Nowadays, piercing is becoming increasingly popular. The variety of types of piercings allows anyone to choose among this jewelry what suits them best, and the sanitary and hygienic conditions that many tattoo studios provide with available sterilization ovens and bactericidal chambers offer punctures various parts face and body, allow this procedure to be carried out painlessly and safely.

It should be noted that no matter what type of piercing you choose, it must be done in tattoo studios or salons where professionals work in this field, and not at home. Also, you should not trust all sorts of craftsmen who are ready to hole or even cut anything for a reasonable fee just to get their money. Naturally, in such cases there is no need to talk about maintaining hygiene, and the consequences can be tragic.

If you decide to get a piercing, then be prepared to care for the pierced areas. Lack of hygiene in the area of ​​piercing can lead to the most unpleasant consequences. It is necessary to wash the puncture site and also lubricate it with ointment, which specialists from a salon or tattoo studio will help you choose (usually chlorhexidine or miramistin is used for this purpose).

Types of piercings are so diverse that there are... total can be counted not only in hundreds, but also in thousands. Usually the following groups are divided into subtypes:

Eyebrow piercing heals within a month. It is distinguished by the pain of the puncture, so this type of piercing is especially valued among “knowledgeable” people. Typically, this type of piercing can be found on those who already have two or three piercings.

Nose piercing is divided into two types: nostril piercing (has become especially popular nowadays) and nasal septum piercing. It is not so easy to find a professional who knows how to do this correctly, but we will be happy to help you with this. If you have a nose piercing, keep in mind that when applying cosmetics, you must ensure that the piercing site remains clean, so if you cannot imagine yourself without cosmetics, it is better to choose another type of piercing.

Lip piercing is also a fairly common type of piercing. Today lips are pierced in the most various places- in the middle, along the edges. Typically, lip piercings take about one to two months to heal, during which time problems with eating and diction may appear. It is better to avoid foods that contain a lot of spices. And also alcohol. By the way, due to dietary restrictions after lip piercing, people often lose one or two kilograms in weight.

Belly button piercing is becoming increasingly popular among young people. However, before you do such a puncture, it is worth knowing that its healing lasts as long as four months, during which you should avoid physical activity on the abdominal muscles.

Nipple piercing heals in about one to three months. A pleasant surprise after the piercing will be a slight increase in nipple size.

Ear piercing It's not even always considered a piercing, it's so common. Modern ear piercing includes punctures of the earlobe, as well as the cartilage of the auricle. Typically, earlobe piercings heal within one to two weeks. A cartilage puncture may take about a month to heal. IN Lately All greater distribution they acquire tunnels - especially large cylinders inserted into the earlobe, having different sizes in diameter.

Tongue piercing It will heal within one to two weeks, during which you will have minor problems eating and speaking (depending on the placement of the tongue piercing jewelry), so keep in mind that you will have to avoid hot and spicy foods for a while. Today, tongue piercing has become widespread.

Intimate piercing usually used to diversify and enhance sexual sensations. It should be remembered that for a week or two after the piercing you must abstain from sex and carefully care for the piercing.

You can choose the following types of piercing jewelry:

Barbell, also called barbella, is a stick with two balls at the ends, which is used for all types of piercing. The balls may contain stones rolled into them. different colors or without them. They also come with peaks or other shapes.

Rings or Semirings - Circulars also suitable for any part of the body and also available with or without stones.

Claws or Extenders allow you to stretch the puncture to the required size to insert into them Tunnel. They have different diameters and cone lengths.

Labretta It is a stick with a ball at one end and a cone or flat cap at the other. Typically used for lip piercings.

Navela or Bananabell It is a curved stick with balls at the ends. Balls come in different sizes. Also available with or without colored stones.

Nostrill Designed specifically for the nose. This curved stick has one decoration at the end and can be in different variations, both with and without a stone.

Retainer or anti-healing agent– jewelry made of piercing of any kind of transparent color. Such jewelry allows you to simultaneously prevent the piercing from overgrowing and make the piercing invisible.

Twist- a stick in the form of a squiggle, inserted into two holes at once.

Tunnel or plug- a tube resembling a spool of thread. Allows you to increase the puncture to quite significant sizes.

Microdermal- a piercing that is held in place by an implanted piece of jewelry into the skin. Looks very interesting and unusual

The studio has a large assortment of piercing jewelry, which you can view directly from us.

The material from which the product is made;

Type of finished product;

Dimensions of the finished product;

Materials from which piercing jewelry is made:

Natural;

Artificial;

Natural materials for making piercing jewelry:

Artificial materials for making piercing jewelry:

• Gems/minerals;

Requirements for piercing jewelry:

Ability to be sterilized;

Hypoallergenic;

Easy to care and process;

Do not affect the fabrics in which the decoration is located;

Aesthetic appearance;

Natural materials for jewelry:

Tree

Both ordinary and exotic wood species are used as decorations. The price of products varies depending on the value of the wood species and the complexity of the work performed on the product. Preference is given to hard deciduous wood. The greater the hardness, the longer the jewelry will last without changing its initial characteristics.

