Piercings can be just as versatile of a form of self-expression as tattoos. Don't believe us? Ear curation has been rising in popularity over the last few years, with people mixing and matching ...

What you versus your BFF considers painful could vary significantly so there's no real guidebook but, if you want to minimise pain, there are certain piercing types you might want to avoid.

Helix piercings There are several types of helix piercings to choose from, each of which is in different locations on the ear. Here's what to expect from each, according to Susan Massick ...

As local body piercer John Kid describes his work, he flips through a thick binder showcasing hundreds of pictures of nearly every type of body piercing and tattoo imaginable. While pointing to an ...

Rejection depends on the person’s immune system and how well the piercing heals. But, the body tends to reject some types of piercings more often than others. Surface piercings are the most ...

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