There are so many ways to hide a piercing now that more and more kids are getting it done. The best would obviously be to wear baggy clothes that don’t show the bump from the ring on your belly button. However, kids are creating ways to hide it as them and their friends get belly button rings.

If someone’s parent or guardian is completely against the idea of a body piercing yet the child still wants the piercing, the child turns who else but their friends. This is because they’re all the same age and can take about things that would be uncomfortable to discuss with guardians. When it comes to belly button piercings, peers have given suggestions like wearing baggy clothes and avoiding drawing attention in the area of the piercing. The suggestion that stood out the most was that if a shirt with a pouch will be worn, place some sort of object like a cell phone or Ipod in the spot where the ring is visible.

Another easy fix to this problem would be to either invest in a retainer for the belly button ring or to just take the piercing out. Of course, the best bet is to wait until the piercing is completely healed. The healing process could vary based on the situation but once it is healed, the ring could be taken out whenever the child is in a situation where the parent should not see the ring. A retainer is another good idea because they can be purchased in a clear color so the ring is much harder to detect than it would be if it were just the ring by itself.

Just because a teenager wants a piercing done but doesn’t have the approval of their parent doesn’t mean they are completely restricted. Belly button rings are perfect examples of items of jewelry that can be hidden. They are one of the easiest accessories to hide due to the fact that clothing can hide them. As more and more kids get a piercing in the navel, ways to hide the rings are becoming increasing.

Gold jewelry is popular among the population today. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces: they all scream elegance. But did you know that there was such thing as gold belly button rings? They do exist and they are popular among the nation just as the other items of body jewelry are.

Most say to avoid getting a gold belly button ring. At least for the beginning of your use it’s a good idea. This can help reduce the risk of irritation from the gold. It is said that gold can be a more irritating material than silver so

once the healing process is complete, you can feel free to enjoy a gold piercing all you want.

A commonly asked question about this item of jewelry is whether the care is different from any other belly button ring. Since gold is so fine, people would say it’s harder to take care of the jewelry. The truth is, it is just as important but is not harder than any other accessory.

One of the best ways to start out the care for your piercing is to keep that whole torso clean, not just the belly button. If you go out in the sun for an extended time or if you workout, these are perfect examples for needing to clean the area. Not only can too much sun and sweat cause a burning sensation on your newly pierced navel, but it can also increase your chance of infections. To do this process, you can purchase lotions that can do just the trick to keep the area of the piercing clean.

The second best way to avoid infections is to keep your hands away from the belly button ring. If you touch the piercing too much, the germs from your hands can, and most likely will, cause an infection, mild or severe. Going along those same lines of touching the piercing, avoid wearing tight clothes as well. The linen material could run up against the piercing and cause irritation. This will lead to you itching the piercing and causing another infection. Some say when it comes to wearing clothes, the best way to go is to either wear very loose clothes or even shirts that reveal your belly.
In taking care of a gold belly button ring, all you really have to remember is to use the same steps as you would if you were taking care of a steel piercing. You should also remember to take steps listed above when you aren’t actually deep cleansing the piercing. Then you can have a belly button ring that will be healthy for a lifetime. Always remember that wearing a gold ring is no harder than wearing any other ring.

Wherever the tradition began, navel rings are very popular today, especially among young women.  The ability to easily hide or conceal the belly button ring, especially during the healing process, has really led to the piercing’s popularity.

The name “navel piercing” is not exactly accurate, however.  Actually, the rim above the navel is where the piercing is located.  Of course, a person can pierce the skin on the bottom and sides of the navel as well.

A belly button or navel is usually pierced with a barbell because they allow for the easiest healing process.  Navel piercings have their own special kind of barbells, though.  Because of their slightly curved design, they are often called “bananabells” or “bananabars.”

Body jewelry is measured by “gauges.” Navel piercings are usually done with a 14 Gauge barbell which is the same as 1/16’.  The Association of Professional Piercers (APP) states that no greater than 14 GA body jewelry may be used in piercings below the neck.  This is to prevent the risk of a negative reaction or skin tearing.

A standard belly button ring is 3/8” long, but people sometimes use a longer barbell at the time of piercing to allow room for the area to swell slightly. The balls on a standard navel ring are usually two different sizes; the top ball is 5 mm in diameter while the bottom ball is 8 mm in diameter.

There are, of course, risks involved in having one’s belly button pierced.  The most common risks include pain at the piercing site, swelling, scarring and infection.  To minimize your risk, make certain that the piercer uses sterilized tools in a sterilized environment.

Healing can take anywhere from four months to one year.  There are many things that affect the healing process of a navel ring:  sweat, shirt fabric, overall health, care and quality of jewelry.  Only 316L and 316LVM surgical steel are approved as “implant grade” materials by the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM).

Belly button rings are becoming more and more popular and it’s important to people take great care of these piercings.  They are considered beautiful and a great way to add to one’s personal style. If you’re interested in getting this type of piercing, make sure you know all the risks and benefits before doing so.