Benefits of wood piercing jewelry:

Exotic appearance;

Does not freeze in the cold season;

In combination with precious metals and stones they are considered luxury jewelry;

Disadvantages of wood jewelry:

Not autoclavable or exposed high temperatures;

Over time, they lose their visual appeal;

Some wood species may cause allergic reactions;

Require additional care;

Do not tolerate frequent contact with water;

Not used as primary jewelry and in cases where the piercing channel is not formed;

Absorbs odors;

Able to deform over time and lose the smoothness of its surfaces;

In case of prolonged wear, it may require additional polishing;

Not all types of piercing jewelry can be made from wood;

Caring for wooden piercing jewelry:

It is advisable to remove it while showering, bathing, swimming;

Wipe with disinfectant solutions;

Rub mineral oil into the jewelry to increase its service life;

Storing wooden piercing jewelry:

Clean the decoration from dirt;

Wipe with any disinfectant;

Rub in mineral oil;

After absorbing the oil, lightly polish with a piece soft fabric;

Store in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and sudden temperature changes;

Types of wooden piercing jewelry:

Price of wooden jewelry: Wooden jewelry decorated with precious metals costs from 2-3 dollars to hundreds of dollars.

Amber

Being the petrified sap of trees, amber is often used to make piercing jewelry. If small insects and plants freeze in amber, amber jewelry becomes several orders of magnitude more expensive.

Advantages of amber jewelry:

Exotic appearance;

During the cold season, the decoration feels warm;

Can be combined with other types of materials;

The smooth surface does not change its texture over time;

Does not require additional treatment with mineral oil;

Do not change their properties and texture upon contact with water;

Disadvantages of amber piercing jewelry:

Not autoclavable;

In case of temperature changes, they may crack or crumble;

The relative high cost of the starting material;

Not all types of jewelry can be made from amber;

Caring for amber piercing jewelry:

Decoration should sometimes be washed with soap and treated with a disinfectant solution;

After drying, polish with a soft cloth;

Storing amber piercing jewelry:

Wash and treat the jewelry with an antiseptic;

Let dry and polish with a soft cloth;

Store in a closed box with a soft inner lining;

Avoid exposure to the sun, sudden and significant temperature changes;

Types of amber piercing jewelry:

Bone

Piercing jewelry typically uses compact bone material. This makes the jewelry more durable, easier to make and more enjoyable to wear. The bone is taken from the horns of animals, or cut out from parts of the skeleton. Sometimes teeth, claws or their fragments can be used as decoration.

Advantages of bone jewelry:

Attractive appearance;

Does not freeze in winter;

In combination with precious metals or stones it is considered luxury jewelry;

Does not require treatment with mineral oil, unlike wooden jewelry;

It is not afraid of getting wet and does not change shape;

At careful attitude long service life;

Disadvantages of bone piercing jewelry:

Not all types of jewelry can be created from bone;

With prolonged use, the bone may turn yellow;

If the decoration had parts made of spongy bone, then, as a rule, they are not durable;

Some types of bone are very expensive, as are jewelry made from them;

May cause allergic reactions;

Spongy bone is a good reservoir for the proliferation of microorganisms, which can lead to infection of the piercing channel;

Caring for bone jewelry:

From time to time, bone products should be washed and treated with a disinfectant solution;

After drying, wipe and polish with a soft cloth;

Storing bone jewelry:

Clean and treat the decoration with a disinfectant solution;

Wipe dry and place in a soft-lined container;

Do not leave jewelry under straight lines sun rays, it may turn yellow or crack;

Do not expose the decoration to sudden temperature changes;

Types of bone piercing jewelry:

Stones and minerals

Benefits of jewelry made from stones/minerals

Durable;

Most are autoclavable and heat sterilizable;

Often included in luxury jewelry;

Some believe that stones have certain properties;

Slowly change the temperature;

Disadvantages of stone jewelry

Heavy weight of jewelry;

Stones and minerals are often complementary to decoration;

Some stones and minerals may affect the skin or contain toxic impurities;

Temperature changes and thermal sterilization can lead to cracking of the product;

Over time, the surface loses its smoothness and can cause tissue damage;

Caring for jewelry made from mineral stones

Rinse in warm water with soap and wipe with a soft sponge. Treat with an antiseptic;

Storing stone/mineral jewelry

Store each piece of jewelry separately in a soft cloth bag;

Avoid constant temperature changes;

Types of jewelry made from stones and minerals

Metals for making piercing jewelry

Surgical or medical steel

In the manufacture of jewelry, 316L steel is used, which is widely used in surgery. Past special treatment, it meets all the requirements for the materials from which jewelry is made.

Advantages of surgical steel:

A perfectly smooth surface does not even cause microdamage to the piercing channel;

Suitable as a material for primary decorations;

Does not require treatment with mineral oils;

Over time, it does not change its properties, shape, does not oxidize or rust;

Almost any piece of jewelry can be made from surgical steel;

Not demanding on storage conditions;

Very long product life;

Disadvantages of surgical steel jewelry:

The relatively large mass of products can cause tissue tension and be uncomfortable to wear;

High cost of the product;

Steel changes its temperature quickly. In winter it can cause frostbite of tissues, and in a sauna/bath - burns;

Caring for surgical steel jewelry

Rinse, treat with antiseptic or boil;

Storing Surgical Steel Jewelry

Not demanding on storage conditions;

It is desirable that the decoration is not susceptible to constant changes in temperature or humidity;

Types of jewelry made from surgical steel:

Implantium

Trade name for surgical steel, which appeared after the introduction of the law European Union on the quantitative content of nickel in surgical steel.

