Body Mods and Modifications

Septum Piercing

2008-06-30T08:43:00.000-07:00

Getting a Surface Piercing

2008-06-25T08:45:00.000-07:00

Just remember that the rejection rate of surface piercings is about 95% so even though you think it's a cool piercing, the risks are pretty high.

Check out this dude's series of surface piercings. They make a neat star.

And this chick's play piercing:

Cheap Tongue Rings

2008-06-23T07:42:00.000-07:00

Looking for discounted tongue ring, definitely check out the link below. You'll find healing tips, pictures of various types of tongue piercings, and cheap tongue rings.

Tongue Piercings: Healing, Pictures, and Cheap Tongue Rings

Cheap Body Plugs

2008-06-19T07:58:00.000-07:00

Looking for jewelry to fill your holes? Sweet! You can find tons of alternatives on the following link. You're bound to find something that you like whether it be acrylic, glass, silicone, or organic plugs.

Cheap Earlets and Ear Plugs

Monroe Piercing

2008-06-17T06:53:00.001-07:00

Watch this girl get a monroe piercing. The piercing itself was named after the famous Marilyn Monroe.

Cheap Navel Rings

2008-06-13T11:38:00.000-07:00

When searching for navel rings for your belly buttong piercing, you want to make sure that even if you pay a low price, that you're getting a high quality piece of jewelry. The last thing that you want to do is irritate your piercing.

Cheap Belly Button Jewelry

Lip Tattoos

2008-06-04T08:59:00.000-07:00

This is something a little different. It's a tattoo, but it's one that's highly likely to fade.

Check out Lip Tattoos on Alternative Look for more information and several pictures to browse through.

Tattoo Care and Advice

2008-06-02T09:22:00.000-07:00

When you get a tattoo, whether it's your first, second, third, or whatever, you want to make sure that you know how to take care of it. Even though this may not be your first tattoo, you may not have been given good aftercare advice the last time you were tattooed.

Make sure that you keep the tattoo out of sunlight and don't soak it in water.

Wash the tattoo with gentle, non-smelly soap, and apply a thin layer of A&D or another approved tattoo care ointment.

You want to ask your tattooist if he has any tips, as well. Don't take what a friend tells you without a little research behind it. You'd hate to spend the money and sit through the pain for the tattoo to fade or get infected.

For more information, check out,
Tattoo Aftercare

Getting a Navel Piercing

2008-05-29T12:50:00.000-07:00

Belly Button Piercings- Tips and Aftercare
Belly Button Piercings

New Blog: Alternative Look

2008-05-25T16:25:00.000-07:00

So if anyone's interested, my girlfriend's got this neat blog on Orble called Alternative Look. It's got tons of alternative fashion, such as tattoos, piercings, funky hair stuff, hardcore modification, and whatever else. You'll find tons of "punk" things there.

Here's the link, check it out.
Alternative Look

Free Tattoo Designs

2008-05-23T08:44:00.000-07:00

When picking out a tattoo, you may want to browse online galleries to get some ideas. There are many galleries online that you have to pay for, but there are a few decent ones that are free. The following link provides a list of hubs that I've composed with tons of pictures and meanings behind the particular tattoo. IE different flowers have different meanings, as do different animals. By knowing the meaning behind the tattoo, you may be able to find a design that fits you and your personality best.

Free Tattoo Designs and Ideas

Fire and Flame Tattoo Designs

2008-05-21T08:12:00.000-07:00

Fire and flame tattoos are pretty popular among so many different people. Fire is symbolic for different reasons, varying from religion, power, control, and fear. People tend to use flames as a decorative additive to an old tattoo or as a symbol to a new tattoo.

Find out the different meanings to fire and flames, and view several different types of fire and flame tattoos.

Fire & Flame Tattoo Designs

Fairy Tattoo Designs

2008-05-19T13:15:00.000-07:00

Fairies are mystical beings that have been seen throughout literature and art. They are typically feminine, but one legend is that fairies are both the Gods and the Goddesses, meaning they can be masculine as well.

Fairies can be symbols of protection, malice, mischief, as with just about any meaning you can link to them.

To check out the pictures of fairy tattoos, check out
Fairy Tattoo Pictures & Designs

Flower Tattoo Designs

2008-05-17T19:03:00.000-07:00

Flower tattoos are pretty popular amongst females, but they were once considered a very masculine tattoo. The most common floral tattoos are roses and lotuses. Each have different meanings and can be designed differently to suit your personal tastes and the skills of your tattoo artist.

