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Hypertrophic Scarring and Keloids

PainfulPleasures

What are the differences between hypertrophic scars and keloids? Knowing these difference will help you identify and treat them effectively. Learn more.

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Stretching the Size of Your Ears

PainfulPleasures

Stretching a piercing can either be: A) a walk through the park, or B) a disaster. It all depends on whether you stretch at a steady pace and keep your...

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Customize Your Jewelry!

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Why buy a standard piece of body jewelry that only comes in sizes X, Y & Z and a few colors when you can get super-custom jewelry from Painful Pleasures?...

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Mastering Mash-Up Tattoos with Harlan Kantner

Danny Tress

Mash-up tattoos are especially tricky, but Harlan Kantner has the secrets to nail them every time. Check out his tips.

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What to Know about Tattooing Darker Skin Tones

Danny Tress

Tattooing darker skin tones is a critical skill for any tattoo artist to have. Learn all about how to tattoo darker-skinned clients successfully in this guide.

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The Ultimate Guide to Tongue Piercings

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We’re diving into the tongue piercing process, aftercare tips, and your most common (and not-so-common) tongue piercing questions with this ultimate guide!

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