Benefits of implantatium

Does not cause allergic reactions or rejection;

Can be used as a material for primary decorations;

Long-term operation and does not require certain storage conditions;

Disadvantages of implantatium

Very expensive material;

A small number of companies make jewelry from it;

Small assortment of jewelry;

The quality of the source material is not always appropriate;

Caring for implantatium jewelry (see);

Storing implantatium jewelry (see);

Types of implantatium jewelry (see);

Titanium

One of the most common materials in the modern piercing industry. The popularity has increased significantly since the introduction of the European Directive regarding jewelry containing nickel.

Advantages of titanium

Does not contain nickel;

Light weight of the finished product (an equivalent stainless steel product weighs almost 50% more);

Titanium is resistant to corrosion and is not afraid of contact with water;

Low percentage of allergies when using titanium jewelry;

Autoclaving and heat sterilization can be used on titanium jewelry;

Long service life and virtually indestructible;

Anodized titanium has various colors, which increases the range of jewelry;

Disadvantages of titanium

It quickly gains or loses temperature, which makes wearing jewelry in the sauna or winter uncomfortable;

High price titanium jewelry;

There are jewelry on the market that are made from titanium purity grades that are not suitable for use as jewelry;

Caring for titanium jewelry (see);

Storage of titanium jewelry (see);

Types of titanium jewelry (see);

Black titanium or eng. blackline

It first began to be used in the 80s and its appearance was extremely successful. It is still widely used for medical purposes.

Advantages of black titanium

In addition to the advantages of ordinary titanium, the surface black layer is very durable;

The structure of the surface layer does not cause damage to the piercing channel when the jewelry moves;

Disadvantages of black titanium

In addition to the disadvantages of regular titanium, black titanium can lose its coating during prolonged contact with a hard surface (for example, friction with teeth);

Caring for black titanium jewelry (see);

Storing black titanium jewelry (see);

Types of black titanium jewelry (see);

Zirconium

A material from which products were developed as an alternative to gold.

Benefits of zirconium

Lightweight and durable material;

Relative cheapness of the finished product;

Can be heat sterilized and autoclaved;

Suitable as primary piercing jewelry;

Does not cause allergic reactions;

Disadvantages of zirconium

There are counterfeits of zirconium jewelry on the market;

Gains or loses temperature quickly depending on the temperature environment;

The hard surface may cause damage to teeth with prolonged contact;

Caring for black zirconium jewelry (see);

Storing black zirconium jewelry (see);

Types of black zirconium jewelry (see);

Niobium

Externally similar to titanium, but heavier.

Benefits of Niobium

High-quality niobium does not cause allergies;

Can be autoclaved and temperature sterilized;

Does not react to biological fluids, oxygen, detergents and disinfectants;

Long product life;

Disadvantages of Niobium

When the specific content of niobium in jewelry is less than 99.9%, it can cause allergic reactions;

Small selection niobium jewelry;

The high cost of niobium jewelry;

Difficulties in making jewelry;

Caring for niobium jewelry (see);

Storing niobium jewelry (see);

Types of niobium jewelry (see);

Bronze

It has been used as a material for making piercing jewelry for a long time.

Benefits of Bronze

Cheapness and ethnic look of jewelry;

Can be autoclaved and heat-sterilized;

Long service life of the decoration;

Disadvantages of bronze

Bronze from unknown manufacturers may contain arsenic;

Skin color may change due to decoration;

Bronze has the ability to oxidize and change its appearance;

Not used as primary piercing jewelry;

Caring for bronze jewelry:

Requires polishing and removal of the oxide film; for this, it is best to contact a jewelry workshop or use GOI paste at home;

Storing bronze jewelry

It is advisable to store it in a separate box with a soft covering, separate from other jewelry;

Types of bronze jewelry

These are mainly ethnic products, with a small circulation.

Silver

A noble metal from which jewelry has been made for many centuries.

Benefits of Silver

Expensive appearance;

Due to the ability to change the appearance of the metal, silver jewelry is very diverse (light, dark silver);

Ease of use of the material and a wide variety of decorations;

Can be autoclaved and heat sterilized;

Very long service life, the possibility of making a family heirloom to order;

Disadvantages of Silver

925 silver contains 7.5% impurities (usually nickel), which can cause allergic reactions;

Silver oxide, when used in primary jewelry, can leave a permanent mark in the skin and cartilage;

Changes temperature depending on the environment;

Over time, the jewelry oxidizes and requires cleaning by a jeweler;

The price for luxury silver items is very high;

Caring for silver jewelry

Wash in soapy water with ammonia, then wipe dry;

If the jewelry becomes oxidized, you should give it to a jeweler for cleaning or clean it yourself using fine abrasive pastes;

Storing silver jewelry

It is advisable to avoid sudden changes in decoration temperatures;

Types of silver jewelry: almost all types of jewelry

Gold

One of the most popular materials for making jewelry

Benefits of gold

Very attractive appearance;

Combination with precious stones;

Large selection of jewelry;

Possibility of thermal sterilization;

White gold often causes allergic reactions regardless of the grade;

Gold scratches easily and can cause damage to the piercing channel;

