How To: Safely pierce your own lip
Mark shows you how to safely pierce your own lip. To pierce your own lip, follow these steps: You will need rubbing alcohol, a piercing needle, alcohol swab, a ring, mouthwash, a small bag filled with crushed ice and a cork. Put the ice between your lip and your gum until your lip is numb. Wipe the needle with the alcohol pad to sterilize it. Sterilize your lip as well. Place the cork in between your lip and gum, take the needle and stick it through your lip. Stick the ring through your lip a...
How To: Stretch your ears by taping
In this video, we learn how to stretch your ears by taping. When you get to a certain size, taping is the only thing you can do, which is also very easy. To do this, you will need to have Teflon tape, which is a light and flimsy type of material that isn't sticky. You will need to wrap the tape around your plug until it's all the way around, not pulling it too tight so there isn't too much pressure. Do this several times, depending on how much you want to stretch it, then you will be done and...
How To: Pierce your lip and hide it
In this tutorial, we learn how to pierce your lip and hide it. First, you will need to get a safety pin and clean it off with alcohol or antiseptic. From here, you will then mark the spot on your lip that you want to pierce. Once you have this lined up, you will need to numb the area with some ice so you don't feel the piercing as much. After this, pierce the pin through and then place the jewelry inside. Clean this off when finished with some Listerine. Stick a new stud in your mouth backwar...
How To: Pierce your own lip like an emo kid
In this tutorial, we learn how to pierce your own lip like an emo kid. First, grab a safety pin and put heat with a lighter to it. Let this cool off, then put gloves on your hands. Mark where you want the piercing to be on your lip and look in the mirror to make sure it's in the right spot. Once you have this spot picked out, then you will poke the safety pin through the spot until you poke through the other side. Use tissues to clean up any blood that comes out. Next, you will slip the jewel...
How To: Pierce your own lip and avoid infection
In this video, we learn how to pierce your own lip and avoid infection. First, mark the spot on your lip where you want to pierce it and then check it in the mirror. After this, grab your needle and clean it off with antiseptic or mouth wash that has alcohol in it. Push the needle all the way through the spot on your lip and then place the jewelry into your lip. Once finished, you will need to rinse your mouth out with mouth wash that has alcohol in it. Make sure to clean this regularly so yo...
How To: Pierce your lip at home the professional way
In this video, we learn how to pierce your lip at home the professional way. First, sit the subject down and put a cloth around their upper body. Then, grab a clamp and place it where you are going to pierce the hole. After this, push the needle through the spaces in the clamp and follow this by sticking in the jewelry. Apply cleaning products into the mouth that are for cleaning the wound specifically. When finished, make sure to take proper care of the piercing and the jewelry as well so it...
How To: Pierce your own lip safely
In this tutorial, we learn how to pierce your own lip safely. First you will need to clean off your needle with a cleaning solution and clean out your mouth as well. After this, you will need to mark the spot where you want to pierce your lip at. Look at this in the mirror to make sure it's at the spot where you want it to be. From here, you will poke the needle through the lip at the spot you want it to be. From here, you will poke the jewelry through and then put the cap on that. To finish,...
How To: Start stretching your ears
In this video, we learn how to start stretching your ears. To do this, you will need a tapper that is small and pointed at one end and large and thick at the other. You will also need cleaning supplies to sterilize and clean out your ears. You can also use pinchers, because they will distribute out weight evenly around your ears. When you first place these in your ear, it may pinch a little bit. Leave the pinchers or taper in your ears and then keep them locked down with new jewelry. After th...
How To: Make an earring holder with everyday materials
In this tutorial, we learn how to make an earring holder with everyday materials. first, you will need a box lid from a shoe box or a scrapbooking box. After you have this, slide a black piece of nylon over the top of the box and then tie the feet and top together on the back of the board. Cut off any excess nylon that is left over. After this, you can stick your earrings into the nylon and they will hang there securely! This will only work for hook on earrings because there's no back to it, ...
How To: Pierce your lip with a flat or round back
In this video, we learn how to pierce your lip with a flat or round back. First, purchase some flat backs from the store, don't use normal earrings because this will damage your skin. Flat backs don't hurt when you pierce them. To start, you will need to find the spot where you want to pierce, don't hit a vein. After this, use ice to numb the spot until you think that you are ready. Then, poke the needle through the hole after cleaning it off with alcohol. Make sure to clean the lip area when...
How To: Gauge your ears by yourself
In this video, we learn how to gauge your ears by yourself. First, you will have to buy the next size up for your jewelry. Also make sure it has a spike on the end of it. This will help the jewelry go through easier. All you need to do now is get some antiseptic solution and pour it on the new jewelry. From here, lube up your ear hole with it as well and then push the gauge through the ear. After it's through, you will need to secure it into place. When finished, your ear will stretch out and...
