Urban Body Jewelry Blog

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3 Ways to Wear an Industrial Barbell with Bling

We’ve all likely done this: Wake up, shower, walk into our closets to get dressed, and then freeze when it comes time to pick out accessories. This can be difficult, especially with an industrial b...

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Need a Gift for Your Valentine? Here Are 4 Modern & Edgy Jewelry Options

If you’re like me, then shopping for Valentine’s gifts is much more difficult than Christmas shopping. First, Valentine’s Day falls shortly after Christmas; not only do you have to live up to the l...

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Alternative Jewelry Ideas for Your Valentine

Every February stores and restaurants are adorned with pink, red, and white. Hearts and cupids are everywhere. Bouquets of roses, expensive jewelry, luxurious chocolate, and more are advertised as ...

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The Types of Belly Button Piercings and What You Should Know

In 1993, the rock band Aerosmith launched the music video for “Cryin’,” which became so popular it ended up winning MTV’s Music Video of the Year award. As defining as this was for Aerosmith, it is...

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6 Things to Know Before Getting a Nose Piercing

The nose is the center of your face, so why not decorate it? These days, the nose piercing is becoming more and more popular. One of the reasons it’s become so popular is the fact that it’s often t...

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How to Choose the Right Placement for Your Eyebrow Piercing

Once attributed to the punks and the rebels, the eyebrow piercing is now something that can fit anyone’s style. Whether you’re looking for that alternative punk style or you’re looking for somethin...

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10 Stone Plugs You Will Love & How to Care for Them

If you have sensitive ears or are looking to continue stretching your ears, stone plugs are a great option; first, stone is highly unlikely to irritate sensitive skin, unlike many metals, and secon...

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Madonna, Medusa, Ashley & More: Which Type of Labret Piercing Is Right for You?

The labret (pronounced la-BRET) piercing is the piercing industry name for lip piercing. This is because labret comes from the Latin word “labrum” or lip. Because there are so many different types ...

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Last Minute Christmas Ideas for Her—Diamond Belly Rings Are a Girl’s Best Friend

Somehow November flew by, and now it’s time to make sure you bought gifts for everyone on your nice list. But are you having a hard time figuring out what to get that special lady in your life? Whe...

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Is Anodized Titanium Jewelry Safe for Nose Rings?

Whether you have sensitive skin or you’re looking to invest in high-quality jewelry, it’s important to look at the materials and any possible coatings for the jewelry you’re about to purchase. This...

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13 Celebrities that May Inspire Your Next Piercing

These days there are so many piercings to choose from, with newly popular ones, such as the nasalang, appearing all the time. With so many options, it can be difficult to decide what you want your ...

3 Reasons a Rook Piercing Should Be Your Next Piece of Ear Jewelry

Have you been wanting something other than an earlobe piercing, but nothing as extreme as a lip piercing? Well, there are plenty of piercing options still located on your ear, such as a rook pierci...

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Men vs. Women: Which Piercings Are More Common Between the Sexes?

Having a hard time deciding what should be your next piercing? We don’t blame you. Today, there are plenty of types of piercing to choose from, with some offering even more options than just a deci...