Karissa Sanford

How to

Remove a Nose Ring

While generally you won’t want to remove a nose ring often, sometimes it’s necessary. Maybe you want to change out your jewelry, or just want to give it a cleaning. Whatever the reason, make sure you know how to remo...

Infected Piercings: Treatment Options, Prevention & More

Everything you need to know to fight infected ear and body piercings to reduce pain and swelling at homeYou’re loving the look of your new piercing, but your excitement turns to concern when you notice the initial red...

How to

Reopen a Partially Closed Ear Piercing Hole

Wearing earrings is a fun way to accessorize or transform your look, but if you do not wear earrings often, your piercings may begin to heal and close up. Professional help may be needed in some circumstances, but it is ...

What Does a Left Ear Piercing Mean for Guys? Your Questions Answered

Learn the significance behind a man wearing an earring on the leftWhile a left ear piercing is usually regarded as a symbol of spirituality, cultural identity, and self-expression, some people believe it reveals inform...

Treating Your Infected Nose Piercing at Home (and When to See a Doctor)

Learn what to do when your new nose piercing isn’t healing like it should It can be frustrating when your new nose piercing seems to take forever to heal—but it's even worse when you start worrying it's become infect...

What Does It Mean to Have a Left Nostril Piercing? TikTok, Spirituality, & More

Everything you need to know about the spiritual, social, and cultural meanings of a left nostril piercing Ah, the age-old question… What side of your nose should you have pierced, and what does it mean? If you’ve bee...

Smelly Septum Piercings: Cause, Prevention, Jewelry Recs & More

A stinky septum piercing is normal, but that doesn’t mean you have to put up with itIf you’ve ever thought, “Hmm, what’s that smell? Oh no…is it my septum piercing!?” then you’re not alone! A smelly septum...

How to

Pierce Your Septum

Septum piercings are popular, and maybe you've decided you'd like one. Ideally, you should go to an experienced professional to get your septum pierced. This is the best way to ensure that your septum is pierced correctl...

Will Your Nose Piercing Close Overnight If You Take Out Your Jewelry?

Nose piercing healing times, plus what to do if it closesIf you’ve recently gotten a new nose piercing and wondering if you can sleep without your jewelry in you’ve come to the right place. Piercings are wounds, so ...

How to

Close an Earlobe Piercing

Traditional ear piercings definitely aren’t for everyone, and it’s understandable if you’re looking to close up your piercings. Unfortunately, this process can take anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks, or your...

How to

Put a Hoop Nose Ring in

Putting a hoop ring into your nose piercing takes careful maneuvering, but with a little practice, you can make the process a habit. The procedure will vary depending on the type of nose ring you choose, but you should p...

The Best Way to Clean a Septum Piercing & Prevent Infections

Keep your septum piercing healthy and clean with our care guideCleaning and taking good care of a septum piercing speeds up your recovery and fights off the risk of infections, so it’s important to do it properly. For...

How to

Take Care of a Lip Piercing

Taking proper care of any new piercing is important to avoid infections and ensure proper healing. Lip and other oral piercings need special attention, because bacteria in and around the mouth can increase the infection ...

What Does a Septum Piercing Mean? Spiritually, Culturally, & Sexually

The history and symbolism behind a septum ringFrom the ancient piercing rituals in Australia to the hippie movement of the 1960s, septum piercings have long been regarded as symbols of identity, self-expression, and spi...

Can a Septum Piercing Close Up? (Plus How to Prevent It)

Stop your septum piercing from closing with our expert adviceIf you need to take your septum piercing out, there’s always a risk of the hole shrinking or closing. Septum piercings can close up when there isn’t any j...

Spiritual & Cultural Significance of a Nose Piercing on the Right Side

Does the side you pierce your nose on matter?Even though there’s no “correct” side to pierce your nose, some people believe the side you choose has certain spiritual interpretations.. 29 October 2019. If you want t...

How to

Clean a Daith Piercing

A daith piercing passes through the ear’s innermost cartilage fold, and is an interesting form of body art. Like other cartilage piercings, it’s particularly prone to infection. However, taking good care of your new ...

How to

Blow Your Nose with a Nose Ring

When allergy season or cold season rolls around, blowing your nose might seem harder with a nose ring. For the most part, you can blow your nose normally with any kind of nose piercing. However, since preventing discomfo...

How to

Wear a Nose Ring

A nose ring can add a little pizzazz to your nose piercing. It will typically stay in place well, but it can be a little difficult to get in your nostril, as you're trying to push a rounded piece of metal into a straight...

How to Stretch an Earlobe Piercing for Gauges

Widening your piercing to fit bigger jewelryEarlobe stretching is something that not only makes your ears bigger to accommodate big jewelry; it is also a meaningful journey with your ears. You can see how far your skin ...