Piercing is becoming more and more popular these days. Diverse types of piercings allow anyone to choose among this decoration what suits him best, and the sanitary and hygienic conditions provided by many tattoo studios with existing sterilization ovens and bactericidal chambers that offer piercings various parts face and body, allow this procedure to be carried out painlessly and safely.
It should be noted that whatever types of piercing you choose, it must be carried out in tattoo studios or salons where professionals in this field work, and not at home. Also, do not trust all kinds of craftsmen who are ready to make holes or even cut anything for a moderate fee, just to get their money. Naturally, in such cases it is not necessary to talk about hygiene, and the consequences can be tragic.
If you decide to get a piercing, then be prepared to take care of the pierced places. Lack of hygiene in the piercing area 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 (chlorhexidine or miramistin are usually used for this purpose).
Types of piercing are so diverse that they total can number not only in the hundreds, but also in the thousands. Usually, the following are distinguished, subdivided into subspecies of the group:
Eyebrow piercing heals within a month. It is distinguished by the soreness of the puncture, so this piercing is especially valued among "knowledgeable" people. Usually such a piercing can be found in those who already have two or three punctures.
nose piercing is divided into two types: nostril piercing (which has become especially popular at the present time) and nasal septum piercing. Finding a professional who knows how to do it right is not so easy, 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 puncture site remains clean, so if you cannot imagine yourself without cosmetics, it is better to choose a different type of piercing.
Lip piercing is also a fairly common type of piercing. Today, lips are pierced in a variety of places - in the middle, along the edges. Usually lip piercing heals for about one to two months, during which time problems with eating, as well as diction, may appear. It is better to avoid taking foods containing a lot of spices. And also alcohol. By the way, due to food restrictions after a lip piercing, people often lose one or two kilograms in weight.
Belly button piercing becoming more and more popular among young people. However, before making such a puncture, it is worth knowing that its healing lasts for four whole months, during which it should be avoided. physical activity to the abdominal muscles.
Nipple piercing heals in about one to three months. A pleasant surprise after the puncture will be a slight increase in the size of the nipples.
Ear piercing it is not even always considered as a piercing, it is so common. Modern ear piercing includes piercings of the earlobe as well as the cartilage of the auricle. An earlobe piercing usually heals within one to two weeks. It may take up to a month for a cartilage puncture to heal. Everything lately greater distribution acquire tunnels - especially large cylinders inserted into the earlobe, having different sizes in diameter.
tongue piercing heals within one to two weeks, during which you will experience minor problems with eating and speaking (depending on the location of the jewelry when piercing the tongue), so please note that you will have to give up hot and spicy food for a while. Today, tongue piercing has become widespread.
intimate piercing usually used to diversify and make more vivid sexual sensations. It should be remembered that within a week or two after the puncture, it is necessary to refrain from sex and carefully care for the puncture.
You can choose for yourself piercing jewelry of the following types:
Barbell also called barbella, is a stick with two balls at the ends, which is used for all types of piercing. The balls can be rolled with stones of different colors or without them. There are also 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 to stretch the puncture to required dimensions to insert into them Tunnel. Have different diameter and cone length.
Labretta It is a stick with a ball at one end and a cone or flat cap at the other. Commonly used for lip piercings.
Navela or bananabell is a curved stick with balls at the ends. There are balls different sizes. Also available with or without colored stones.
Nostrill designed specifically for the nose. This curved wand has a single decoration at the end and can be in different variations, both with and without a stone.
retainer or antihealer- piercing decoration of any kind of transparent color. Such jewelry allows you to simultaneously prevent the puncture 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 a fairly significant size.
Microdermal- a piercing that is held by the implanted part of the jewelry into the skin. Looks very interesting and unusual
The studio has a large assortment of piercing jewelry, which you can find directly with us.
Piercing jewelry is a product made from hypoallergenic material, not allergic, rejection and accelerating the healing of a fresh wound. The success of the final result depends on the correctly selected earring. If the product has a large or small length, thickness or design, then the canal is subject to regular damage, bleeding and long healing. This threatens infected inflammation.
Types of jewelry
Earrings - decorative ornaments in the form of carnations, rings, rods. They are made of silver, gold, different metals, valuable breeds wood and bones. Initially, earrings were worn by men, but over time they have become fashionable for women.
The amazing culture of piercing presents its own jewelry with certain names. Basically, they are created for a specific part of the body.
