AWFUL MODS

Hopefully you're ok with me answering this myself-- I figure if I don't it might go ignored and I wouldn't want anyone thinking I'd delete something like this to "save face." Consumers are capable of making their own choices. It's stated on my site that customers are welcomed to provide their own eyelets if they have a sensitivity to 316L steel or if they flat out prefer implant grade materials. I push people to send glass or titanium all the time. Bottom line, my jewelry is a novelty that most people don't wear for days on end so they can't justify shelling out for implant grade metals for what is essentially a costume piece. If I were out to just make a business of swindling money, I'd give in to the countless requests I receive to work with acrylic eyelets. I do draw the line. 

I also want to note that I do work in a reputable shop and have had conversations with professionals on the topic a multitude of times. We're a shop that shouts "Implant grade only!!!" from the rooftops, but we still sell jewelry from big name brands that work with "mystery" metals or brass alloys and recognize that juxtaposition. Would I recommend wearing white brass hanging pieces as every day jewelry? Of course not. I warn consumers of that too. So bottom line, I don't feel the educated use of economy steel invalidates my other experiences.

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Submitter’s comment: found this while looking on facebook for a tattoo shop around where I live. This girl (who left a two-star review on the shop page) has several other bad piercings and modifications, but this one takes the cake. 

What’s awful: the jewellery is sticking out on both sides and it looks inflamed.

So I wasn’t going to post this, but after learning that the jewelry of his that the asker of this had fell apart within about a month, I think it’s worth a post. He also doesn’t seem to list on his website what it’s made of, just that it’s “high quality”, which seems shady to me. Also, I don’t know what the prices of piercing are in LA where he’s located, but they seem overpriced and also I’m not sure why industrials and genital piercings are SO much more expensive than the rest of his piercings? I know LA is more expensive than what I’m used to, but especially if he’s using his cruddy jewelry, his piercings are at least a bit overpriced. And since he’s not listed as a dealer of Anatometal or IS jewelry, I can only assume the “high quality” jewelry he’s using is his own.

I have been wearing a surgical steel CBR for the last 7 years in my septum and have never had an issue. recently i lost the ball, and the spare ball..  then the ring fell down the sink. I was in need of a new piece and i was currently saving up for a titanium clicker.  So i just needed something temporary, since i was already at the mall i stopped by that certain store that used to be "all about the music"  since i had a discount to use. I saw this cute little opal and "surgical stainless steel" piece and bought it. I've been wearing it BOUT 2- 2 1/2 weeks now, i clean my piercing with qtips after showers a few times a week blah blah blah. But then i got an irritation in my nose, i wrote it off to allergies till my nose got tender then i took the clicker out so i could let my piercing rest a little bit, and lo and behold CORROSION!

Hi, Petra of BabyPieTattoo at your service here!

All of my ready made body jewelry is 316l stainless steel which is an economy level of steel— suitable for most people. For those who have more sensitive piercings, I allow customers to send me their own (new, unworn) eyelets if they would prefer a different material, flare style, or color of titanium. Even glass works!

All of my inlays are set away from the wearable area and I take the utmost care to keep my process sanitary.

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Submitters Comment: Was scrolling through Facebook recently when I came across a girl whom I know personally has been doing unprofessional piercings. I've witnessed her pierce people multiple times in filthy outdoor areas without gloves or any sanitation before hand besides maybe water at best.

What's Awful: She claims she has been doing it for years and assumes that is what qualifies her to pierce people. Also, that she has performed such doings on herself. She actually charges money-cheap or not-for these terrible piercings. She claims if something happens to the piercing, it is your own fault due to the fact that you don't know what you're doing. 

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Submitter's Comment: This work of art was done by an unlicensed "tattoo artist" in his kitchen with cats shedding and stepping all over the equipment. He is the only person that does tattoos in my small town so most people go to him, but he obviously is terrible at it. Most if not all of the tattoos he's given people are terrible but I think this one takes the cake.

What's Awful:  What isn't awful? Look at that shading and the wonky lines. Like I said, this was done in a kitchen with cats running around everywhere. He got this a couple of months ago and I'll be surprised if it isn't infected or just looks like a huge blob by now.