Use as primary jewelry and contact with biological fluids and antiseptics can lead to discoloration of gold;

Low grade gold may become discolored after autoclaving;

Caring for gold jewelry

From time to time, jewelry requires polishing by a jeweler;

Avoid contact of gold jewelry with hard objects;

Storing gold jewelry

It is advisable to store each decoration separately from others;

Use a soft-covered container or special bags;

Avoid sudden temperature changes;

Types of gold jewelry: all types of piercing jewelry

Porcelain

Quite rarely found as a material for jewelry

Advantages of porcelain

High uniqueness of products

Can be thermally sterilized;

Does not lose its properties over time;

Slowly changes temperature depending on the environment;

Disadvantages of porcelain

Very high price for products;

Small range of finished products;

Glaze may cause allergic reactions and contain harmful impurities;

The product may be damaged when interacting with hard objects;

Not used as primary decoration;

Caring for porcelain jewelry

Simply wash with warm water and soap and wipe dry, then treat with an antiseptic;

Storing porcelain jewelry

Store jewelry separately from metal ones;

Contact between metal and porcelain may cause chipping of the glaze or cracks in the jewelry;

Jewelry boxes must have soft walls;

Types of porcelain jewelry: combined earrings with metal, tunnels, ear spacers;

Glass

Convenient and popular material for making piercing jewelry.

Advantages of glass jewelry

Can be used as primary piercing jewelry;

The smooth surface does not injure the piercing channel;

Can be sterilized in a steam autoclave;

Large selection of jewelry and affordable prices;

Wired glass is strong and durable;

Wide selection of colors for finished jewelry;

Slowly changes temperature depending on the ambient temperature;

Flaws

Cheap jewelry breaks easily;

Glass beads in tongue piercing jewelry can break on teeth and cause damage to the oral mucosa and gastrointestinal tract;

Low quality glass may crack when autoclaving;

Caring for glass jewelry

Wash in warm water and soap, wipe dry, treat with an antiseptic;

Storing glass jewelry:

It is advisable to use containers with soft walls;

Types of glass jewelry: rods, tunnels, spacers, spirals;

Plastic (plastics)

Widely used in the piercing industry.

Advantages of plastic products (plastics)

Large selection of jewelry;

Low price finished products;

Ease of decoration;

Resistance to chemical reactions, biological safety and low ability to cause allergic reactions;

Resistance to damage and long service life of the finished product;

Can be used in winter or when visiting a sauna/bath;

Disadvantages of plastic jewelry

The presence of microscopic pores that can become a place for accumulation of microorganisms;

Not all types of plastics can be heat sterilized;

Individual allergic reactions;

Relatively inexpensive appearance;

Caring for plastic (plastic) jewelry

Wash with warm water and soap, remove parts of the epidermis, wipe dry, treat with an antiseptic;

Storing plastic jewelry

It is advisable to store separately from metal jewelry;

Types of plastic (plastic) jewelry: most jewelry;

Polytetrafluoroethylene or fluoroplastic.

In addition to these two names, the most popular patented name is Teflon.

Benefits of Teflon Jewelry

High biological compatibility with tissues;

Not noticeable during x-ray diagnostics;

Teflon piercing jewelry has little weight;

Not magnetic;

Autoclavable;

Slowly changes temperature and is comfortable to wear, both in winter and in the bath/sauna;

Disadvantages of Teflon jewelry

There is evidence that Teflon is harmful to the body;

High cost of Teflon jewelry;

Small choice affordable jewelry;

Caring for Telon Jewelry

Do not use abrasives or metal brushes for washing;

Wash warm water with a sponge and treat with an antiseptic;

Storing Teflon jewelry

Do not store with metal jewelry;

Avoid sudden changes in temperature;

Types of Teflon jewelry: all types

Acrylic, plexiglass

Products for general use in various colors

Benefits of acrylic

The slippery surface makes these jewelry suitable for stretching piercing holes;

Inexpensive and beautiful jewelry;

They are light in weight and suitable for use in winter or in a bath/sauna;

Disadvantages of acrylic jewelry

During thermal sterilization it may lose its color;

Over time, jewelry becomes discolored and dull;

Brittle material that can crack and break;

Cannot be used as primary decorations;

Attracts liquid to itself, which creates conditions for the proliferation of microorganisms;

Without treatment for a long time, it may begin to smell unpleasant;

Caring for acrylic jewelry

Wash and treat with antiseptic regularly

Avoid impacts on hard surfaces;

Storage of acrylic jewelry

Store separately from metal jewelry;

Do not keep in direct sunlight;

It is undesirable to resort to thermal sterilization methods;

Types of acrylic jewelry: all types of jewelry;

Plastic™

A new type of plastic that is widely used in medicine today

Advantages of Plastika ™

Non-toxic, does not cause allergies;

There are several color types of material;

Can be used in different temperature conditions;

Disadvantages of Plastic™

Expensive material;

Limited range of jewelry;

Not widely used in Europe

Caring for Plastic™

Wash in soapy water, wipe dry and treat with an antiseptic solution;

Storing Plastic™ Jewelry

Store separately from metal jewelry;

Avoid sudden temperature changes;

Types of jewelry made from Plastic ™: all types of jewelry;

Piercing Jewelry Sizes

For people choosing jewelry and craftsmen who work with them, it is necessary to know the features of designating the sizes of jewelry and their thickness (caliber).

