Tattoos and piercings have been around for thousands of years, and they are either a way for many groups of people to honor their culture or it can be a source of self-expression for others.
Tattoos and piercings have been a staple in alternative fashion and cultural movements, and in recent years, they have become more popular and socially acceptable.
In this article, we discuss ways to pair up aspects of piercings and tattoos to give your style a unique edge. Or if you are starting out, you can find inspiration to take to your future appointments.
How to find unique ideas:
The core idea of getting a piercing and tattoo is about doing what you love. When you choose to get a piece done, don’t choose one with the intention of copying others or because it is trendy or different. You need to choose a piece that you genuinely like and it must resonate with you in a way.
One of the ways you can be unique is by looking at differently designed jewelry that is still suitable for the piercings that you already have. For example, if you have a double nostril piercing, you can style it to mirror a septum piercing. Do this by using a nose chain over the nasal tip of the nose and fixed on both nostril piercings. Alternatively, you can use a nose chain to mimic a septum piercing by letting the chain hang under the nose instead of over it.
If you have many piercings along the shell of your ear, compliment it with a cuff-shaped tattoo that follows along the outer shell. If you have fewer piercings on your ear, you can get small dainty tattoos on the antihelix area or next to the tragus.
Another idea is if you have upper chest and neck tattoos match it up with a septum piercing. Going off the style of your tattoos, find septum jewelry that compliments it.
If you have tattoos on your ribcage, or underbust on your hip, compliment it with a belly button piercing. You can have the drop of the jewelry in a style or with a gem that is in theme with your tattoos.
Piercings that double up as body modifications
If you want to spruce up your tattoo with a dermal piercing, while this is visually a stunning idea, you need to know the ins and outs of a dermal piercing first. Before you book your appointment, find out exactly what a dermal piercing is, the process of getting one, and how the scar tissue can affect the tattoo itself. Dermal studs come in an array of gemstones that can make many tattoos look alive.
Similar to dermal piercings are corset piercings, which are hoops that go through the surface of the skin, and are adorned with ribbon so that they look like a corset. This can be done on any part of the body and if done alongside your tattoo it’ll give it an edgier sultry look.
Ear Plugs and gauges are the process of stretching your earring hole to bigger sizes. You can use jewelry known as weights for this piercing. They come in different designs that can complement your style of tattoos.
Make sure you are in good hands
Making a change like this to your body is permanent, so you need to think long and hard about what changes you want to make to yourself. Once you have an idea of this, make sure to thoroughly research the studio you are getting your body modification done. Make sure that it’s a safe and secure environment, and that they have good reviews on their service.
Conclusion
While tattoos and piercings have become more commonplace in society, it comes from a very rich and diverse history. There are many cultures attached to the practice of getting tattooed and pierced.
You can celebrate your own uniqueness but adding tattoos and piercings to your personal style. Remember to do research on the modifications you want, and that you receive them in a safe environment.
