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 ...

You should clean a nose piercing two to three times a day with a .09% sodium chloride solution. Wash your hands before touching the jewelry and keep the piercing in your nose while you clean it. After ...

I have such a vivid memory of getting my nose pierced on my 15th birthday. Like, I remember exactly what I was wearing (low-rise flare jeans and a pink tube top) as I basically ~strutted~ out of the ...

Keep in mind that piercing isn't an exact science, so different experts recommend different techniques, but these are the experts we trust. Thompson puts it best: "Talk to 100 piercers and you're ...

An infected belly button piercing causes swelling, pus, fever, chills, and even an upset stomach. If the belly button piercing is infected keep it in and clean the area with antibacterial soap. To ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I got my ears pierced for the first time when I was 10 years old and never looked back. It wasn't until ...

That unmistakable smell coming from your ear piercing might make you cringe, but you’re far from alone in this experience. Millions of piercing enthusiasts encounter this awkward issue at some point, ...

Having your ears pierced is a fun way to showcase individuality, but sometimes, that tiny twinkle can get infected and be a painful surprise. An infected ear piercing can hurt, be swollen, and even ...