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Tattoos

How to Take Care of a New Tattoo

Keen to learn how to take care of a new tattoo? If you don’t know how, your prized piece of body art can fade, scar, or even worse, get infected. Let's dive in!
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Tattoos

Tattoo Pain Chart - The Most Painful Tattoo Area

What’s the least and most painful tattoo area? It’s a top FAQ about getting inked, and for good reason. Dive in and explore our tattoo pain chart to find out!
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Ear Piercings

How Long Do Ear Piercings Take to Heal?

So, "How long do ear piercings take to heal?" You’re about to find out. But, spoiler alert… The answer might not be as cut and dried as you’d hope. Let's go!
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Tattoos

Celebrity Tattoos: Inkspiration From The Stars

Today’s celebrity tattoos are as varied and striking as the stars themselves. And it’s not unusual to want some of what they’re having! Let's jump in...
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Ear Stretching

How to Safely Downsize Stretched Ears

Downsizing your stretched ears is doable if you go slow, listen to your body, and keep things clean. Stretching and downsizing are journeys, not destinations.
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Lip & Oral Piercings

Are Tongue Piercings Safe?

Tongue piercings are edgy, fun, and very on point when you're craving a rebellious vibe. But are tongue piercings safe? Let's explore the risks and find out!
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Ear Stretching

LobeLove Ear Stretching Balm™

Ear stretching balm shouldn’t be underestimated for giving your freshly stretched ear gauges the love they deserve. Introducing LobeLove™ Ear Stretching Balm.
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Ear Piercings

Different Types Of Ear Piercings

There’s no doubt the different types of ear piercings offer endless possibilities for expressing your alt style. Let’s look into each ear piercing!
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Jewellery & Materials

Body Jewellery Types

Explore different body jewellery types like nose rings, labret bars, threadless and externally threaded styles, plus a guide to ear stretching jewellery types.
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Lip & Oral Piercings

Different Types of Lip Piercings

Different types of lip piercings say a lot of different things. We’ve rounded up all the popular lip piercings, with everything you need to know about each one!
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Ear Stretching

Ear Stretching Blowout - Everything You Need to Know

Chances are you’ve heard of the dreaded ear stretching blowout. Make no mistake, blown out ears from stretching are the pits, to be avoided at all costs!
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Ear Stretching

Ear Stretching Sizes | Ear Gauge Sizes & Chart

Ear stretching sizes are the bedrock of ear stretching. The starting point. And the end game. Everything begins with first understanding ear gauge sizes.
Ear Stretching Kits

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