercing) has been practiced all over the world since ancient times. Mummified bodies with piercings have been discovered, nose piercing and ear piercing are mentioned in the bible and tongue piercing was popular with the elite of the Aztec and Mayan civilizations. The most common reasons for piercings throughout these times were for religious or cultural significance. Although it is speculated that piercing for ornamental or sexual reasoning was being practiced as early as 14th century Europe, these are the most common reasons for piercings in today's modern world, primarily dating back to the late 19th century Europe.
In North America, piercing really began to gain popularity in the 1960s by woman and was quickly adopted soon there after by men within the hippie and free love movements, and later the punk subculture. Today, body piercing has become part of mainstream culture as attitudes and values within society have changed. While it hasn't been completely accepted, piercing (much like the tattoo culture) has become more tolerable.
In North America, piercing really began to gain popularity in the 1960s by woman and was quickly adopted soon there after by men within the hippie and free love movements, and later the punk subculture. Today, body piercing has become part of mainstream culture as attitudes and values within society have changed. While it hasn't been completely accepted, piercing (much like the tattoo culture) has become more tolerable.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
About Piercing Labret
Labret piercing brings a smile spark of charm. The drill lasted only a few minutes but healing requires patience of several months. And like any self-respecting piercing, labret piercing is the darling of the girls.
Labret piercing: a gem of a coquette
Called lip or labret piercing jewelry set by the hole in the skin around the lips, cheeks and chin. This ornament is the pride of men (too little) and girls today do not date from yesterday, far from it.
It is true that men too often reluctant to put a labret done on the upper lip. Generally, they are quirky, very low to the chin. The girls, they are more willing and more fun to travel with piercings labrets attractive shapes. A jewel that hems the lip is nice. Two jewels on a smile, is fun.
The seduction of a smile with a labret piercing does not stem as it does not show. These are the bits that adorn that make all the difference. Labret piercings are so trendy now that the stars they are appropriate to the rival them. There are now a wide choice of shapes in various materials at very low prices. It is increasingly easy to be admired and seduce with such jewels.
Labret piercing: the charm of the stars!
Before you can seduce the piercing requires a pose: drilling. It can be done:
* Vertical: This is the Monroe or Madona piercing is pointing toward the upper lip, the most popular.
* Or delayed: This is the famous labret piercing usually centered under the lower lip, chin.
Then follow the care of rigor so that there is no infection during healing. This is the basics of any drilling, the same lobe of the ear that you had when you were a child. The key is to observe the hygiene conditions and to be vigilant in case of rejection.
After the installation and healing, you can finally replace the rod with a temporary labret more fancy and change the way you want. It is strongly recommended to use the arcade or nose piercings horseshoe or with a very pronounced lower tip bounced too. Labrets must necessarily have a flat tip to one side. It is the health of the gums and teeth.
You already have one? Smile, you're a star!
Labret piercing: a gem of a coquette
Called lip or labret piercing jewelry set by the hole in the skin around the lips, cheeks and chin. This ornament is the pride of men (too little) and girls today do not date from yesterday, far from it.
It is true that men too often reluctant to put a labret done on the upper lip. Generally, they are quirky, very low to the chin. The girls, they are more willing and more fun to travel with piercings labrets attractive shapes. A jewel that hems the lip is nice. Two jewels on a smile, is fun.
The seduction of a smile with a labret piercing does not stem as it does not show. These are the bits that adorn that make all the difference. Labret piercings are so trendy now that the stars they are appropriate to the rival them. There are now a wide choice of shapes in various materials at very low prices. It is increasingly easy to be admired and seduce with such jewels.
Labret piercing: the charm of the stars!
Before you can seduce the piercing requires a pose: drilling. It can be done:
* Vertical: This is the Monroe or Madona piercing is pointing toward the upper lip, the most popular.
* Or delayed: This is the famous labret piercing usually centered under the lower lip, chin.
