We love when body piercings can be shown off and celebrated but we also understand that there are times where piercings aren’t accepted or can’t be visible. Even though the person may love them, they might not be accepted at school, work, or in sports. If this is the case for you, there are still many piercing options to choose from! If you have your piercing most of the time but would only have to take it out every once in...
Have you ever had a body piercing that smells? No, you’re not going crazy! The smell is actually there. Believe it or not, why piercings smell is one of the most frequently asked questions that we get, and rightfully so! In this blog post, we’ll go over why piercings smell and what you can do to get rid of it. First things first – why do piercings smell? Our bodies have sebaceous glands that produce sebum, an oily substance in...
You wouldn’t think much would change depending on the time of year you decide to get your new piercing but there are definitely important points to consider. If you’ve gotten a piercing recently, your piercer likely went through aftercare instructions and told you that you won’t want to submerge your new piercing in a lake or chlorinated water for 6-8 weeks, which can be difficult depending on the piercing, especially during the summer months. This is why we created our...
Before You Stretch As with getting a new piercing, it’s incredibly important to do your research before stretching any piercing. It’s ideal to familiarize yourself with some basic information, especially since stretching can be a permanent change to the body. You’ll want to think about the size or “gauge” you want to go to then keep in mind that it is going to take time and patience to get there. When stretching, you want to go up one size at a time...
Piercings have become a very popular cultural norm in the past few decades. Whether you have been dreaming about starting your piercing collection, you are concerned about the possibility of infection, or you are concerned about a piercing rejecting, we have some important tips on how to minimize your risk and make your piercing experience enjoyable. The Piercing Process More people from all walks of life are choosing to pierce various parts of their body to enhance their features and show off...
One of the first questions that almost every customer asks after getting pierced is “When can I change the jewelry?!” With all of the jewelry options available, it’s no wonder that’s the first thing on your mind. However, giving your piercing ample time to heal is incredibly important and here we’ll explain why. One word we like to use with customers to help understand the importance of healing is “wound.” Which is exactly what a piercing is. A piercing is a...
There are many reasons for getting a piercing and a lot of positive things that come with getting one. They are unique, they make you feel good, they are appealing to look at, the list goes on. Thrown in there, though, are a handful of things that can go wrong. Most of which are preventable. Keloids and healing bumps are among those but people have a tough time telling the difference between the two. Let us help you out with...
People get piercings every single day and, for the most part, they’re basic body piercings that don’t require a ton of aftercare. However, you do need to be vigilant and smart about your aftercare routine in the days following your piercing appointment up until it is fully healed. There are many products out there designed to be used for areas that were just pierced but at Almost Famous Body Piercing, we choose a more natural approach to our aftercare. Any time...
Body Piercing Holiday Gift Guide At Almost Famous Piercing, we know how important it is to find the right gift for everyone on your holiday list. Piercing shops have grown in popularity by leaps and bounds in the last several years, meaning you probably have at least one person on your list who would love some new body jewelry, piercing care products, or even a gift card for a new piercing. Here are some great gift ideas for the holiday season. Steel...
