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If you're thinking about getting an eyebrow piercing, but you aren't sure what style of jewelry would be best or you don't know anything about proper eyebrow piercing aftercare, no sweat! We'll cover these topics and more in these Eyebrow Piercing FAQs, like what gauge to start with, how to identify and deal with any post-piercing problems that arise, the coolest eyebrow rings on the market, and more.

Get to know your coil machine springs—what they are, how they work, and how to fine-tune them to match your style, session after session..

Here you will find an 8-part video series by Cheyenne addressing FAQs.

Here you will find the Safety Data Sheet for World Famous Hand Sanitizer Gel found at PainfulPleasures.com.

Learn about the expected delivery changes for USPS Priority Mail and First Class Package Services.

Here you will find the Safety Data Sheet for Elementals Organics Jojoba Oil.

Here you will find the sterilization certificates for Envy Cartridge Needles.

Here you will find the Safety Data Sheets for Perma Blend pigments, found at PainfulPleasures.com

Here you will find sterilization certificates for various piercing supplies by Precision.

Here you will find the user manual for the InkJecta Eclipse tattoo machine.

Here you will find the SDS for Bactine Max.

Here you will find the Declaration of Conformity for Stigma-Rotary® machines.

Taking care of a piercing is crucial to ensure it heals properly. Make sure your piercing lasts with our guide on how to clean nose piercings.

Here you will find an application guide for Platinum Rose Advanced Skin Care.

Here you will find the SDS for Allegory Ink.

Here you will find the user manual for the Axys Valhalla Rotary Pen Tattoo Machine.

Here you will find resources, including Material Safety Data Sheets and Sterilization Certificates for MEI-CHA® Global products.

Here you will find the user manual and repair form documents for the iPower® Watch.

Here you will find user manuals, checklists, and FAQs for the Panenka Thermal Imager.

Use this guide to check power grid and voltage standards when selecting electronic devices to use in your studio.

Here you will find the Safety Data Sheet for all Arctic Fox Semi-Permanent Hair Colors, found at PainfulPleasures.com.

Here you will find sterilization certificates for Peak cartridge needles and grips.

Here you will find the Safety Data Sheets for Solid Ink tattoo ink, found at PainfulPleasures.com

Here, you will find laws, statutes, and regulations about tattoos and piercings according to your state.

Here you will find the Precision Tattoo Cartridge Needle Sterilization Certificates.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheet for Recovery Derm Shield found at PainfulPleasures.com

Here you will find a comprehensive list of industry-related vegan brands and products, provided by Memphis Mori.

Here you will find product manuals for the CX1, CX2/CX2R, and Atom/Atom X power supplies and CXP foot pedal by Critical

Here you will find the CE Certificates for the Eikon ES300 and EMS420 power supplies.

Here you will find the Safety Data Sheet for Recovery Tea Tree Oil found at PainfulPleasures.com.

Here you will find the Safety Data Sheet for the MedTatt Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser found at PainfulPleasures.com

Here you will find the SGS test report for Precision Bondage Tape (MED-308)..

For a quick, handy reference for coil tattoo machine basics, take a look at our labeled diagram and glossary.

Here you will find the Safety Data Sheets for World Famous Tattoo Inks found at PainfulPleasures.com

Here you will find the MSDS for Holdfast tattoo ink found at PainfulPleasures.com.

Here you will find the SDS for Recovery Smelly Gelly Piercing Conditioner.

Here you can view the MSDS for Recovery Numb System.

Here you will find Tygon Jewelry Certificates.

Here you will find the MSDS for all StarBrite Colors tattoo ink from Tommy's Supplies.

Here you will find the MSDS for Nikko Hurtado's Anchored Stencil Solution.

Here you will find the MSDS for Empire Inks.

When two companies who share a passion for the industry come together and have the ability to design and manufacture only the highest quality tools for it, you get a rotary machine like no other. Symbeos is the product of the collaborative efforts between full service tattoo equipment and Eikon Device based in Ontario, Canada and HM Tools & Dye based in Madrid, Spain. Symbeos is the first of its kind – a fully versatile rotary tattoo machine with the adaptability of a coil machine. Learn more about the Symbeos Rotary System in this article.

Here you will find material information for the stone jewelry sold at Painful Pleasures.

Here you will find Certificates and other related documents for Cheyenne Hawk Needle cartridges.

Here you will find the MSDS for Fusion Tattoo Ink.

Here you will find the MSDS for INK-EEZE Tattoo Products.

Here you will find the MSDS, Compliance Certificates, and Product Information for Cheyenne Ink.

Here you will find the MSDS for Spirit Green Thermal Copier Paper.

Here you will find the MSDS for Spirit Green Stencil Transfer Cream.

You should only use the Suspension Supplies we offer if you understand and know what you are doing. You can purchase Suspension Hooks here.

Here you'll find the MSDS for our Mini Surgical Skin Marker Pens.

Proper surface piercing care is critical if you want your new or irritated piercing to heal well, and we have all the info you need right here. In this Surface Piercing Aftercare guide, we'll teach you how to keep your surface piercing clean, what you can and can't do during the healing process, what problems to watch out for, what you should do if you experience certain surface piercing problems, how to change your surface barbell tops, and more.

Limitless custom cards and envelopes offer a unique marketing option and upsell opportunity for tattoo and piercing shops. You can use our 5" x 7" cards to create stunning event invitations, or decorate them with your tattooists' artwork and sell them as one-of-a-kind greeting cards with matching envelopes that your clients will love. We also offer 9.5" x 4.125" custom envelopes that you can brand with your logo and use to mail out custom flyers, brochures and business letters. Find out how to start designing custom cards and envelopes of your own in this article.

Rick Saveria's tattoo machine company, CTPS Saveria, has been hand-crafting premium tattoo machines in Argentina for over 37 years. The company is an industry leader that's widely recognized as the premier South American tattoo machine builder. Each CTPS Saveria tattoo machine is handmade using the highest-quality materials available. Their machines run exceptionally well out of the box, and they operate powerfully at very low voltages. Learn about all the coil and rotary tattoo machines CTPS Saveria offers in this article.

Surface piercings are dynamic body piercings that can be placed nearly anywhere on the body. Nape piercings, hip piercings, anti-eyebrow piercings, chest piercings, Christina piercings, and frenum piercings are just a few of the many different types of surface piercings from which you can choose. If you're interested in this popular type of body piercing but want to learn more before you get one, these FAQs will give you all the info you need to get a surface piercing with confidence.

Limitless custom acrylic signs offer you numerous ways to feature products and special offers in your shop, display your tattooists' artwork on your walls, promote your shop's custom gift cards, call attention to products you're selling at conventions, and more. Learn about your custom acrylic frame options, how to create posters, signs and custom business card display graphics, and more in this article.

It's important to keep your tattoo shop stocked with all the tattoo medical supplies needed to prep and modify clients--things like antiseptics, skin cleansers, tattoo bandages, and disinfectants. If you're just getting started and looking for a comprehensive list of tattoo medical supplies to keep on hand, download our Tattoo Medical Supply Checklist. You can also read through this article to compare tattoo medical supply options and follow the links provided to purchase tattoo medical supplies for your shop at wholesale prices.

The Recovery Piercing Aftercare product line includes an assortment of tools that piercing collectors and enthusiasts can use to ensure that their new body piercings heal fully and well. These products can also be used to treat dry skin around established piercings, minimize piercing scars, address occasional piercing irritations, and more. Learn about the products in the Recovery Piercing Aftercare line, how they can benefit you, and how to use them to keep new and existing piercings happy and healthy.

Here you can view the MSDS for Recovery Numb Cream.

Here you will find the MSDS for Recovery Aftercare Tattoo Salve.

Here you will find the MSDS for Recovery Aftercare Oral Rinse.

Building a brand can be a daunting task. At minimum, you have to come up with a good business name, create a logo, define your mission, create a solid tagline for your business, and make sure that all of your advertising materials consistently convey a cohesive message that prospective clients can instantly associate with your business. In this article, we'll walk you through what you need to know when choosing a business name, creating a strong logo and tagline, and how you can use Limitless custom products to build your brand.

Some people say that getting a tattoo is all about the pain, but there are plenty of people who desperately want a tattoo and hesitate because they're concerned about their ability to handle the pain factor. Fortunately, there's a solution that levels the playing field and makes it so that even those with low pain thresholds can get tattooed comfortably: tattoo anesthetic sprays, numbing creams and anesthetic gels. Learn how tattoo anesthetic options work, which ones we carry and the benefits of each in this article.