Don't just pick a pretty flower off a flash. Design a gorgeous tattoo that will match your personality and meaning behind the tattoo.

To see more pictures of flower tattoos, check out
Meaning of Flower Tattoos & Flower Tattoo Pictures

Music Tattoo Designs

2008-05-15T11:16:00.000-07:00

Musical tattoos, whether music notes, bands, instruments, whatever, aren't the most popular type of tattoo, butb at the same time they are somewhat popular.

Many musicians and fans will have tattoos of a musical essence, but of course not all of them.

Music is a great form of expression and is designed to help you get out your emotions before their completely pent up and you explode. Tattoos are also a great form of expression, so why not mix the two up a little?

Music Tattoo Pictures: Music Notes, Instruments & Bands

Heart Tattoo Designs

2008-04-29T13:48:00.000-07:00

Heart tattoos are pretty common with women, but they come in a wide range of designs and styles. Heart tattoos are just for women. Men often have more realistic designs versus the cutsey hearts with wings and flowers.

Hearts can be symbols of passion and love. They can represent pain or a time in one's past. Hearts can symbolize a myriad of things in your life, so make your heart tattoo unique to you.

Meaning of Heart Tattos & Heart Tattoo Pictures

Cross Tattoo Designs

2008-04-14T08:34:00.000-07:00

There are many reasons why you may consider getting a cross tattoo. There are also many designs and styles for you to choose from.

You may consider a more religious approach, in which you may want to feature Jesus Christ, angels, a purple sash, thorns, or rosary beads.

Or, you may consider a tribal approach with thick black designs, or a celtic approach with woven designs.

In any sense cross tattoos can be as elaborate or simplicistic as you want. Just remember that with any tattoo, it is permanent, so be happy with the design before the needle hits your skin.

For more designs and ideas for cross tattoos, check out:

Cross Tattoo Pictures and Designs

Lettering Tattoo Designs

2008-04-12T14:31:00.000-07:00

Lettering tattoos can be wide and varied. You can get ancient scrips, calligraphy, cursive, block fonts, and more. There's not much to a lettering tattoo, but the fonts really are varied and can be personal if you put a special touch on them.

With the below link you can check out different types of lettering tattoos.

Lettering Tattoo Pictures and Designs

Kanji Tattoo Designs

2008-04-04T18:42:00.000-07:00

Kanji tattoos are pretty popular amongst those who are tattooed. They're fairly simple designed tattoos, and can range from different languages. Usually, though, you'll see Kanji symbols in terms of Chinese and oriental characters.

The one big thing that you want to consider when you get a kanji tattoo is that the characters mean what you think they mean. It's recommended that you check with someone who fluently speaks and writes the language of choice.

For more kanji information and free kanji tattoo pictures, check out the below link.

Kanji Tattoo Pictures and Designs

Dragon Tattoo Designs

2008-04-03T11:58:00.001-07:00

Dragon tattoos are far and wide in terms of their design and meaning. Each tattoo is different even if two people pick the same tattoo off of the same flash. Each tattoo artist will put their own swing to the tattoo, with the customers wishes, mind you.

But, for the most part the most common dragon tattoos are chinese dragons and tribal dragons. Oriental dragons are those that are benevolent and represent strength, whereas the western dragon is the malicious, evil bearing dragon.

Different people get dragon tattoos for different reasons.

For more information check out the following link.

Meaning of Dragon Tattoos & Dragon Tattoo Pictures

UV Tattoo Designs

2008-03-30T13:16:00.000-07:00

UV tattoos are fairly new to the tattoo market. Some find they are unhealthy, whereas others find them just like other tattoos. UV tattoo ink has not been approved by the FDA, so you want to get black light tattoos with caution. Below, you'll find a link that will provide pictures, designs, and health information in regards to black light ink tattoos.

Black Light Ink Tattoo Pictures, Health, & Designs

Remember that all the information that I provide, is all from a personal standpoint with real statistics and data to back it up. I will admit that I have looked into black light tattoos, but I have decided to wait until the ink has been approved by the FDA. Otherwise, you risk infection, rash, and a poor tattoo. Many people have found their tattoos to turn brown.

Talk to your tattoo artist and ask his opinion. Some refuse to use the ink, whereas others don't care.

Star Tattoo Designs

2008-03-25T13:18:00.000-07:00

First off, I want to say there has been a transfer of admin to this blog. I am the new owner and writer on Body Mods and Modifications. The previous admin, had had her fill of the body modification blog.

