Piercing pioneer Elayne Angel has performed over 40,000 piercings since the 1980s and has brought many practices, such as tongue-piercing, into the mainstream. She brings her exhaustive knowledge to this groundbreaking manual that covers everything you need to know about the process, including: - The best piercings and placements for various body parts and body types- Terminology, tools, and techniques of the trade- Vital sterility, sanitation, and hygiene information - Jewelry designs, shapes, and materials- Advice for people with stretch marks, plastic surgery, and unique anatomy- Healing, a... View More...
Tattoos are no longer unusual or uncommon; they are now an undeniable element of mainstream style and fashion. But tattoos are expensive and, more importantly, permanent; so choosing an image is a very big decision. Here to help is 500 Tattoo Designs, a vast reference library of popular tattoos. Neatly organized by theme, the clearly executed line drawings cover every conceivable subject area - historical and traditional to modern, from tribal imagery of native American Indians, Japanese and Chinese characters, arcane hieroglyphics to gothic skulls, Celtic amulets, and more. The book also feat... View More...
In 'Chick Ink', 40 women discuss their choice to become tattooed ladies in today's modern world. It reveals the funny, moving, and empowering moments that lead women to get tattooed. View More...
Painting finger and toe nails has been one of the most popular forms of body adornment for many centuries. Here is a range of exciting decorative ideas with step-by-step instructions for accomplishing each effect. It includes information on color selection, false nails, French manicures and multi-colored painting techniques. View More...
Tattoos, body piercings, wild hairstyles -- people all over the world have been decorating and changing their bodies for as long as anyone can remember. "Body Bizarre, Body Beautiful" fills you in on the how, why, and when of what people have done in the past, and what they're doing now. View More...
