Journal of Body Piercing — APP
Piercers in Canada were recently informed by Health Canada that they were not allowed to use products containing gentian violet.1 A recall was put in place due to a link to cancer risk. At least one manufacturer voluntarily discontinued sales of their products and their license was cancelled.
Bethrah Szumski Brazil! That’s all I could think about for months before I went. This would be my first time to the country and that idea is always super exciting… Continue reading "Point 89: Grupo de Estudos de Piercing (GEP)"
W. Barron As I sit here in the airport waiting to start my nine-hour flight back home, I reflect about how it is still so surreal to me that merely… Continue reading "Point 89: UKAPP Review"
Angel Horsley Photos by April Thomas I had the pleasure of attending the 5th annual Camp APP this past year in Oregon. Usually, this event is held in Georgia, however,… Continue reading "Point 89: Camp APP Review"
Keiana “Kookie” Lynn With the support of 64 community members, we raised $4,555.53 to give 7 piercers the opportunity to attend the Association of Professional Piercers Conference. Eduardo Chavarria, Miro… Continue reading "Point 89: POC Scholarship Update"
APP Membership Corner—Series 2 Membership Committee Monica Sabin, Membership Liaison Pablo Perelmuter, Membership Coordinator W. Barron Sabrina Egan Johnny Velez Cody Vaughn Cozmo Whitest Kristina Outland Marina Pecorino, Membership Administrator… Continue reading "Point 89: Membership Committee Update"
Dustin Allor This past summer we lost a most iconic and beloved member of the body piercing community. It is hard to imagine what the landscape of the piercing industry… Continue reading "Point 89: From the Body Piercing Archive, 2019"
Lynn Loheide & Margo Dellaquilla In piercing studios around the country the question is still asked today, “Does one side have any special meaning? You know, what ear is the… Continue reading "Point 89: The Gay Ear"
Vicky Ticky Williams APP Member, Owner Elemental Body Adornment Victoria, BC Canada Creating a space that is welcoming is extremely important, and, thankfully, not difficult. There are many simple ways… Continue reading "Point 89: Creating an Inclusive Studio Environment"
