Urban Body Jewelry Blog
A Brief History of Septum Piercing
These days you might find a septum piercing on one out of every five people, especially on trendy girls in cute styles of septum clicker, but that’s a far way away from where they began in societ...
10 Beautiful Wooden Plug Styles!
Wooden plugs aren’t just beautiful; they’re also surprisingly easy to look after! So, don’t be scared off from opting for a look that’s a little bit different and pick yourself up a pair of organic...
Different Tongue Piercings: A Comprehensive Guide
From ancient Mayan and Aztec rituals to the counterculture of the 90s, from kink and eroticism communities to the top globally known celebrities, tongue piercing has made its way throughout history...
Five Things You Shouldn't Do Before Getting Pierced
You might think that it won’t hurt to go out drinking the night before a morning piercing appointment or that skipping breakfast the morning of isn’t that big of a deal. But when it comes to gett...
5 Easy to Hide Piercings that Aren’t Boring!
Do you want an awesome piercing that will really add to your look, but don’t want to spend half your day wearing clear retainers to hide them? Don’t worry! Here are our suggestions for awesome pie...
How to Care for Your Organic Plugs – Wood, Horn, Antler, Stone and Bone
Organic jewelry that is jewelry made out of horn, bone, wood, stone, antler and etc – are great options for plug wearers that have reached their desired size. There are so many options out there ...
How to Clean Your Body Jewelry
You may think that a piece of body jewelry you just bought online or from a piercing jewelry shop is ready to wear, but actually it’s important to take the time to clean it first! There are severa...
Different Kinds of Nostril Jewelry Explained
While technically you can use any most kinds of piercing jewelry in a nostril piercing, it’s best to stick to the traditional forms of nostril jewelry because, well, they’re created for your nose!...
Know Your Piercing Jewelry Materials
When it comes to piercing jewelry we have so many options to choose from! It’s important to read up on all of the different kinds because often piercers won’t give a crash course in metals when y...
Ear weights look so cool, don’t they? But when it comes down to weights there’s a lot more to know than you might think. Not knowing what’s a misconception and what is a fact may lead you down th...
What is a Monroe Piercing? | The Ultimate Monroe Piercing Guide
The Monroe piercing takes its name from the famous model, actress and singer Marilyn Monroe because its placement mimics her famed beauty mark. When it comes down to it a Monroe piercing is simply...
Saline Solution for Piercing | DIY Sea Salt Soak for Body Piercing Aftercare
When it comes to aftercare for a freshly healed piercing or fighting an infection or irritation, sea salt soaks are your number one go to! The salt draws out infections and removes bad bacteria, ...
Everything You Need to Know Before Getting Snake Bite Piercings
While they are more popularly known by their slang name, snake bites piercing, two piercings on the outer edges of the bottom lip are also known simply as paired labret piercings. These piercings g...