Straight talk
The blog
Honest thoughts on the tattoo and piercing industry — the whys and hows behind how we do things, and how to make smart, safe choices for your body.
Good vs. bad body jewelry
What's the difference between good and bad body jewelry — and why you should care.
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Why choosing an APP member isn't automatically the best option
Our take on the Association of Professional Piercers — and how the label can blind clients to what really matters.
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Our first blog entry
Why we decided that blogging would benefit our clients.
Read more →The Piercee's Bill of Rights
The 13 rights every piercing client has — published by the Association of Professional Piercers and honored to the letter here.
Read more →Jewelry materials: what's safe in a healing piercing (and what isn't)
The materials guide — which metals and materials are proven safe for a fresh piercing, which aren't, and how to tell.
Read more →Spotted a problem?
Tell us what's wrong or what we could do better. Name & email are optional — add them only if you'd like a reply.