In a perfect world, you get an ear piercing and walk out feeling amazing in new earrings. However, if you’ve had the (dis)pleasure of getting an infected ear piercing, you know what a bummer it can be ...

I have quite an extensive piercing collection. I have everyday hoop earrings for my lobes and a few cartilage piercings that I accessorize with studs, so I often stack my earrings to upgrade my look ...

A snug piercing is a horizontal ear piercing located along the cartilage between the mid-helix (outer ear ridge) and the ...

Before you schedule a rook piercing, there are some things you should know about this cartilage piercing. Its increasing popularity may be due to its use in constellation piercing. Constellation ...

A piercing is infected if it is red, swollen, bleeding, and producing pus. To treat it at home, use topical antibiotics, a saline solution, and don't remove the piercing. See a doctor if the piercing ...

At Refinery29 Australia, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team, but we may earn commission or ...

Selecting an appropriate body piercing serves as more than purely decorative. A piercing’s position on the face will create either an enhancing effect or a balancing effect that alters total facial ...

Ear stretching is the process of expanding an earlobe piercing hole over several months. This is a type of aesthetic body modification. Many people stretch their ears so they can wear gauges — ...

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, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a freelance writer specializing in retail and ecommerce. Brick-and-mortar retail is back on the rise. Store openings now ...