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The piercing bible : the definitive guide to safe piercing (Revised and expanded edition)

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Everything you need to know about ear, facial, and body piercings--from how to find a qualified professional piercer and choose appropriate jewelry, to proper care and maintenance of your piercing.

Piercing expert Elayne Angel has performed over 50,000 piercings since the 1980s and has pioneered many placements, including tongue piercing and the triangle, lorum, and other genital piercings. Her authoritative and groundbreaking guidebook has been the definitive resource on body piercing since its publication in 2009.

Many people are unaware of the elevated risks of getting pierced at a mall kiosk, by an untrained tattoo artist, or by a novice piercer; a skilled professional is necessary for safety and optimal results, whether piercing the ear, nose, or elsewhere. This is the only comprehensive reference book available to help readers navigate the entire piercing process, including:
    The best piercings and placements for various body parts and body types
    Terminology, techniques, and tools of the trade
    Vital sterility, sanitation, and hygiene information
    Jewelry designs, sizes, materials, and quality
    Piercing aftercare and troubleshooting advice for successful healing
    How to become a piercer, piercing in modern culture, and the future of body piercing

The Piercing Bible, Revised and Expanded, includes essential medical and technical updates, as well as refreshed illustrations and jewelry photography, to reflect today's standards and best practices for safe, professional piercing.

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Ten Speed Press
1984859323 / 9781984859327
Paperback / softback
391.7
01/06/2021
United States
English
352 pages
23 cm
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