Knowing the jewelry sizes you need is necessary in order to:

Prepare the necessary needles for the master and the corresponding decorations before starting work;

No problems with inserting jewelry after a piercing;

Speed ​​up the work process;

Avoid mistakes when working;

Order the necessary working material and decorations according to need;

Understand the designations of American and other foreign manufacturers who use non-metric designations for sizes and calibers of jewelry;

To the client:

Buy jewelry in online stores and regular stores, with an accurate idea of ​​what sizes and caliber of jewelry are exactly needed;

Piercing Jewelry Length

For straight rods, the length is determined from the internal surfaces of the balls screwed to the stop;

For curved rods, the length is the distance between two perpendicular lines drawn from the beginning of the balls screwed to the stop;

For rings and half rings - the length is the inner diameter of the decoration;

The length of the labret is the distance from the cap to the ball twisted all the way;

The length of the tunnel is the distance between the edges of the decoration (see picture)

The length of the nostril is the distance from the base of the ball to the beginning of the curl;

Jewelry gauges, metric sizes

In the USA and England, the concept of caliber (gauge or this abbreviation G) or designation in inches is used to indicate the thickness of jewelry (then the “"” sign is used at the end without quotation marks);

The smaller the caliber number, the larger its diameter (00G is larger than 22G);

Shown below table by which you can compare the metric thickness of the decoration with gauge or inches:

Gauge (caliber)	Inch	Millimeters (millimeters)

The length of jewelry from manufacturers from the USA and Great Britain is also measured in inches. H

Below is table by which you can compare the length of jewelry in inches and millimeters.

To facilitate the work of the master and reduce the problems associated with choosing jewelry for the client, there are recommended sizes of jewelry for each individual type of piercing. Moved below table with the optimal length and caliber of jewelry for various types of piercings.

Type of piercing	Standard caliber	Standard length
Belly button piercing
Nose piercing
Tongue piercing
Ear cartilage piercing
Eyebrow piercing	16G (often 14G)
Piercing industrial
Labret/lip rings	14G (often 16G)	5/16", 3/8", or 7/16"
Monroe piercing		5/16" or 3/8"
Nipple piercing
Tragus/Helix/Ruk/Ush. sink
		3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 5/8"

The information provided is not absolute, but reflects general recommendations American Piercers Association.

You can convert the indicated dimensions into metric ones by comparing them using the tables above.

If you want to purchase high-quality piercing jewelry, then the most famous in the world manufacturing companies are:

Benefits of ear spacers

• Large selection of jewelry;

  Convenient for stretching the earlobe before installing a tunnel of a larger diameter;

  Thanks to their use, scalping increases in the size of the tunnel opening can be avoided;

Disadvantages of ear spacers

Made from natural materials, they require constant care;

With significant tensile force, earlobe ruptures are possible;

Spacers cannot be used to increase the size of the hole in the cartilage;

Ear spacers price: from 150 rub. and higher;

Spirals;

There are several types of spirals.



In the manufacture of metal spirals, almost all metals permitted in the piercing industry are used;

Metal spirals differ in:

The number of turns of the spiral;

Distance between turns;

The metal from which they are made;

Spirals that are used as decoration for large-diameter earlobe piercings differ in:

Spiral material;

• Surface texture;

  The presence of fixing rings;

Advantages of metal spirals:

Appearance;

One decoration for several cartilage punctures;

Durability in use;

Disadvantages of metal spirals

It is necessary to observe the spiral pitch for comfortable wearing of the jewelry;

A spiral with a large number of turns can be inconvenient when putting on jewelry;

Advantages of spirals for large diameter punctures

Large selection of jewelry;

Attractive appearance;

Disadvantages of spirals for large diameter punctures

Often get tangled in clothes and hair;

Without locking rings, they are easily lost;

Limited number of types of piercings in which it can be used;

Spiral price: from 200 rub. and higher;

Nose chain

Traditional Indian wedding decoration, which requires nostril and ear piercings. The chain connects both pieces of jewelry.



Jewelry for the nose, ear and chain are usually made of gold.

This decoration differs in:

Chain length;

Types of links used;

Additional decorations on the chain itself;

Benefits of a nose chain

Very attractive and ethnic look, looks expensive;

It is not a “pop” decoration in Russia;

Disadvantages of a nose chain

Requires 2 types of piercings;

All gold jewelry is quite expensive;

You have to get used to this kind of decoration after putting it on for the first time;

Out of habit, you can catch the chain and cause injury to your nose or ear;

Nose chain + 2 rings (nostril and ear): from 600 rub.;

Special jewelry for nipple piercing (nipple shield)

When piercing a nipple, special jewelry is often used that differs appearance and can be classified as bars with decorative elements.

The nipple shield should completely or partially cover the nipple areola. In addition, it can be used to hold the nipple and prevent it from retracting.



Differences of the nipple shield

According to the material from which it is made;

By the type of composition on the decoration;

Benefits of a nipple shield

Eliminates the problem of inverted nipples in girls;

Looks impressive through clothes;

Allows the display of breasts in cases where a bare nipple is prohibited;

Disadvantages of the nipple shield

Some jewelry cannot be worn under clothing;

There may be injuries to the piercing channel when caught on clothing items;

High cost of jewelry;

Not all piercing jewelry stores carry them in stock;

Nipple shield price: from 250 rubles;

Labret

It is a modified barbell. In this case, on one side of the decoration there is a non-removable cap, and on the other side of the decoration there is a removable ball. Initially, the jewelry was invented for piercing lips, cheeks, for less trauma to teeth and comfortable wearing.



