How to Choose Body Jewelry

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Know the correct terms for jewelry

   say straight barbell, not "tongue ring" and curved barbell or barbell, not "navel ring." It will help you find what you need, and feel more confident buying it. , There are also labrets, nose screws, nose bones, septums, twists, eyelets, pinchers, spirals, claws, and talons. , Most jewelry can be worn in many types of piercings, labrets and nose screws can be worn in ears, for example.
   
   Surface piercings, however, should only use surface bars. , The diameter of a ring is measured on the inside, the length of a barbell is between the balls. ,,,, Internally threaded jewelry is of higher quality than externally threaded.
   
   Internal threads are hollow ended, the screw parts are on the ends. ,, Teflon (PTFE) jewelry is flexible, and is good for piercings that move a lot, or navels during pregnancy.
   
   Keep your own styles and have fun with trying different Looks
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   Step 2: Be familiar with the basic types of jewelry: captive ball rings

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   Step 3: barbells (straight

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   Step 4: curved

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   Step 5: or circular)

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   Step 6: and plugs.

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   Step 7: Decide what will work with your piercing.

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   Step 8: Make sure your jewelry has the proper wearable area.

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   Step 9: Get your piercer to change it for you

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    Step 10: if your piercing is not yet healed.

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    Step 11: Inspect your jewelry

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    Step 12: making sure the finish is smooth.

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    Step 13: Choose the proper gauge or millimeter size.

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    Step 14: Buy internal threads if you can afford them

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    Step 15: especially if your piercing gets irritated easily.

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    Step 16: Use implant grade surgical steel or titanium

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    Step 17: Teflon

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    Step 18: or glass in your piercing if you have sensitive skin.

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    Step 19: Use jewelry that won't restrict movement.

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