The Piercing Bible

Piercing information that doesn't talk down to you. We cover everything from healing basics and jewellery materials to the questions people are too embarrassed to ask in the chair. No gatekeeping, no jargon for the sake of it, just honest and useful content for anyone who cares about their piercings.

The Piercing Bible

Getting a Piercing: What to Ask, What to Know, and What to Leave With

Getting a piercing is a bigger commitment than it might seem. You're healing an open wound for months, sometimes over a year, and the decisions made in the first five minutes have a direct impact on how that goes. Here's how to set yourself up well from the start. Before you book Do a bit of research on the studio...

Getting a Piercing: What to Ask, What to Know, and What to Leave With

Getting a piercing is a bigger commitment than it might seem. You're healing an open wound for months, sometimes over a year, and the decisions made in the first five...

Getting the Length Right: A Guide to Body Jewellery Lengths and Diameters

Not sure what length or diameter to order? Here's a plain English guide to body jewellery sizing for common piercings in New Zealand, including mm to inch conversions.

Getting the Length Right: A Guide to Body Jewellery Lengths and Diameters

Not sure what length or diameter to order? Here's a plain English guide to body jewellery sizing for common piercings in New Zealand, including mm to inch conversions.

A Plain English Guide to Gauge Sizes for Body Jewellery

Confused by gauge sizes? Here's a plain English guide to body jewellery gauge conversions, what gauge your piercing is likely to be, and what to look for when buying jewellery in New Zealand.

A Plain English Guide to Gauge Sizes for Body Jewellery

Confused by gauge sizes? Here's a plain English guide to body jewellery gauge conversions, what gauge your piercing is likely to be, and what to look for when buying jewellery...

Survivorship Bias: Why "I Was Fine" Is Dangerous Piercing Advice

Scroll through any piercing group on social media and you'll find it within minutes. Someone posts about an infected piercing, a reaction, a rejection, months of pain and frustration. And then, like clockwork, the replies roll in. "I've used that jewellery for years and I'm fine." "I got mine done at a mall kiosk and never had a problem." "Seems...

Survivorship Bias: Why "I Was Fine" Is Dangerous Piercing Advice

Scroll through any piercing group on social media and you'll find it within minutes. Someone posts about an infected piercing, a reaction, a rejection, months of pain and frustration. And...