For thousands of years, people have used healing crystals and stones as mental, physical and spiritual aids. Each stone's unique composition imbues it with powerful energy that can be utilized for specific purposes, such as to protect, heal, release spiritual blockages, energize, provide mental clarity, and more. Physical contact with a healing stone is often the key to unlocking its power, which makes healing stone jewelry a valuable tool. It's important to understand the powers of each stone before you choose healing crystal jewelry, which is why we've prepared this guide explaining the benefits and meanings of healing crystals used in our organic stone jewelry.

Men and women alike have been piercing their ears for cosmetic and ritualistic purposes since time immemorial. When did people first start piercing their ears? What reasons have different cultures had for engaging in the ancient practice of ear piercing? How is it that ear piercings have remained one of the most popular types of body piercings throughout time? What types of ear piercings can you get today? We answer these questions and more in this History of Ear Piercings.

Permanent makeup artists are not working on a white canvas when implanting color.  Learn about undertones and color theory to help accomplish the color your client desires

Making a great living as an artist can be tough unless you're really well known and your art is highly sought after. Fortunately, whether you're a tattoo artist, a painter or another type of artist, you now have more ways than ever to supplement the income you make from your original artwork thanks to our Limitless products. We offer a wide variety of options for displaying and selling your artwork in unique ways that are sure to appeal to your fans. Learn about our custom printed marketing materials, signs, personalized products, and other customized products in this article.

Let's talk about parts, baby. Let's talk about you and... your coil tattoo machine! Before you ever begin tattooing with it, you're going to need to make some adjustments. The longer you use your coil machine, the more likely you are to need to replace at least one part, if not several. In this guide, we'll walk you through identifying the major components of your coil tattoo machine and how to replace each critical part as needed. We'll also tell you where you can find all the coil machine parts and tools you'll need to make adjustments to your machine.

Painful Pleasures takes great care to package and ship your items carefully through our trusted carriers, USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL.  Painful Pleasures takes no responsibility for damages to packages after it arrives to its final destination indicated on the Painful Pleasures Order (Shipping Address).

Nose piercing has been going on for over 4,000 years. Explore everything from the fundamentals to the origins of nose piercing in our History of Nose Piercings article.

Here you will find the MSDS for The Aftercare Company Body Piercing Aftercare, Tattoo Aftercare, and Laser Aftercare.

Here you will find the MSDS sheet for Biotene Mouthwash.

Here you will find the MSDS for Emu Oil.

Here you'll find the MSDS for PDI Adhesive Tape Remover.

Here you'll find the MSDS for PDI Prevantics Swabs.

Tattoo thermal copiers and thermal tattoo printers are helpful tools for creating tattoo stencils. In this article, we teach you how to use the two types of thermal printers/copiers we offer--Precision tattoo thermal copiers and ReproFX Spirit Pocketjet Burner thermal printers. We provide lists of the tools you'll need to use each type of tattoo stencil printer, written instructions and demo videos explaining how to use each piece of equipment, and suggested related products from our Tattoo Flash, Stencils & Accessories section.

Here you'll find the MSDS for SaniZide Plus Germicidal Solution by Safetec.

Here you'll find the MSDS sheet for Hustle Butter products.

Here you'll find the MSDS for SaniWash Antimicrobial Handwash by Safetec.

Here you will find the MSDS for Antiseptic Wipes by Safetec.

Here you'll find the MSDS for Antibiotic Ointment with Bacitracin by Safetec.

Here you'll find the MSDS for Oral Pain Relief by Safetec.

Here you'll find the MSDS for Ammonia Inhalants by Safetec.

Here you'll find the MSDS for White Petrolatum by Dynarex.

Here you'll find the MSDS for DynaLube Lubricating Jelly by Dynarex.

Here you'll find the MSDS sheets for Povidone Prep Pads & Povidone Swabsticks by Dynarex.

Here you'll find the MSDS for After Inked Products.

As long as man has roamed the earth, we've continuously searched for new ways to enhance our physical appearances, express our individuality, mark milestones, celebrate life achievements, commemorate loved ones lost, heal our minds and bodies, and grow spiritually. All of these factors and more have compelled people to modify themselves  in a variety of ways since time immemorial. Some of the earliest forms of body modification included body piercings, tattoos and scarification designs. Learn more about the history of each of these body modification forms and others in this article.

Here you'll find the MSDS sheet for A&D Ointment.

Here you'll find the MSDS sheet and other resources for Microsan Products.

Whether you're a tattoo artist, a piercer or another type of body modification artist, it's important to get the volume of business you want and need to sustain yourself. Working at a high-traffic tattoo and piercing shop may provide you with a steady inflow of clients, but if you want to expand your business or aren't getting the traffic you need, our Limitless Print & Design Center can help! Learn how to market yourself more effectively using Limitless custom print marketing materials, banners, signs, displays, and personalized merchandise.

InkJecta is an Australian rotary tattoo machine manufacturer that makes quality machines used by top tattoo artists around the world--renowned artists like Mike DeVries, who posted on his discussion board that he looks forward to using his Flite V2.1 everyday. That positivity from a well-known pro tattoo artist comes as no surprise, since the Inkjecta Flite V2.1 Combo and Vice versions have a lot to offer. Learn about each of Inkjecta's current rotary machine models

There are many different, attractive body jewelry ends that can be paired with a variety of shafts, dermal anchors, surface barbells, and other body jewelry core components. You just have to pick ends and shafts or anchors with matching threading types and sizes to ensure that all the component parts will be compatible with each other. In this guide, we walk you through how to pick compatible jewelry ends for your body jewelry shafts and anchors.

Learn about the opals that are in a wide variety of Painful Pleasures jewelry.

Marketing your tattoo and piercing shop has never been easier, thanks to Limitless custom products. We offer custom business cards, flyers, signs, displays, brochures, stickers, magnets, stationary, customizable merchandise you can sell in your shop, and more, all featuring your art. Read this article to learn about the custom products available in our Print & Design Center and how you can use them to market your tattoo and piercing shop in your community and at conventions.

Ink Machines is a Swedish tattoo machine manufacturer that prides itself on developing and testing its own products with the help of professional tattoo artists. Every tattoo machine they develop is produced in their state-of-the-art facility and backed by years of industry experience. The company's motto is "Designed With the Tattoo Artist in Focus", because they believe artists should have the freedom to create rather than worrying about the consistency of their tools. Learn more about Ink Machines' Dragonfly, Dragonfly X2 and Stingray rotary machines in this article.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheets for H2Ocean Products.

If you're thinking about getting an oral web piercing, it's important to brush up on proper web piercing aftercare and perform it regularly so your smiley, frowney or tongue web piercing heals well. In this Oral Web Piercing Care guide, you can learn about the benefits and drawbacks of oral web piercings, how to perform proper oral web piercing aftercare, what types of piercing problems may arise and how to deal with them, when to change your jewelry, what type of jewelry works best in oral web piercings, and more.

Here you will find Niobium Jewelry Certificates.

Here you will find Titanium Metal Jewelry Certificates

Learn more about Kaos Softwear Material and Care Information.

Find the MSDS sheet for Defend Ultrasonic Enzymatic Tablets for Ultrasonic Cleaners.

Did you know that we now offer custom business cards through our Print & Design Center? You can currently choose from three Limitless custom business card options: 2" x 3.5" traditional rectangular business cards, round corner cards, or oval cards custom-printed with your business info. Each card will feature your chosen design, and all of your business cards will be printed on high-quality card stock using only the best ink. Whether you need cards to promote yourself, your tattoo studio or another business, our custom business cards will make a bold statement.

Welker machines are precision coil tattoo machines hand-crafted in Welker's state-of-the-art machine shop in Michigan. The company uses parts made in the USA and carefully controls the entire production process to ensure that each tattoo machine they produce meets creator Terry Welker's high quality standards. Every hand-tuned Welker machine comes with a frame that's been CNC-machined from a single piece of steel, brass binding posts and contact screws, a Welker Quick-Release Vice, a clip cord or RCA connection, a lifetime frame warranty, and other features. Learn more about Welker tattoo machines in this article.

If you're thinking about getting a septum piercing or have recently gotten one, it's important to brush up on proper septum piercing aftercare to ensure that your piercing heals well and stays with you for as many years as you want to keep it. Our Septum Piercing Aftercare guide will teach you all the things you should and shouldn't do while your septum piercing heals, how to clean it, what types of septum piercing problems may arise and how to handle them, when to change your jewelry, how to stretch a healed septum piercing, and more.

