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Fun facts about piercings | X-pressions Piercing Aftercare Spray 0

Recently we explored some fun facts about tattoos, and we were amused to learn some interesting pieces of trivia surrounding the world of tattooing! So, we thought we'd take a look at some facts about piercings as well, and were quite intrigued to learn new bits of piercing knowledge.
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The psychology behind body piercings | Buy Septum Clamps online 0

We all know someone who is 'addicted' to body piercings.  Not addicted in the literal sense that they have became dependent on them, but in a way that most tattoos or piercings can become 'addictive'; in that once you have one, you feel the need to get more. But, can body piercings really be addictive?
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Extreme Body Modifications | Buy Dermal Punches online 0

The art of body piercing has been practiced all over the world for thousands of years, and it's still a hugely popular practice today.  Ear piercings in particular were extremely common thousands of years ago, and were even discovered in the oldest mummified remains were discovered with ear piercings over 5000 years ago (some fashion trends are eternal!).  Nose piercings were also been prevalent throughout ancient history and are documented as far back as 1500 BC, and lip and tongue piercings were a frequent trend within African and American tribal culture. 

Today, certain piercings are still extremely common, and a 2008 survey showed that 1 in 10 people in the UK had some form of body piercing..  In 2017, records show that 42% of 16-24 year olds had a piercing somewhere other than their earlobe, so it just goes to show the growing popularity of piercings. 

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Piercings | Buy Tattoo Ink 0

We all know the importance of taking care of our tattoos, but what about piercings?  Although the piercing process is relatively quick, and the pain tends to be over within seconds, a piercing is still technically a trauma to the body – and after this, a foreign body is inserted into the skin, so it’s no surprise that we need to treat piercings with the utmost care, especially during the healing process.
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