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If you’re into ear piercings then you know what the buzz word curated ear means. It’s a term coined by jewelry maker and piercer, Maria Tash. She is quoted describing the curated ear as "It describes styling of the ear with jewelry in a very deliberate and beautiful way. Something that resonates with the wearer's personal aesthetic." What is a curated ear? A curated ear piercing is an ear that is full of earrings, but carefully curated so that the piercings and jewelry all go together. Over are the days where you would slowly get an ear piercing added to your ear,...

There are so many different types of ear piercings one can get that it can be a bit overwhelming to remember the names and sizes of the piercings. As you scroll down you will see a graphic about types of ear piercings, ear stretching size chart and an ear stretching conversion graphic, then a chart about body piercings and their sizes. The ear piercing graphic below shows the different piercing locations that are most common to get a piercing done. Industrial Piercing-  sometimes called the bar, scaffold piercing or construction piercing is any two pierced holes connected with a single straight piece of...

So you're ready for a new piercing! Whether it's your first or fifth, it's critical to learn or refresh your knowledge on piercing safety and aftercare. Piercings are a fantastic way to change up your look, highlight your favorite features, and is full of fun accessories to show self-expression! Before you take that step into the piercing parlor make sure you know what you want! Pinterest is a great tool to use for body modification inspiration, or maybe you have a favorite pierced Instagrammer whose style you love! There are so many piercings to choose from, and while you are...

Ear Stretching Safety Are you thinking of stretching your ears? Or are in need of some information on how to stretch your ears safely? You have come to the right place. We at BodyJ4You carry a wide selection of gauging kits. Aside from what we carry, we also want to be your go to source for information regarding ear stretching safety and care. Ear stretching is a rewarding type of body modification. It garners visual satisfaction from patience and dedication. The avenues to express yourself are endless, it allows one to wear something impactful, unique, and bold. Before you can...

The Daith is a popular body piercing trend and you will find both men and women opting for these piercings. This is an ear piercing which passes right through the innermost cartilage fold of the ear, called the crus of the helix. It is situated in a curvy and awkward place and a straight hollow needle is generally used in the piercing. Many consider this to be a very painful spot for a piercing but in recent years, there has been interesting recent discussion and debate around whether daith piercings help relieve migraines. Daith jewelry options While their currently lacks...