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A close-up of an ear with multiple piercings, each fitted with clear or flesh-toned jewelry or subtle lab grown diamonds to blend with the skin. Text at the bottom reads, How to Hide Your Piercings: The Ultimate Guide to Invisible Jewelry.

Ultimate Guide to Invisible Body Jewelry

Need to keep your piercings low-key without risking them closing—especially for situations like MRIs or medical procedures? This ultimate guide covers the safest, most effective ways to hide your piercings using professional, body-safe retainers—from subtle “beauty mark” disks to clear glass and Bioplast options—so you can stay polished for any occasion without compromising your style or safety.

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A close-up of an ear with two gold lotus flower-shaped piercings—one at the daith and one at the conch. APP membership and logo marks appear in the corners, ideal for those interested in both tattoos and quality numbing creams.

Why Some People Think We Are Expensive

Professional piercing is more than a service — it’s a precision-based, safety-driven practice. Discover why quality jewelry, expert technique, and APP standards make all the difference in your results.

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Gold and diamond earrings displayed on a white background. Designs include star, crescent moon, three-stone drop, and stud. Text reads: NEW collection and Lab Grown Diamonds 14K Gold—October Breast Cancer Awareness Month Special.

Lab Grown Diamonds – are they worth it?

Why Lab-Grown Diamonds are the Perfect Choice for Body Jewelry Lovers Have you heard about lab-grown diamonds? They’ve been getting a lot of attention in recent years. You might be wondering if they’re really worth buying or if natural diamonds are still the better choice. Ethical and budget Smart –

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A topless person covers their chest with one arm. The image features various nipple jewelry styles and a nod to tattoo pain levels, with text: Nipple Piercing 101 - What you Need to Know. Logos for Master Pierce and APP are also shown.

Nipple Piercing 101: What to Expect

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Spotlight October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to focus on health, self-expression, and body confidence. For many people, nipple piercings are a form of empowerment, art, and individuality. At Master Pierce, we believe in providing safe, professional, and comfortable piercing experiences, especially for such

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Tattoo artist working – understanding tattoo pain levels

Tattoo Pain Levels: What to Expect

Tattoo Pain Levels Explained: What Hurts Most, Healing, and Tips to Manage It Deciding to get a tattoo is an exhilarating journey, but anticipation often brings a mix of excitement and apprehension—especially when it comes to pain levels. Understanding tattoo pain is crucial for anyone considering their first ink or

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Piercer performing a two-week check up on a client’s piercing

The Importance of a Two-Week Check-Up at Master Pierce

At Master Pierce, your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities. While we recommend a two-week check-up to ensure your piercing is healing properly. As you probably already know, downsizing your jewellery is an important part of the healing process. Once the initial swelling goes away, shortening the length of

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View from airplane window with clouds and sky – illustrating flight pressure impact on piercings

Flight Pressure & New Piercings: What You Need to Know

In addition to the summer do’s and don’ts for piercings, it’s important to consider how flight pressure can impact new piercings when traveling by air. Changes in air pressure during flights can potentially affect piercings, especially if they are still in the healing process. Here are some important tips to

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New APP Status

We are excited to announce that Master Pierce at The Mall at Wellington Green is now an APP-compliant studio. Both of our piercers, Michael Brazell and Kayla Fulton, are proud APP members. We have worked diligently for the past four years to achieve this milestone. Their dedication and hard work

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Floating navel piercing curve jewelry on a belly button — anatomy safe design

Why We Say No: Navel Piercings

Here at Master Pierce studio we get a lot of clients asking for a navel piercing every day. Quite a few times, we have to refuse for the well-being of the client. The anatomy of a navel is rather complex. Depending on the shape, curvature, and depth of your belly

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Lingual frenulum piercing area under tongue — illustrating tongue web anatomy and risks

Why We Say No: Lingual Frenulum Piercing

The tongue web, or lingual frenulum piercing, is a type we at Master Pierce will not perform. We refuse this piercing for a variety of important health and safety reasons. The lingual frenulum sits under your tongue and is extremely thin. This tissue can barely support the weight of jewelry.

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Industrial barbell ear cartilage piercing showing straight bar across helix and forward helix

Why We Say No: Industrial Barbells

Much like navel piercings, a properly pierced industrial barbell depends heavily on anatomy. Forcing an industrial through unsuitable anatomy can cause serious problems. These may include ear warping, scarring, tissue loss, or physical damage to the surrounding area. If the scapha, or flat of the ear, protrudes past the helical

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Baby or toddler ear piercing risk — infant with earring or child jewelry safety

Why We Say No: Infants and Toddlers

On the ethical side, an infant cannot give informed or competent consent for body modification. Years later, your child may not want pierced ears, but the fistulas may remain stable and difficult to close. Piercing is also moderately painful, and infants cannot mentally process or cope with that pain. On

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Daith piercing on ear cartilage — illustrated to debunk migraine cure myth

Myth Busting: Daith Piercings Cure Migraines

At least three times a day, someone asks us: “Do daith piercings cure migraines?” The short answer is no. There is no medical research proving that daith piercings cure migraines. The long answer is more complicated. The idea comes from acupuncture, a common migraine treatment. In sessions, acupuncturists target a

