• To avoid irritation, do not clean the piercing area more than the recommended 1 to 3 times a day.
• Avoid cleaning your piercing with products such as Hibiclens, Betadine, ointments, lotions, alcohol, peroxide, or any other harsh cleaning materials, or soaps with fragrances.
• Consult your piercer if you have decided that you no longer want your piercing.
• If you are suspicious of infection, leave the jewelry in and consult your piercer.
• With any facial or ear piercing, sleep with your head elevated above your heart for the first few days to help reduce swelling; you can also try an over-the-counter, anti-steroidal, anti-inflammatory.
• Be sure to take into account any allergies to medications or jewelry materials, before taking anything to reduce swelling or changing your jewelry.
• Avoid the use of recreational drugs, nicotine, alcohol and cosmetics while your piercing is healing.
• Be gentle with towels after drying your hair, face, or body after you have received any piercing.
• Avoid submerging your piercing in water. If you must submerge your piercing in water, such as a requirement for a job, use a product like Tegaderm™ Eye Patch, or Waterproof Bandage to help keep out dirt and water. Remember that this does not guarantee protection from bacteria, as the dressing may come loose.
• Remember to change out any dressing you use regularly to avoid possible infection from a build-up of bacteria.
• Rinse any excess solution or soap off of the area in which the piercing is located. Gently pat the area with a clean disposable paper product.

We don’t know, silly! We can’t see you! Just like people, body jewelry comes in many shapes and sizes. For the sake of trying to make our site as user-friendly as possible, you will see that we have many items available in standard and common sizes. If you are unsure of your piercing size, try printing out our Size chart.

Titanium is usually preferred over steel because it contains no nickel and it weighs almost 50% less than steel. Titanium can come in plain polish which looks just like steel AND it can come in a variety of colors (but NOT red or black). Titanium is super for people with sensitive skin to steel. It does cost a little more but is well worth it. Titanium comes in different grades just like steel with Grade 23 (6AL4V ELI F-136) implant grade being the highest. Colored titanium does fade over time (but is not dangerous to your piercing). If worn in the mouth the color usually fades faster.

• Solid titanium jewelry CAN be autoclaved
• Simply wash with antibacterial soap and warm water before inserting into your piercing
• No need to use alcohol or harsh cleansers on your jewelry

Only 14k or 18k gold is appropriate for body jewelry (24k gold is too soft). 14k is the best as it is strong enough to maintain the threads for barbell etc.

• Do not clean with alcohol or other harsh chemicals
• Simply wash with antibacterial soap and warm water before inserting into your piercing
• Be gentle when screwing on balls as threads could easily strip
• Over time gold can lose its luster from being within the body. All you need to do is lightly buff it back to its natural shine.