Rhokea Journal

Nose screws, L-shapes, bones and flat backs each come out differently. How to take out and put in every type of nose stud, when...

Nose studs are sized by gauge, post length and top size. What each measurement means, a gauge to millimetre chart, and how to f...

Gauge is the thickness of an earring post, and the numbers run backwards. What each gauge means in millimetres, what gauge norm...

Hoop sizes come down to inner diameter and where your piercing sits. How to measure your ear with a ruler, a size chart of our ...

Does a helix piercing hurt? A doctor explains what helix piercing pain feels like, how long soreness lasts, and how to ease it ...

Does a belly button piercing hurt? A doctor on the brief pinch, how long soreness lasts, navel healing time, aftercare, and cho...

Do piercing bumps go away? A doctor explains how irritation bumps and hypertrophic scars settle over time, what helps them heal...

Crusty piercing causes explained: most crusting is dried lymph and a normal part of healing. How to tell normal crust from infe...

Changing a lobe stud to a hoop: a doctor-founded guide to healing time, the signs your piercing is ready, and how to switch saf...