Tips About Piercing & Body Jewelry

By Stefanie Flenner


Body piercing is a practice that has been around since ancient times, and these days, it's certainly not uncommon to see someone sporting more than just basic earrings. While it certainly has become more mainstream, it's still important to note that with any type of piercing, specific care needs to be taken to ensure that the pierced area stays clean and safe.

Before you pierce, it's wise to consider your current level of health. Piercing any part of your body, whether it is your eyebrow, your ears, your navel or another area does expose the body to the possibility of infection. So if you have a cold or a lowered immune system, it is best to wait until you are healthy. This will make it easier for the body to heal after the piercing. If you have a chronic medical condition that has weakened your immunity, you might not be the best candidate for any type of piercing.

The quality of the facility where you get piercings is always important to think about. The tools that are used need to be sterilized before each new use, and if the place looks dirty and you get a bad vibe, head somewhere else. Most tattoo parlors offer a wide variety of piercings and a staff of highly trained professionals. Look for a facility that is clean, safe and professional. Piercings and tattoos are more popular than ever before, so finding a reputable shop shouldn't a problem. It might cost a bit more, but your health is the most important thing. Be sure to heed your piercer's advice in regards to the healing process and cleaning the area. They know what they are talking about, and an infection is not only dangerous, it hurts.

Before you pierce, think about your daily life. If you take part in a lot of contact sports, facial piercings can be a bit dangerous. After all, we were told to remove earrings during physical education classes in school because our earrings could potentially snag on someone else and cause us physical harm. Also body piercings can be irritated by tight fitting clothing, so if tend to exercise a great deal, you might not want to have a belly ring or nipple rings, although you can cover this jewelry when exercising to prevent chafing and discomfort.

It's also not a bad idea to think about your career or future career before you add facial piercings. For some jobs, it doesn't matter if your look leans to the avant-garde, but for some occupations it does. This is a good idea for both piercings and tattoos, sometimes it's best to consider body decoration that can be covered up if needed. Obviously, some jewelry can be removed, but certain alterations, such as ear plugs, will always be obvious.

Once your piercing has healed, though, you can enjoy shopping for some fun jewelry. Websites such as GlitterJewelry4U.com offer attractive, inexpensive jewelry for all types of piercings. They sell tongue rings and barbells, eyebrow spikes, nipple rings and shields, nose rings and plenty of different styles of earrings for both men and women.




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