Sasha Blue
Professional Body Piercer
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Co-authored Articles (17)
How to
Pierce Your Ear
Piercing your ears is a great way to give your lobes a glamorous upgrade—but can you really do it from the comfort of your own home? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together a comprehensive, step-by-step ...
Nose Piercings: Healing Times, Aftercare, & Signs of Infection
Expert advice for taking care of a healing piercing You just had your nose pierced, but how can you tell if it’s healing properly? Taking out a nose piercing too early could lead to an infection, so it’s really impo...
How to Reduce Piercing Pain: Maintaining Good Aftercare & Preventing Infection
Everything you need to know about limiting pain before and after your appointment You love the look of your brand new piercing, but ouch! It sure can be tender for a few days afterwards. A little pain, redness, or swelli...
New Belly Button Piercing? Follow These Aftercare Steps
Use these tips to help your belly button piercing heal fasterGetting a new piercing is always a thrilling experience; however, there are some general instructions you should follow after you get your new piece of bling t...
How to
Clean a New Ear Piercing
If you recently got a new ear piercing, you're probably excited to be able to switch out your piercing stud for new styles. Before you can do that, you need to properly clean and care for your new piercing in order to av...
How to
Remove a Nipple Piercing
Nipple piercings are bold and expressive jewelry pieces to have and can last a lifetime if properly cared for. It is important to know how to remove the jewelry piece in case you need to have a medical procedure done, wa...
How to
Change Nipple Piercings
Nipple piercings are a fun way to display your unique style. Once your piercing has healed, you have a variety of jewelry options to choose from, including nipple bars, rings, and shields. Before you can insert any new j...
How to
Close Gauged Ears
If you're starting a new job or just want a new look, consider your options for closing stretched ears. Although they won't completely seal shut, you can reduce the size of the holes by wearing smaller gauged jewelry. On...
How to
Clean a Nipple Piercing
Nipple piercings are very popular and can be a fun way to decorate your body. But the risk of infection is quite high, especially if you don’t take the proper precautions when cleaning your piercing. Be sure to wash yo...
Explaining (and Debunking) the White String Piercing Legend
Is the white string urban legend legit, or completely fictional?If you’ve scrolled through TikTok lately, you’re probably familiar with the #whitestringlegend that’s popping up all over the platform. Is there any t...
How to
Clean a Cartilage Piercing
Cartilage piercings are a fun fashion statement but they require a lot of care while they heal. Be gentle with your piercing and always wash your hands before touching it. Clean the area twice a day with a salt water sol...
How to
Heal Piercings
Now that you've gotten your piercing, you're probably ready for it to heal quickly. To speed things up, clean the piercing every day with mild soapy water. Don't irritate the skin around the piercing and avoid reopening ...
How to
Take Care of Your Tongue Piercing
If you get a tongue piercing, it is crucial that you take care of it properly. Tongue piercings can easily become infected due to improper care. Follow these few simple guidelines to clean and maintain your tongue pierci...
How to
Prepare for a Tattoo
Getting a tattoo can be an exciting, as well as painful, experience. In order to assure that your tattoo experience is successful, and as painless as possible, there are some things you can do to prepare before hand. Mak...
A Beginner's Guide to Handling a New Ear Piercing
Want to get your ears pierced, but you're too scared? It may seem scary, but in fact getting your ears pierced is perfectly safe and not that painful. Knowing what to expect, thoroughly researching and planning your pier...
How to
Care for Your Nose Piercing
Nose piercings are fashionable and cool. More and more jobs are allowing facial piercings while you work, meaning they are becoming more accepted. Taking proper care for your piercing is a daily job. For the 3 months fol...
How to
Become a Body Piercer
If you have a lot of piercings or you plan on getting some in the future, you may have wondered about becoming a body piercer yourself. While the requirements for body piercers vary from state to state, all of them have ...
