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Tuesday, 17 April 2012

Eyebrow Barbells Give That Extra Touch

Thinking of gifting your girlfriend or boyfriend with some great body jewelry?  Cool idea, but what should you be thinking about when you buy body jewelry for someone else?  It’s easy to pick out what you like, but hey, this is about them – not you!  

Let’s imagine you’re buying something for your boyfriend.   First, watch him for a few weeks and see what he already has so you don’t duplicate things.  Then, take the time to watch him the next time the two of you go to a shop where he can check out body jewelry. 

Is he drawn to tapered plugs, or does he seem fascinated by those new tusks in the front case?  Take note of what he likes the most and remember what it’s like so that you can check it out online later, where you can usually find body jewelry at more reasonable prices than in a store. 

Gauge is always a consideration, so double check what gauge he’s currently wearing, and if he’s thinking of increasing any time soon.  You don’t want to buy him a set of 8 plugs and find out he’s going to be going up to a 4 gauge within weeks.  Body jewelry sitting in a drawer’s no good, but a great set of plugs he can wear when he’s reached his new gauge will thrill him. Ear gauges will make good buy as a gift or for your own wearing as well. 

Your body piercing has healed and you can now change your jewelry. So you go shopping and find some great looking pieces, but they are made out of metal you’re not sure about. It’s important to know what your jewelry is made out of to prevent irritation. There are several kinds of metals that are safe to wear. Titanium body jewelry is one type that you can wear with confidence.

Titanium is a pure element that is used as an alloy in jewelry. It is a bit more porous that surgical grade stainless steel, so you’ll want to wait till the piercing is fully healed before you wear it. A highly polished piece of titanium jewelry is less likely to have places that germs can settle in than a matte finish. You should not wear the latter type of jewelry to avoid that risk. Titanium ear tunnels will make good looking and strong body jewelry.

Titanium rings for your body piercings come in a variety of colors. The colors come from an anodizing process. A coat of oxide covers the exterior of the jewelry, which is the color you see. Constant wear and friction can cause this layer to wear away.

Titanium is very lightweight, so it can be more comfortable to wear in certain piercings. For instance, if you don’t want jewelry that really tugs at your nipple piercings, try a titanium captive bead ring. Titanium Eyebrow Barbells are great for style and comfort as well.

Monday, 16 April 2012

How to buy Ear Cuffs?

 Jewelry has always been a popular accessory for both men and women to display. In the past jewelry was placed in the ears, around the neck, on the fingers, and around the wrists and ankles. Today body jewelry has become a very popular concept that involves displaying jewelry in other areas.

Belly rings and naval rings have become increasingly popular with the younger generation. This is due to the rise in the trend of girls wearing short tops and low rise jeans. The belly area is exposed when this type of clothing is worn. Belly rings and naval rings are a way to show off this area in a different way. You can select body jewelry for this area of the body in a variety of shapes and sizes. Many people find it makes them feel very sexy to wear it.

Body piercing is also becoming popular with both men and women. We aren’t talking about just gang members who have tattoos and body piercing. In this generation it is very common for young adults as well as those in their careers to have body piercing. Common places for them are the genital areas, nipples, on the tongue, the eye brow, lips, and nose. It is very common to see young people to wear Ear Cuffs, Ear Gauge Plugs and Labret Rings.

Most piercing is done by a professional who uses sterile equipment for the process. They instruct the individual on the proper care for the piercing and send them on their way with signs of infection to watch for. It is your responsibility as a patron to make sure the place is very clean and sterile. You should be able to see that the body jewelry they will be inserting is sterilized in front of you. The needle should be in a package and opened in front of you as well. If you are not satisfied with the sanitary process of the person doing the piercing then do not allow them to proceed.

Most of them are not authorized to provide such services on individuals less than 18 years of age. Many young people though give each other these piercing and then they hide them from their parents. This can lead to a very serious infection taking place.

When you are buying body rings, it is important to consider the metal the rings are made of. Some metals are certainly better than others when it comes to selecting jewelry for body piercings. Knowing what you should and should not put in your piercing can keep you from suffering from annoying irritation.

Gold body jewelry is also appropriate to wear and can be a good choice for people who cannot wear stainless steel. It must be at least 14k to wear in your piercing. Gold is also a more porous metal, so clean it well and only wear it in healed piercings.

It is important to wear high quality body jewelry as those cheap imitation items may irritate the skin. You can purchase body jewelry in a variety of locations including jewelry stores. If you develop any signs of an infection from the body jewelry you display make sure you seek immediate medical attention.