Urban Body Jewelry Blog

The 2:3 Ratio Ear Piercing Rule: A Guide to Creating a Balanced Look

A curated ear, a term coined by luxury body jewelry designer Maria Tash, refers to a combination of jewelry styled in multiple piercings on the ear to create a unique look that’s all your own. It c...

Can a Daith Piercing Help with Anxiety or Migraines?

If you suffer from anxiety or migraines, you may be desperate for an easy fix. A few years ago, an article on Buzzfeed about a magical piercing that could instantly relieve people of anxiety and mi...

When Is It Safe to Sleep On a Tragus Piercing?

Getting a new piercing is exciting, but some responsibility comes with the excitement. You must follow the proper aftercare routine to keep your piercing healthy and ensure it heals without problem...

4 Reasons to Start Using Flat Back Earrings

Flat back earrings have been gaining popularity, with many people switching from butterfly backs to flat backs. Butterfly back earrings are like the kind sold at non-professional piercing and mall ...

Best Rook Piercing Jewelry Styles: Curved Barbells, J-Curves & Hoops

Erik Dakota invented the rook piercing, whose photos appeared in 1992 in the fourth issue of Body Play. A rook is usually pierced at 16g or 14g and goes through an upper ridge of cartilage called t...

Trending Gold Nose Stud Styles for 2025: How to Select the Right One For You

Nose piercings have moved beyond a simple trend–they’ve become a symbol of individuality, self-expression, and style. Whether you want to enhance your appearance or make a bold statement subtly, go...

Do Industrial Piercings Work With All Ear Shapes?

An industrial piercing joins two separate cartilage piercings with a barbell. The most common type goes from the helix to the anti-helix of the ear. These piercings were introduced in the 90s and h...

How to Handle a Runny Nose and a New Septum Piercing

There’s nothing worse than getting a brand-new piercing and immediately getting sick after. This is especially the case when it comes to septum piercings. Now that winter is finally here and temper...

Hinged, Circular Bars & Captive Rings: Which Jewelry Is Right for Your Daith Piercing?

Daith piercings have become popular for those looking for a cartilage piercing to add to the ear. They’re located in the innermost fold of the ear, known as the helix crus. While the daith is styli...

Has the Faux Nipple Piercing Trend Gone Too Far?

In the past year, piercings have had a significant fashion moment. Doc Martens released a piercing collection, and the Alexander McQueen runway show featured fake eyebrow and philtrum piercings. Ti...

Trend Alert: The Hidden Helix Piercing

It’s rare that a piercing can make it look like your body is performing a magic trick, but the hidden helix piercing is known for its ability to create an illusion. Also called a floating helix, th...

Can You Get Pierced If You Have a Nickel Allergy?

If you’ve ever worn a necklace or belt and gotten a rash where the metal came into contact with your skin, you may have a nickel allergy. Also known as contact dermatitis, a nickel allergy is a lif...

4 Interesting Facts About the Stylish Daith Piercing

In the last three to five years, daith piercings have become increasingly popular. Unfortunately, the reason for their popularity is misinformation. A Buzzfeed article went viral and stated that th...