"Piercing definitely finds its way into this category," says Megan Catherall, an expert body piercer at Pricking Thumbs Piercings who has over eight years of experience in the industry.

From embedded jewellery to scarring and infections, some in the industry want at-home kits banned.

A timeless take on cool. Reviewed by Julia A. Siegel, MD Double ear piercings typically take six to eight weeks to heal and require careful aftercare to avoid infection. Piercings on the earlobe are ...