Once body piercing was limited to those that were adventurous and, piercing was limited to a few parts of the body. However, trends have changed and many people are in to body piercing on various parts of the body including the navel, eyebrows, lips and tongue. Cheeks are pierced with labrets another current trend.

Among the most popular body piercing jewelry, earrings once topped the list. But with its increasing popularity, eyebrow rings, navel rings, nipple rings and labret rings have grown in popularity as well. Other types include bent barbells, belly rings, labret studs, captive bead rings, nose rings and tongue rings

In body piercing, the use of proper metal is very important. This also determines the success of body piercing jewelry. Usually a metal that does not react with the skin is popular. Sterling steel or titanium and gold have the least reaction rate with the skin, and the chances of infection are reduced. Metals like nickel and copper react with the skin, and should be avoided completely.

Piercing is safe when done by a professional, as some parts of the body can be severely damaged if the piercing process goes wrong. Home piercing kits can be very dangerous and should be strictly avoided. Each piercing has its own procedure, and the process usually hurts a bit. You can expect to feel bad pain for about 30 seconds, while the piercing is being done and sometimes for a while after.

With the increasing popularity of body piercing, a wholesale body piercing jewelry business can be a very good business opportunity for people. A small investment can get you started in the business, and you can usually be assured of high returns. To become a body piercing, jewelry wholesaler, contact reputed manufacturers and find out their policy about enrolling new wholesalers.