After getting a new piercing, keep the jewellery in for at least six weeks and avoid removing it as there’s a chance the piercing may close up.

And after-care essentials.

It's not always as easy as aftercare spray. While you can (and should!) get some aftercare spray, it’s not unusual that a body just doesn’t gel with its new bling. In that case, we’ve spoken to expert ...

I take you along as I head into central London to refresh my ears with new piercings. We struggle through parking, check out ...

When it comes to body piercings, ear piercings reign supreme as the most popular and easy-going option. But not all ear piercings are created equal. Some are more painful, some take longer to heal, ...

"A rook piercing is a cartilage piercing placed in the uppermost ridge of your inner ear," explains Isaacs. "It's located above the tragus in the anti-helix." According to Isaacs, rook piercings, like ...