Editors Note: This story was written before COVID-19 had an impact on Iowa City. The piercing shops mentioned are temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Are you ready?” he asked me, ...

Body modifications and piercings have been a part of human culture for millennia, serving as rites of passage, symbols of status, or expressions of identity. Piercings hold a special place, with roots ...

Cardi B and North West both had surface piercings that took the world by storm in 2025. Is this a budding trend for 2026?

The rhino piercing is perfect for body mod enthusiasts who want "to deviate from more conventional piercing options like nostril or septum piercings, to enhance their personal sense of style and ...

The outside of 10th Street Tattoo on E. Carson Street in Pittsburgh's South Side on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released its first ever guidelines on minors ...

It was only three years ago, and Pamela Graboso still can’t remember what she said to irritate her professor. “I guess she didn’t like me, you know, beggars can’t be choosers,” said the recent New ...

In Kisby's portraits of APP Conference attendees, individuals show off their body modifications — including tattoos and piercings and implants — and their personal styles. "The point of this project ...

Kim Kardashian is facing backlash after her daughter, North West, revealed a second finger piercing, sparking concerns over safety and parenting. The preteen's hand featured multiple dermal piercings, ...

Tattoo and body mod addict Danny Anxiousx has covered their face in radical piercings, including spikes and implants, in a ...