Labret types:

By length, diameter;

The material from which the decoration is made;

Type of removable nozzle;

Advantages of the labret

Does not spoil teeth;

Instead of a ball, you can use other attachments (see barbell decoration);

Does not cause diction defects;

Ideal jewelry for types of piercings where one side of the jewelry must remain in the oral cavity;

Disadvantages of labret

A labret that is too long causes inconvenience, despite the presence of a cap and not a ball, it injures the teeth;

In winter, chapped lips and local frostbite of tissues are possible;

Labrets price: from 200 rubles;

Nostrila

A curved piece of jewelry used in nose piercings. It does not have a latch.



Types of nostril

By length and diameter;

According to the material;

On the visible part of the decoration;

Benefits of Nostril

Small, elegant decoration;

Well perceived by others;

Can be decorated with a gemstone;

Disadvantages of Nostril

You need to have experience to put them on quickly;

Decoration without additional fixation;

With a runny nose and intensive use of a handkerchief, internal damage to the nose is possible;

Nostrila prices: from 150 rubles;

Sterilization of piercing jewelry. Preparing for work.

Any primary jewelry (which is inserted immediately after the piercing) must be sterile!

Decorations made from:

Medical/surgical steel;

Implantium;

Titanium regular and black;

Zirconia;

• Plastics;

  Organic glass;

Sterility means complete absence on the surface (in our case, on the decoration) of microorganisms, spores, viruses, fungi and prion protein.

Why is sterility needed:

The piercing channel will be formed without inflammation, and in the most short time;

Sterile primary decoration allows you to avoid infecting the client with diseases that are transmitted through blood or lymph (hepatitis, HIV-AIDS, syphilis, etc.);

How to make primary jewelry sterile?

There are several types of sterilization for this:

Thermal;

Chemical;

Radiation;

Thermal sterilization is carried out in two ways:

Steam method

Autoclaves are used for this, and the sterilization process is called autoclaving. Modern autoclaves have programs that carry out sterilization.

Steam sterilization modes:

Air (dry heat sterilization)

For this purpose, dry-heat ovens are used. Exposure of jewelry at a temperature of 200 °C - 10-20 minutes, at a temperature of 180 °C - 20-40 minutes. Modern dry-heat ovens contain programmed sterilization modes.

Advantages of thermal sterilization:

Simplicity;

Efficiency;

Availability;

Disadvantages of heat sterilization:

Not all primary decorations can withstand high pressure and temperature;

Chemical sterilization of primary jewelry is carried out by the following groups of substances:

Acid + oxidizing agent. Example - “Pervomur” 4.8% solution - 15 minutes;

Aldehyde. Example - 40% solution of formaldehyde in ethyl alcohol. A paraformalin chamber is used for sterilization. Sterilization time 3 hours;

Detergents. Example: chlorhexidine bigluconate. Sterilization time 5 minutes;

Halides. Example: Povidone-iodine according to instructions;

Advantages of chemical sterilization:

Does not require special equipment;

Availability;

Flaws:

High price for some types of sterilizing substances;

Possible violation of the sterility of jewelry due to expired solution, violation of sterilization regimes;

Radiation sterilization- gamma irradiation is carried out in factory conditions. The decoration is in sterile packaging.

Advantages of radiation sterilization:

Reliability of the method;

The product is in sterile packaging and ready for use;

This method can sterilize all piercing jewelry;

Disadvantages of radiation sterilization:

Requires special conditions and equipment;

A small number of jewelry are initially sterilized using this method;

In addition, it should be remembered that the master must work with sterile instruments (needles, clamps, needle receivers) and sterile hands. The puncture is carried out only on a sterile skin surface. Only in this case will all the rules of sterile work be observed. Violation of at least one of these rules makes the surface of the piercing channel unsterile and provokes the development of infectious complications of the piercing.

Note to the master: to facilitate work and understand the rules of sterile work, you should familiarize yourself with the manuals for medical personnel and regime orders on asepsis and antisepsis.

OST 42-21-285. Sterilization and disinfection of medical products. Methods, means and modes.

Order of the USSR Ministry of Health dated July 31. '78 No. 720 “About improvement medical care patients with purulent surgical diseases and strengthening measures to combat nosocomial infections.”

Order of the USSR Ministry of Health dated July 12, 1989. No. 408 “On measures to reduce morbidity viral hepatitis in the country."

Quality control of wet and chamber disinfection in the Army and Navy. TsVMU MO, 1983

Temporary instructions for collecting and processing blood for AIDS testing. TsVMU MO, No. 161/3/12637, 1987.

The main use of barbells is for tongue piercings, but they are great for almost any type of piercing, such as ear piercings, intimate piercings, industrial piercings. Microbars can be used for eyebrow piercing.

In our store you can buy rods made of surgical steel, titanium, bioplast, acrylic, classic and with various inserts.