Here you can find the MSDS sheet for the Miltex Stain Remover Powder.

Through our Print & Design Center, Painful Pleasures is now able to provide tattoo artists, piercers, shop owners, and other industry professionals with custom stickers and magnets in a variety of styles that they can use to promote their businesses. Learn about the different types of custom stickers and magnets from which you can choose, and get all the technical info you need to order and personalize your first batch of custom stickers, custom magnets or both in this helpful article.

This Dermal Piercing Aftercare guide will teach you everything you need to know about new dermals to ensure that yours heal well. Learn what you should and shouldn't do during the dermal piercing healing process, how to properly clean and care for your new dermals, what potential problems you may encounter and how to handle each, when and how to change your dermal tops, and other important tips for new dermal piercings. In case you're still in the research/planning stage and haven't yet had your new dermals inserted, we also discuss what you should know before you get pierced.

If you're interested in purchasing one of our custom A-frame signs to advertise your tattoo and piercing shop or even your booth at a body mod convention, we can provide you with a unique solution: versatile sidewalk signs that you can use to feature dry-erase board messages, two custom posters, or a hand-written message and a poster on the opposing sides of your A-frame sign. In this article, you'll learn how simple it is to order an A-frame sign customized with art you provide or that we've designed specifically for you.

Spektra rotary machines are a superior brand of rotary tattoo machines manufactured by FK Irons, a company with humble beginnings that's grown to be a leading tattoo equipment manufacturer in the industry. Spektra machines feature a vast array of advanced features and deliver beyond-reliable performance. Learn more about FK Irons' Spektra rotary tattoo machines and what they have to offer in this article.

Creating a custom banner to advertise your business has never been easier! Our Limitless line of custom advertising options includes 4 traditional banners and Outside Window Perforated Film for your shop. Just choose a product, select your desired banner or Outside Window Perforated Film dimensions, choose a type of grommets or none, send us your art, and we'll make a custom banner or large window decal for your shop! Need help designing your custom banner? No problem! We do that, too. Learn how easy it is to create the banner of your dreams.

Everyone from tattoo apprentices to those just beginning to explore the world of body modification to full-fledged tattoo enthusiasts can learn something new by reading this Tattoo Glossary. It's chock full of tattoo terminology ranging from a basic definition of tattoos to explanations of the different types of tools used in tattooing to tattoo safety terms and beyond. It also contains product links and links to other educational articles that will further expand your tattoo knowledge.

Whether you're a man or woman, if you've just gotten a new genital piercing or are considering getting one, it's important to brush up proper genital piercing aftercare to ensure that your piercing heals well and lasts for as many years as you want to keep it. In this guide, we talk about what you should and shouldn't do during the genital piercing healing process, including how to properly clean your genital piercing, how to identify potential problems, and what to do if you experience an issue with your new genital piercing.

There's no shame in having an Ego... rotary tattoo machine, that is! With one of Bez's Egos in your hands and tools like the Ego Power Triangle System and Alpha Style Bio Grips at your fingertips, you can take your craft to new levels. You'll be able to tattoo for hours on end in total comfort, creating art that justifies being an Ego-maniac. Learn all about Ego's futuristic rotary tattoo machine and the man behind the line, Bez of Triplesix Studios, in this article.

Not sure what size gloves you need for your next procedure? This glove size chart will help you find the size you need for a proper fit.

Different types of piercings require different techniques. Sensitive areas may require receiving tubes or corks to protect the skin behind the area being pierced. Surface piercings sometimes require scalpel cuts to place surface barbells at the right depth. Dermal piercings work best with dermal punches. These are just a few examples of the different piercing techniques you may need to utilize when piercing clients. Learn more in this article.

Considering getting your nipples pierced? Learn all about what to expect and how to care for new nipple piercings in this comprehensive article.

Scarification is the process of cutting or burning permanent artistic designs into the flesh for cosmetic purposes using scalpels, electrocautery pens or other implements. If you're considering getting scarified or have recently gotten a scarification piece, it's important to learn how to care for it so it heals fully and well. In this scarification guide, we walk you through what you should know before you get scarified, proper scarification aftercare, possible complications that may arise and how to address them, and more.

Push pin jewelry, also known as push pop, push fit and threadless jewelry, is a popular style of labret jewelry. These threadless labrets make great jewelry for lip, cheek, nostril, and cartilage piercings. They're incredibly easy to insert and remove once you know how to bend the push pin tops just right to lock them securely into their matching threadless labret posts. Read this article to learn how to insert push pop jewelry easily (diagram included) as well as to discover our full selection of push pin jewelry, helpful add-ons and other styles of threadless labret jewelry.

If you're a new business owner or are thinking about opening a studio, it's important to know what's involved in successfully managing a tattoo shop. What elements, tools, tips, and tricks will help you stand heads and shoulders above your competition? What do you need to know to protect your clients physically and yourself and your staff legally? In this article, we touch on all the basics from shop safety to managing day-to-day operations to marketing your business and beyond. Even if you're an established tattoo shop owner, you're sure to learn something new.

Whether you're an experienced piercer or someone just beginning to explore the world of body piercings and other body mods, you're sure to learn something new in this piercing glossary. It's filled with common piercing terms and definitions ranging from explanations of what different piercing tools are used for to piercing safety terms to types of body piercings and beyond. We've also included a few definitions related to extreme body mods that some piercers perform, like scarification, branding and human suspension. View definitions sorted alphabetically.

If you're considering getting cheek/dimple piercings, there are a few things you should know in advance. Cheek piercings can be risky if not performed properly by a pro piercer, so this is one type of piercing you don't want to rush into getting. Carefully research piercers and pick one who's experienced with cheek piercings. Brush up on proper dimple piercing aftercare, and learn how to spot and address problems quickly to ensure your new piercings heal well. It may sound like a lot of work for just a pair of piercings, but fortunately we have all the cheek piercing info you need.

What sets Bishop Rotary tattoo machines apart from other rotary machines? Is it the quality materials they're made of, their precision Maxon Swiss motors, the balanced design of these rotary machines, their light weight, or something else altogether? We take a close look at Bishop Rotary tattoo machines in this article, analyze their history, and dissect their many benefits to give you all the info you need to decide if a Bishop Rotary tattoo machine is for you.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheets for Dynamic Black and Dynamic White Tattoo Ink.

Proper skin prep is an important part of the body modification process. It eliminates any bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms clinging to a client's skin so that they aren't pushed beneath the dermis and given easy access to a person's bloodstream, where they could wreak havoc on your client's immune system. By properly cleaning a person's skin before modifying them, you're preserving your client's health and protecting yourself from potential legal recourse. Learn the best skin prep methods for tattooing, piercing and scarification in this article.
 

Here you'll find the MSDS's for Spirit Thermal Copier Paper.

Here you'll find the MSDS sheet for Spirit Stencil Transfer Cream.

Painful Pleasures' new PreSynergy tattoo grips and tips combine high-quality component parts, affordable prices and flexibility to give you the ultimate in disposable tattoo tubes. Instead of storing or toting bulky disposable tattoo tubes equipped with every tip style you could possibly need, simplify your life with our PreSynergy tattoo system. Just pair our PreSynergy tattoo tube and grip units with your choice of tips to create a truly synergistic tattooing tool that conforms to your needs in the moment.

Microbiology is the study of microscopically-small organisms. It involves understanding viruses, bacteria, fungi, molds, and other microorganisms, which is why it's relevant to piercers. It should be every piercer's top priority to protect their clients from dastardly microscopic organisms, but you have to understand them first to combat them. This article will teach you the basics of microbiology so you're better equipped to keep your work space free of bad microbes and ensure that your clients are being pierced in a safe, sterile environment.

Practicing proper oral piercing aftercare is incredibly important if you want your new cheek, lip, web, or tongue piercing to heal fully and well. Learn about the things you should know before getting an oral piercing or a facial piercing that extends into the mouth, how to care for your new facial/oral piercing, potential oral piercing problems and how to handle them, and more in this Oral Piercing Aftercare article.

The tradition of tattooing oneself to commemorate life achievements, heal the body, expand the mind, memorialize loved ones, and enhance one's physical appearance is as old as mankind itself and permeates nearly every culture around the globe. Its prevalence in mainstream culture today is stronger and more wide-spread than ever. How did tattooing progress from its simple origins, when tattoos consisted of dots and lines hammered into skin with crude tools and dyes, to the highly-regarded art form it is today? Read all about the rich history of tattoos in this article.