How To: Start gauging your ears
In this video, we learn how to start gauging your ears. To start, you will first need to take a taper, which is a big spike, and clean it off with antiseptic. Then, you will stick it straight through your ear hole. When you do this, it will gauge your ear into a larger hole. You can also do this by taking your plugs and plumbers tape and putting it on your ear to help gauge it. Either of these methods will work, just choose whichever one that works the best for you. Just make sure you take ca...
How To: Pierce your own ear with a safety pin
In this tutorial, we learn how to pierce your own ear with a safety pin. Remember if you are going to do this, you should be able to deal with some pain. First, you will need to mark the spots on both of your ears where you want to pierce it. After this, check in the mirror to make sure they are evened up. Next, you will numb your ears with ice cubes if you prefer. From here, stick the safety pin in your ear where you marked and then slip the earring in after this. Hold a paper towel up to it...
How To: Safely pierce your lip
In this video, we learn how to safely pierce your lip. Start off by using antiseptic to clean off the needle or tool that you are going to pierce your lip with. Then, mark the spot on your lip that you want the jewelry to go. Use a ruler to help make sure it's positioned correctly on your face. After this, place ice on your lip to help numb it for a few seconds. Then, quickly grab the needle and push it through the mark that you made on your lip. Then, you will need to quickly push the jewelr...
How To: Stretch your ear cartilage
In this video, we learn how to stretch your ear cartilage. The cartilage on the ear can be stretched just like the lobe, but it's a lot harder. When you do this, you will first need to think about how to do it. The first way is to slide a taper through and then plug it. This is a good option but it will take a really long time to stretch it out. If you go fast, you will get a lot of scar tissue. You can also use a punch that will punch a larger hole, just make sure to take care of it!
How To: Conceal large gauge stretched ears with Kaos Silicone Skin Tone Hider Plugs
Got a formal job interview coming up but don't think your future boss will be impressed by the gaping finger-width holes in your earlobes? Then there is a way to look professional without having to take out your piercing and crossing your fingers that your skin grows back again.
How To: Pierce your lip at home
In this video, we learn how to pierce your lip at home. Start off by numbing the area with ice cubes, then grab a clean and sharp object and poke it through the area. When it's inside, leave for a couple of minutes, then use a piece of ice to keep the swelling down. After this, grab the jewelry and place it through the lip after you clean it. Make sure you don't give the piercing any time to close in between when you pierce it and when you place the jewelry in. When you're done, remember to k...
How To: Pierce your cartilage
In this tutorial, we learn how to pierce your cartilage. To do this, you will need: gold/silver earring, alcohol, and paper towels. To start, you want to mark the spot that you want to pierce, then clean your needle and the area with rubbing alcohol. Now, pierce the needle through the area you want it to be. Keep pushing the needle through until you get to the other side, then replace the area with the jewelry as you go. You will pass several different layers of skin and cartilage, so be prep...
How To: Prepare for a navel piercing
In this tutorial, we learn how to prepare for a navel piercing. First, know how much the piercing will cost, so you are prepared to pay for it. Next, do your research on how to clean and care for your piercing. Cleaning it with salt water and a cotton ball will help keep the piercing clean and infection free. You should also know what kinds of piercings to avoid. You can get a larger gauge for your belly button, which will cause more pain depending on how large you go. Also know that the pier...
How To: Hygienically pierce your own lip at home
In this tutorial, we learn how to hygienically pierce your lip at home. First, you will need a sharp needle that is cleaned with rubbing alcohol. Next, draw a line on your face where you want to pierce your lip. Next, grab your lip so it's taut, then place the needle into your lip. Go slower so you feel less pain while it is being inserted. When you get to the other side, insert the jewelry where the needle was, so it goes inside seamlessly. Once you get the jewelry to the other side, place t...
How To: Get your nose pierced
Debating as to whether or not to get your nose pierced? There are several pros and cons to weigh when decided "to pierce, or not to pierce"... In this video, learn how to go about getting your nose pierced, what to look for in a piercer and how to deal with your piercing afterward.
How To: Clean your septum piercing
First of all you need to have some warm water in glass. Now take an ear bud and dip into the warm water. Now apply some soap over it. You can use the hand soap also for this purpose. Insert the bud in your nostril and then rub it around the pierced skin. Remove all kinds of particles accumulated at this portion. Now clean the other nostril as well. Now hold your pierce ring with your two fingers and give it shake. This shall remove all solid pieces from the area. Otherwise these may go down i...
How To: Pierce your own septum
In this video, Megan shows us how to do a self septum piercing. First, take your favorite brand of astringent and clean the area you are piercing. Next, take a clean needle and clean it with the astringent. Now, place the needle inside your nose and poke through on both sides of the nostril until it's all the way through. Once the needle is in, grab your nose ring and keep pushing the needle through replacing it with your nose ring when it leaves. Make sure to clean regularly with the proper ...