Bananas for navel piercing

consist of a curved rod with a ball, which is inserted into the puncture and a jewelry pendant or ball with a crystal insert. Surgical steel, titanium, bioplastic are used for the banana rod; pendants are made from jewelry alloys, precious metals, using a variety of crystal inserts.

Bananas for eyebrow piercing

The main use is vertical and horizontal eyebrow piercing, but they are also used for horizontal and vertical tongue piercing, longitudinal earlobe piercing, and intimate piercing.

Rings

Rings are universal jewelry for almost all types of piercings. The most common use is earlobe piercing, but rings are also perfect for ear cartilage piercings, nose piercings, lips, and almost all types of intimate piercings. Once the ring is inserted into the piercing, it is sealed with a ball.

Circulars

They have the same purpose as the rings, but are more convenient to use, since they have screw-on balls.

Tunnels, plugs, guy wires

Tunnels and plugs are a very popular type of ear piercing. Our store has a huge range of tunnels and plugs from the most different materials: surgical steel, titanium, acrylic, silicone. The stretchers presented in our store can be used not only for stretching punctures under tunnels

Labrets

Labret (labret) is the main decoration for lip piercing. Used for lower lip piercing, Monroe piercing, Madonna piercing, Medusa piercing.

Labrets can also be used for cheek piercings, different types piercing of ear cartilage and earlobe.

Our store has a wide selection of labrets made from 316L Surgical Steel, Anodized Steel, G23 Titanium, Bioflex, Bioplast and Acrylic.

Nostrils

Used for piercing the wings of the nose. They may end in the form of a ball or a spiral (snail). They are made from surgical steel, titanium, bioflex, and precious metals using crystalline inserts.

Microdermals

Intradermal implantation of microdermals is an extremely popular area of ​​modern piercing and body painting, in which one or several intradermal bases are installed, and various jewelry is screwed into them. When implanting microdermals, their good survival rate is very important, therefore the bases of microdermals are made exclusively from Titanium G23. Replacement heads can be used from Surgical steel 316L

Piercing is on the list of services of almost every beauty salon. The imagination of jewelers offering piercing jewelry knows no bounds.

Types of earrings (pierces)

Piercing earrings are called piercings. Their choice is huge: from simple rings to complex designs.

Requirements for decorations

1. Jewelry must have a smooth, easy-to-work surface.
2. The carvings on the jewelry should be completely hidden under the ball.
3. Decorations should not squeeze the fabric.

Rings

The most commonly used piers are rings. They use a ball or ring segment as a clasp, which makes it completely smooth. You can insert the ring into almost any part of the body; you just need to choose the right diameter of the circle and the thickness of the wire.

Circular

One of the varieties of the ring is the so-called “circular” - a horseshoe-like pier with two twisting balls. Circulars also differ in the diameter of the circle, the thickness of the wire and the size of the closing balls. Depending on this, circulars can be hung, for example, in the earlobe and cartilage, nasal septum, eyebrow, nipple, navel and intimate parts of the body.

And if you imagine a circular coil folded in a spiral, you get a pier called “twisters.” These earrings also come in large, medium and small. They are useful for piercing ears, eyebrows, nipples, and navel.

Barbells

The main ones among the smoother piers are “barbells”, which means “barbells”. The name comes from the appearance, which is really similar to a bodybuilder's apparatus: balls are screwed onto a flat stick on both sides, and for more extreme individuals - cones or balls with spikes.

The longest barbells (22-24 mm) are used for primary tongue piercing. When the tongue is punctured, so-called post-traumatic edema occurs, as a result of which it swells and increases significantly. If the earring “squeezes” at this time, unpleasant complications may arise, for example, the insertion of a ball into the tissue. Smaller “barbells” (sometimes called “dumbbells” due to their association with sports equipment) with a length of 6-10 mm and a wire thickness of 1.2-1.6 mm are suitable for piercing an eyebrow, nasal septum or intimate piercing.

Labret's Carnation

For the upper and lower lips, as well as for the dimple of the chin, an earring called “Labret stud” is used, named after its inventor. It looks like a shortened barbell, ending with a smooth plate on one side and a ball on the other. The plate is located with inside lips. For a feeling of complete comfort, its surface is not absolutely flat, but with a slight bend forward, towards the lip, in the form of a hemisphere. The length of the threaded stick itself is from 6 to 12 mm, the thickness of the wire is 1.2 and 1.6 mm. At the client's request, the outer ball can be replaced with a cone, pyramid, ball with spikes or rhinestones.

Nostril

From many years of piercing practice, it became clear that studs, which are used to pierce the earlobe, are not suitable for constant wear in the nose, or rather in the wing of the nose, as they are easily lost due to the lack of a lock. In addition, they can damage the nasal septum with their sharp tip. Therefore, a special form of nail, twisted in a spiral, was developed, which was called “nostril”, or “nostril screw”. When you put the earring on, you need to screw it into the hole like a screw. Such an earring does not cause any inconvenience to its owner and does not get lost. The outer part of the “nostril” has various shapes, the most common of which is a small ball with a diameter of 2-3 mm or a ball with a rhinestone. But there can also be cones, spirals, pyramids, squares and even flies.

