Urban Body Jewelry Blog

Are Cartilage Earrings the Same as Regular Earrings?

If you’re new to body piercings or simply exploring new ways to style your ears, you may have come across terms like “regular earrings” and “cartilage jewelry.” While they might sound interchangeab...

Can You Wear Earbuds With a Rook Piercing?

These days, it’s hard to escape not wearing earbuds. Whether you need them for work, bumping your favorite playlist during a commute, or listening to your weekly podcast while at the gym, they’ve b...

Materials Matter: A Dive Into Daith Jewelry Metals

Daith piercings are bold, beautiful, and full of personality. Tucked into the inner fold of your ear’s cartilage, this piercing adds a significant edge to your ear stack without screaming for atten...

Double Nostril Piercings: Placement, Styling, and Jewelry Ideas

If you’re looking to create a unique and personalized style, a double nostril piercing might be precisely what you’re looking for. Versatile, eye-catching, and undeniably chic, this type of nose pi...

Tips for Applying Lipstick with an Ashley Piercing

An Ashley piercing (also known as an inverse vertical labret or vermillion piercing) is a bold and eye-catching way to enhance your lower lip, but if you love wearing lipstick, you’ll ned to adjust...

Why Is It Called a Prince Albert Piercing?

If you’ve ever wondered why one of the most intimate genital piercings is named after royalty, you’re not alone. The Prince Albert (or “PA”) piercing comes with a fascinating and controversial orig...

Best Jewelry Materials for a Safe & Stylish Conch Piercing

Conch piercings are one of the most versatile cartilage styles, offering options ranging from minimalist studs to bold hoops or stacked looks that transform your ear into a true statement piece. Wh...

Can You Get a Bridge Piercing With Glasses?

Are you thinking about getting a bridge piercing but worried your glasses might get in the way? You’re not alone. Bridge piercings, those edgy surface piercings placed horizontally across the bridg...

When and How Can I Change My Belly Button Ring?

Changing your belly button ring for the first time can be exciting and nerve-wracking. Whether you’re eager to try new jewelry styles or simply ready to swap out your start ring, timing and techniq...

How to Clean Gauged Ears

Gauged ears, also known as stretched lobes, are a bold and expressive body modification that has become increasingly popular. But with this form of self-expression comes a responsibility: proper hy...

8 Tips for Talking to Teens About Piercings

Unless you’re a modified parent, talking to your child about piercings for teens can feel like stepping into unfamiliar territory. Whether it’s a simple ear piercing or something more noticeable, l...

Can I Bring My Own Jewelry for a Piercing?

When it comes to body piercings, your jewelry choice is more than just decoration–it’s an extension of your personal style. It’s completely understandable to wonder: Can you bring your own jewelry ...

Can You Have a Medusa and a Smiley Piercing?

As oral piercings grow in popularity, more unique pairings pop up. Two popular types are medusas (also known as philtrum piercings) and smileys (also known as frenulum or tongue webbing piercings)....