David Wilkins
Professional Body Piercer
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Co-authored Articles (17)
2 Simple Ways to Remove Flat Back Earrings and How to Get Them Unstuck
The easiest way to remove screw in or push pin flat back earrings, even if they’re stuck If you recently got your ears pierced or are an earring junkie, you probably know that flat back earrings are more comfortable an...
What Piercing Should I Get Quiz
Piercings are a great way to express yourself and enhance your style, but there are so many to choose from. How can you be sure you pick the perfect piercing for your personality and look? You’ve come to the right pla...
How to
Pierce Your Own Belly Button at Home
Navel piercings are becoming more and more popular. Some people choose to do it themselves for many reasons. If you choose to, read on. However, note that it is always safer to go to a professional.
How to
Pierce Your Eyebrow
Eyebrow piercings look stunning, and many people are enthusiastic about getting them done. The problem with them is that they can cost a great deal of money. If you're brave and careful about safety, it is possible to pi...
How to
Gauge Your Ears
Ear gauges are a bold and stylish way to express your individuality. If you've always wanted to stretch your ears to accommodate gauges, you can do so from the comfort of your home. Just get your ears pierced at a local ...
How to
Change an Eyebrow Ring
Changing your bar or ring in an eyebrow piercing can be tricky. Understanding the type of eyebrow piercing, how to safely remove your ring, how to clean the ring and piercing site, and how to comfortably place a new eyeb...
How to
Hide a Septum Piercing
A septum piercing goes through the tip of your nose between the nostrils. Septum piercings look great but aren’t always appropriate for school, work, or when a visiting conservative grandparent. You shouldn’t remove ...
3 Easy Ways to Cover and Protect Your Ear Piercing for Swimming
Protect your piercing like a pro with these 3 effective methodsIf you got a new ear piercing and you plan on going for a swim, you’ll need to cover it up to avoid developing an infection. Experts say you should wait at...
How to
Take a Bath with a New Piercing
If you've got a new piercing, you know how important it is to keep it clean and healthy.. 15 February 2023. Taking a bath with a new piercing is best avoided, if possible; showering is safer and easier. However, if your ...
9 Different Types of Nose Piercings
Everything you need to know about nose piercings & aftercareThere are tons of different ways that your nose and nasal region can be pierced—this includes well-known piercing options, like nostril and septum, as well as...
How to
Take out a Lip Ring
Lip piercings and snake bite piercings are a common practice in many parts of the world, and are a very popular way to express your personality and individuality. Although you might love the way your piercing looks, you ...
How to
Re‐Pierce Ears
Pierced ears can close up partially or completely for several reasons. You may have removed your earrings too soon, gone too long without wearing earrings, or experienced an infection from the initial piercing. It is pos...
How to
Measure a Gauge Piercing
A gauge refers to the size of the hole needed for an earring or barbell, although the term is often used interchangeably with stretched ear piercings. Gauge sizing is pretty strange, so don’t worry if it feels a little...
How to
Clean Body Jewelry
Body piercings have become popular over the years and can be placed in the nose, eyebrows, belly button and just about anywhere else. It’s a good idea to clean the jewelry on a regular occasion to prevent buildup and p...
How to
Gauge Your Ears Without Getting a Blowout
So some of you stretch your ears, or other piercings, correct? But many people don't know how to do this correctly and instead they use stretching tools that can damage their skin. This article will teach you how to stre...
Do You Tip a Piercer?
Learn the proper tipping etiquette for ear piercings, nose piercings, and moreSweet! You just booked the appointment for your dream piercing. You’ve reviewed the piercing fee and decided on the type of jewelry that you...
How to
Clean Ear Gauges
Body stretching has become a common practice, particularly in ear lobes. The term "gauges" often refers to the size of the opening and jewelry. In order to keep your widened ear piercings clean (and free from infection)...
