Tattoo, Piercings and Jewelry Education

piercing needle vs gun

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...

titanium jewelry standards

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

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...

downsizing a piercing

Downsizing: The Crucial (and Often Overlooked) ...

At Essential Ink Body Art, we make sure our clients understand that getting pierced is just the beginning. To help your piercing heal properly and look amazing long-term, downsizing your jewelry...

Downsizing: The Crucial (and Often Overlooked) ...

At Essential Ink Body Art, we make sure our clients understand that getting pierced is just the beginning. To help your piercing heal properly and look amazing long-term, downsizing your jewelry...

piercings and accutane

Piercings and Accutane: What You Need to Know B...

While it may seem like “just a little hole,” a piercing is technically a wound. And when you’re on Accutane, your body’s ability to handle that wound is compromised.

Piercings and Accutane: What You Need to Know B...

While it may seem like “just a little hole,” a piercing is technically a wound. And when you’re on Accutane, your body’s ability to handle that wound is compromised.

why your piercing wont heal in 6 weeks

🕰 The 6-Week Healing Myth

The “six-week” timeline often gets thrown around in reference to earlobe piercings done with a piercing gun (which, for the record, we don’t recommend—more on that another time!). Even then, six...

🕰 The 6-Week Healing Myth

The “six-week” timeline often gets thrown around in reference to earlobe piercings done with a piercing gun (which, for the record, we don’t recommend—more on that another time!). Even then, six...