In 2015, Intenze made the bold new move of introducing new bottles and black caps to enhance the tattoo artist experience when using Intenze Products. In addition to upgrading the bottles and caps, Intenze now offers a 12oz size in both Zuper Black and Intenze Cleanze.

Men have many options when it comes to body piercings. They can get their earlobes, cartilage, septums, lips, eyebrows, tongues, nipples, and many other body parts pierced, including their genitals. That's the one area where male piercings are dramatically different from female piercing options. In this article, we take an in-depth look at the male piercings you're curious to learn more about and give you all the info you need to decide which type of male genital piercings might be best for you.

Here you will find the MSDS for Recovery Aftercare Sea Salt from the Dead Sea.

If you prefer working with coil tattoo machines over rotary machines, then it's important to know what parts and accessories are available to you so that you can get the most out of your machine. We carry a broad range of parts you can use to enhance, fix or even build your own coil tattoo machine--things ranging from machine frames to springs, binding posts to contact screws, special grips to unique replacement coils, and much more. Learn about all the coil tattoo machine parts and accessories available to you in this article.

Women have so many options when it comes to piercings. They can choose from popular options like ear piercings, facial piercings, oral piercings, surface piercings, and dermal piercings, as well as nipple piercings and a variety of female genital piercings that are completely unique to women. Learn all about piercing options exclusively for women in this article.

Learn more about Petrify and view the Material Safety Data Sheet.

If you're a coil tattoo machine user, you may think you know everything there is to know about coil machines. But what about the coils themselves? What are they made of and what role do they play in the functioning of your coil tattoo machine? We cover the basics of tattoo machine coils in this informative article for coil tattoo machine users and others who want to understand coil machines better before investing in one.

The Amen tattoo machine is an exceptional new machine designed by Stigma-Rotary® that gives tattoo artists unparalleled control while they work. The Amen machine features a new hex drive system that allows tattoo artists to change between three different strokers to alter the motor's cycle. This flexibility allows tattoo artists to choose exactly how much time their tattoo needles spend in the skin versus in the machine's tube during each cycle. Learn more about this state-of-the-art tattoo machine and the Stigma-Rotary® family of products in this article.

Precision is a Painful Pleasures product line that offers high-quality piercing supplies at affordable prices so that you can maximize profits from every piercing you perform. Our Precision piercing supplies include everything from piercing needles to piercing medical supplies and beyond. Learn more about our Precision piercing line and the many low-priced piercing tools available to you in this article.

If you're looking for tattoo supplies that will yield great results affordably, then Precision is the brand for you. Precision is a Painful Pleasures brand that encompasses a wide variety of medical and tattoo supplies that you use every day to do your job--things like tattoo needles, tattoo tubes, tips and grips, medical tape, and much more. Learn all about the Precision tattoo supplies we offer and the benefits of each here.

Here you will find detailed information about Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheets for System One Products.

Here is the Material Test Report for the material used to make Silicone Discs.

Making the move to become a professional piercer is a serious decision. There's a lot of work and training involved, and it's important to understand how choosing this profession can impact your personal life and finances. We discuss the ins and outs of pursuing piercing as a profession, walk you through the process from how to find a piercing apprenticeship to building your piercing toolkit, and guide you on finding a job and promoting yourself once you're certified and licensed. We'll also point you to other helpful educational piercing resources in this article.

Our Limitless Print & Design Center offers many products which you can customize to suit your needs.  You will see that we specify in each listing different methods for sending us files. We summarize all the options here.

In our Ear Stretching FAQs, learn about the history of stretching, get answers to commonly asked questions, and shop now for stretched piercing body jewelry.

Whether you're a parent of a child who wants to get pierced or a piercing artist trying to follow the rules, it's important to know your state's laws regarding piercing minors. To help you gain a better understanding of your state's regulations, we've put together a chart of rules for piercing minors by state. We've also included details about the legal repercussions of unlawfully piercing a minor where applicable.

The thought of getting your shop organized can be daunting, but our organizational tips and helpful accessories make it a breeze. In this article, we walk through the most common tattoo and piercing shop areas that need organizing and make suggestions for how to setup each area to merchandize products in the best way, keep each work space organized, and ensure that your employees can work as efficiently as possible.

Learn about the parts of the body where tattooing tends to be most painful and how to minimize your discomfort if you really want to have one of these sensitive areas tattooed. This article also discusses how particular nerves and bones make certain areas of the body the most painful places to get a tattoo.

When an abnormal bump appears around a piercing, people frequently jump to the conclusion that they're developing a keloid scar, but keloids are actually one of the most uncommon types of body piercing scars. In this article, we discuss the different types of piercing scars and other issues that can be mistaken for scarring, how to identify the type of bump around your current or retired piercing, and what to do about it whether it's a hypertrophic scar, an atrophic scar, a keloid, or just an irritation.

Each time you finish a tattoo or piercing, it's important to clean your workspace thoroughly and properly prepare for your next client. In this article, we talk about the four main steps in this clean-up and prep process that will ensure you're ready to do the next modification on your schedule: properly disposing of used supplies, cleaning surfaces in your workspace, cleaning and sterilizing your reusable tools, and prepping your workspace for your next body mod.

People around the world have been piercing their bodies to adorn themselves with jewelry since ancient times. It's become a time-honored tradition--so much so that even infant girls have their ears pierced today. It's impossible to deny how deeply piercing permeates our culture and how many people have piercings now, but are they all socially acceptable? Read on to learn about public perception of different aspects and types of piercings today and the future of body piercing.

If you are planning to print a photo, design or image you've created, it's important to understand what size image you need for the photo or image to print at a high quality.

Four Color printing simply means the four primary colors of cyan, magenta, yellow and black (CMYK) are used to produce all the colors you normally see in print magazines, posters, banners, and books.  Colors are one of the key pieces to printing.  If you are going to print in full color, in the printing world you'll denote this by using the number "4".  If you're going to print with black and white, you'll denote this using the number "1".  If you want no printing on one side of the document, you'll denote this using the number "0".

There are a number of options when choosing and understanding paper stock for your project.  Paper stock is made up of 3 basic things: paper type, finishing options, and paper weight.

Tattoos have been around nearly as long as man has walked the earth. The equipment used to ink tattoos and tattoo art have only evolved, but public interest in and acceptance of tattoos has waxed and waned over time. For the past few decades, though, tattoo art has metamorphosed into an art form that progressively more people respect and embrace. Read about the evolution of tattoos in society, where we are today, and the future of tattoos in this article, <em>Tattoos in a New Era of Social Acceptance</em>.

Did you know that there are 3 primary types of medical tape used in tattoo and piercing shops? Learn what these 3 types are, what sets them apart from each other, and how they're used in the body modification process to maintain a safe, sterile work environment and bandage clients; new mods before they head home.

Coil and rotary tattoo machines work in very different ways to create body art. Learn all about the history and function of these machines, then shop for your favorite brands.

Needle play may range from manipulation or stimulation of permanent piercings to insertion of play piercing needles in cool patterns to electronic stimulation of play piercing needles placed through folds of skin all over the body. Learn how to engage in needle play safely and about the various play piercing options you can explore in our <em>Guide to Needle Play</em>.

Tergazyme and Alconox are two leading brands of ultrasonic cleaner detergents that you can use in your personal or shop's ultrasonic cleaner to more thoroughly clean body jewelry, tattoo equipment and piercing tools before autoclaving them. We discuss the differences between these two product lines so you can pick the best one to use in your tattoo and piercing shop.

If you're interested in getting a lip piercing but you're not sure where to go, or you're looking for lip piercing aftercare tips, check out these helpful frequently asked questions and answers about lip piercings. We cover everything from how to turn a captive ring into a fake lip ring to stretching your lip piercing, where to find cool lip rings, and much more.

SkinLock is a transparent, medical-grade tattoo sealant.  Once you've finished a tattoo, apply this sealant to form a clear antimicrobial barrier within a matter of secons to protect and enhance the tattoo.  Learn about how to apply SkinLock and many frequently asked questions you may have about the product.

What is an ultrasonic cleaner, and why do you need one for your tattoo and piercing shop? How do you use ultrasonic cleaners? We answer these questions and more, including what type of detergent to use with your machine, in this informative article on ultrasonic cleaners.

What is the effect of aging on a tattoo? Is there anything I can do to preserve the appearance of my tattoo(s) as I age? Are there places on the body that better resist the effects of aging and help maintain tattoo designs? We answer these questions and more in this article, Tattoos and Aging.