I want to go over star tattoos just a little bit. I'll be brief. Star tattoos are pretty popular today, whether they are the average nautical star, shooting star, or still star picture.

Each star tattoo will have a meaning of its own for each person, but in general different stars have different meanings. Shooting stars can represent shooting for your goals and aspirations. Nautical stars can represent protection and guidance.

You may chose the design and type of star by the number of points and the direction of the star. Choose your tattoo wisely, as for the most part, it will be with your forever.

Meaning of Star Tattoos & Star Tattoo Designs

How Much do Tattoos Cost?

2008-03-10T11:41:00.000-07:00

One of the more popular and frequently asked questions on the forums and Yahoo answers.

So, during the HubPages HubLove contest for the clue word 'MONEY,' I created the hub about tattoo prices.

How Much Does a Tattoo Cost?

Check it out let me know if it was helpful.

Make-Up

2008-03-03T13:57:00.000-08:00

Since body modifications include anythign that modifies your body, would you consider makeup as a temporary body modification?

I don't think it would be considered a modification because all that it's doing is covering blemishes and facial flaws. But, I could see where it may be considered a modification.

Like colored contacts, they're modifying the color of your eye, but it's temporary. When you take out the contacts, you remove the color.

No one said that a body modification has to be permanent.

What do you think?

Body Modification: Fad, Trend, or Here To Stay?

2008-02-21T22:10:00.000-08:00

What do you think? Are body modifications here to stay? Or will their popularity begin to fade away? Consider tanning, hair dye, and plastic surgery as a body modification.

Body Modification: Fad, Trend, or Here To Stay?

Body Modifications

2008-02-15T10:54:00.000-08:00

Let's break the theme a little bit. Time for a little rant or whatever you will call it.

Basically, I was thinking about this yesterday. I had my bottom belly button repierced. It looks great. You can see it HERE.

And, on the way home, I was thinking about it. I mean why do I put myself through the pain of a new piercing or tattoo? I mean honestly, piercings can be taken out, close up, and repierced. Tattoos are relatively permanent. But, that's all beside the point.

I'm not an ugly person. So, why do I keep getting holes put in me?

Well, I think it's because the pain brings me back. It opens up my mind, body, and soul, a little bit. Brings something new to the mundane. Adds to the body.

In a way, I see the human body as a canvase that can be decorated at will, but of course that is not always the case.

I dunno... What do you think?

Food for thought....

Celtic Tattoo Designs

2008-02-11T14:19:00.000-08:00

Celtic tatoos are very popular. They slightly resember tribal tattoos, but at the same time give off a completely different feel. Celtic tattoos are composed of spiraling loops and curves, to which represent life and death.

Celtic Tattoo Designs

Celtic Tattoos

Tatto Design Ideas: Celtic Design Tattoos

Geek Tattoos

2008-02-08T10:51:00.000-08:00

To continue this little theme that I've found, why not move onto Geek Tattoos. I mean, they may be nerdy, but they're popular and cool. They're actually, similar to sci-fi tattoos.

The more common geek tattoo includes:

Computers/ computer symbols

Video games

Math equations

For more information and pictures
CLICK HERE

Portrait Tattoos

2008-02-07T14:25:00.000-08:00

If you're interested in creating a memorial of a beloved friend, family member, or pet, why not consider a tattoo. This allows you beloved to be with you no matter what- through thick and thin.

Portrait tattoos require a good deal of details, so finding a clear, crisp photo is a must!

Try to find a picture that is at least 3 inches by 3 inches.

Also, when considering the size of the tattoo, remember that the smaller the tattoo the fewer details and the less the quality you will get.

For more information and ideas
CLICK HERE

Sci-Fi Tattoos

2008-02-06T07:06:00.000-08:00

Sci-fi tattoos is considered another popular tattoo design. It is wide ranged and well liked. These tattoos range from space themes, robots, aliens, rockets, sci-fi movie characters, and more.

Popular science fiction based tattoos include:

Star Wars

Star Trek

Lord of the Rings

Harry Potter

For more information and pictures of sci-fi tattoos:
CLICK HERE

Body Modification Forum

2008-02-04T12:37:00.000-08:00

Looking for a place where you can share your experiences and pictures? Get and share ideas? Ask questions and give advice?

The Official Body Modification Organization is the place for you!

I occassionally participate in the forums or upload new mods, but my favorite part is being able to check out pictures of other peoples mods. You 'll find crazy tattoos, unique piercings, and more advanced body mods such as genital mods, suspension, scarification, and implants.

