A Guide to Different Kinds of Ear Piercings – Part I
A Guide to Different Kinds of Ear Piercings – Part I Ear piercings are pretty small. But they pack a big punch in terms of aesthetics. And with so many different kinds to choose from, it is easy to make them a true statement of personal style. Because of their minute nature, it can be […]
What does getting a tongue piercing actually feel like?
What does getting a tongue piercing actually feel like? Tongue traditions thousands of years old If you are reading this, you are either a very curious sort, or you already have a few piercings and are considering getting one more – the fabled but potentially quite subtle tongue piercing. This form of body art, just […]
How Does Earlobe Stretching Work?
How Does Earlobe Stretching Work? There are several different ways of stretching, or gauging, your earlobes. However, they all begin with the same step – get your ears pierced at a reputable studio by an experienced practitioner, such as the talented Vivid Ink team of body piercers. The position of the initial piercing is also […]
Stretching In Body Piercing
Stretching In Body Piercing Stretching, in the context of body piercing, means to deliberately expand a healed piercing so that you can wear a specific kind of jewellery. As we mentioned in one of our previous posts on the history of piercings and body modifications, even the ancient Egyptians were fans of stretching their pierced earlobes. […]
A History of Piercings – Part II
A History of Piercings – Part II In our last post on the theme, we traced piercing back to at least 12.000 years ago. Ancient civilisations from Africa to Asia all used body modifications to determine social status or to function as protection from evil spirits and demons. Ancient Romans wore studs in their ears. […]
The History of Piercings – Part I
The History of Piercings – Part I Some decades ago, most people in the West thought of piercings as a classic and often discreet ear lobe or two. Perhaps we mostly tend to think of more prominent or substantial piercings, such as nose or tongue, as more recent phenomena, something that came about as a […]