Types of piercing jewelry:
- Rod (barbella) - a product with a straight and round rod. Wraps are put on the ends in the form of balls, a cone, a spike. Manufacturers offer barbells, where the thread is located on top of the structure or inside.
- Banana - has a round curved stem. The fixators are cone-shaped windings or balls.
- Labret - an earring with a wand design from a disk or ball as a lock. There are two types of thread - external or internal, that is, the wrapping is pulled onto a stick or screwed into it. The size ranges from 6-20 mm, the diameter is 1.6 mm.
- Nostril - the product resembles a hook or stick.
- Spiral - looks like a coil of a small spring.
- Navels are curly varieties of familiar bananas.
- Microlabret is a labret design, but with a thinner base.
- Fang - has the form of an elongated cone. Used to stretch holes.
- Circular - resembles a crescent moon or a horseshoe. Clips are put on on both sides.
- Ring - an unfinished circle with a segment removed. In place of the missing section, there are curly inserts, balls or other decorative segments. The diameter of the section ranges from 08 to 10 mm. The earring is 6 mm in size and longer.
The master will tell you how to decorate the piercing and what decoration is suitable for a particular hole. It is not recommended to purchase an earring on your own, the salon presents a wide range, where everyone will find the best option.
How to choose jewelry for different types of piercing
If you decide to search for piercing jewelry on your own, you should know the main factors and the differences between them.
Which earrings are suitable for certain places on the body:
- Brows. For a fresh puncture, experts advise using microbananas and microbars. These products differ in appearance. At the time of healing, the size of the structure should not exceed 1 cm. This will help to avoid tissue damage and stretching. If a ring is inserted, there is an increased risk of injury from contact with clothing and hair.
- Nose. This zone is decorated with small carnations, micro-labrets, nostrils, horseshoes, rings. The first two varieties help the wound heal faster, the rest are used after complete tightening. A barbell and its analogues are inserted into the nasal septum.
- Ear. A suitable place for a puncture, here is the highest percentage of engraftment and a favorable outcome. For fresh damage, it is allowed to use an earring of any kind and a tunnel. The main thing is that the product does not pull the ear. Bananas and cloves will also look perfect here. For cartilage and tragus, a micro barbell is recommended.
- Language. To overgrow the canal, miniature bananas and rods are used, made of hypoallergenic and natural materials. If there is a desire to use the ring, then only after the formation of the channel.
- Navel. At first, all types of earrings can be inserted into the hole, the main thing is that the edges are not sharp and do not cling to clothes. It is not advisable to use surgical steel, as it does not in the best way affects the regeneration process.
- Lip. For a fresh puncture, labrets, small rings are used.
It is impossible to insert two products next to each other at the same time, since there are many closely spaced vessels on the lips, which will negatively affect the healing of the canals.
- How are stud earrings removed after being pierced with a gun
- Nipples. Masters recommend that their clients insert rings and miniature rods into the puncture. The wound healing process is not affected by the size and thickness of the jewelry.
- Microdermal. For this type of piercing, special designs of the same name are used, which are implanted inside the skin. The product is held by a special base-anchor.
What material is preferable
Various materials are used in the production of decorative products, but not all of them are ideal for piercing. In some cases, rejection occurs and a scar forms at the puncture site. To prevent this from happening, you need to know about the properties of different types of materials.
- Earrings made of polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon, PTFE).
The material is hypoallergenic, not able to harm the wound. Not included harmful substances capable of being released into the lymph and blood. The metal is flexible, so products made from it are recommended for implantation piercing, eyebrows and as a replacement for the navel during pregnancy.
- Gold.
Suitable for body only jewelry the highest standard - the 750th. It should not be inserted into the eyebrow, worn on the lips, nipples and tongue due to the risk of allergies and non-engraftment.
- Surgical or medical steel.
Banned material in several European countries and North America. Earrings from it are not even sold in these territories. It is dangerous because of the high content of toxic nickel.
- Silver.
It is characterized as an aggressive metal. Strongly oxidized, negatively affects the blood and lymph. During healing, black spots, purulent discharge and inflammation are formed.
What material is considered the best for punctures on the body? Titanium. Piercing jewelry made of titanium is suitable for any body. It contains no harmful alloys and toxins.
The metal is used in medicine for implantation. Conforms to American and Swiss safety quality standards.