Do I have you the slightest bit interested?

If so check it out here:
Body Modification Organization

If not, then you're just plain missing out! :-P

Wing Tattoo Designs

2008-01-30T18:06:00.000-08:00

Wing Tattoos are popular among different people. You church-goer may have a set of traditional feathered wings while your Joe Blow on the street may have a set of tribal wings.

Tattooed wings can represent different things to different people. You may see a tattooed set of wings and see protection under the wing of God or the archangels, whereas someone else may see mysticism and magic.

Wings can be small or large, depending on your personal tastes. They can be on you thigh, calf, shoulder, arm, nape, or back. Most wing tattoos are on the back, as to wear them like the angels.

If you want to read more about the symbolism of wing tattoos and to see various wing tattoo pictures, click HERE

Tattoo Removal

2008-01-27T17:17:00.000-08:00

It was once thought that tattoos were permanent, but in today's society there are various methods of tattoo removal. You can try fade away techniques, such as Tat B Gone, or you can undergo laser tattoo removal.

In either sense, the cost is probably going to be more than you spent on getting the tattoo. Depending on the size, placement, and color of the tattoo, how much you pay will depend on it. Also, depending on the number of treatments, you final taly will go increase, even still.

But, sometimes, you may feel the need to have a tattoo gone from you life, and in those cases, you may consider reading the article- HERE.

Tribal Tattoo Designs

2008-01-22T09:08:00.000-08:00

Tribal tattoos are one of the more popular tattoo designs. They can range from simple designs of solely black coloring, or slightly more elaborate designs with a little coloring added for detail. The more common tribal tattoos incluse Hawaiian, Maori, and Bornean.

For more information click HERE

Animal Tattoos

2008-01-18T15:49:00.000-08:00

Animal Tattoos are very popular amongst those who are tattooed. One can use an animal tattoo to symbolize a turning point, achieving a goal, or a characteristic that one chooses to hold high.

I, personally, have one animal tattoo. It is the APBT that is posted above. Although, currently only an outline, it will be shaded in due time. I felt the need to get a tattoo of an American Pit Bull Terrier because of several reasons. (1) It represents my first APBT, Chance, who was stolen from me in 2005. (2) It represents all APBT's that I will have until I die. (3) It represents courage, strength, devotion, and loyalty, all characteristics that I hope to one day have as inbred as the APBT.

But, in any case, animals represent more than just a living being.

Tattoos in the Workplace

2008-01-14T07:40:00.001-08:00

Here's a thought to think about...

If it was socially acceptable to have tattoos any where you pleased, would you get a tattoo (or more tattooo)?

The reason I ask is because I currently have two tattoos, and I just question whether I would have more if I could...

Jobs turn down those who are tattooed. But is that right? I mean, yes, it may not be the most professional to have a visible tattoo in certain workplaces and professions, such as the medical field. I mean how ironic would it be for the man, or woman, lasering off your tattoo, to have a complete arm band?

I've never heard of a company who allows visible tattoos or piercings. I will admit, that it tends to rely on your manager as to how he will bend the company rules. Many retail companies, will bend the rules, according to the General Manager in charge, but with higher ups come in, body mods must be covered. Some customer service companies will allow for visible tattoos, as long as they are not offensive. Whether this is a part of the company policy or a managers choice, I don't know.

But, anyway... If you were to be hired even though you had visible tattoo, would you get more? Or would you get more visbible tattoos, versus those hidden under your clothes?

Ear Stretching

2008-01-10T15:57:00.000-08:00

If you are interesting in stretching your ears to a larger gauge, you may want to consider all your options.

Because you are modifying a current piercing, don't think that you don't need to fully understand what you're doing. Make sure that you do it right. Otherwise, you can have a blowout, tear, or infection. You don't want this.

How to Properly Stretch Your Ears

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First Tattoo

2007-12-30T14:57:00.000-08:00

When choosing your first tattoo, you need to consider everything.

Location

Design

Artist

You will want to have some idea of where and what you want before going to see the tattoo artist. There are so many different designs that you can look at, so the options are infinite. Just remember to make every tattoo your own. You are unique, so don't pick just any flash off the wall; pick one and make it yours.

Some of the more popular tattoos include:

Skulls

Butterflies

Stars

Dragons

Lettering

Animals

Kanji

Make your first tattoo meaningful.
Make it stand out in your life.

My first tattoo (picture above) is that of my first APBT. He was stolen from me on December 23, 2006. On his first birthday, I went and had his name and a pawprint tattoo on my inner right wrist. It will be a time that I will never forget, and a tatto that I will never regret. The tattoo is a part of my healing process.

