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How to Care for a New Navel Ring
You endured several minutes of pain to make your fashion statement with a new navel ring. What do you do next? How do you care for this tender area? When can you change the belly button ring?
People who get body piercings should educate themselves on proper aftercare.
Here are some tips for aftercare of a newly pierced navel:
· Always wash your hands before touching the pierced area. Do not touch it except to clean it.
· Take showers rather than bathing. Showering will breed fewer bacteria than a bath.
· Wear clean, breathable clothing that protects your piercing during sleep. Make sure your bedding is clean and change it regularly.
· Protect the navel with a hard, vented eye patch (sold at pharmacies) that is secured by using a length of ace bandage around the body (to avoid irritation from adhesive). This patch is used protect the pierced area from restrictive clothing, excess irritation, and impact during physical activities such as contact sports.
· Leave jewelry in at all times. Even a well healed piercing can close easily. Carry a clean replacement in case of accidental loss.
If you follow these aftercare guidelines you will have a better chance of combating possible infection.
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Body Candy Tip: Types of Nose Jewelry
Considering your nose doesn't offer a lot of real estate for displaying nose jewelry, there are still quite a few options when it comes to pierced nostrils.
Nose Stud/Nose Pin: These are usually the best nose jewelry option for a new piercing because they stay out of the way and don't get snagged as easily as nose rings do. Also, there are many styles of nose pins, each offering a different type of display (i.e., the part that is viewable from the side of your nose). The most popular nose pin features a diamond, but be sure to ask your piercer if the diamond has Kimberly Process Certification if you want to avoid buying "blood diamonds." If s/he isn't sure, just ask where the diamond came from. In general, diamonds from Africa should be avoided.
Nose Screw: These are just like nose studs/pins except that instead of the pin being bent at a 90-degree angle to keep the pin in place, the pin is curved into a corkscrew shape. This allows the jewelry to be inserted and removed a little easier.
Nose Ring: Nose rings are not the best choice for first-time piercings, as they move around easily. If you're set on a nose ring, then ask your piercing professional to supply a ring that has a stop on one end -- it looks more like a "C". These are different in that they have to be inserted from the inside of your nose, but if you're familiar with handling piercings this shouldn't be a problem.
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Body Jewelry at Prices That Will Make You Smile
Body jewelry is made to decorate your body. You might want to add some sparkle to a certain area of your body and you can do it with the right kind of jewelry.
High quality jewelry can be expensive and a little hard on the pocket book, so if you can get a discount that's definitely a bonus. Cheap body jewelry doesn't have to be junk.
Here are some suggestions on how to select quality body jewelry at discount outlets:
First, make sure the metal is genuine. You want something that is nickel-free and not a plated or fake metal. Surgical steel, sterling silver, titanium and 14K-16K gold are all good metals to use. They also have acrylic bases now that work well if they are kept clean.
Second, explore the reputation of the retailer. Do they have a good reputation of selling quality merchandise.
Third, choose a style that will accent your “look” and personality.
The jewelry you wear will give you a sense of individuality, be creative and have fun shopping for your items.
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Body Candy Tip: Buying Body Jewelry
A simple rule to follow when buying body jewelry is to take a good look at your facial and/or body structure and select a style of jewelry that complements it. This is particularly true of belly and nostril piercings.
Small to Medium Frame Belly rings: You can go more elaborate with belly rings if you are of smaller build. Dangle belly rings are a good choice for special midriff-baring occasions.
Nose pins: Go small here. Keep your choices to tiny elegant studs and well-fitting rings with high gauges (20-22).
Larger Frames Belly rings: Barbells with colorful balls and/or embedded gemstones are a great choice. Anything that glitters!
Nose pins: Larger faces can obviously carry larger jewelry. Feel free to experiment with the larger pieces, such as traditional Indian flower styles. Rings of varying sizes are also a great choice as long as they offset your features well.
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Buying A Belly Ring Online
It´s typically easier to find cheap body jewelry, like a belly ring or belly chain, online. You should always shop around, but a belly button ring that normally retails for $38 can be bought for $24 via an online retailer. Online retailers can afford to sell their products for less because they don't have to pay people to stand behind counters, and they don't have to lease or buy property for retail stores. Save money on great Navel Rings at a site like bodycandy.com.
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Body Candy Tip: Diamond Stud Earrings
Nothing looks classier than wearing a pair of diamond stud earrings. When you shop for great-looking diamonds, here are a few pointers for what makes a diamond truly worth your money:
Size: The best size for stud earrings between 1⁄4 and 1 carat.
Color: Anything in the G-H range is good. They’ll look colorless once mounted.
Clarity: Stay away from anything below “SI2”.
Cut: This may be just as important as any other part of the diamond. A well-cut diamond reflects light and adds to its brilliance. Don’t scrimp on a good cut!
Bonus Tip: Most importantly, make sure your diamond seller adheres to the tenets of the Kimberly Process, which certifies that traded diamonds are conflict-free.
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Birthstone earrings
Birthstone earrings are available at many different price points and make a great gift. The gemstone earrings come in many different styles with gold or silver earring backs.
Here's a guide to birthstones:
January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine
April: Diamond
May: Emerald
June: Pearl
July: Ruby
August: Peridot
September: Blue sapphire
October: Opal
November: Citrine
December: Blue topaz
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Body Candy Tip: Giving the Right Necklace
If you’re stuck on a good gift idea, why not consider handmade jewelry like a necklace or pendant? Here’s a quick and easy way to select the right necklace for your friend of family member.
Petite: Small build equals a small necklace. Find a choker or pendant that sits no lower than the collarbone. Petite people also look the best in more delicate pendants.
Average: People of average height (5’5” or so) can get away with wearing pretty much any length of necklace, from chokers to long pieces that even dip below the waist.
Tall: Anyone over 5’7” can be considered for this category. While long chains and necklaces work well, stay away from items that are too chunky as they can add extra bulk to your gift recipient’s frame.
If you’re choosing handmade pieces that feature exceptional designs, make sure they don’t get lost on the wearer’s frame. Keep the central focus of the piece at collarbone level or just beneath.
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Popular Temporary Tattoos
A Temporary tribal tattoo is one that is worn on the arm, usually surrounding the bicep. These are very popular with men and women alike and come in styles that range from tribal patterns to barbed wire patterns. Other popular fake tatoos are temporary rose tattoos and temporary back tattoos. You can find tremendous variety of unique designs and custom designs within both of these popular categories to highlight your own individual style.
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Definition of "Henna"
Henna is a tree or shrub, having fragrant white or reddish flowers, that is found in India, the Middle East, and North Africa. A reddish-orange dye (of the same name) is derived from the dried leaves of these plants and used to create temporary body art. People not only stain their hands and feet with henna as decorations but as protection from sunburn.
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Fake Tattoo Care
Do not allow any type of oil to touch your fake tattoos. Unfortunately, natural body oil will slowly deteriorate your temporary tattoos, but the introduction of other oils will accelerate the deterioration process. You should also avoid wearing tight or coarse clothing. Such clothing will slowly destroy your temporary body art.
