Editors Note: This story was written before COVID-19 had an impact on Iowa City. The piercing shops mentioned are temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Are you ready?” he asked me, ...

Body modifications and piercings have been a part of human culture for millennia, serving as rites of passage, symbols of status, or expressions of identity. Piercings hold a special place, with roots ...

The rhino piercing is perfect for body mod enthusiasts who want "to deviate from more conventional piercing options like nostril or septum piercings, to enhance their personal sense of style and ...

In Kisby's portraits of APP Conference attendees, individuals show off their body modifications — including tattoos and piercings and implants — and their personal styles. "The point of this project ...

A Danish man who claims to have spent $4,200 on tattoos, piercings and body modifications admits not everyone loves the work he’s had done — and he’s sharing strangers’ weirded-out reactions. “I’ve ...

Cardi B and North West both had surface piercings that took the world by storm in 2025. Is this a budding trend for 2026?

Kim Kardashian is facing backlash after her daughter, North West, revealed a second finger piercing, sparking concerns over safety and parenting. The preteen's hand featured multiple dermal piercings, ...

Kim Kardashian's eldest daughter, North West, stepped out in New York City on Tuesday sporting her signature look — long, green-blue hair and black platform shoes — but it was her new body ...