I’m Sable Buinn, and I run LobeCraft. I’ve spent years on the other side of the needle as a body piercer, which mostly means I’ve answered the same questions thousands of times: will it hurt, how long until it heals, what jewelry is safe, and why does my piercing have a bump. LobeCraft is where I write those answers down properly, with the detail a two-minute studio chat never has room for.
The internet is loud about piercings and often wrong. Half the advice is fear, the other half is someone selling jewelry. I wanted a place that just tells you what’s true.
How every guide gets written
Before a guide goes up, it’s built on what actually holds up in a studio and what the reputable sources say, not on myths that get copied from blog to blog.
- Aftercare follows the professional standard. When I describe cleaning or healing, it lines up with the Association of Professional Piercers, not the old “rotate it and soak it in strong salt water” advice that does more harm than good.
- Healing times are honest. Cartilage takes months, not weeks, and I say so rather than telling you what you want to hear.
- Claims get a source. If I say a material is safe for a fresh piercing or a placement carries more risk, I tell you where that comes from.
- I separate normal from a problem. A lot of “infections” online are just irritation. I explain the difference, and I’m clear about when it’s time to see a professional.
What you’ll find here
The site is sorted the way you’d actually plan a piercing: ear placements, nose and septum, jewelry and materials, aftercare and healing, types and charts, and the practical side of pain, cost, and choosing a studio.
A note on health, no fine print
I’m a piercer, not a doctor. LobeCraft is informational and isn’t medical advice. A piercing is a wound, and bodies differ. If you think a piercing is infected, if you have a medical condition, or if something feels wrong, see a healthcare professional or your piercer in person rather than relying on a website. Use these guides to ask better questions, not to self-diagnose.
If you spot an error, or a better source than mine, tell me through the contact form. I fix things when I’m wrong.
Last updated: June 16, 2026 — Sable Buinn