Halloween Tattoos

2007-12-13T10:40:00.000-08:00

Now, although Christmas is upon us, there's still a little room for Halloween in our hearts and on our bodies. Halloween tattoos can come in just about any shape, form, or fashion. You can find them in the appearance of bats, spiders, spider webs, gypsies, witches, vampires, vampire bites, and other various Halloween symbols.

When choosing a Halloween tattoo, much less any tattoo, remember that tattoos are permanent. And, unless you have the funds to pay for laser surgery in order to remove a tattoo that you're unhappy with. So when choosing a tattoo, make sure it's something that you're truly interested in because for the most part, it's going to be a part of your body for the rest of your life. ;-)

Tattoos

2007-11-30T14:19:00.000-08:00

Before You Get A Tattoo

To Tattoo or Not to Tattoo
How to Choose a Tattoo

Tattoo Care

Tattoo Aftercare
How to Care for a Tattoo

Tattoo Ideas

Koi Tattoos
Arm Tattoos
Wrist Tattoos
Portrait Tattoos
UV Tattoos

Bad Tattoos
Opinion Based

Really Bad Tattoos
Really Bad Quality Tattoos Part 2

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Body Jewelry

2007-11-29T09:16:00.001-08:00

All piercings deserve pretty jewelry, which is why various companies, wholesalers, and individual makers, design and create various jewelry to fit your ever growing need to fill your holes!

Common Piercings:
Tongue Rings
Belly Button Jewelry
Labret Studs

Body Jewelry for almost any piercings:
Horseshoes
CBR

Stretched Ears:
Plugs
2 Gauge Jewelry
0 Gauge Jewelry
00 Gauge Jewelry
000 Gauge Jewelry
Large Gauge

Facial Piercings

2007-10-23T10:54:00.000-07:00

Facial Piercings can be varried between the nose, lip, eyebrow and even mouth piercings such as the tongue, smiley, and frowny. These percings are now in place for aesthetic purposes, versus in tribal societies, the piercings have various meanings and performed in various ceremonies.

Scarification

2007-10-17T12:49:00.000-07:00

Scarification is a more hardcore body modification of today's society. When scarification was introduced to tribes, it was more of the norm. Many warriors had facial and body scars and brands. Today, many people look down upon the body modification. Asking the person, "What's wrong with you?!" But, in reality, it's just a different form of body modification that is not as well known as the tattoo.

It's bes to get a scarification from and experienced person, versus a do it yourself job. You can encounter so many problems when scaring yourself with a needle, box cutter, etc. If you do not know what you're doing, one wrong cut can be detrimental. Infection can take a serious tole on the body. So, remember that, if you decide upon a new scar. Find a reputable person at a tattoo shop to perform the task for you.

Body Piercings

2007-10-16T10:30:00.000-07:00

Piercings are one of the most common forms of alternative body modification. Tattoos being right next door. But, as for piercings, one could go with ear, facial, mouth, genital, and surface piercings. There are variants of each piercing.

Ear piercings can consist of lobe piercings, tragus, cartlige, rook, snug, daith, orbital, and industrial piercings.

Facial piercings can include both facial and mouth piercings. Facial piercings can include medusa, monroe, cheeks, labret, lip, bridge, eyebrow, nose, and septum piercings. Variants of these may include off center labret, lowbret, horizontal eyebrow, vertical labret, and vertical lip. As for mouth piercings, they include tongue, tongue web, and smiley piercings.

Belly Button (Navel) Piercings are a very common piercing amongst young females today. They belly button piercing can be the standard piercing, a bottom belly button, side belly button or true belly buton peircing.

Surface Piercings are a whole other ball game. They are prone to reject if not pierced properly. They MUST be pierced by experienced piercers ONLY! Healing time can be over a year long. The most common surface piercings can include the nape, hip, wrist, and corset piercing.

Alternative

2007-10-15T11:31:00.000-07:00

Alternative by defination is a " choice limited to one of two or more possibilities, as of things, propositions, or courses of action, the selection of which precludes any other possibility," as stated by dictionary.com. Although, that is the most popular choice of the definition, there is another. A similar meaning, but not a choice, but more of a different stance, an alternative lifestyle, for example.

Alternative could include various things, images, or ideas. Alternative could include the alternative lifestyle involving tattoos and piercings. It could be that of the study of alternative ideas of the supernatural, myths, and lore.

Alternative is ever changing.