What is a web piercing? How many types of web piercing are there? Are there any tongue web piercing risks? What's the proper term for a web piercing? What types of jewelry can be worn in a web piercing? How intense is tongue web piercing pain? What's the standard tongue web piercing healing time? Are some web piercings more discreet than others? We answer these questions and more in our Web Piercing FAQs.

Thinking about getting a dermal piercing? If so, then this dermal piercing debrief will tell you everything you need to know before and after getting pierced! Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of microdermal piercings, your dermal anchor options, the dermal piercing healing process, how to change a dermal top, what types of dermal tops are available, and more.

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Skin prep is an important first step in the body modification process, but with so many options available, what's the best skin cleanser for a tattoo or piercing artist to use? What are the benefits and drawbacks of the various pre-tattoo and -piercing skin prep options? We cover all of the most popular topical skin cleansers and skin prep options available and tell you which ones are best for which types of body mods so that you can make an informed decision about the skin prep supplies you use in your shop.

Thinking about having your cheeks pierced? If so, there are a few things you should know first. For instance, an improperly-placed cheek piercing can damage the parotid duct and permanently affect your saliva flow, so it's extremely important to have an experienced piercer do this piercing for you. Learn more about cheek piercings in our <em>Cheek Piercing FAQs</em>, including what kind of jewelry is best for cheek piercings and how to care for your new cheek piercings.

Tattoo tubes, tips and grips are core elements in every tattoo artist's toolkit, but with so many options available, how is an artist supposed to know which ones will work best for them? We break down all of your tattoo tip, tube and grip choices and outline the benefits and drawbacks of each in this article, Tattoo Tubes, Tips & Grips, so that you can make an informed decision about the combination of tools to put in your toolkit. 

Autoclaving is by far the most effective and efficient sterilization method for tattoo and piercing shops to utilize, but for a small shop, an autoclave isn't necessarily an economical option. What alternatives do you have if you own a small shop and can't afford to purchase an autoclave? We'll share our tips for sterilizing your tattoo and piercing tools and body jewelry effectively while on a budget in this article, Sterilization Alternatives for Small Shops.

If you have an old tattoo or a tattoo you've just fallen out of love with that you're looking to remove or cover-up, then laser tattoo removal may be the perfect solution for you. Learn about the efficacy of laser tattoo removal, how it's used to create more successful cover-up tattoos, the effects of laser tattoo removal on the skin, and more by reading our helpful <em>Laser Tattoo Removal FAQs.</em>

Are you curious about "glow in the dark tattoos"? UV tattoo ink, which causes tattoos to appear vibrantly under black light but be nearly invisible in normal light, is gaining popularity among tattoo enthusiasts. While it doesn't actually glow in the dark, but merely under ultraviolet light, UV ink is a pretty cool option for highlighting tattoos and creating "secret" tattoos that only pop under a black light. Learn more about UV tattoo ink and decide if it's an option you might want integrated into your next tattoo by reading this article, UV Tattoo Ink: To Use or Not to Use?

Whether you already have a belly button piercing or you're considering having one done, our FAQs address any questions or concerns you may have.

There's no need to go through life with a bad tattoo! There are too many talented tattoo artists who specialize in cover-up tattoos for you to walk around long-term with a tattoo you hate. However you ended up with your bad tattoo--whether by letting an aspiring tattooist practice on you or by visiting a graphically-talented artist who just couldn't spell--it's time to turn it into a design that you can actually enjoy. In this article, Covering Up a Bad Tattoo, we walk you through what you need to know to replace your bad tattoo with some awesome new ink.

If you've been thinking about having your nipples pierced, but you have questions you want answered first, we have the info you need to get comfortable with this popular type of piercing. Learn about the piercing process, the best starting gauge and jewelry for nipple piercings, whether or not you can get pierced if you have inverted nipples, and much more.

This article explores the defining properties of tattoo needles, like the number of needles in a group, the format in which they're compiled, and the diameter of the individual needles within a group. It will also help you understand when you should use each grouping. 

If you've ever wondered if it's really all that important to wear gloves when performing body modifications, then you need to read this article. In it, we talk about how gloves protect you and your clients, as well as what types of gloves are available and how to decide whether latex gloves or nitrile gloves are the better option for you to use in your shop.

It's important to regularly check your autoclave to make sure that it's working properly--a task you can accomplish using a variety of chemical indicator (CI) tests. There are 6 different classes of CIs, 5 of which check to ensure that different components of an autoclave's core processes are working and 1 that includes an additional biological testing component. We break down the 6 classes and explain why tests from some classes are better than others.

Which disinfectants should you use to clean surfaces in your shop, like tattoo chairs, piercing beds, walls, counter tops and floors? Which disinfectants are best for cleaning instruments? Is there a proper procedure for applying disinfectants? In this article, we compare the top disinfectants for tattoo and piercing shops and provide tips on which ones to use on what. We've also included some helpful sterilization tips and resources for your reference as you clean shop.

In this third installment of our Sterilization Series, we delve into the process of sterilization by steam using autoclaves. We discuss the differences between vaporization and condensation, explain saturated steam's role in the sterilization process, break down the cycle that occurs when you sterilize objects using steam, detail potential issues, explain how standard tattoo and piercing shop autoclaves work, and name sterilization by steam the King of Sterilization Methods.

Have you been considering combining your skills as an artist with your love of body modification and becoming a tattoo artist? If so, it's important to first learn about the process of becoming a tattoo artist, what you can expect to earn, and what's involved in making a living. In this article, we discuss the education and artistic abilities needed to become a great tattoo artist as well as how to find a job, how much tattoo artists make on average, the business side of tattoo art, and how to build your reputation so that you can make an informed decision about this career path.

Consumer Guide: When you get a new tattoo or piercing, your body has to heal the resulting wound. From the time you get your new mod to the time it heals, the wound will be highly susceptible to bacteria. It's important to find a reputable, sanitary and generally well-kept shop to do your new body mod for you to minimize your risks of taking bacteria or other evil microorganisms home with you when you leave. Not sure what to look for to know with certainty that you've chosen a good tattoo and piercing studio? Don't fret, because this guide will help you pinpoint problem areas when you do a walk-through of the shop.

In our Sterilization Methods article, we list the various ways you can sterilize tattoo supplies, body jewelry, piercing supplies, and other body modification tools. Here we take a closer look at the heat-based sterilization methods. We explore sterilization by steam, dry heat, boiling, flame, and complete incineration in more detail, including the benefits and drawbacks of each heat-based sterilization method..

Whether you have standard-sized earlobe piercings or stretched ears, we have the perfect ear jewelry for you! Peruse the many combinations of style, material and size options we offer, ranging from French hook earrings and studs for standard earlobe piercings to large gauge earrings for slightly stretched lobes to awesome plugs and tunnels for stretched lobes upwards of size 0g. Whatever type of ear jewelry your heart desires is here... and if you don't know what you want, we have ideas for you!

Congratulations! You've finished your piercing apprenticeship and are ready to start your career as a professional piercer. What do you need to get started? What essential tools, piercing needles and body jewelry should you purchase so you're prepared to handle standard piercings? We guide you on building your basic piercing supply toolkit in this article, <em>The New Piercer's Guide to Getting Started</em>. 

Deciding to open your own piercing shop is a big step in your professional piercing career. Start out on the right foot by stocking your shop with all the tools, body jewelry, piercing supplies, disposables, and medical supplies needed to open your doors and see clients. Our <em>Essential Supplies for Starting a Piercing Shop</em> will guide you on everything you should include in your first piercing supplies order.

Piercing safely means looking out for your clients' health and well being, and it also means protecting yourself and your staff both physically and legally. We talk about business licenses, handling intoxicated clients, piercing and minors, what products and tools to use to keep your shop clean and sterile, and everything else you need to keep in mind for your clients' and your safety.

To be great at tattooing, you have to be able to do more than create stunning tattoos. It may come as a surprise, but vision and salesmanship are almost equally important to talent. There's an art form to drawing ideas from your clients, polishing them up, and getting clients to buy into your designs just as there is to tattooing. Master the tattooing process from start to finish using our tips for interviewing clients, deciding when to offer original vs. flash art, customizing and finalizing designs, and placing them.

Tattoo safety is about protecting your clients' health by maintaining a sterile work environment, but it's also about looking out for yourself, both legally and in regard to your own health. In our <em>Tattooing Safety Guide</em>, we've outlined some of the most critical things you need to pay attention to and utilize to protect yourself as much as your clients.

