Stephanie Anders
Owner, Royal Heritage Tattoo and Piercing
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Co-authored Articles (20)
How to
Heal Cartilage Piercing Bumps
If you recently got a new piercing, seeing a bump in your cartilage can be a bummer. But don’t worry. They’re actually called granulomas, or “healing bumps,” and they’re pretty common. They’ll usually clear u...
How to
Put a Nose Ring Back In
Make sure to take care when placing a nose ring back onto your nose. Clean your hands thoroughly before touching your jewelry, clean your jewelry with the proper solution, and keep your jewellery properly maintained to a...
How to
Remove Earrings for the First Time
After having your first pair of earrings in for 6-8 weeks, you might worry that it will be difficult to get them out. The good news is that you're probably worrying more than you need to. If you've kept your ears clean, ...
How to
Change a Nose Piercing
One of the great things about having a nose piercing is that you can change the type of jewelry you wear in it to match your mood or style! However, because nose piercings are sometimes vulnerable to infections for month...
How to
Put Your Earring Back when It Won't Go in
Maybe you recently pierced your ears, taken the earrings out, and can't seem to get them back in. Well, don't panic! The hole may not have completely closed, and if you follow some simple steps, you can get that earring ...
12 Reasons Why Females Get Tongue Piercings
Find out why some women choose to get tongue piercings While tongue piercings have been around for centuries, they’ve only recently begun gaining mainstream popularity in Western society. As they become less taboo, mor...
How to Get Rid of a Nose Piercing Bump ASAP
Heal keloid scars and other piercing bumps quickly with our expert tipsYou love your new nose piercing. But wait… what’s that bump? Bumps around a new nose ring are normal and can be caused by many things, such as to...
How to
Convert Pierced Earrings to Clip On Earrings
If you wear clip-on earrings, you have probably noticed that there are more options for pierced ears than for you. Luckily, you can convert any pair of pierced earrings into clip-on earrings using a converter. The type o...
How to
Get a Lorum Piercing
A lorum piercing is a primarily aesthetic body adornment, placed through the skin on the underside of the male genitalia where the penis and scrotum meet. While it can be combined with piercings along the underside of th...
How to
Take Your Nose Stud in and out of Your Nose
Getting a new nose ring can be a fun way to change your look but taking your nose stud in and out can sometimes be painful. No matter what type of nose stud you are using, it's important to know how to do it properly in...
How to
Eat with a Tongue Piercing
A tongue piercing takes about three to four weeks to heal. During that time, it's important to watch what you eat and how you eat it. You'll have to stick to softer, blander foods and chew slowly.. 4 December 2019. Even ...
How to
Put Earrings In
Putting earrings in is easy and painless once you get the hang of it. Be sure to disinfect the jewelry before you put it into your body. Then, slide each earring into an earlobe, twisting slightly. Clasp the backs of the...
How to Heal a Nose Piercing Faster & Treat Infections
An expert guide to taking care of a nose piercing Taking care of a nose piercing the right way will help speed up your recovery. It can be pretty easy for bacteria to get inside the piercing, but following the proper af...
How to
Remove Earrings
After getting a new ear piercing you may want to remove your earrings to change them or go without. Make sure you wait 6-8 weeks for earlobe piercings and at least 4 months for cartilage piercings, before removing your e...
How to
Hide a Nose Piercing from your Parents
So, you want a nose piercing, but you're not allowed? There are ways you can downplay your piercing and make it less visible when your parents are around. The same methods work for people trying to hide a piercing at wor...
How to Replace a Tongue Piercing
When can you take out your piercing? Will it get infected? Your questions, answered Congrats on the new piercing! You just got your tongue stud and you're ready to rock some new jewelry to show off your personal style. B...
How to Choose the Right Jewelry After Getting Your Ears Pierced
Follow these tips to pick the perfect earrings for your fresh piercing Getting your ears pierced and picking your first pair of earrings is an exciting experience! While there are plenty of earrings to choose from, it’...
How to
Get Your Ears Pierced
Getting your ears pierced is an exciting, relatively pain-free way to add a new accessory. Make sure to get your ears pierced professionally, choose a reputable piercing location, and care for your piercings correctly to...
How to
Convince Your Mom to Get Your Ears Pierced
If you're under 18, you will need a parent's permission to get your ears pierced. If you need your mom's permission, there are several things you can do. Research how to care for pierced ears, to show that you're respons...
How to
Hide a Tongue Piercing
Tongue piercings can be a fun and exciting way to make a change in your life. However, sometimes our life circumstances require that we keep piercings hidden from certain people – like bosses, friends, parents, or othe...
