Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
What Should I Expect When I Go to Get My Piercing?
Does it hurt? How much pain do they cause?
Can I use some kind of numbing cream?
Should I tip my piercing artist?
I work out/exercise regularly. Will this hurt my piercing?
Is it OK to get a piercing if I'm sick?
Ew! What is this dry, yellow, crusty stuff around my piercing?
I think my piercing is infected. Should I take the jewelry out?
Can body piercings set off metal detectors?
Does body jewelry attract lightning?
What is a keloid? How can I tell if what I have is a keloid or something else?
Do nostril piercings have to be done with a ring (cbr) or can I start out with a nostril screw?
Do tongue piercings bleed a lot at first? Will I wake up with a mouth full of blood?
Should I let my friend pierce me?
How do I get rid of this sore bump around my piercing?
How long can you wear organic jewelry? Is it OK to sleep with it in?
Why do I have to remove my jewelry for x-rays?
How much should a piercing apprenticeship generally cost?
How many piercings can I fit on my ear lobe before hitting cartilage?
What is a gauge and how can I tell what gauge my jewelry is?
Is buying or selling used body jewelry safe as long as it's been autoclaved?
Will a stretched piercing shrink back once the jewelry has been removed?
What if I have very sensitive skin or a nickel allergy?
How do you put the bead back in the ring of a CBR?
Can I use post-and-back earrings for a nose piercing?
Are home piercing kits safe to use?
If my piercing feels fine, can I stop the aftercare routine?
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