Then follow the care of rigor so that there is no infection during healing. This is the basics of any drilling, the same lobe of the ear that you had when you were a child. The key is to observe the hygiene conditions and to be vigilant in case of rejection.
After the installation and healing, you can finally replace the rod with a temporary labret more fancy and change the way you want. It is strongly recommended to use the arcade or nose piercings horseshoe or with a very pronounced lower tip bounced too. Labrets must necessarily have a flat tip to one side. It is the health of the gums and teeth.
You already have one? Smile, you're a star!
Piercing the nose, a very trendy fashion jewelry
Many people have a piercing septum (at the base of the nose) or stud (on the nasal wall) and not only young people, because this dress that does not date from yesterday, although it is now very fashionable, is increasingly popular.
The nose piercing is particularly appreciated the darling of lovers of fine jewelry. In India, women bring it to the left nostril and has been for centuries. It would promote fertility. The popularity of this gem is found in all environments, even the smartest. There are so many women and men who parent them, 25 to 45 years or more, and very often parents familiar with the piercings in their teens.
The stud and the septum
Forms of piercings are democratizing and collections of nose piercings are not immune. An original design for a stud and a septum is increasingly sought. This application joins the fashion trend of piercings that are available around a wide selection of different themes in all genres (insects, fish, flowers, leaves, hearts, stars, crosses. Stylists create quality models technically more sophisticated one that others with whom we will not go unnoticed. The straight stems become "U", the open rings are adorned with bright stones.
The design trend of piercings nose is discreet, transparent, very classic or original. Some enthusiasts of fine jewelry fashion trends, constantly looking for new products, collect.
Stud: The gem called "stud" is placed on the nostril. It is also found in labret. It usually consists of a straight stem or twist fitted with a nail [hence the name stud) steel, clear or colored, decorated or not a zirconium but can also be a very thin ring.
The septum: The symbolism of ancient peoples is reflected in the "septum" piercing performed at the base of the nose, the nasal septum. It is usually a ring, closed or semi-open said horseshoe or a barbell. As the stud, the septum forms a semi-open range with ball caps, rectangular, square-tipped.
Preferences for men and women in design and materials
The nose piercing is definitely a gem of seduction, the little extra that makes all the difference. It is themed, toe, ball, with or without stones, a simple nail or ring of fine steel, silver plated or gold is primarily an accessory trend trendy.
Models timeless classics to suit all styles, whether lined small ball point or fixed, with tip visible rectangular or square, colored or decorated with rhinestones.
Women looking for stylish jewelry nose piercings are ready-to-wear outfits more or less dressed in silver or gold plated, with rhinestones, gems light They see it as an accessory to match the charm and to eye color, makeup or outfits.
Men prefer models of classic gems in general, with balls, spikes or colored rhinestones, or a stainless steel ring, silver or gold plated. They wear more easily than women with a septum, although very thin and short models suited to all and can join in harmony with a stud.
The nose piercing is particularly appreciated the darling of lovers of fine jewelry. In India, women bring it to the left nostril and has been for centuries. It would promote fertility. The popularity of this gem is found in all environments, even the smartest. There are so many women and men who parent them, 25 to 45 years or more, and very often parents familiar with the piercings in their teens.
The stud and the septum
Forms of piercings are democratizing and collections of nose piercings are not immune. An original design for a stud and a septum is increasingly sought. This application joins the fashion trend of piercings that are available around a wide selection of different themes in all genres (insects, fish, flowers, leaves, hearts, stars, crosses. Stylists create quality models technically more sophisticated one that others with whom we will not go unnoticed. The straight stems become "U", the open rings are adorned with bright stones.
The design trend of piercings nose is discreet, transparent, very classic or original. Some enthusiasts of fine jewelry fashion trends, constantly looking for new products, collect.
Stud: The gem called "stud" is placed on the nostril. It is also found in labret. It usually consists of a straight stem or twist fitted with a nail [hence the name stud) steel, clear or colored, decorated or not a zirconium but can also be a very thin ring.
