The original group of young women who started this fashion trend are approaching an age where pregnancy is a real possibility. No longer are they in their teens and twenties, but are now adults. One thing they haven’t outgrown, however, is their sexy belly button rings.

Just because they’re going to be proud mama’s doesn’t mean they have to sacrifice their favorite body jewelry from their younger days. There’s just no reason why a woman should have to take out her belly button rings to accommodate her changing body.

Pregnancy belly button rings are not all identical; usually they are made from plastic however. A special sterile wire called PTFE that is nickel free and easily sterilized. Most often, retailers sell this wire in a 2” to 2 ½” lengths with two balls that screw on to either end. The beauty of this product is that it is fully adjustable! To change the length, simply cut the wire at an angle and reattach the balls.

The wire is self threading and will automatically hold the ball in place.  These mom belly rings come with all sorts of balls from UV to titanium. In addition, they come with charms and dangles with phrases like “It’s a Boy/Girl” and “Baby on Board.”

Pregnancy is an exciting time in a mother’s life and it’s the beginning of a new lifestyle. It doesn’t have to force a woman to give up a piece of body jewelry she’s had for much of her life, though. Pregnancy belly button rings aren’t especially expensive and they correspond with the prices of belly button rings of similar style and quality.

Before you even purchase the rings, check that they are made from a reliable material that won’t irritate your skin. Just because the piercing site appears healed and healthy, doesn’t mean you are immune to germs and infection. The best materials for belly button rings are 316L surgical steel (a form of stainless steel), titanium, Bioplast or Bioflex, 24K plated gold and 14K real gold. Jewelry made from these products are strong and sturdy and won’t break.

Before inserting the belly button ring, sterilize each product with warm soapy water to remove any dirt and oil.  When you prepare to change the belly ring, clean your hands with soap and water as you would any other time you touch the ring.

Twist and remove the top ball from the new belly ring and put it off to the side. Hold the bottom ball of the belly button ring you are wearing between two fingers. Gently twist the top ball of the navel ring you are wearing to remove it from the barbell. Slowly pull the belly button ring down and out of your navel piercing.

Immediate grab the replacement belly ring and position the ball-less part of the barbell near the inside of your belly button (where the piercing hole is). Slowly and gently apply pressure and continue until the barbell pokes through the top hole of your piercing.

Grab the top ball of your new ring and gently screw it on while holding the barbell still with your thumb and forefinger. After that is complete, immediately wash your hands, as well as the old belly button ring

Kamisori Thinning Shears

or poofiness of their locks.

Thinning hair scissors, also known as thinning shears, come in a variety of styles.  In general, they look very similar to regular hair scissors, but have one blade that more closely resembles a comb.  The size and space between the “teeth” is what determines how much or how little hair is thinned or removed.

Some say that thinning hair scissors remove too much hair and leave your locks looking stringy and can even cause a balding look in extreme cases.  It’s true, if a stylist is too eager to remove thickness, he or she can end up cutting so much that your hair will suffer for months to come as it grows out properly.

Others, however, say that you just need to find an experienced hair stylist because thinning hair scissors

can save you precious hours in hair styling time and precious dollars in hair styling products.  They support this nifty trick wholeheartedly and will recommend it to any poofy haired patron.

Regardless of whether you choose to take a strong stand, keep in mind that this is a cutting process and if not done well, you could suffer from split ends and other adverse effects.  You’re always safest if you plan to take advantage of thinning hair scissors no more than three times per year.

And remember, if you have a fiasco…you can always wear a hat.

The original group of young women who started this fashion trend are approaching an age where pregnancy is a real possibility. No longer are they in their teens and twenties, but are now adults. One thing they haven’t outgrown, however, is their sexy belly button rings.

Pregnancy belly button rings come in a variety of styles, but are generally made from a plastic-like material, rather than a metallic one. They can either be the traditional length, just plastic, or they can be more flexible and giving. A special sterile wire called PTFE that is nickel free and easily sterilized. A pregnancy belly ring comes with 2″ to 2 1/2″ of wire and two balls, one for each end.

The wire is self threading and will automatically hold the ball in place. Stores and websites offer so many diverse styles of belly button rings that they will surely meet the needs of every expectant mother. These mom belly rings come with all sorts of balls from UV to titanium. Some even feature dangling parts that say things like “It’s a Boy” (or girl) or have baby decorations.

Pregnancy is an exciting time in a mother’s life and it’s the beginning of a new lifestyle. This doesn’t mean that a mom has to give up a piercing she’s had for many years, though. Pregnancy belly button rings aren’t especially expensive and they correspond with the prices of belly button rings of similar style and quality.

To section off your hair, you will need to start at the bottom, or the underside. To do this, pull all of your hair except for a small portion up and secure it with a rubber band or clip. This may cause your hair to crease or have a funny kink in it, but you can get rid of that later. Once your hair is up, you can proceed to style the exposed section with a blow dryer and round brush, curling iron or flat iron. After you have passed through the first section with your styling tool, let down a little more of your hair, or another section. Repeat the styling on this section.

Sectioning off your hair may seem like a lot of work and time consuming, however, it could save you time in the end. By creating smaller sections of hair to work with, your flat iron, curling iron or blow dryer will be able to work with your hair in less time and this will save you time and do less damage to your hair than repeatedly running the same styling tool through your locks over and over again.