How To: Pierce your nose at home
The video is a demonstration of how to get your nose pierced by yourself at home. The things you are going to need for this are a sterile needle, rubbing alcohol, cotton swab, rubber gloves, a nose ring, ice cubes, eraser and of course pain tolerance. The lady also tips you to first numb your nose with ice cubes if you wish and it helps a lot. Then she asks you to put on the gloves, take the cotton swab and put some rubbing alcohol on it and then clean the inside and outside area where you ar...
How To: Gauge and pierce your own ears
This video demonstrates how to gauge your ear, which is essentially the same as piercing your ear. The first step to piercing your ear is to grab a 15 gauge needle and hold it under a flame for 15 seconds. This step ensures that the needle will be sterile for when it pierces your skin. Another good idea is to use peroxide on the needle.
How To: Clean and change your belly button ring
This video teaches the secrets of cleaning and changing your belly button ring in simple steps. First add some saline solution or salt water solution in a paper towel and rub on your new ring to clean it. To change the ring on your belly button, unscrew the old ring and remove it carefully. Now insert the new ring through the hole present in your belly carefully. Finally screw the inserted ring carefully to finish.
How To: Stretch your ears up to 0 gauge without damage
How far can I go without having permanent scarring and damaging to my ear lobes? This simple video shows you the proper technique to work your way up to a 0 gauge.
How To: Fix ear funk from gauges
What is that smell? If you've got large gauge ear gauges, it's probably dead skin and buildup in your ear lobes.
How To: Insert large gauge rings
You've graduated to a bigger gauge. Unfortunately this means you can't put it in the same way. Get some tools!
How To: Accurately measure plugs and jewelry
Does size really matter in plugs and rings? If you don't want a blow-out, definitely. Be safe.
How To: Insert double flared plugs and tunnels into ears
Double flared plugs are everywhere these days. So...how do I put them in?
How To: Choose a piercer for your ears
So you want to get a piercing but you don't want to get impaled and infected. This video walks you through the do's and don'ts when looking for a great piercer.
How To: Insert and remove captive bead rings
These rings are so frustrating. This video is a great tutorial showing you to put it on different places on your body.
How To: Care for your body piercing
Prevent infection by keeping your ear, nose, lip, tongue, navel, eyebrow, and other body piercings clean.
How To: Use ring opening pliers to remove a ball closure ring
Ring opening pliers allow you to remove the ball from ball closure rings that are too difficult to remove by hand. This tool makes the process of removing your body jewelry a lot easier. Watch this tutorial and you will learn how to use ring opening pliers. Use ring opening pliers to remove a ball closure ring.
How To: Use an insertion pin to stretch your piercing
An insertion pin allows you to stretch the size of your piercing one size at a time. The tapered shape allow you to increase the size of your piercing in a gentler manner. This how to video teaches the method on inserting the pin easily and comfortably. Watch this tutorial and you will be able to stretch your piercing in no time. Use an insertion pin to stretch your piercing.
How To: Choose & insert a circular barbell for body piercings
Circular barbells are very popular and can be used for most body piercings. This how to video teaches you how to insert a circular barbell, and what type of circular barbell will be right for you. There are many different sizes of circular barbell depending on the gauge of your piercing, so make sure you know your measurement before you purchase new body jewelry. Watch this tutorial and you can be wearing a circular barbell in no time. Choose & insert a circular barbell for body piercings.
How To: Choose & insert ball closure rings for body piercings
Ball closure rings are very popular and can be used for most body piercings. This how to video teaches you how to insert a ball closure rings, and what type of ball closure rings will be right for you. There are many different sizes of ball closure rings depending on the gauge of your piercing, so make sure you know your measurement before you purchase new body jewelry. Watch this tutorial and you can be wearing a ball closure rings in no time. Choose & insert ball closure rings for body pier...
How To: Choose and insert bananabells for body piercings
Bananabells are very popular and can be used for most body piercings. They are most commonly used for navel piercings and ear piercings. This how to video teaches you how to insert a bananabell, and what type of bananabell will be right for you. There are many different sizes of bananabell depending on the gauge of your piercing, so make sure you know your measurement before you purchase new body jewelry. Watch this tutorial and you can be wearing a bananabell in no time. Choose and insert ba...
How To: Choose and insert a barbell for body piercing
Barbells are very popular and can be used for most body piercings. This how to video teaches you how to insert a barbell, and what type of barbell will be right for you. There are many different sizes of barbell depending on the gauge of your piercing, so make sure you know your measurement before you purchase new body jewelry. Watch this tutorial and you can be wearing a barbell in no time. Choose and insert a barbell for body piercing.
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