The septum: The symbolism of ancient peoples is reflected in the "septum" piercing performed at the base of the nose, the nasal septum. It is usually a ring, closed or semi-open said horseshoe or a barbell. As the stud, the septum forms a semi-open range with ball caps, rectangular, square-tipped.
Preferences for men and women in design and materials
The nose piercing is definitely a gem of seduction, the little extra that makes all the difference. It is themed, toe, ball, with or without stones, a simple nail or ring of fine steel, silver plated or gold is primarily an accessory trend trendy.
Models timeless classics to suit all styles, whether lined small ball point or fixed, with tip visible rectangular or square, colored or decorated with rhinestones.
Women looking for stylish jewelry nose piercings are ready-to-wear outfits more or less dressed in silver or gold plated, with rhinestones, gems light They see it as an accessory to match the charm and to eye color, makeup or outfits.
Men prefer models of classic gems in general, with balls, spikes or colored rhinestones, or a stainless steel ring, silver or gold plated. They wear more easily than women with a septum, although very thin and short models suited to all and can join in harmony with a stud.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Piercings earrings charm of a very elegant beauty
At all times, piercing the ear was performed with adornment, different ethnic groups, special meanings, in addition to aesthetics.
Ear piercing has long demonstrated the social class of men. The wealth and luxury were the main arguments.
Some tribes still retain the prerogative of these ornaments is not uncommon to see a friendly Papuan traditions proudly display a plug that dramatically expands the lobe of his ear.
Today, the trend looks piercing ears never stop make headlines favorite of lovers of fine jewelry. Inspired by ancestral customs, they land on your ear to beautify the face with a natural charm very elegant.
Like all piercings, piercing to the ear, where it is, must be done under hygienic conditions by a piercer conscious of compliance and medical health. Healing and the choice of materials for jewelry first pose are equally important.
Captive rings, rings pendant, mythical heroes, perforated skulls, flowers, hearts, kitsch objects everything is good to ear piercings to get noticed, jewelry mixed have the pride to be admired by all.
This jewelry piercings are everywhere: on the skin of the lobe and cartilage of the ear, both external and internal.
Besides the piercings in the skin of the lobe, there are eight names common to the piercings in the cartilage of the ear, depending on location drilled:
* Indus (short for the industry), the helix, the conch, the rook, tragus, the antitragus the Daith, and snug.
Ear piercings choose steel, anodized titanium, gold plated or not paved with pieces of semiprecious stones. Among all these marvels, the worst is undoubtedly making a choice.
Ear piercing has long demonstrated the social class of men. The wealth and luxury were the main arguments.
Some tribes still retain the prerogative of these ornaments is not uncommon to see a friendly Papuan traditions proudly display a plug that dramatically expands the lobe of his ear.
Today, the trend looks piercing ears never stop make headlines favorite of lovers of fine jewelry. Inspired by ancestral customs, they land on your ear to beautify the face with a natural charm very elegant.
Like all piercings, piercing to the ear, where it is, must be done under hygienic conditions by a piercer conscious of compliance and medical health. Healing and the choice of materials for jewelry first pose are equally important.
Captive rings, rings pendant, mythical heroes, perforated skulls, flowers, hearts, kitsch objects everything is good to ear piercings to get noticed, jewelry mixed have the pride to be admired by all.
This jewelry piercings are everywhere: on the skin of the lobe and cartilage of the ear, both external and internal.
Besides the piercings in the skin of the lobe, there are eight names common to the piercings in the cartilage of the ear, depending on location drilled:
* Indus (short for the industry), the helix, the conch, the rook, tragus, the antitragus the Daith, and snug.
Ear piercings choose steel, anodized titanium, gold plated or not paved with pieces of semiprecious stones. Among all these marvels, the worst is undoubtedly making a choice.