Learn all about basic body jewelry, and which styles are commonly worn by piercing.

Learn all about standard starter jewelry sizes by body piercing type.

Whether you're getting ready to make a guest appearance at another shop or hit the road for a convention, you'll need a portable arsenal of tattoo supplies to practice your craft when you get where you're going. It's important to choose the right gear to carry your supplies, so you're organized and traveling as light as possible while still ensuring that your most important tools are at your fingertips. We cover what to pack, what to pack it in, and more.

Learn all about ear piercings, aftercare treatments, starter body jewelry, and more in our About Ear Piercings FAQs.

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As a new tattoo artist getting started or even an established artist looking to make a change, how do you choose the best tattoo ink brand for you and your clients? There are so many great brands on the market today, each touting similar benefits, yet they are different from each other in distinguishable ways if you take a closer look. In our Choosing the Best Tattoo Ink for You article, we walk you through finding the right combinations of features, recommendations and trial and error to pinpoint the brand of tattoo ink made for you without spending a fortune trying out different brands of ink.

Ear piercings have made prominent appearances throughout history, dating back 5,000 years or more. Ear piercings are mentioned in the Bible. Stretched lobes were found on a 5,000-year-old mummy. In the middle ages, it was fashionable for Frenchmen and Spaniards to wear a single earring. Pirates throughout history have been depicted with earrings. Most African tribes incorporate ear piercings into coming-of-age rituals. Roughly 83% of people in the western world have their ears pierced, which means that ear piercings are here to stay! Learn more about earlobe piercings and cartilage piercings, the ear piercing process, how to heal a piercing, and more in our <em>Earlobe Piercings and Cartilage Piercings</em> article.

What are the key differences between the top 14 tattoo ink brands? What similarities do they share, and what sets them apart from each other? In this week's installment of our Tattoo Ink Series, we talk about factors like ink type, composition, country of manufacture, ink color variety, and innovation, and how they relate to the best tattoo ink brands in the world.

Our Tongue Piercing FAQs answer the most common questions people have about tongue piercings, like how much tongue piercings cost, where to get a tongue piercing, what's involved with tongue piercing aftercare, what tongue piercing options exist, how to stretch a pierced tongue, and other tongue piercing information. We've also included tongue piercing photos to illustrate the different types of tongue piercings and the wide assortment of tongue rings and other tongue piercing supplies available through Painful Pleasures.

For thousands of years, humans have used tattoos to commemorate milestones, remember loved ones and display social status. The pigments used to create tattoos were once crude and rudimentary, but tattoo inks have come a long way since their primitive beginnings. Ink manufacturers are creating a whole new generation of sterile, socially-responsible pigments to meet the ever-changing expectations of the modern day tattoo collector--someone who's part of mainstream society, health-conscious, concerned about animal rights, and all-around a catalyst for a new era of tattoo inks. The Golden Age of tattoo inks is here. Meet the brands rising to the challenge of bringing the art of tattoo ink development up to 21st-century standards.

How do you take care of a new tattoo? Whether this is your first tattoo or you just need a refresher, we'll describe how to properly care for your healing ink.

Some of the most popular types of piercings people get now are surface and dermal piercings. But why? Are dermal, microdermal and surface piercing all names for the same type of piercing, or are they actually different piercings? If they aren't the same, then what makes them different from each other? Can I get a surface or dermal piercing anywhere on my body? Aren’t dermals and surface piercings highly prone to rejection? Read on for the answers to these questions and more.

With so many options out there, how do you decide on the tattoo design that is right for you?  Check out this article to discover the differences in flash art tattoos and custom tattoos.

There are many things that a person should take into consideration when choosing a tattoo artist.  If this is your first tattoo, you need to be even more cautious.  It is imperative that you do your research to ensure that you are safe and the quality of your tattoo is not compromised by shady practices.

Female and male genital piercings are really popular these days. Why? They’re sexy! Plus, many genital piercings provide sexual pleasure…but which ones? And who benefits more, men or women? How many types of genital piercings are there? What's the aftercare regime? How long do you have to wait to have sex again? There are so many questions when it comes to genital piercings! Fortunately we’re here to walk you through the basics.

Painful Pleasures Graphics department is expanding it's Print & Design product selection. So what does Print & Design mean? Painful Pleasures has a team of people who work hard to take your art work and make it come to life at an affordable price.  Or if you have an idea and don't quite know how to design it or where to start, let our Graphic Design team design it for you right out of our Hanover, MD shop. 

Our Painful Pleasures Graphics Department works hard to offer artists and businesses the custom products you need to succeed. One of the simplest and most efficient ways of branding your name and advertising is the creation of a website to drive traffic and show off your work and your shop. 

Check out all the different colors and patterns you can choose from when purchasing Painful Pleasures body jewelry balls, jewels and other special ends by reviewing our body jewelry Color Charts.

It's important to properly clean, sterilize and lubricate tattoo and piercing tools so that they last over time, as well as to protect your clients. Tools that have been improperly cared for may cause a client to develop infection or even tetanus. It's even possible to transmit blood-borne diseases between clients if you don't clean and sterilize your instruments in between each modification you perform. Learn the best way to care for your tools in our Proper Tattoo & Piercing Tool Maintenance article.

It's imperative to your clients' safety that you setup a sterile field before each piercing or other body modification procedure you do, and that you maintain that sterile field throughout the modification process. In our How to Setup a Sterile Field article, we walk you through the process and point you to helpful tools, like where to purchase sterile medical supplies and convenient aftercare instructions you can share with your clients.

Here you will find a copy of the DRAGONFLY Instruction Manual which can help you start to use your new Dragonfly Machine which you can purchase here.

Here are some frequently asked questions about Dragonfly tattoo machines...

Tattoo artists take pride in their artwork, and to perform at their peak ability, they look for the best equipment for their needs. Not only do you need the right tattoo machine, you also need the right equipment to power one or more machines...

The Cheyenne Hawk tattoo machine was built to very exacting specifications for precision artists who want to work with responsive machines they can control fully and easily. Cheyenne Hawk machines provide all the benefits of rotary tattoo machines, but without sacrificing the feedback response found with coil machines. Learn about the history of Cheyenne, the different models and supplementary equipment available, technical specifications, where to find helpful Cheyenne resources, and more in this article.

This article details a Sample Tattoo Release Form for reference purposes.

In this article, we talk about the best types of tattoo practice skin, which include Precision 2nd Skin Tattoo Practice Skin and A Pound of Flesh tattoo practice body parts. We also explain the benefits of each of these options and how to use them to practice your tattooing skills and create salable works of art.

Dermal (or biopsy) punches are surgical instruments that are becoming more and more accepted in the body modification community. While not every body part needs to be dermal punched (in fact, we recommend the use of piercing needles for most piercings), if a large gauge piercing is desired in the cartilage of the ear, dermal punches can’t be beat! This article outlines how to properly use a dermal punch.

This article includes a sample Body Piercing Release Form that you can use as a template to build one for your business.  Please note that you should consult with local counsel before using this release form or any derivative of it.

The Association of Professional Piercers developed this guide to help you choose the best piercing artist to do your first--or next--piercing. Learn what to look for in a prospective piercer's shop so that you'll know you're in good hands.

If you want a new piercing and are looking for a reliable professional piercer to do it, our tips for choosing a piercer are sure to help. We cover the key things to look for when you're scoping out piercers in your area, like portfolios that include pictures of new <i>and</i> healed piercings, and clean shops that include all the right tools to help you know you'll be in good hands.

Did you know that there are two primary styles of captive bead rings? Traditional captive bead rings are tension-style rings that often require ring opening and ring closing pliers to manipulate. Learn about the differences between traditional CBRs and Snap Fit captive rings, and get instructions for manipulating traditional captive rings using tools available on PainfulPleasures.com.

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Painful Pleasures will sterilize your jewelry for an additional fee. We use a Statim Autoclave to sterilize your jewelry in house. We test the Autoclave monthly using the Biological Monitoring System Spore Test Kit.  This ensures the Autoclave is working and your jewelry is sterilized.

There are countless ways to assemble and configure your body jewelry.

The information provided by the FDA about Tattoos & Permanent Makeup is outlined in this article.

Learn the answers to the most frequently asked questions pertaining to Permanent Makeup.

Learn how to use BioTouch Permanent Makeup Pigments.

Learn how to setup a cosmetic tattoo machine.

Pregnant and pierced? Don't feel like you have to remove your belly button ring. We have all the tools and body jewelry you need for a healthy pregnancy with a pierced navel.

