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 ...

Congrats on your new piercing! As fun as it is to welcome a new symbol of your self-expression, actually getting the piercing is only half the process. The rest comes down to meticulously caring for ...

The pain level for a tongue piercing is moderate, generally feeling like pressure rather than sharp pain. Healing time can ...

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, ...

"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 ...

And after-care essentials.

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 ...

Although the official healing time is close to three months, taking care of a nose piercing is relatively low lift compared to other piercings. Whether you have a hoop or a tiny stud, the majority of ...