When buying earrings for piercing, one should not be guided only by the external beauty of the product. The choice should be made according to the main categories. When factors are taken into account, the chance of good healing and canal formation increases. To avoid mistakes, consult with the master.
Piercing is in the list of services of almost every beauty salon. The fantasy of jewelers offering piercing jewelry knows no bounds.
Types of earrings (piers)
Piercing earrings are called piers. Their choice is huge: from simple rings to complex designs.
Requirements for decorations
- Jewelry must have a smooth, easily processed surface.
- The carving on the jewelry should be completely hidden under the ball.
- Jewelry should not squeeze fabrics.
Rings
The most commonly used piers are the rings. They use a ball or ring segment as a fastener, 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 swirling balls. Circulars also differ in circumference diameter, wire thickness and the size of the closing balls. Depending on this, circulars can be hung, for example, in the lobe and cartilage of the ear, nasal septum, eyebrow, nipple, navel and intimate parts of the body.
And if you imagine a circular coiled in a spiral, you get a pier called "twisters". These earrings also come in large, medium and small. They are useful for piercing the ears, eyebrows, nipples, navel.
barbells
The main among the more even piers are "barbells", which means "rods" in translation. The name comes from an appearance that really looks like a bodybuilder's shell: balls are screwed onto a flat stick on both sides, and for more extreme personalities, cones or balls with spikes.
The longest rods (22-24mm) are used for primary tongue piercings. When the tongue is punctured, the so-called post-traumatic edema occurs, as a result of which it swells and increases significantly. If at this time the earring “presses”, unpleasant complications may arise, for example, the insertion of a ball into the fabric. Smaller "barbells" (sometimes called "dumbbells" due to their association with sports equipment) 6-10 mm long and 1.2-1.6 mm thick wire are suitable for eyebrow piercing, nasal septum or intimate piercing.
Carnation Labret
For the upper and lower lips, as well as for the dimple of the chin, an earring is used with the name "Labret's carnation", after the name of its inventor. It looks like a shortened rod, ending with a smooth plate on one side and a ball on the other. The plate is located inside lips. For the feeling complete comfort its surface is not absolutely even, 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 request of the client, the outer ball can be replaced with a cone, a pyramid, a ball with spikes or rhinestones.
Nostril
From many years of piercing practice, it became clear that the studs that are used to pierce the earlobe are not suitable for permanent 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, it was developed special shape carnation, twisted in a spiral, which was called "nostril", or "nostril screw". At the moment of threading the earring, it must be screwed into the hole like a screw. Such an earring does not bring any inconvenience to its owner and is not lost. The outer part of the "nostril" has various forms, 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
Most used earring to pierce the navel- "banana". 90% of navel piercing clients are women, the development of new models is designed mainly for them. Banana is the most physiological navel earring: slightly curved bar ( standard sizes: length 1 cm, wire diameter 1.6 mm) is very well suited for body curves 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 deepening of the navel (diameter 6-8 mm), and the smaller one is located in the upper part of the puncture, at the same time being a fastener (diameter 4-5 mm).
People who pierce their navels are considered good tone have many different earrings and change them depending on the outfits. These can be bananas made of metals of various colors, decorated with crystal inserts, precious or semi-precious precious stones. In place of the lower ball, there may be a butterfly made of silver or gold, a lizard, a flower, a dice, or a heart studded with rhinestones.
Author of the article AUNA Professional teamThe material from which the product is made;
Mind finished product;
The 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:
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Gems / minerals;
Requirements for piercing jewelry:
Ability to be sterilized;
Hypoallergenic;
Ease of care and processing;
Do not affect the fabrics in which the decoration is located;
Aesthetic appearance;
Natural materials for jewelry:
Wood
Both ordinary and exotic woods are used as decorations. The price of products varies depending on the value of the wood species and the complexity of the work carried out on the product. Preference is given to solid hardwoods. The greater the hardness, the longer the decoration 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 elite jewelry;
Disadvantages of wood jewelry:
Not amenable to autoclaving and exposure to high temperatures;
Over time, they lose their external attractiveness;
Some types of wood can cause allergic reactions;
Require additional care;
Poorly tolerate frequent contact with water;
They are not used as primary jewelry and in cases where the piercing channel is not formed;
Absorb odors;
Able to deform over time and lose the smoothness of their surfaces;
In case of prolonged wear, it may require additional polishing;
Not all types of piercing jewelry can be made from wood;
Wooden piercing care:
It is advisable to remove while taking a shower, bath, bathing;
Wipe with disinfectant solutions;
Rub mineral oil into jewelry to increase its service life;
Storage of wooden piercing jewelry:
Clean the jewelry from pollution;
Wipe with any disinfectant;
Rub in mineral oil;
After soaking up the oil, polish lightly with a piece of soft cloth;
Store in a dry place, without direct access sunlight and sudden changes in temperature;
Types of wooden piercing jewelry:
Wood jewelry price: from 2-3 dollars and hundreds of dollars are wooden jewelry decorated with precious metals.
