The Gold Standard Piercing Journal

Piercing Guns vs Needle Piercings

Piercing Guns vs Needle Piercings

Piercing guns and professional needle piercings are not the same. Discover the differences in safety, hygiene, jewellery quality, placement and healing, and why professional piercers favour single-use needles.

Piercing Guns vs Needle Piercings

Piercing guns and professional needle piercings are not the same. Discover the differences in safety, hygiene, jewellery quality, placement and healing, and why professional piercers favour single-use needles.

Finding A Piercer

Finding A Piercer

Choosing the right piercing studio matters. Learn the signs of a professional, high-quality studio, including sterile equipment, implant-grade jewellery, proper consent, experienced piercers and reliable aftercare.

Finding A Piercer

Choosing the right piercing studio matters. Learn the signs of a professional, high-quality studio, including sterile equipment, implant-grade jewellery, proper consent, experienced piercers and reliable aftercare.

Why Anatomy Matters

Why Anatomy Matters

Every body is different, and not every piercing suits every anatomy. Learn why professional assessment, correct placement and properly fitted jewellery are essential for safe healing and long-term results.

Why Anatomy Matters

Every body is different, and not every piercing suits every anatomy. Learn why professional assessment, correct placement and properly fitted jewellery are essential for safe healing and long-term results.

What Is Threadless Jewellery?

What Is Threadless Jewellery?

Threadless jewellery is a secure push-fit system widely used by professional piercers. Discover how threadless ends and posts work, why they are comfortable and easy to wear, and how to...

What Is Threadless Jewellery?

Threadless jewellery is a secure push-fit system widely used by professional piercers. Discover how threadless ends and posts work, why they are comfortable and easy to wear, and how to...

Why Material Quality Matters

Why Material Quality Matters

The material in your body jewellery can affect comfort, healing and long-term wear. Learn why implant-grade titanium and solid gold are preferred, and which lower-quality materials are best avoided.

Why Material Quality Matters

The material in your body jewellery can affect comfort, healing and long-term wear. Learn why implant-grade titanium and solid gold are preferred, and which lower-quality materials are best avoided.