Body Art Education

Piercing Inverted Nipples: What You Need to Kno...
Inverted nipples are nipples that point inward instead of outward. It’s a completely normal anatomical variation and is more common than many people think. This condition can affect one or...
Piercing Inverted Nipples: What You Need to Kno...
Inverted nipples are nipples that point inward instead of outward. It’s a completely normal anatomical variation and is more common than many people think. This condition can affect one or...

Consent, Safety, and Timing: Our Ethical Approa...
If you’ve ever wondered why we pierce infants between 3 and 8 months old, then wait until age 5 to offer child piercings again, it’s not random—it’s rooted in both safety and...
Consent, Safety, and Timing: Our Ethical Approa...
If you’ve ever wondered why we pierce infants between 3 and 8 months old, then wait until age 5 to offer child piercings again, it’s not random—it’s rooted in both safety and...

Aseptic Technique: Why It Matters in Piercing &...
When you walk into a clean, professional piercing studio, you probably notice the sterile tools, gloved hands, and meticulous setup—but there’s more going on than just good vibes and neat...
Aseptic Technique: Why It Matters in Piercing &...
When you walk into a clean, professional piercing studio, you probably notice the sterile tools, gloved hands, and meticulous setup—but there’s more going on than just good vibes and neat...

Why Piercing Needles Are Better Than Guns – And...
If you’re thinking about getting a new piercing, chances are you’ve seen the option to get it done with either a piercing needle or a piercing gun. While guns are often...
Why Piercing Needles Are Better Than Guns – And...
If you’re thinking about getting a new piercing, chances are you’ve seen the option to get it done with either a piercing needle or a piercing gun. While guns are often...

Why Titanium Jewelry Is the Gold Standard in Pi...
At Essential Ink Body Art, we’re passionate about more than just beautiful piercings—we’re committed to safe, healthy, and long-lasting body art. One of the biggest factors in a successful piercing...
Why Titanium Jewelry Is the Gold Standard in Pi...
At Essential Ink Body Art, we’re passionate about more than just beautiful piercings—we’re committed to safe, healthy, and long-lasting body art. One of the biggest factors in a successful piercing...

Piercing While Pregnant or Breastfeeding? Here'...
If you’re currently pregnant or breastfeeding, we know how tempting it can be to treat yourself to something fun (and you totally deserve it!). But when it comes to new...
Piercing While Pregnant or Breastfeeding? Here'...
If you’re currently pregnant or breastfeeding, we know how tempting it can be to treat yourself to something fun (and you totally deserve it!). But when it comes to new...