Amber
Being petrified tree sap, amber is often used to make body piercing jewelry. In the case of solidification of small insects, plants in amber, amber jewelry becomes several orders of magnitude more expensive.
Advantages of amber jewelry:
Exotic appearance;
In the cold season, the decoration feels warm;
Can be combined with other types of materials;
A 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 amenable to autoclaving;
In case of temperature fluctuations, they can crack or crumble;
Relative high cost of the source material;
Not all types of jewelry can be made from amber;
Amber piercing care:
Jewelry should sometimes be washed with soap and treated with a disinfectant solution;
After drying, polish with a soft cloth;
Storage of 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 usually uses compact bone material. This makes the jewelry more durable, convenient to manufacture and pleasant to wear. The bone is taken from the horns of animals, or sawn from parts of the skeleton. Sometimes teeth, claws or their fragments can be used as decoration.
Benefits of bone jewelry:
Attractive appearance;
Does not freeze in winter;
In combination with precious metals or stones, it is considered elite jewelry;
Does not require treatment with mineral oil, unlike wooden jewelry;
Not afraid of getting wet and does not change shape at the same time;
At caring attitude long service life;
Disadvantages of bone piercing jewelry:
Not all types of jewelry can be crafted from bone;
With prolonged use, the bone may turn yellow;
If the decoration had spongy bone parts, then they, as a rule, 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 reproduction of microorganisms, which can lead to infection of the piercing channel;
Bone jewelry care:
From time to time, a bone product should be washed and treated with a disinfectant solution;
After drying, wipe and polish with a soft cloth;
Storage of bone jewelry:
Clean and sanitize the jewelry;
Wipe dry and place in a soft-lined container;
Do not leave the jewelry in direct sunlight, it may turn yellow, crack;
Do not allow sudden changes in temperature to act on the decoration;
Types of bone piercing jewelry:
Stones and minerals
Benefits of stone/mineral jewelry
durable;
Most are autoclavable and heat sterilizable;
Often included in elite jewelry;
Some believe that the stones have certain properties;
Slowly change the temperature;
Disadvantages of stone jewelry
Large weight of jewelry;
Stones and minerals are often added to the decoration;
Some stones and minerals may affect the skin, or contain toxic impurities;
Temperature fluctuations and thermal sterilization can lead to cracking of the product;
Over time, the surface loses its smoothness and can cause tissue damage;
Mineral stone jewelry care
Rinse in warm water with soap and wipe with a soft sponge. Treat with an antiseptic;
Storing stone/mineral jewelry
Store each jewelry separately in a soft cloth bag;
Avoid constant temperature fluctuations;
Types of jewelry made of stones and minerals
Metals for making piercing jewelry
Surgical or medical steel
In the manufacture of jewelry, steel grade 316L is used, which is widely used in surgery. Having undergone special processing, it meets all the requirements for the materials from which jewelry is made.
Advantages of surgical steel:
Ideally smooth surface does not cause even microdamages of 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 lend itself to oxidation and rusting;
Almost any piece of jewelry can be made from surgical steel;
Not demanding on storage conditions;
Very long service life of the product;
Disadvantages of surgical steel jewelry:
A relatively large mass of products can cause tissue tension and be uncomfortable to wear;
The high cost of the product;
Steel quickly changes its temperature. In winter, it can cause tissue frostbite, and in the sauna / bath - burns;
Surgical steel jewelry care
Rinse, treat with an antiseptic or boil;
Storage of surgical steel jewelry
Not demanding on storage conditions;
It is desirable that the decoration does not succumb to constant changes in temperature or humidity;
Types of jewelry made of surgical steel:
Implantatium
The trade name for surgical steel, which appeared after the introduction of the European Union law on the quantitative content of nickel in surgical steel.