A tongue piercing
A tongue piercing illuminates every word. You know, that you have one. Before I had the pleasure to enjoy the charm of this jewel, you have experienced doubts, reflections collected and resisted rumors. You who want one and who still hesitate, here's some info.
As the hole is too often regarded as a tribal and barbaric mutilation, it is not surprising that
Piercings
be misunderstood. Upon arrival piercings language, critics have loosed their own. It is true that this fragile place is not trivial to break and heal. TODAY hui of this
jewel
less surprising, and so much better.
Want a
tongue piercing
is also legitimate to want an earring. This dress is more than just oral rod ends with high quality. This is a hidden gem, very personal. It is so fashionable it has withstood the bad language and even fashionable.
This
piercing
has a fun side that appeals to the person the door but also that which is discovered by chance. It's so nice a little piercing on the tongue, and if not please everyone, so be it.
Because having a pierced tongue belongs first to want to have fun. It must be the primary reason for the move.
Within weeks, a tongue piercing is part of the body. Moreover, most of those who have no wish for anything to separate. They get used so qu'ls do not want to remove it, or only a few minutes of fear that the passage of the rod is closed, but mainly because they miss him already.
If the installation is done by a piercer serious and respectful health rules, the tongue piercing seduction soon becomes an asset. The thing is to wait patiently for him to be healed.
Exactly, and healing? Your Language Will it really look like a steak for several days, as some say?
By following the advice on hygiene vital to all body piercings, and more than ever to the tongue piercing, you put the odds in your favor to finally have a good jewel shining in the setting of your mouth.
This short guide does not pretend to have the best advice of piercers and general practitioners. It can nevertheless understand the stages and techniques of tongue piercing with simple explanations and reliable.
As the hole is too often regarded as a tribal and barbaric mutilation, it is not surprising that
Piercings
be misunderstood. Upon arrival piercings language, critics have loosed their own. It is true that this fragile place is not trivial to break and heal. TODAY hui of this
jewel
less surprising, and so much better.
Want a
tongue piercing
is also legitimate to want an earring. This dress is more than just oral rod ends with high quality. This is a hidden gem, very personal. It is so fashionable it has withstood the bad language and even fashionable.
This
piercing
has a fun side that appeals to the person the door but also that which is discovered by chance. It's so nice a little piercing on the tongue, and if not please everyone, so be it.
Because having a pierced tongue belongs first to want to have fun. It must be the primary reason for the move.
Within weeks, a tongue piercing is part of the body. Moreover, most of those who have no wish for anything to separate. They get used so qu'ls do not want to remove it, or only a few minutes of fear that the passage of the rod is closed, but mainly because they miss him already.
If the installation is done by a piercer serious and respectful health rules, the tongue piercing seduction soon becomes an asset. The thing is to wait patiently for him to be healed.
Exactly, and healing? Your Language Will it really look like a steak for several days, as some say?
By following the advice on hygiene vital to all body piercings, and more than ever to the tongue piercing, you put the odds in your favor to finally have a good jewel shining in the setting of your mouth.
This short guide does not pretend to have the best advice of piercers and general practitioners. It can nevertheless understand the stages and techniques of tongue piercing with simple explanations and reliable.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Kind of Piercings
Stud: it consists of a rod straight rod with an end disc at the other end and a ball screw or clip-element. This ball can be replaced by another form. The studs are used for piercings of the lip or cartilage.
Barbell: it consists of a straight bar with balls at each end have backed out, to remove the jewelry. The balls can be replaced by other shaped end caps or other. The barbell can be used for piercings at the arcade and language.
Banana is a curved bar with a ball at each end there as a ball can be replaced according to the mood. Used for navel piercings.
Ring: as its name suggests, it is a ring which may be simple or adorned with decoration. The ring is usually closed by a ball. It can be used for almost all piercings.
Horseshoe: it is a split ring-shaped horseshoe with two screw-balls. Usually brought to the ear, but the lip eyebrow at a reduced size.