However, after you get home from the piercing salon, then what? It looks great, right? But it’s also a little sore. And you bought tons

of cute belly button rings online, but the piercer said you had to wait to change it. So what do you do? You wait.

The single worst thing you can do after piercing your belly button ring is to ruin it forever by improper care or changing the belly button ring too early. It will be especially detrimental because you’ll have to both take away your current belly ring AND run the risk of serious illness due to infection. Not to mention the pain or discomfort you will feel.

Properly licensed piercers will always provide you with detailed directions on how to take care of your new belly button ring.

Generally they suggest you clean your piercing only once a day and use warm water and soap to do so.All piercers will recommend that you clean your piercing only once per day to prevent drying, and they will all tell you to NEVER use Neosporin or rubbing alcohol to clean the piercing.

In addition, you should wait at least six months before even attempting to change your belly button ring. In fact, man

y people wait up to a year before attempting to remove or replace the navel ring. This is vitally important because if you change it too soon, you run the serious risk of causing dangerous infections, as well as ruining the piercing and allowing it to close.

It’s necessary to avoid touching the piercing as much as possible.  Even if you wash your hands, you’ll still have natural oils on your fingers that could transfer gems and cause painful infections. They will also recommend that you avoid wearing tight clothing that will rub against your new belly button ring and that you should avoid activities that will cause excessive sweating, at least for the first few weeks.

Belly button rings are a safe and desirable piercing, and if you care for them properly, they’ll be a great fashion accessory for many years to come.

Like all belly button rings, it’s important to sterilize the ring as soon as you get it. Even if it comes in a sealed package, it’s still beneficial to clean your body jewelry because the ring was probably handled during the packaging process. Natural oils and dirt on people’s hands can easily cause infection or irritation in your piercing, even if you’ve had it done for years.

There are a variety of options for sterilizing your belly button ring, but most places recommend using warm soapy water to clean the ring before you insert it into the piercing. Another option is to “autoclave”  your belly jewelry at a local salon or tattoo parlor. Autoclaving is a method of sterilization that uses extreme temperatures to kill harmful germs.

You should always avoid using rubbing alcohol or other abrasive materials to clean your heart belly button ring, or any other body jewelry.

Navel rings with hearts will always be popular because they work for so many people. They can serve as a romantic gift or just a fun flirty purchase for yourself. There are so many diverse heart belly button rings available that one is sure to meet the needs of every person who desires a heart ring.

Navel jewelry is commonly worn by young women and girls. In addition, they are growing in popularity for pre-teens and males as well. This is one trend that has been around for more than 20 years and it’s sure to stay popular. Heart belly button rings are at the top of the list so go ahead and get one for yourself and enjoy the trend.

Hair straighteners today come with dual voltage, digital thermometers, floating plates and even Fahrenheit/Celsius conversion.  CHI does not.  Although it was once the best in the industry, the CHI hair straightener can no longer compete.  The company sat idly by as other brands researched and improved their product and met the needs of the market.  Oddly enough, CHI flat irons continue to be relatively popular among consumers.  Not necessarily just the CHI original, but the other versions as well.  People are paying for the name, not the product.  The high prices attached to these hair straighteners is only possible because people still think that CHI is as omniscient as it once was.

Before purchasing your next hair straightener, do a little looking online for a product that will actually meet your needs.  Don’t automatically purchase a product because you know the brand name.  Read customer reviews and visit ranking websites to find the flat iron that’s best for you.  With a short warranty and limited features, the CHI hair straightener is probably not it.

?A.  You should ONLY go to a piercing parlor or salon that is fully licensed.  They should use sterile needles and other equipment and you should feel safe and secure during the piercing process.  Generally, reputable piercing locations will have their licenses and certifications on the the wall.  If not, ask to see them.  If you piercer refuses, you should get out of there immediately!

Q.  How much will my body jewelry (and piercing) cost?

A.  This is very dependent on where you live/where on the body you get the piercing.  Most places offer a single price that includes the jewelry and the piercing.  It can ranges from $20 to $100 and you should check with the place of business before you decide to get any new piercings.  There are many places online to buy inexpensive body jewelry.

Q.  How do I can for my new body jewelry?

A.  Your piercer will probably give you a sheet of paper of verbal directions to tell you how to properly care for your new piercing.  A few general rules include:  Don’t even use Neosporin on your piercing, it will trap the germs;  Use warm water and antibacterial soap to clean your piercing a few times per day;  Don’t change the body jewelry until the piercing is fully healed.

The first, and most important, step is to invest in some high quality professional hair scissors.  I say “invest” because these are generally more expensive than your standard kitchen or office scissors, but are a long term value that will make a great difference in your bang maintenance efforts.  Professional hair shears are made from higher quality metal and are designed to snip hair, rather than bend over the blade, which can result in tearing or ripping (and a “what the heck was I thinking?” moment).

Start by dividing your DRY bangs into three separate sections.  Wet hair will fool you on the length of the hair, so dry bangs are key.  Take one section, twist it gently (one or two rotations) and snip the ends using your professional hair shears.  Don’t cut straight across, but rather vertically.  This will help prevent a blunt edge.  Repeat with the other two sections and comb or fluff your bangs and look for any stray strands that need to be trimmed.