Because piercings are so common (and look so pretty), it’s easy to forget that they’re wounds that you have to treat like any other injury to your body. Improper care of a fresh piercing can have dire ...

Beyond the Lobe: A Complete Guide to Ear Piercings Not all ear piercings are as simple as they appear. While some take ...

It's not always as easy as aftercare spray. While you can (and should!) get some aftercare spray, it’s not unusual that a body just doesn’t gel with its new bling. In that case, we’ve spoken to expert ...

In a perfect world, you get an ear piercing and walk out feeling amazing in new earrings. However, if you’ve had the (dis)pleasure of getting an infected ear piercing, you know what a bummer it can be ...

Let's start with the big question: How can you tell if your piercing is infected? According to Thompson, the telltale signs of an infection are simple: "The area around the piercing is warm to the ...