by Timebomb Tattoo & Piercing Bournemouth | Feb 26, 2026 | Piercing
So, youβre thinking about getting a tongue piercing and want to know where you stand, legally speaking. Itβs one of the first questions we get asked, and the answer isn't quite as straightforward as you might think. Officially, the age for a tongue piercing in...
by Timebomb Tattoo & Piercing Bournemouth | Feb 24, 2026 | Piercing
When a new piercing gets angry, itβs usually just irritated. But a pierced cartilage infection is a whole different beast. It happens when nasty bacteria sneak into the wound, leading to serious pain, swelling, and nasty-looking pus. Unlike a straightforward lobe...
by Timebomb Tattoo & Piercing Bournemouth | Feb 23, 2026 | Piercing
Choosing your next piercing is an exciting process, but with so many options, it can also feel overwhelming. This guide is designed to simplify that decision, offering a clear and detailed list of piercing styles to help you find the perfect fit for your anatomy and...
by Timebomb Tattoo & Piercing Bournemouth | Feb 22, 2026 | Piercing
So, youβre thinking about getting your tongue pierced? Fantastic choice. But before you take the plunge, one of the first questions on your mind is probably, "How much is this going to cost?" In the UK, you can generally expect a standard tongue piercing to...
by Timebomb Tattoo & Piercing Bournemouth | Feb 21, 2026 | Piercing
So, youβve got a fantastic new cartilage piercing. Thatβs the fun part done. Now comes the most important bit: the aftercare. Healing a cartilage piercing is a completely different ball game compared to healing a simple lobe piercing, and I can’t stress this...
by Timebomb Tattoo & Piercing Bournemouth | Feb 20, 2026 | Piercing
So, you’ve taken the plunge and got your tongue pierced. Brilliant! Now comes the most important part: the healing. One of the first things people ask is how long itβll take, and the good news is that tongue piercings are one of the quicker healers out there....