| Hollywood stars are considered icons in modern | | | | that the practice became more of a form of |
| day fashion. May they be dresses or jewelry, | | | | rebellion and self-expression. Jim Ward and his |
| people look up to their favorite stars and | | | | piercing shop, The Gauntlet, are often referred to |
| emulates the way they dress and how they | | | | as the first ones who popularized piercing in the |
| accessorize themselves. Even in Hollywood, there | | | | United States. |
| are people who are fans of piercing and other | | | | The practice has grown from tribal rituals and |
| body jewelry aside from the regular and normal | | | | religious rites into a form of fashion. Body jewelry |
| extravagant rings, necklaces and earrings. | | | | and body piercing is now known as a kind of |
| As the lights in red carpet events, you'll see | | | | artistic expression. You'll find celebrities like |
| actors and actresses adorned with gems and | | | | Hollywood stars, rock stars, and sports figures |
| jewelries that sparkle in the lights. Nowadays, a | | | | that wear such ornaments proudly, making them |
| number of Hollywood celebrities have become | | | | models for younger generation and giving their |
| fans of platinum jewels which they wore in | | | | throngs of their fans something to imitate. |
| different events and awarding ceremonies. | | | | However, one should not always mimic Hollywood |
| The likes of Reese Witherspoon, Madonna, | | | | celebrities. Sometimes, the way the stars dress |
| Brooke Shields, Michael Douglas and David Bowie | | | | and accessorize is not ideal for you. For example, |
| seem to prefer body ornaments like rings, | | | | if a celebrity actress dons a silver nose stud, |
| pendants, wedding bands and bracelets made with | | | | imitating the same might cause you to have |
| platinum. | | | | allergenic reactions to the metal. It is wise to |
| But body jewelry and body piercing didn't come | | | | make certain the kinds of materials that are |
| from the influences of Hollywood. It was more | | | | bio-compatible to your own body. |
| like the other way around. Historically speaking, | | | | Metals like silver or gold contains small amounts of |
| some 4000-5000 years ago body ornaments | | | | nickel which could still cause irritations on the skin, |
| have been used in the attempt of people back | | | | especially if you're too hypersensitive. Nickel is not |
| then to make themselves appealing depending on | | | | a bio-compatible material and any skin exposed to |
| their culture. | | | | it can lead to problems like simple rashes which |
| Body piercing as well has been a practice in early | | | | could lead to complications and infections. It is not |
| civilizations. Even the Bible mentioned nose piercing. | | | | always a good thing to follow blindly. One needs |
| The Eqyptians wore navel rings in their various | | | | to think first and see if following their favorite |
| rituals. Some incorporates piercing as a religious | | | | celebrity is worth it. |
| ritual like tongue piercing for the Aztecs, | | | | Most celebrities can afford the more expensive |
| Shamans, and the Mayans in Central America. | | | | stuff. The fans, however, have to think of ways |
| Various tribes in Northwest America and in Africa | | | | to keep up. For fans there are other options. A |
| still practice various kinds of body piercings. | | | | lot of stores sell affordable accessories and body |
| Piercing and body jewelry has been around for | | | | jewelry similar to the ones that adorn their |
| centuries. It was only in the 1960s and the 1970s | | | | favorite celebrity's ears, neck, nose, lips or tongue. |