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    • Back Issues
    • The Point – Issue 89
    • The Point – Issue 88
    • The Point – Issue 87
    • The Point – Issue 86
    • The Point – Issue 85
    • The Point – Issue 84
    • The Point – Issue 83
    • The Point – Issue 82
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    • The Point – Issue 80
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    • In the Office
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    • Legislation
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  • August 7, 2020

    Point 89: The Gay Ear

    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"

  • August 7, 2020

    Point 89: How to Hand Wash

  • August 7, 2020

    Point 89: Facemask Best Practices

  • August 7, 2020

    Point 89: Creating an Inclusive Studio Environment

    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"

  • August 7, 2020

    Point 89: Covid & the Body Art Industry

    Perspectives “… when I can finally go back to work, I am hoping that the balance I’ve learned during this time improves who I am at work and who I… Continue reading "Point 89: Covid & the Body Art Industry"

  • August 6, 2020

    Point 89: Covid & APP Events

    APP CONFERENCE 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE APRIL 30, 2020, 2:00PM PDT 25TH ANNUAL APP CONFERENCE (ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED JULY 5-10, 2020) After a long and complicated process the APP has finally come… Continue reading "Point 89: Covid & APP Events"

  • August 6, 2020

    Point 89: APP Expanded Educational Resources

    An addition to the written Recommended Response & Recovery Interim Protocols1, the Association of Professional Piercers has broadened its library of  free resources available to body art practitioners, health inspectors,… Continue reading "Point 89: APP Expanded Educational Resources"

  • August 6, 2020

    Point 89: APP Recommended Response & Recovery Post-Covid

    On behalf of the Board of Directors, updated April 25, 2020 The Association of Professional Piercers (APP) is an international health  and  safety  organization.  It is a nonprofit voluntary alliance… Continue reading "Point 89: APP Recommended Response & Recovery Post-Covid"

  • August 6, 2020

    Point 89: The President’s Corner

    Cody Vaughn  A lot has changed since I initially wrote this article. Originally I had written about how excited we should all be for our upcoming Conference, and how 2020… Continue reading "Point 89: The President’s Corner"

  • August 6, 2020

    Point 89: From the Editor

    Marina Pecorino, Managing Editor– The Point The Point started in 1994 as a black and white paper mailer with a rotating cast of producers. The very first iteration1 stated in… Continue reading "Point 89: From the Editor"

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    The Point: Journal of Body Piercing is the quarterly journal of the Association of Professional Piercers containing articles on piercing techniques, body-art legislation, history, and anthropology, as well as reports on Conferences and events in the US and around the world. Like no other publication available, The Point covers anything and everything of interest to the professional body piercer—or anyone interested in learning more about our industry.

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    The Point: Journal of Body Piercing is the quarterly journal of the Association of Professional Piercers containing articles on piercing techniques, body-art legislation, history, and anthropology, as well as reports on Conferences and events in the US and around the world. Like no other publication available, The Point covers anything and everything of interest to the professional body piercer—or anyone interested in learning more about our industry.

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