Banana

The most commonly used earring for navel piercing is the “banana”. 90% of navel piercing clients are women, and the development of new models is mainly aimed at them. Banana is the most physiological earring for the navel: a slightly curved bar (standard dimensions: length 1 cm, wire diameter 1.6 mm) is very suitable for the curves of the body in this area and does not interfere with movement. In the classic version, the banana ends with balls on both sides. Ball bigger size is located directly in the recess of the navel (diameter 6-8 mm), and the smaller one is located in the upper part of the puncture, at the same time serving as a clasp (diameter 4-5 mm).

It is considered good practice for people who have their belly buttons pierced to have many different earrings and change them depending on their outfits. These could be bananas made of metals different colors, decorated with crystal inserts, precious or semi-precious stones. In place of the bottom ball there may be a butterfly, a lizard, a flower, a dice, or a heart studded with rhinestones made of silver or gold.

Author of the article Team of professionals AYUNA Professional

Barbell, labret, wrap, banana, segment ring... Unfamiliar names, right? But all of the above are common jewelry for piercings. This article will provide you with information specifically about the segment ring. What kind of decoration is this? What does it look like? What punctures is it used with? And you will get a lot of other information about decoration here.

One of the types of rings for piercing

A segment ring piercing is almost the same thing as a ball clamp ring. But instead of a ball, this version uses a small piece of a ring, or rather, its continuation. When fastened, the segment ring looks like a regular monolithic ring.

What kind of punctures is this jewelry used for?

The segment ring is used to decorate such piercings as a septum piercing (a piercing of the nasal septum), a Daith piercing (which is located inside the auricle, the history of the creation of this piercing is quite interesting (but more on that a little later)), and also lobes. As for fully healed punctures, the segment ring is also inserted into the navel, nipples, lips, nose and eyebrows.

Segment ring sizes and prices

The thickness of such jewelry most often reaches 1.6 millimeters. Their diameter starts from 6 millimeters and their weight can reach 16 grams. Of course, this depends on the dimensions of the ring and the material from which it is made. The average price of a segment ring with titanium anodized material coating is about 200 rubles.

How to wear jewelry correctly

Usually, when meeting with such a piercing device, many people are puzzled and ask the question of how to open the segment ring. It's actually quite simple. You should proceed in exactly the same way as with the ball ring. Simply pull the small segment of the ring towards you with some force. There is no need to unscrew anything because these rings do not have threads. Apply a little force and detach the small segment from the large one.

We all understand that with many piercings it is quite easy to get an infection. It won't make anyone happy, so you should always clean your piercing jewelry before using it. The same applies to the segment ring. Cleaning the ring is quite easy, so don't be lazy. After all, your health depends on you.

To clean and disinfect your ring, you should soak it in a salt solution for about five or ten minutes. To do this, simply mix a quarter spoon of salt and 250 milliliters of warm distilled water. After this, you need to rub the ring with this salt water using a piece of napkin.

If you need to use pliers while putting on jewelry, they should also be disinfected. You can use the same saline solution or a special saline solution. Thoroughly wipe all parts of the tool that may touch your jewelry.

Don’t forget that you also need to thoroughly rinse the puncture site itself. Even when it heals completely, you will need to treat your puncture with a gentle antiseptic (for example, benzalkonium chloride, bactine, or just the most common liquid antibacterial soap, which has never harmed anyone). All this will be greatly reduced possible risk infection, infection of your puncture in the future.

Do not rush to change the first earring at the puncture site. It should be left in place for a period of 8-9 weeks after the piercing procedure itself. The earring can be removed only after this, but the place will be able to fully heal only 12-24 weeks after you got the piercing. Professionals strictly advise against wearing the ring until your piercing is completely healed.

The most difficult part of putting on a segment ring is opening it. As mentioned earlier, simply pull a small part of the segment towards you, applying some force. You can use small scissors, tongs, or pliers to loosen the ring and pull out the small segment. After this, if you have already treated the entire ring with antiseptic agents, insert most of the segment into the puncture. Now return a small part of the ring segment to its original place and, if necessary, compress the ring back using the same pliers.

How to remove a ring

In fact, there is nothing unusual in the process of removing a segment ring, but for some magical reason this is what causes a lot of difficulties for all those who like to impress others with their appearance. Using the same pliers, blunt scissors or a special device for removing piercing jewelry (of course, you should proceed from what is most convenient for you to use), spread the ring and, pulling out a small segment from it, remove it. Depending on where the piercing was done, removing the jewelry can be different. Somewhere there is little space between the skin and the ring, somewhere it’s scary to get hurt yourself or it’s simply inconvenient to get to the ring... If you still can’t get rid of the ring on your own, then it would be best to seek help from specialists in the salon that Where did you once get pierced? In any case, the craftsmen have more experience in “communicating” with such products. Surely, given their experience, you are far from the first who cannot independently remove or put on a piercing trinket...

Daith piercing

Now you will finally receive information about what was discussed at the very beginning of the article. What is a dais piercing or a dais piercing? This is a puncture of the cartilage, which is located in the very center of the outer ear. This type of piercing is not popular, but it looks very special. Of course, it is strongly not recommended to do such a puncture yourself at home. This definitely requires some level of skill and professionalism. It is also worth keeping in mind that such a piercing causes terrible discomfort at first, but over time, when the piercing heals, it will never bother you again. The first few days there will be swelling and redness, but after 4-8 months it will heal completely. For this type of ear piercing, a segment ring is also suitable.