Online Classes for Body Piercers
The Association of Professional Piercers (APP) has once again launched an educational package of online courses for body piercers and those who work in environmental health. Online classes like these are a great way for piercers and others to learn online. New Flower Studio in Long Beach’s staff looks forward to displaying their Core Essentials […]
Newsletter Subscriber’s January Puzzle
Welcome to our first body piercing crossword puzzle of 2023. Each month we produce a body piercing newsletter with thousands of subscribers. If you’d like to see these puzzles and more body piercing content for free we encourage you to subscribe below. The clues to this crossword puzzle were found in issue #63 of the […]
Holiday Health Considerations for Body Piercing
Disclaimer: The content in this post is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice or consultation with healthcare professionals. by Eric “Sque3z” Anderson, BSHS, MPH-CHE Once again it’s the season of cheer, vegan eggnog, multiple gatherings and getting together with family and friends. For most, it is also the time of […]
Piercer Camp
10 Years of Piercing in Long Beach
As we celebrate 10 years of piercing in Long Beach, California, we really celebrate this piercing journey that we’re on with so many wonderful people who have shared time and space with us. Below is only a small sample of images of the many people who’ve contributed to New Flower and some early images of […]
John Johnson Has Returned to Piercing Black Raven Tattoo in Torrance
After a 22 month pause in piercing services, we’re thrilled to announce that New Flower is once again offering body piercing services to adults 18+ at Black Raven Tattoo at 1313 Sartori Ave. in downtown Torrance. The COVID shutdowns that began in March of 2019 have kept our piercer John Johnson at New Flower Studio […]
Rest in Piece Dave Kelso
It seems too soon to restart the grieving process, but we must. On January 7th, 2022 the body piercing community lost yet another of its beloved members. Dave Kelso from Evolved Body Arts in Columbus passed away leaving us all shocked and saddened. Dave was a member of the Association of Professional Piercers volunteer staff […]
Tightening Body Jewelry
Tightening your threaded body jewelry is an important part of maintaining your piercings. At New Flower Studio in Long Beach, California we sell the internally threaded barbells commonly placed in navel piercings (belly button) and nipple piercings. Whether you’re wearing internally threaded barbells or the externally threaded style, tightening them regularly is necessary. Since the […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Body Piercing
Here are a few important things to know about visiting our piercing studio in Long Beach, California. We appreciate your interest in piercing and our studio. We do not piercing minors. We are 18+ only. We are strongly encouraging appointments scheduled online. This includes all sales and services. If you wish to buy a piece of jewelry […]
Body Piercing Safety
Safety is important in body piercing. We comply with OSHA standards to protect our staff and local environmental health regulations to protect you. Many piercing studios and piercers work differently so your experiences will vary as you get pierced at other places. However, there are some common precautions all studios should implement. Below is a […]