The Piercing Bible: The Definitive Guide to Safe Body Piercing

Piercing pioneer Elayne Angel has performed over 40,000 piercings since the 1980s and has brought many practices, such as tongue-piercing, into the mainstream. She brings her exhaustive knowledge to this groundbreaking manual that covers everything you need to know about the process, including:<br><br>* The best piercings and placements for various body parts and body types<br>* Terminology, tools, and techniques of the trade<br>* Vital sterility, sanitation, and hygiene information <br>* Jewelry designs, shapes, and materials<br>* Advice for people with stretch marks, plastic surgery, and unique anatomy<br>* Healing, aftercare, and troubleshooting for problem-free piercing<br><br>&quot;As a piercer, nurse, and educator, I can say without a doubt that this is the most complete book ever written for all people in our industry.&quot;<br>--DAVID A. VIDRA, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF HEALTH EDUCATORS, INC.<br><br>&quot;No one is more qualified to write this book than Elayne Angel. With more than three decades of personal experience to her credit, no one knows the subject better.&quot;<br>--JIM WARD, FOUNDER OF GAUNTLET, THE WORLD'S FIRST BODY PIERCING STUDIO<br><br>&quot;This is an exciting book for a field that has exploded in the last two decades. <br>National industry standards are needed, and Elayne provides important data.&quot;<br>--MYRNA L. ARMSTRONG, RN, EdD