Benefits of Implantium
Does not cause allergic reactions and rejection;
Can be used as a material for primary decorations;
Long term operation and does not require certain storage conditions;
Disadvantages of Implantium
Very expensive material;
A small number of firms make jewelry from it;
A small assortment of jewelry;
Not always the appropriate quality of the source material;
Implantium jewelry care (see);
Storage of implantium jewelry (see);
Types of jewelry from implantium (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.
Titanium Benefits
Nickel free;
Low weight of the finished product (an equivalent stainless steel product weighs almost 50% more);
Titanium is resistant to corrosion, not afraid of contact with water;
Low percentage of allergies when using titanium jewelry;
Autoclaving and temperature sterilization can be used on titanium jewelry;
Long service life and virtually indestructible;
Anodized titanium has a variety of colors, which increases the range of jewelry;
Disadvantages of titanium
It quickly gains or loses temperature, which makes it inconvenient to wear jewelry in the sauna or in winter;
The high cost of titanium jewelry;
There are jewelry on the market that are made from titanium purity grades that are not suitable for use as jewelry;
Care for titanium jewelry (see);
Storage of titanium jewelry (see);
Types of titanium jewelry (see);
Black titanium or eng. black line
It first began to be used in the 80s and its appearance is extremely successful. It is still widely used for medical purposes.
Benefits of Black Titanium
In addition to the advantages of ordinary titanium, the surface black layer is very resistant;
The structure of the surface layer does not cause damage to the piercing channel during jewelry movements;
Disadvantages of black titanium
In addition to the disadvantages of conventional titanium, black titanium can lose its coating during prolonged contact with a hard surface (for example, rubbing against teeth);
Caring for black titanium jewelry (see);
Storage of 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;
Amenable to thermal sterilization and autoclaving;
Suitable as primary piercing jewelry;
Does not cause allergic reactions;
Disadvantages of zirconium
On the market there are fakes for jewelry made of zirconium;
Quickly gains or loses temperature depending on the temperature environment;
The hard surface can cause damage to teeth with prolonged contact;
Caring for black zircon jewelry (see);
Storage of black zircon jewelry (see);
Types of black zircon jewelry (see);
Niobium
Outwardly similar to titanium, but heavier than it.
Benefits of Niobium
High-quality niobium does not cause allergies;
Amenable to autoclaving and temperature sterilization;
Does not react to biological fluids, oxygen, detergents and disinfectants;
Long service life of the product;
Disadvantages of niobium
If the specific content of niobium in jewelry is less than 99.9%, it can cause allergic reactions;
A small selection of niobium jewelry;
The high cost of jewelry made of niobium;
Difficulties in making jewelry;
Caring for niobium jewelry (see);
Storage of 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;
Amenable to autoclaving and temperature strylization;
Long service life of jewelry;
Disadvantages of bronze
Bronze from unknown manufacturers may contain arsenic;
It is possible to change the color of the skin from the decoration;
Bronze has the ability to oxidize and change its appearance;
Not used as primary piercing jewelry;
Bronze jewelry care:
Requires polishing and removal of the oxide film, for this it is best to contact a jewelry workshop or use GOI paste at home;
Storage of bronze jewelry
It is advisable to store in a separate box with a soft coating, separate from other jewelry;
Types of bronze jewelry
These are mainly ethnic products, with a small circulation.
Silver
A precious metal that has been used to make jewelry for many centuries.
