Of the new breed of aftercare sheets

Having looked at our photocopied, A4, black and white aftercare sheets for too long we have decided that they are simply not inspiring, at all. Imagine: I am sitting in Urban Piercings about to become one of the modified, I look around at the eclectic mix of people, I gaze at the little bits of shine and sparkle in the cabinet and I am very, very excited. I peer expectantly into my aftercare bag. . .

Now that's a bit better, isn't it!
This is a bit of a sneaky peak, they haven't even been sent to the printers yet! We really want to know what YOU think of them, so please leave your comments, rate the post, and let us know!
If you are in need of more detailed aftercare check out our aftercare pages and frequently asked questions.

Of the holistic approach to body piercings

I know, the word holistic conjures images of summer solstice, organic foods and bad hair. But let's look at the meaning of the word:
ho·lis·tic: Emphasising the importance of the whole and the interdependence of its parts.
Reminiscent of the old belief in the humours of the body, the principle is sound. If one thing is out of balance with the whole, the whole will suffer.
So what has this got to do with body piercing and why am I boring you with it?
Wound your body by piercing it, then agitate that wound repeatedly by keeping it open with jewellery. Given that, wouldn't you rather have 'the whole' working to heal your piercing? Or have parts dampened with stress, fighting off a cold, or trying to shake the groggy effects of alcohol?
I don't know, makes sense to me . . .