Piercing Guides
Expert guides on piercing types, healing, styling and materials — everything you need before and after you get pierced. Browse a category below or dive into a specific guide.
Care & healing
Piercing Guide
Step-by-step aftercare and healing guides for a safe, smooth piercing journey.
How Long Does a Septum Piercing Take to Heal? Complete Aftercare Guide
Septum piercings heal in 6–8 weeks on the surface and 4–6 months fully. Get the...
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Piercing Types
Explore every piercing placement — helix, nose, septum and beyond.
Helix Piercing 101: All 12 Types, Pain, Healing & Best Jewelry (Complete Guide)
All 12 types of helix piercings — standard, forward, double, triple, hidden, mid, flat, vertical,...
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Nose Piercing 101: Types, Pain, Healing & Aftercare (Complete Guide)
From standard nostril to nasallang, learn all 7 types of nose piercings, pain levels, healing...
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Style Tips
Curate and style your ear and face with confidence.
Ear Curation 101: How to Build a Stacked, Layered Piercing Look (Complete Style Guide)
How to build a stacked, layered ear curation — the 4 main styles, anatomy audit,...
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Materials & Care
Titanium, gold and how to keep your jewelry safe for sensitive skin.
G23 Titanium Piercing Jewelry: The Complete Safety Guide
G23 implant-grade titanium is the safest piercing material. Learn ASTM F-136 standards, comparisons to surgical...
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