The Piercing Bible
The Piercing Bible
Irritation Bumps vs Keloids: What's the Difference and What to Do
A bump near a piercing is one of the most common reasons people panic and rush to change their jewellery. Usually that's exactly the wrong thing to do. Here's how to work out what you're dealing with and what to actually do about it. What is an irritation bump? An irritation bump is a small raised bump that forms near the piercing,...
Irritation Bumps vs Keloids: What's the Difference and What to Do
A bump near a piercing is one of the most common reasons people panic and rush to change their jewellery. Usually that's exactly the wrong thing to do. Here's how to...
Why Piercings Reject and How to Prevent It
Piercing rejection is one of the more disheartening things that can happen after you've made the decision to get pierced. You've done everything right, looked after it carefully, and it still slowly migrates out. Here's why it happens and what you can do about it. What is rejection? Rejection is when your body treats the jewellery as a foreign object and pushes...
Why Piercings Reject and How to Prevent It
Piercing rejection is one of the more disheartening things that can happen after you've made the decision to get pierced. You've done everything right, looked after it carefully, and it still...
How to Know When Your Piercing is Healed
One of the most common mistakes people make with piercings is assuming they're healed before they actually are. It's an understandable mistake, because piercings can look and feel completely fine on the outside while still healing internally. Here's how to actually tell. What does a healing piercing look like? In the early stages, redness, swelling, and some discharge are completely normal. The...
How to Know When Your Piercing is Healed
One of the most common mistakes people make with piercings is assuming they're healed before they actually are. It's an understandable mistake, because piercings can look and feel completely fine on...
What is Threadless Jewellery and How Does It Work?
Threadless jewellery has become increasingly popular in professional piercing studios over the last decade, and for good reason. Here's a plain English explanation of how it works and why it might be the right choice for your piercing. How does threadless jewellery work? A threadless piece has two components: the post and the end. The end has a small pin that you...
What is Threadless Jewellery and How Does It Work?
Threadless jewellery has become increasingly popular in professional piercing studios over the last decade, and for good reason. Here's a plain English explanation of how it works and why it might...
Internally Threaded vs Externally Threaded Jewellery: What's the Difference?
Walk into any reputable piercing studio in New Zealand and ask about externally threaded jewellery. The reaction will tell you everything you need to know. What is external threading? Externally threaded jewellery has the screw thread on the outside of the post, the same part that passes through your piercing when you put it in or take it out. Those threads are...
Internally Threaded vs Externally Threaded Jewellery: What's the Difference?
Walk into any reputable piercing studio in New Zealand and ask about externally threaded jewellery. The reaction will tell you everything you need to know. What is external threading? Externally threaded...
What is ASTM F136 Titanium and Why Does It Matter?
If you've spent any time shopping for body jewellery you've probably seen the term ASTM F136 titanium. But what does it actually mean, and why should you care? ASTM stands for the American Society for Testing and Materials, an international organisation that sets standards for materials used across industries including medicine and surgery. F136 is the specific standard for implant grade titanium...
What is ASTM F136 Titanium and Why Does It Matter?
If you've spent any time shopping for body jewellery you've probably seen the term ASTM F136 titanium. But what does it actually mean, and why should you care? ASTM stands...
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...