The Benefits of Silver
Expensive appearance;
Thanks to the ability to change the appearance of the metal, silver jewelry is very diverse (light, dark silver);
The convenience of the material in work, 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;
Silver Disadvantages
925 sterling 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, cartilage;
Changes temperature depending on the environment;
Over time, the jewelry oxidizes and requires cleaning by a jeweler;
For elite silver items, the price is very high;
Caring for silver jewelry
Wash in soapy water with ammonia, then wipe dry;
If the jewelry is oxidized, it should be given to a jeweler for cleaning or cleaned yourself using finely abrasive pastes;
Storing silver jewelry
It is advisable not to allow sudden changes in the temperature of the decoration;
Types of silver jewelry: almost all kinds of decorations
Gold
One of the most popular materials for making jewelry
Benefits of Gold
Very attractive appearance;
Combination with precious stones;
Big choice jewelry;
Possibility of thermal sterilization;
White gold often gives allergic reactions regardless of the sample;
Gold scratches easily and can cause damage to the piercing;
Use as primary jewelry and contact with bodily fluids, antiseptics can cause discoloration of gold;
Low grade gold may discolour after autoclaving;
Caring for gold jewelry
From time to time, jewelry requires polishing by a jeweler;
Avoid contact of gold jewelry with hard objects;
Storage of gold jewelry
It is advisable to store each decoration separately from the others;
Use a soft-coated container or special bags;
Avoid sudden changes in temperature;
Types of gold jewelry: all kinds of piercing jewelry
Porcelain
Rarely found as a material for jewelry
Advantages of porcelain
High uniqueness of products
Amenable to thermal sterilization;
Over time, does not lose its properties;
Slowly changes temperature depending on the environment;
Disadvantages of porcelain
Highly high price for products;
Small assortment of finished products;
Glaze can give allergic reactions and have harmful impurities;
The product may be damaged when interacting with solid objects;
Not used as primary decorations;
Porcelain jewelry care
It is enough to wash in warm water with soap and wipe dry, then treat with an antiseptic;
Storing porcelain jewelry
Store jewelry separately from metal;
Contact between metal and porcelain can lead to chipping of the glaze or cracks in the decorations;
Jewelry boxes should have soft walls;
Types of porcelain jewelry: combined earrings with metal, tunnels, ear spacers;
Glass
Convenient and popular material for making piercing jewelry.
Benefits 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;
Armored glass is strong and durable;
A wide selection of colors for ready-made 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;
Poor quality glass may crack when autoclaved;
Caring for glass jewelry
Wash in warm water with soap, wipe dry, treat with an antiseptic;
Storage of 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 (plastic) products
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 the accumulation of microorganisms;
Not all types of plastics can be heat sterilized;
Individual allergic reactions;
Relatively inexpensive appearance;
Caring for plastic jewelry
Wash in warm water with soap, remove particles 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 PTFE.
In addition to these two names, the most popular is the patented name - Teflon.
Benefits of Teflon Jewelry
High biological compatibility with tissues;
It is not noticeable during x-ray diagnostics;
Teflon piercing jewelry is lightweight;
Not magnetic;
Can be autoclaved;
Slowly changes the temperature and is comfortable to wear, both in winter and in the bath / sauna;
Disadvantages of Teflon jewelry
There is evidence of harm to the body of Teflon;
The high cost of Teflon jewelry;
Little Choice available jewelry;
Telon jewelery care
Do not use abrasive products for cleaning metal brushes;
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 kinds
Acrylic, plexiglass
Wide range of products in various colors
Acrylic Benefits
The slippery surface makes these ornaments suitable for stretching piercings;
Inexpensive and beautiful jewelry;
They are lightweight and suitable for use in winter or in a bath / sauna;
Disadvantages of acrylic jewelry
With thermal sterilization, it may lose its color;
Over time, the jewelry discolors and fades;
Brittle material that can crack and break;
Cannot be used as primary decorations;
Attracts liquid to itself, which creates conditions for the reproduction of microorganisms;
A long time without treatment may begin to smell unpleasant;
Acrylic jewelry care
Wash and sanitize regularly
Avoid hitting hard surfaces;
storage of acrylic jewelry
Store separately from metal jewelry;
Do not keep in direct sunlight;
It is undesirable to resort to thermal methods of sterilization;
Types of acrylic jewelry: all kinds of jewelry;
Plastic ™
A new type of plastic that is widely used in medicine today
Benefits of Plastic ™
Non-toxic, does not cause allergies;
There are several color types material;
Can be used in various temperature conditions;
Disadvantages of Plastic™
Expensive material;
Limited range of jewelry;
Not widely used in Europe
Plastic Care™
Wash in soapy water, wipe dry and treat with an antiseptic solution;
Storing Plastic ™ Jewelry
Store separately from metal jewelry;
Avoid sudden changes in temperature;
Types of plastic ™ jewelry: all kinds of decorations;
Piercing jewelry sizes
For people who choose jewelry and craftsmen who work with them, it is necessary to know the features of designating the size of jewelry and their thickness (caliber).
