It doesn't matter how old you are or what you're getting pierced, it's important to pay careful attention to how you get a piercing, and who does it. If you don't, there could be scary (and dangerous!

Whenever I see a picture of a curated earring design on the ’gram, I immediately want to drop all my money on a new ear piercing. There are so many fun earring types (hi, hoops, studs, climbers, ...

Like with tattoos, when it comes to getting piercings, choosing an area of your body where you want your jewelry to live is only half the battle. There are several areas on the ears — conch, rook, ...

While getting a piercing, whether it is your ears for the first time, or a piercing somewhere else on your body, it can be both exciting and a little scary. People want to make sure that they are ...

Chief piercing officer Brian Keith Thompson of Body Electric Tattoo, a parlor frequented by Beyonce and Rihanna, on everything you need to know before your next appointment. (Except explaining your ...

If your teenager suddenly says they want a tongue piercing, your first instinct might be to freak out a bit. But before you tell them no or roll your eyes, take a breath. It's worth understanding why ...

Body piercings have become a mainstream form of self-expression, adorning ears, noses, and navels with various dazzling jewelry. However, getting a piercing involves puncturing the skin and creating a ...

I've always known I'd be heavily pierced. I remember seeing scene queens on MySpace and Tumblr with fun earring styles and placements that were far from basic, and knowing I had to be that girl when I ...