Just got a tattoo? Learn how to properly care for your tattoo.

Learn all about internal versus external threading, common thread patterns, and basic body jewelry in this comprehensive threading guide.

It's important to clean your jewelry before inserting it or re-inserting it into a piercing. In this article, we talk about how to properly clean body jewelry made from different materials. using an ultrasonic cleaner to clean your body jewelry, and more.

If you've purchased a belly ring, but you either don't wear the typical 14 gauge 7/16"-long size or you don't like the gem color that came with the charm, we have a solution for you. It's very easy to change your belly ring's gauge, length or color to suit your needs and preferences. Just use the instructions and watch the videos in our How to Modify Your Belly Ring article to turn your new navel ring into the perfect belly button ring for you.

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Learn about Tattoo Goo tattoo aftercare products. What is Tattoo Goo? Does it contain sunblock? Is there fragrance in Tattoo Goo? How is Tattoo Goo better than other similar tattoo aftercare products? Read on for the answers to these questions and more...

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Learn ways to keep your tattoo and piercing shop and tools clean, so that you can maintain a safe environment for your clients and staff alike. We discuss popular cleaners and what each can be used to clean, autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, resources for sterilizing clients' skin before modifying them, and other sterilization tools and techniques in this article, Maintaining a Sterile Work Environment.

Here you will find the Specification Data Sheet for Propylux.

Here you will find the Material Saftety Data Sheet for Henna Inks. 

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheet Cosmetic Tattoo Removal products.

Here you will find Material Safety Data Sheets for all Tattoo Goo Products.

Here you will find information about glass used for Body Jewelry. 

The Elementals Organics line is natural body jewelry that comes from horn, bone, Mother of Pearl, bamboo, wood, stone, fossil and obsidian. This article will provide information on the origins, wood care, bamboo care, bone & horn care, stone, fossil, and obsidian care.

Here you will find the CE Certificate for our Body Piercing Tools.

These CE Certificate are for various tattoo and piercing supplies.

Here you will find the FDA sheet for Precision Pouches.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheets for our Madacide Wipes and Madacide.

Here are the Material Safety Data Sheets for SilverBack Tattoo Ink.

Here you can find the Material Safety Data sheets & Eurpean Union Certificates for Bloodline and Skin Candy Tattoo Ink.

Here you will find the MSDS sheets for all Sklar Products.

Here you can find the Material Safety Data Sheet for Stencil Pro.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheet for Stencil Stuff.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheet for Spray Stuff.

Here you will find the UltraDose Ultrasonic Cleaner Material Safety Data Sheet.

Here you will find MSDS Sheets for Virgin Tattoo Ink.

Here you will find Material Safety Data Sheets for Wavicide.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheets for Starbrite Ink.

Here you will find Alconox Material Safety Data Sheets and Tergazyme Material Safety Data Sheets.

Here you will find information about the EU Nickle Directive of 1999.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheets, European Union Certificates, and Canadian Health Board Certificate for Intenze Tattoo Ink. 

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheet for world famous Ami James Tattoo ink.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheet for our AutoClean Autoclave Cleaner from L&R.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheet for Custom Cosmetic Colors Cosmetic Tattoo ink.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheet for our Dermal Anchor ISO Polymer.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheet for Dettol.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheets for for our Cosmetic Feel Better Now and Tattoo Soothie Gel and Cream.

Here you can find the Material Safety Data Sheet for Green Soap.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheet for A Permanent Solution Tattoo Ink.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheets and European Certificates for BioTouch Cosmetic Ink.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheet for Eternal Tattoo Ink.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheets for Iron Butterfly Tattoo Ink.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheet for Ink Out Ultrasonic Cleaner.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheet for Kaos Silicone Ear Wear.

Here you will find the Material Safety Data Sheets and European Union Certificates for Millenium Tattoo Ink. 

Here you will find Stainless Steel Metal Certificates.

Here you will find the Precision Needle & Tubes Sterilization Certificates.

Here you will find the Certificates for Medical & Cosmetic Devices.

Learn about the materials & ingredients in Redemption Products.

Learn about the materials & ingredients in Prep Stuff.

Learn about your Zodiac sign, your elemental attractions, love, and wealth trends associated with your sign, and then shop for hot belly rings featuring each of the Zodiac symbols! We offer a wealth of information about zodiac symbols, as well as fun body jewelry that will tell the world what sign you are.

If you want a new belly button ring but don't know where to begin with so many options available to you, our How to Buy the Best Belly Rings for You article will help! We talk about all the different belly ring options available to you and the benefits of each, show you some of our favorites from each category, and give you ideas for coordinating your belly rings with your outfits and personality. Start reading... and then start shopping!

Painful Pleasures has the largest selection of titanium body jewelry online. If you're looking for solid titanium jewelry, you've come to the right place.

Unfortunately, sometimes a new piercing comes with new problems, like an unexpected metal allergy or an infection. our "good piercings gone bad" piercing pictures and tips will help you identify the issue you're having so you know the most appropriate next steps to take to solve the problem and get your piercing back on the path to healing.

Body piercings are more accepted now than ever before, but there are still times when you need to make a piercing or two more discreet. Maybe you're visiting grandma and don't want to offend her with your new nose ring, or maybe you're worried your lip ring might jeopardize an upcoming job interview. You could even be looking for a non-metal alternative to hold your piercings open while you have a medical procedure. Whatever the case, we have the perfect piercing retainer recommendations for you!

If you're looking for gold jewelry, whether it be yellow 14k gold jewelry, white gold jewelry, or other gold body jewelry, you're sure to find exactly what you need at Painfulpleasures.com!

Painful Pleasures is dedicated to bringing you the latest styles of body jewelry. We are committed to the highest quality materials and workmanship that goes into making our jewelry. Learn more about the materials we use in manufacturing your body jewelry.

Have you ever wanted to know more about measuring body jewelry? This article outlines all the basic questions you may have about measuring body jewelry, including standard body jewelry sizes, length and diameter conversions, gauge conversions, ball size conversions, and threading.

Learn brief histories on some of the most popular piercings you can get. Explore the piercing traditions of Ancient Rome, indigenous tribes, and pop culture artists.

New piercings often come with lots of questions. Even if you're a piercing veteran, occasionally a new problem crops up that you need guidance to address. Our New Body Piercing FAQs cover the basics, from what you need to do to avoid infection to when it's safe to change your jewelry, what the best type of jewelry for your piercing is to what to do if you don't find the answer to your question here.

Painful Pleasures' Limitless brand of custom products has been steadily expanding since it's inception. We're now proud to offer the following types of products laser-etched with your business or band's logo, your tattoo artists' original artwork, and other custom designs of your choosing:

Learn how to take care of your body piercing after the fact.

The security of your personal information is very important to us. We never sell or rent your personal information to any third parties under any circumstances.

Whether you're a piercer who travels the convention circuit and needs portable jewelry display cases, a new tattoo and piercing shop owner looking for body jewelry display cases for your store, or an established shop owner who wants to spice up your existing jewelry displays or just keep your shop well stocked with body jewelry, we have everything you need! Check out some of the jewelry display options discussed below for ideas on unique jewelry displays, jewelry display sets and more.

Did you know that Painful Pleasures is a body jewelry manufacturer in addition to being a wholesale distributor and retailer of all things body mod related? We proudly manufacture much of the body jewelry we sell, but our organic jewelry is our hallmark. No other companies come close to doing the volume of organic jewelry manufacturing we do, thanks to the popularity of our Elementals Organics line of body jewelry.

If you've purchased a straight barbell to wear as a tongue ring, but you don't wear the typical size or don't like the balls that came with the barbell, modify it! Check out our instructions to learn how to easily change the length, gauge or balls on your barbell.

Our comprehensive list of types of piercings is a great reference when you're contemplating your next piercing project. We've included an ear piercing diagram with details about each type of ear piercing, a list of lip piercing options, explanations of each type of male and female genital piercing, and other types of piercings. 

We have piercing videos you can watch on our site, on our YouTube channel, or on your home TV! Our online piercing videos will show you how to use our piercing tools, the methods used to do a variety of different piercings and more, and our instructional piercing DVDs will help you learn new piercing techniques.

Painful Pleasures, Inc. and/or its affiliates (“Painful Pleasures”) provide website features and other products and services to you when you visit or shop at www.painfulpleasures.com, or related or affiliated websites owned by Painful Pleasures (the “Services”).  Painful Pleasures provides these Services subject to the following conditions.