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Piercing gun used in ear piercing — showing risks of non-sterile technique

Why We Say No: Piercing Guns

If you have walked through a mall, you have likely seen the signs: “Free ear piercing with the purchase of earrings.” Retail locations offering that incentive often use piercing guns. Although these guns have been around for years, there are strong reasons to avoid them. Older guns used reusable parts

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Healed nipple piercing — showing jewelry in place with minimal irritation

Myth Busting: Nipple Piercings Prevent Breastfeeding

A common concern among female clients before nipple piercings is how it may affect breastfeeding. Many worry that pierced nipples will prevent breastfeeding. While some studies suggest possible problems, many mothers still breastfeed successfully after nipple piercings. All piercings carry risk, but nipple piercings involve additional concerns. These piercings can

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Fresh piercing aftercare tips, safe healing practices

Myth Busting: Aftercare “Tips”

What makes or breaks the healing of a piercing is the aftercare. There are countless articles, blog posts, and websites out there that all claim to have the best tips and tricks to take care of your fresh piercing. Unfortunately, the vast majority of them rely on outdated procedures or

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Snake Eyes oral tongue piercing risks

Why We Say No: Snake Eyes

The “snake eyes” piercing is an oral piercing we at Master Pierce strongly advise against. This piercing is a fad, and like many fad piercings, it carries multiple risks that make it unsafe. There is a high risk of rejection, cracking, and even chipping of teeth. The piercing connects two

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surgical stainless steel implant grade jewelry explanation

Surgical Steel: What Is It?

Surgical stainless steel, often called surgical steel, refers to a grade of stainless steel used in biomedical applications. However, no strict definition exists for what qualifies as “surgical stainless steel,” and manufacturers often apply the term to any corrosion-resistant steel. Surgical steel is something of a mystery metal, with roughly

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workplace piercing dress code conflict

My Job Doesn’t Like My Piercings

We understand wanting piercings. You want them on your ears, your body, and your face. Unfortunately, sometimes our lifestyles – work, family, school – don’t feel the same way. Even more unfortunately, sometimes we have to lose the argument. If your piercing has been a part of your facial landscape

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diverse body piercings fashion cultural expression

Why are Piercings Popular?

This is a common question we hear every day. For centuries, cultures worldwide have modified their bodies to show wealth, beauty, and self-expression. When it comes to piercings, there is no right or wrong way to express yourself. Whether it is your first piercing or your tenth, the choice is

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earliest known tattooed human Ötzi and historical tattoo origins

Intro To History 101: First Tattooed Man

Hello class, and welcome to the first session of our tattoo history series. In this series, we will explore the origins of tattoos, cultural traditions, and the evolution of tools and inks. Our first topic is: Who was the first person to be tattooed? Please hold your questions until the

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piercing shop reopening post Covid safety measures

What To Expect Post Covid: Phase One Reopening

As everyone knows, Phase 1 of reopening retail stores and salons began on May 11th, 2020. What does this mean for Master Pierce? Can you finally get the piercing or tattoo you have been waiting for? Jewelry upgrades are also possible again! We are just as excited as you are

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Zodiac symbols tattoo styles and meanings

Zodiac Signs: Tattoo Edition

Here’s our take on the trending, Zodiac Signs. Comment below and let us know what you think, is it accurate or to far fetched? Aquarius Aquarius has a strong and dominant personality. You are independent and often extroverted. By nature, you remain tolerant and forgiving. This tattoo symbolizes beauty and

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spooky Halloween tattoo designs (skull, ghost, spider, vampire, etc.)

10 Tattoos Guaranteed To Get Your Spook On

  Pumpkin Spice has arrived at Starbucks, Hocus Pocus is back on Disney+, and everyone is rocking flannel. You know what that means: it’s officially Halloween. (Don’t try to say it’s September—it’s Halloween.) In honor of the spooky season, here are 10 tattoos suggested by our amazing artist Matt (IG:

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APP member certified professional piercer logo or certification badge

Is Your Body Piercer an APP Member?

Whether you are new to piercings or already have several, you should always trust a professional to perform body modifications. Choosing an experienced piercer ensures safety, hygiene, and quality results. While not required, an APP Member piercer commits to high standards of safety and jewelry quality. Membership also shows that

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internally threaded vs externally threaded body jewelry

Internal Threads vs External Threads: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to body piercings, one of the most important decisions is choosing your jewelry type. The two main engineering styles for body jewelry are threadless and threaded. Threadless jewelry uses a small pin that snaps securely into the post. Threaded jewelry comes in two forms: external and internal.

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first piercing appointment process, sterile preparation

What to Expect When You Come for Your First Piercing

Getting your first piercing can be an exciting and slightly nerve-wracking experience. Whether it’s a simple earlobe piercing or something a bit more adventurous, understanding what to expect can help ease any anxiety you may have. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process and provide valuable

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navel anatomy variations and piercing suitability

Why Not Every Navel Anatomy Can Be Pierced

Body piercing has become increasingly popular as a form of self-expression in recent years. Navel piercings are among the most common, adding individuality and style to any look. However, not every navel anatomy is suitable for piercing. As a professional piercer, I want to explain why consulting an experienced piercer

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