Spiral (twist) is a sort of ring forming a continuous spiral. He has two balls on the ends that screw can be replaced by spikes or other unique and is usually brought to the lips and ears.
Tunnel plug: this type of piercing is carried to the ear lobes. It is a cylinder more or less fat that is inserted into the hole after healing of the perforation. The tunnel is empty at its center while the plug is full.
Retractor: This type of piercing is carried to earlobes. It is used to gradually enlarge the hole diameter. It comes in different forms.
Industrial: it is a double piercing. It consists of two holes in the ear, connected by a barbell 30 to 40 millimeters.
Barbell: it consists of a straight bar with balls at each end have backed out, to remove the jewelry. The balls can be replaced by other shaped end caps or other. The barbell can be used for piercings at the arcade and language.
Banana is a curved bar with a ball at each end there as a ball can be replaced according to the mood. Used for navel piercings.
Ring: as its name suggests, it is a ring which may be simple or adorned with decoration. The ring is usually closed by a ball. It can be used for almost all piercings.
Horseshoe: it is a split ring-shaped horseshoe with two screw-balls. Usually brought to the ear, but the lip eyebrow at a reduced size.
Spiral (twist) is a sort of ring forming a continuous spiral. He has two balls on the ends that screw can be replaced by spikes or other unique and is usually brought to the lips and ears.
Tunnel plug: this type of piercing is carried to the ear lobes. It is a cylinder more or less fat that is inserted into the hole after healing of the perforation. The tunnel is empty at its center while the plug is full.
Retractor: This type of piercing is carried to earlobes. It is used to gradually enlarge the hole diameter. It comes in different forms.
Industrial: it is a double piercing. It consists of two holes in the ear, connected by a barbell 30 to 40 millimeters.
Information about Belly Button Piercing
Belly Button Piercing
The belly button piercing is located, as its name suggests, on the navel.
Price
His may range from 30 € to 60 €. A large margin but keep in mind that a piercer who is paying more is not necessarily better than another or that which is to pay 30 €.
The healing time
Healing in the navel piercing can take between 6 and 12 months in total, the average is 9 months, depending on the person's body, pierced.
A very good site that explains perfectly the stages of healing!
Care
Ph neutral soap in the shower (turn the piercing while you wash you as well as during the rinse), and Biseptine saline. The products subject to change according to your piercer, see him.
Pain
Unpleasant, embarrassing show during drilling, the pain varies widely among individuals, it is between 3 and 5.
Jewel
The must is to start by putting a ring as soon as you are doing drill: during the first few weeks you'll have to care where you must turn your piercing, if you put a ring, rotate it will be much easier.
A banana is usually great for a belly button! The barbell, ring, spiral or many others are possible, Be original;)
Littl
I have not spoken since this is an unusual case, but it may make your body has an allergic reaction or irritation around the piercing (probably for ALL piercings), it is discoverable through: red skin, pimples and irresistible urge to scratch, in this case, run to your piercer for advice.
The belly button piercing is located, as its name suggests, on the navel.
Price
His may range from 30 € to 60 €. A large margin but keep in mind that a piercer who is paying more is not necessarily better than another or that which is to pay 30 €.
The healing time
Healing in the navel piercing can take between 6 and 12 months in total, the average is 9 months, depending on the person's body, pierced.
A very good site that explains perfectly the stages of healing!
Care
Ph neutral soap in the shower (turn the piercing while you wash you as well as during the rinse), and Biseptine saline. The products subject to change according to your piercer, see him.
Pain
Unpleasant, embarrassing show during drilling, the pain varies widely among individuals, it is between 3 and 5.
Jewel
The must is to start by putting a ring as soon as you are doing drill: during the first few weeks you'll have to care where you must turn your piercing, if you put a ring, rotate it will be much easier.
