SOYOUWANNA GET AN UNUSUAL PIERCING?

5. REMOVE YOUR PIERCING IF NECESSARY (OR DESIRED)

You have a big-time job interview. You're getting married. You woke up one morning and realized you look like an idiot. You're in luck! The cool thing about piercing (unlike tattooing), is that it's not permanent. Removing jewelry is a lot easier and less painful than lasering off a layer of your skin.

Whether you want to temporarily take off the jewelry for an event or let your piercing close up completely, do so with caution. If at all possible, go back to the piercing parlor to have it removed by a professional. If you do the job yourself, make sure both your hands and the pierced area are squeaky clean. Be slow and steady. Follow the cleansing ritual you went through when you first got pierced.

Remember, just like with an earring, you'll have a tiny little mark or bump where the hole used to be. No biggie. This is the price we pay for reckless experimentation.

If you're ready to take the plunge, good luck, and don't go overboard. It's always good to have a few hole-free appendages.