Urban Body Jewelry Blog

Madonna, Medusa, Ashley & More: Which Type of Labret Piercing Is Right for You?

The labret (pronounced la-BRET) piercing is the piercing industry name for lip piercing. This is because labret comes from the Latin word “labrum” or lip. Because there are so many different types ...

Last Minute Christmas Ideas for Her—Diamond Belly Rings Are a Girl’s Best Friend

Somehow November flew by, and now it’s time to make sure you bought gifts for everyone on your nice list. But are you having a hard time figuring out what to get that special lady in your life? Whe...

Is Anodized Titanium Jewelry Safe for Nose Rings?

Whether you have sensitive skin or you’re looking to invest in high-quality jewelry, it’s important to look at the materials and any possible coatings for the jewelry you’re about to purchase. This...

13 Celebrities that May Inspire Your Next Piercing

These days there are so many piercings to choose from, with newly popular ones, such as the nasalang, appearing all the time. With so many options, it can be difficult to decide what you want your ...

3 Reasons a Rook Piercing Should Be Your Next Piece of Ear Jewelry

Have you been wanting something other than an earlobe piercing, but nothing as extreme as a lip piercing? Well, there are plenty of piercing options still located on your ear, such as a rook pierci...

Men vs. Women: Which Piercings Are More Common Between the Sexes?

Having a hard time deciding what should be your next piercing? We don’t blame you. Today, there are plenty of types of piercing to choose from, with some offering even more options than just a deci...

Why Do My Freshly Stretched Lobe Piercings Feel Warm?

It’s not uncommon for people stretching their ears to take extra precaution to avoid blowouts and infections. That’s why we recommend taking things extremely slow when you’re jumping from size to s...

How Do I Know Which Size Septum Ring to Get?

Have you recently gotten your septum pierced? Are you bored with your current septum jewelry and looking to buy new jewelry online? Before you do, it’s important to know which size septum ring you ...

How to Close Stretched Earlobes at Home

Having stretched earlobes, or “gauged ears,” used to be super trendy; it was common to walk down the street and see people with plugs as big as an inch. However, these days, having large plugs isn’...

Can You Get Your Lip Pierced If You Have Braces?

If you have braces, you can express your personality and style through the colored ligatures. This way, you’re not stuck with the plain metal braces. However, if you’ve been thinking about adding a...

How Long Does It Take Stretched Ears to Close?

Stretched ears were one an ancient tradition practiced in many cultures around the world. For some, it was a status symbol; for others, it was a way to beautify and decorate their body; and for man...

Need to Hide Your Labret Piercing? Here’s How to Do It

There are many reasons you may need to hide a labret piercing: a new job that doesn’t allow facial piercings, parents that disapprove, or even photos for a special occasion. Rather than remove your...

Under 18? How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Get a Nose Piercing

Whether you’ve seen your favorite celebrity with one, such a Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, or Demi Lovato, or you’ve noticed how trendy nose piercings have become, you may get the urge to pierce your own b...