Knowing the sizes of jewelry you need is necessary in order to:
Prepare the necessary needles for the master and appropriate jewelry before starting work;
Have no problems with threading jewelry after a puncture;
Speed up the workflow;
Avoid mistakes at work;
Order the necessary working material and decorations in accordance with the need;
Understand the designations of American and other foreign manufacturers that use non-metric designations for sizes and calibers of jewelry;
Client:
Buy jewelry in online stores and brick-and-mortar stores, with an accurate idea of what sizes and caliber of jewelry are exactly needed;
Length of piercing jewelry
For straight rods, the length is determined from the inner surfaces of the balls wound all the way;
For curved rods, the length is the distance between two perpendicular lines lowered from the beginning of the balls wound to the stop;
For rings and semi-rings - the length is the inner diameter of the jewelry;
The length of the labret is the distance from the cap to the ball that is 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, England, the concept of caliber (gauge or this abbreviation G) or the designation in inches is used to indicate the thickness of jewelry (then the sign """ without quotes is used at the end);
The smaller the numerical index of the caliber, the larger its diameter (00G is larger than 22G);
Shown below table by which you can compare the metric thickness of the decoration with caliber or inches:
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Gauge (caliber) |
Inch |
Millimeters (millimeters) |
The length of jewelry manufacturers from the US, UK 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 the choice of jewelry for the client, there are recommended sizes of jewelry for each separate species piercing. Hovered below table with the optimal length and caliber of jewelry for various kinds piercing.
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Type of piercing |
standard caliber |
Standard length |
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Belly button piercing |
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nose piercing |
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tongue piercing |
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Ear cartilage piercing |
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Eyebrow piercing |
16G (often 14G) |
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Industrial piercing |
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Labret / lip rings |
14G (often 16G) |
5/16", 3/8", or 7/16" |
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Monroe piercing |
5/16" or 3/8" |
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nipple piercing |
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Tragus/ Helix/ Ruk / Ush. sink |
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3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 5/8" |
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The information provided is not absolute, but reflects general recommendations American Piercing Association.
You can convert the indicated sizes to metric by comparing them according to the tables above.
If you want to purchase high-quality piercing jewelry, then the most famous in the world manufacturers are:
Large selection of jewelry;
Convenient for stretching the earlobe, before installing a tunnel of a larger diameter;
Thanks to their use, the scalped increase in the size of the tunnel opening can be avoided;
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surface texture;
The presence of fixing rings;
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Plastics;
organic glass;
Benefits of ear spacers
Disadvantages of ear braces
Made from natural materials require constant care;
With a significant tensile force, ruptures of the earlobe are possible;
Increasing the size of the hole in the cartilage with spacers will not work;
Ear spacers price: from 150 rubles. and higher;
Spirals;
There are several types of spirals.
In the manufacture of metal coils, almost all metals allowed in the piercing industry are used;
Metal spirals differ in:
The number of turns of the spiral;
The distance between the turns;
The metal from which they are made;
Spirals that are used as jewelry for large-diameter earlobe piercings differ in:
Spiral material;
Advantages of metal spirals:
Appearance;
One piece of jewelry for multiple cartilage piercings;
Durability in use;
Disadvantages of metal coils
It is necessary to observe the spiral pitch for comfortable wearing of jewelry;
A spiral with a large number of turns can be inconvenient when dressing jewelry;
Advantages of coils for large diameter punctures
Large selection of jewelry;
Attractive appearance;
Disadvantages of coils for large diameter punctures
Often confused in clothes, hair;
Without locking rings are easily lost;
Limited number of piercings in which it can be used;
Spiral price: from 200 rub. and higher;
nose chain
A traditional Indian bridal jewelry that requires nostril and ear piercings. Both decorations are connected by means of a chain.
Jewelry in the wing of the nose, ear and chain are usually made of gold.
This decoration differs in:
chain length;
Types of links used;
Additional decorations of the chain itself;
Benefits of a nose chain
Very attractive and ethnic look, looks expensive;
It is not a "pop" decoration on the territory of Russia;
Nose Chain Disadvantages
Requires 2 types of piercing;
All-gold jewelry is quite expensive;
It is necessary to get used to such decoration after the first dressing;
Out of habit, you can hook the chain and injure your nose or ear;
Nose chain + 2 rings (for nostril and ear): from 600 rubles;
Special jewelry for nipple piercing (nipple shield)
When piercing the nipple, special jewelry is often used, which differ appearance and can be attributed to rods with decorative elements.
The nipple shield should completely or partially cover the areola of the nipple. In addition, it can be used to hold the nipple and prevent its retraction.