With more than 500 nipple rings to choose from on our website alone, how do you go about choosing the best nipple jewelry for you? We guide you through the most important considerations, including nipple ring materials, threading, sizes, and styles. Once you know what you're looking for, finding your ideal nipple ring will be a breeze!

Whether you're a tattoo and piercing shop owner, an independent piercer, or just a regular person looking for discount body jewelry, Painful Pleasures has what you need! We have one of the world's largest selections of wholesale body jewelry, with more length, gauge and style combinations available than you'll find anywhere on the net. Best of all, we sell high-quality body jewelry at wholesale prices to the general public! If you're an industry professional, you can take advantage of even deeper discounts on bulk jewelry in the Wholesale body jewelry and Distributor body jewelry sections of our website.

You can meet all your body jewelry needs at painfulpleasures.com.  If you're having trouble finding something, don't hesitate to contact us.

Over 15 years ago, Painful Pleasures was founded with the goal of providing piercers and other body modification artists the tools they need to practice their trades. We're proud to offer one of the world's best selections of wholesale piercing supplies, so you can shop for everything you need for your business at one convenient online destination and have your piercing supplies delivered right to your door.

Lip piercings have been historically common in many African tribes and South American cultures. The jewelry worn in such lip piercings ranges from rings to decorative lip plates that are typically worn in the lower lip. Lip piercings, like many other types of body mods, have become increasingly popular in mainstream culture over the past couple decades.

Our Nipple Piercing Resources page provides links to everything nipple piercing-related, including where to find different types of nipple rings in our store, our Nipple Piercing FAQs, male and female nipple piercing pictures in our Body Mod Photo Gallery, and other helpful nipple piercing information.

Whether you're about to get your nipples pierced or already have pierced nipples, we have some basic nipple piercing tips and info that you're sure to find useful. In our <em>Basic Nipple Piercing Info</em> article, we cover aftercare, what to do if a problem arises, how to navigate our awesome selection of nipple piercing jewelry, dealing with piercing retainers, and where to find other great resources like how to put on a drop-down nipple shield vs. a circular one.

https://www.painfulpleasures.com/search/?q=navel+clickerWe have a lot of great belly button rings and belly piercing information on our site--so much so that it can be hard to know where to start. If you're thinking of having your navel pierced or you're just looking for the coolest new belly button rings online, our Belly Piercing Resources guide will help you figure out where to start. We've included a comprehensive list of all the belly button piercing pages on our site and what you'll find on each one. Even if you want to skip the tips and get right to shopping, this page will help you do that, too.

We offer a variety of tongue piercing and tongue ring articles, and we've put together this handy guide to help you more easily navigate all of that helpful tongue piercing information. Peruse our lists of tongue piercing and tongue ring articles, read synopses of the articles, and click on any title to read an article in its entirety.

Learn what's involved with getting a belly button piercing, how to care for your new belly piercing, how to spot a developing infection, and where to get gorgeous belly button rings in our The Belly Button Piercing & Healing Process article. We cover the basics of navel piercing, talk about how to care for your healing belly button piercing, point you to belly button piercing pictures, show you where to shop for the hottest belly rings on the market once your belly piercing has healed, and more.

Learn about standard tongue ring sizes, how to change your barbell shaft if the one you have isn't the right size, when it's okay to change your tongue ring, what to do if you want to stretch your tongue piercing, and where to find a variety of different types of tongue rings in this article.

Learn more about Painful Pleasures' Videos section and YouTube channel, where you'll find tongue piercing videos, tattoo videos, Painful Pleasures' product demos, suspension videos, movies recorded by our sponsored artists, and other cool body mod videos.

If you just got a tongue piercing or are preparing to get one and want to brush up on tongue piercing aftercare to ensure that your piercing heals perfectly, you'll find all the tongue piercing care tips you need right here. We break down the dos and don'ts of tongue piercing aftercare, point you to helpful tongue piercing aftercare products, and tell you what to do if you experience any problems with your tongue piercing healing properly in this helpful Tongue Piercing Care article.

Ready to upgrade your jewelry, but don't know where to find the perfect gold tongue ring? We offer several custom gold tongue ring options and over 75 gold tongue ring tops. Check out some of our favorites, including gold tops shaped like spiders, bees, dragonflies, skulls, and flowers, learn where to find all of our gold tongue ring options, and get tips for switching your current tongue ring to a gold tongue ring here.

Learn what to do if you think you have a tongue piercing infection, as well as what steps to take to prevent infection from negatively impacting your new tongue piercing with our "Worried You May Have an Infected Tongue Piercing?" article. We cover common issues often mistaken for infection, proper tongue piercing aftercare and what to do if you really do have a tongue piercing infection.

Ever wondered why so many piercers and piercing enthusiasts recommend using H2Ocean on healing piercings? It's because H2Ocean is second to none when it comes to piercing aftercare products! Learn more about H2Ocean Piercing Afterproducts.

Our "About Tongue Piercings" article contains helpful information about tongue piercings, including what they are, how a tongue piercing can affect you if it goes wrong, proper tongue piercing aftercare, and tongue piercing barbells. 

Painful Pleasures is proud to offer the best selection of cheap tongue rings online, but we have a different definition of cheap than some of our competitors do. To us, cheap means low-priced, not low quality. Our cheap tongue rings aren't made from low-grade materials like coated titanium and the other junk you may find elsewhere. They're made from only the highest-quality materials, including solid titanium, 316L surgical stainless steel, and watertight, dental-grade acrylic that won't fade over time.

Tongue piercings are one of the most popular types of piercings, and Painful Pleasures has all the wholesale tongue rings you could possibly want for your personal collection or your shop. We sell our tongue rings at wholesale prices even to the general public, but we offer extra-low prices to industry professionals in our Wholesale and Distributor stores and to those who purchase in bulk. If you're a piercer, now is the time to stock up on wholesale straight barbells so you can increase your profit margin on every tongue piercing you do!

Picture and logo tongue rings are a cool way to express your individuality, and we offer more picture logo tongue ring options than you'll find nearly anywhere else in the world! Choose from flat-topped, standard ball, and two-sided ball-topped tongue rings featuring a wide variety of graphics, like hearts, smiley faces, cards, dice, cherries, and cool phrases like "Bad Girl", "Pimp", "Got Pot?", and more.

If you're wondering how you can best hide your tongue ring at work or around family, clear tongue rings (a.k.a. tongue piercing retainers) are the answer.  Read this article to find out where you can purchase clear and light pink tongue piercing retainers, and which style of retainer may work best for you.

Painful Pleasures is proud to offer one of the best selections of tongue ring jewelry you'll find anywhere online, with more than 400 straight barbells from which to choose when shopping for your perfect tongue ring jewelry. Learn about the most common tongue ring sizes and the many tongue ring styles available to you, including solid titanium tongue rings, 316L surgical stainless steel tongue rings, gold tongue rings, and our many unique tongue ring designs, including vibrating tongue rings, whistle top tongue rings, and more.

You really never see an actual ring in a tongue piercing, yet more people refer to the body jewelry worn in tongue piercings as "tongue rings" rather than as "tongue barbells". Why? Get the answer and learn all about this popular type of body jewelry here, including how starter tongue rings are different from other tongue barbells, the different types of tongue piercings people get, the many ways you can customize your tongue ring, and more.

Have some fun with a conservative family member, friend or even your coworkers by wearing a fake tongue ring! You can either slide a captive bead ring with the bead popped out over the tip of your tongue, or buy a special suction ball to place on the center-top of your tongue so it looks like your tongue is pierced when it's not.

Tongue piercings are widely considered one of the sexiest types of body piercings you can get, but if you're looking for over-the-top sexy, get a Playboy tongue ring to wear in your tongue piercing. The Playboy rabbit image is an international symbol of the player and the sexy diva in all of us, and Playboy body jewelry is just plain H-O-T!

Tongue barbells are a very sexy type of body jewelry, making girls' tongue rings a perfect style of body jewelry for ladies. We offer a wide variety of sexy tongue rings you can add to your jewelry collection, like our "Good Girl"/"Bad Girl logo picture tongue rings, as well as cool tongue ring accessories that are sure to please your partner, like our tongue vines. Learn more about our many tongue rings for women here.

Maybe you're squeamish and would rather not get pierced, but want to enjoy the beauty of body jewelry. Or do you just want to get a rise out of your parents or an uptight friend? Whatever the case, you're here looking for a fake belly button piercing ring, a fake nose ring, or some other type of non-piercing body jewelry... And we have what you need!

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