The Increasing Popularity of Body Jewelry

Body jewelry used to be somewhat of a novelty, because not many people wore things like nose studs, tongue rings, nipple shields, belly button rings, and eyebrow rings.  Those who did were thought to be daring and gutsy for doing so.  Now, though, you can purchase nearly any kind of body jewelry from stores or online.  The popularity of such jewelry is increasing, especially among young people.

These items come in a variety of colors, styles, and materials.  Some are made from gold or silver, while others are titanium steel or plastic.  The material from which the article is made will determine how much it costs.  Some people prefer the look of gold or silver ones because they think that plastic ones look “cheap.”  However, the plastic ones can be great for those who have allergies and are on a tight budget.

Typically, women are the ones who wear jewelry.  However, this is not the case with nose, eyebrow, lip, and tongue piercings; members of both sexes have such piercings.  Years ago, it was only members of certain subcultures who sported such looks, such as punks or goths.  Nowadays, people who are not associated with such groups also enjoy facial piercings.

Teenagers are quite possibly the biggest fans of such “alternative” jewelry.  They may view this as a way to rebel, and a way to express their individuality.  Some view facial piercings as a visible symbol of nonconformity.  Others just like the look of them, and might get piercings because celebrities or friends that they admire have similar piercings.  No matter what the reasons, this is a fad that is rapidly increasing in popularity all over the nation.

There have been some instances where youth and authority figures have clashed over this form of self expression.  Some conservative adults are apparently offended by such piercings, and feel that they are inappropriate in institutions of learning.  So, some high schools have written clauses about piercings into their dress codes as a way to keep students from sporting them.  But, it seems that this has been ineffective, because students continue to wear such piercings outside of school hours.  Perhaps the schools’ attempts at censorship even unintentionally encourage students to continue to rebel.

Body jewelry is fun, unique, and relatively inexpensive.  Someone considering getting a piercing should remember that good hygiene and diligent care is required to prevent infection.  There is also a chance of scarring, especially with nose piercings.  Lastly, tongue piercings can initially make eating uncomfortable, and can even cause some people to speak with a lisp.  If you are willing to take these small risks, then you should find a reputable place to get your piercing.  Remember that you will also have to pay for the jewelry itself as well as cleaning solution.  That said, most body jewelry is relatively inexpensive.

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