A banana is usually great for a belly button! The barbell, ring, spiral or many others are possible, Be original;)
Littl
I have not spoken since this is an unusual case, but it may make your body has an allergic reaction or irritation around the piercing (probably for ALL piercings), it is discoverable through: red skin, pimples and irresistible urge to scratch, in this case, run to your piercer for advice.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Tattoo Aftercare Advice
After your session is complete, we bandage the area and inform you about the aftercare process. You are also provided with a sheet outlining this process. It is very important that you read these instructions and follow them carefully to prevent infection and maximize the intensity of your tattoo.
At Perfect Image, we carry an assortment of specialized aftercare products that are developed specifically with tattoo aftercare in my mind. We recommend that you consider these products to prevent irritation and infection, but we can also direct you to other similar products that can be purchased at any drug store. http://www.perfectimage.ca/tattoo-aftercare.php
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Tattoo Health Risks
Because it requires breaking the skin barrier, tattooing may carry health risks, mainly being infection and allergic reactions. At our studios, we take all the necessary precautions to prevent the risk of infection by using sterile single use items and sterilizing our equipment and workspace after each session. But there is always the risk of infection during the healing stages which can help be prevented by strictly following the aftercare instructions.
There is also a small risk of anaphylactic shock (hypersensitive reaction) in those who are susceptible. http://www.perfectimage.ca/tattoo-aftercare.php
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Information about Tattoo Hygiene
Our studios are equipped with biohazard containers for objects that have come into contact with blood or bodily fluids, sharps containers for old needles, and an autoclave for sterilizing tools. Each tattooist is thoroughly trained to take all precautions to ensure the safety of our clients. This includes the washing their hands before tattooing a client as well as wearing a new pair of disposable latex gloves for each client.
Equipment that cannot be autoclaved (such as countertops, machines, and furniture) will be wiped with a hospital-strength germicidal disinfectant. Before any tattooing begins, we also ensure that the area on your body where the tattoo will be applied, is shaved using a disposable one use razor and then disinfected to prevent cross-contamination.
All our studios are regulated by their local department of health. http://www.perfectimage.ca/tattoo-hygiene.php
The Tattoo Procedure
Before any tattooing begins, you are required to fill out a questionaire form. This is for legal purposes and to inform us of any medical problems we should be aware of such as allergies (refer to "Health Risks"). Proof of age will also be required. Any persons under the age of 18 will be refused if they are not accompanied by their legal guardian. Any persons that are intoxicated, have any skin conditions, that are pregnant or nursing, or are incapable of consent due to mental incapacity will also be refused.
Once your discussion is complete, you will be prepped in a private sterilized room for the procedure to begin. The most common method of applying tattoos in modern times uses an electric tattoo machine which inserts ink into the skin via a group of needles that are soldered onto a bar. This bar is attached to an oscillating unit that rapidly and repeatedly drives the needles in and out of the skin, usually 80 to 150 times a second. Fore more information on procedure, refer to the "Studio Hygiene" section. http://www.perfectimage.ca/tattoo-procedure.php
Information about Tattoo History
Tattooing is one of the oldest known forms of body decoration having been practiced by Eurasians since Neolithic times and evident in ancient Egyptian culture dating to roughly 2000 BCE. In Japan, tattooing is thought to go back to the Paleolithic era, some ten thousand years ago. The word tattoo itself is believed to have derived from two words - the Polynesian word "ta" that means 'striking something' and the Tahitian word "tatau" that means 'to mark something'.
Throughout history, tattoos have served many purposes - rites of passage, marks of status, symbols of religious and spiritual devotion, decoration for bravery, marks of fertility, even punishment and slave markings. However, in the last couple of decades, we have seen tattooing (along with body piercing) experience a resurgence in popularity and develop into a much more widespread practice, becoming increasingly fashionable. Today, tattooing still retains its historical heritage, but it is an art form more widely used for cosmetic or decorative reasons. This is directly related to the advancements in tattoo pigments and equipment and its introduction into pop culture which have helped tattooing become a much more tolerable art form in today's society. http://www.perfectimage.ca/tattoo-history.php
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