Nipple shield differences
According to the material from which it is made;
By the type of composition on the decoration;
Nipple Shield Benefits
Eliminates the problem of inverted nipples in girls;
Effectively looks through clothes;
Permits to demonstrate the breast in cases of prohibitions on the bare nipple;
Nipple Shield Disadvantages
Some jewelry will not come out to be worn under clothing;
There may be injuries to the piercing channel when hooked on items of clothing;
The high cost of jewelry;
Not all piercing jewelry stores stock them;
Shield nipple price: from 250 rubles;
Labret
It is a modified bar. At the same time, on one side of the decoration there is a fixed hat, 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 the teeth and comfortable wearing.
Labret types:
Length, diameter;
The material from which the decoration is made;
Type of removable nozzle;
Benefits of the labret
Does not damage teeth
Instead of a ball, you can use other nozzles (see rod decoration);
Does not cause a defect in diction;
Ideal jewelry for piercings where one side of the jewelry must remain in the mouth;
Disadvantages of the labret
Too long labret causes inconvenience, despite the presence of a cap, and not a ball, it injures the teeth;
In winter, chapping of the lips and local frostbite of tissues are possible;
Labrets price: from 200 rubles;
Nostril
Curved jewelry used in nose wing piercings. Has no latch.
Types of nostrils
By length and diameter;
By material;
On the visible part of the decoration;
Benefits of Nostril
Small, elegant decoration;
Well perceived by others;
Can be adorned with a gem;
Disadvantages of Nostril
You need to have experience to dress them quickly;
Decoration without additional fixative;
With a runny nose and intensive use of a handkerchief, internal damage to the nose is possible;
Nostril prices: from 150 rubles;
Sterilization of piercing jewelry. Preparation for work.
Any primary jewelry (which is inserted immediately after the puncture) must be sterile!
As primary decorations, decorations from:
Medical / surgical steel;
Implantatium;
Titanium regular and black;
zirconium;
Sterility means complete absence on the surface (in our case, on the decoration) of microorganisms, spores, viruses, fungi and prion protein.
What is sterility for?
The piercing channel will be formed without inflammation, and in the most short time;
Sterile primary decoration avoids infection of the client with diseases that are transmitted through the 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 according to which sterilization is carried out.
Steam sterilization modes:
Air (dry heat sterilization)
Dry ovens are used for this. Exposition of jewelry at a temperature of 200 ° C - 10-20 minutes, at a temperature of 180 ° C - 20-40 minutes. Modern dry ovens contain programmed sterilization modes.
Advantages of thermal sterilization:
Simplicity;
Efficiency;
Availability;
Disadvantages of thermal sterilization:
Not all primary decorations endure high pressure and temperature;
Chemical sterilization of primary jewelry is carried out by the following groups of substances:
Acid + oxidant. Example - "Pervomur" 4.8% solution - 15 minutes;
Aldehyde. An example is a 40% solution of formaldehyde in ethyl alcohol. For sterilization, a paraformal chamber is used. Sterilization time 3 hours;
Detergents. Example: chlorhexidine bigluconate. Sterilization time 5 minutes;
Halides. Example: Povidone-iodine according to the instructions;
Benefits 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 with an expired solution, violation of sterilization regimes;
Radiation sterilization- carried out by gamma irradiation in factory conditions. The decoration is in a sterile package.
Advantages of radiation sterilization:
Reliability of the method;
The product is sterile packed and ready to 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 by this method;
In addition, it should be remembered that the master must work with sterile instruments (needles, clamps, needle receptacles), sterile hands. The puncture is carried out only with a sterile surface of the skin. 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 canal non-sterile and provokes the development of infectious complications of piercing.
Note to the master: for ease of operation and understanding of the rules of sterile work, you should read the manuals for medical staff and regime orders for asepsis and antisepsis.
OST 42-21-285. Sterilization and disinfection of medical devices. Methods, means and modes.
Order of the Ministry of Health of the USSR dated 31.07. 78g. No. 720 "On improving medical care patients with purulent surgical diseases and strengthening measures to combat nosocomial infection.
Order of the Ministry of Health of the USSR dated 12.07.89. No. 408 "On measures to reduce the incidence of viral hepatitis in the country.
Quality control of wet and chamber disinfection in the SA and the Navy. TsVMU MO, 1983
Temporary instructions for taking and processing blood for AIDS testing. TsVMU MO, No. 161/3/12637, 1987