Every year, when December arrives, everyone’s thoughts turn to the Christmas gifts they need to buy.
For those looking for a meaningful, original, and unexpected gift, this Christmas 2023 you can choose to give a tattoo, a piercing or, to stay a bit more traditional, a piece of piercing jewelry.
Replacing the usual material gift with a unique experience is a trend that is becoming increasingly popular, as well as representing the perfect alternative for a Christmas full of surprises.
Christmas 2023: why give a tattoo as a gift
Giving a tattoo for Christmas is a precious thought to reserve for your loved ones, those you know best and want to surprise in a unique way.
It is certainly a very personal gift, ideal for tattoo lovers or for people who have been dreaming of getting a tattoo for a long time but, perhaps out of fear, have always procrastinated and are waiting for the “right push.”
Representing an art form on skin, giving a tattoo also means inviting the recipient to express their individuality and freely communicate their tastes, interests, or experiences.
Among the most gifted tattoos at Christmas are certainly:
- fine line style tattoos
- black and white illustrative tattoos
- mini realistic tattoos
Lettering style tattoos are also among the most popular Christmas gifts: scripts, dates, words, or quotes etched on the skin in an elegant and subtle way.
New for 2023 among the most chosen tattoos as a gift idea are painterly style tattoos: this is a tattoo style inspired by the art of painting that seeks to recreate the effect of a painting on the skin.
The painterly style tattoo is characterized by fluid lines and soft shading across multiple color levels; they have different layers, use shading as a fundamental part of the tattoo, and, by not using stencils, are absolutely original.
Obviously, since it is a strictly personal choice, it is not mandatory to choose the style or subject of the tattoo: you can in fact opt for a tattoo gift voucher. This way, the recipient can decide for themselves where to get tattooed, what to get, and in what style.
Christmas 2023: why give a piercing as a gift
You might not know it, but piercings will be one of the most popular gifts for Christmas 2023. It’s a very trendy and absolutely original idea, to be given, of course, to the right person.
Among the most desired piercings as a Christmas gift, especially by younger people, is the helix piercing: it is one of the most sought-after ear piercings ever, performed in the upper part of the auricle called the helix (the hard rim of the ear) and can be decorated with an infinite variety of jewelry, from hoops to numerous studs—the choice is truly vast. Among helix piercing jewelry, the ring remains the most popular solution, but there is also the option to go for a barbell, straight or curved, initially shorter and then replaced with a longer one.
The tongue piercing is also a Christmas gift idea that is always highly appreciated: it is a type of piercing that involves the perforation of the muscular tissue of the tongue using a sterile single-use cannula needle. It is performed by inserting a titanium piece of jewelry and, if done correctly, is one of the least painful and fastest to heal.
A trend that is currently booming is the microdermal piercing, a piece of jewelry that can be applied to different parts of the body without passing through the skin, almost simulating jewelry on the body (like a necklace, a bracelet, etc.), to create an extraordinary visual effect.
The Microdermal does not require the use of a needle, but a circular biopsy punch. It is one of the only piercings that is not performed by crossing the tissue horizontally but vertically. The titanium jewelry that is inserted consists of a base with 3 holes that remains under the skin and a component that can be screwed and unscrewed, which is the visible external part. It is therefore a small subcutaneous anchor.
The most requested positions for a microdermal piercing gift are the cheekbone, the sternum, the base of the neck, and the dimples of Venus.
Other very popular piercings as a Christmas gift are:
- Lobe piercing
- Navel piercing, the most common belly button piercing
- Nostril piercing, performed on the side of the nose and adorned with jewelry rich in sparkle or made of precious materials
- Nipple piercing, which is performed on the nipple and can be horizontal, vertical, or slanted
Christmas 2023: why give a piece of piercing jewelry as a gift
The best idea for a Christmas gift for someone who has one or more piercings is definitely a piece of piercing jewelry.
It is a gift that allows the recipient to renew and personalize the look of their piercing, to have a unique and exclusive piece, and to remember the person who gave it to them every day.
For every type of piercing, there are many pieces of jewelry to choose from, in different shapes, colors, styles, materials, and designs.
We suggest focusing on those made of maximum safety titanium (without traces of nickel or harmful substances) and 18K gold, always turning only to known and certified brands, so as not to risk giving a harmful or unsafe product.
Furthermore, the perfect piece of jewelry is one capable of adapting to the taste and style of the recipient, so before proceeding with the purchase, observe the person who will receive it carefully.
Tattoos, piercings, and piercing jewelry as a Christmas gift: where to buy them
Tattoos, piercings, and piercing jewelry are a special and very unique Christmas gift, becoming a real experience to offer as a present. It is a gesture that goes beyond the simple exchange of objects and turns into an opportunity to create an indelible bond between the giver and the receiver.
Anyone wishing to give this Christmas gift can turn to professional tattoo and piercing studios.
For example, at Officina Tattoo & Piercing Studio Milano by Dimitri Daleno and Katia Polastri, one of the best-known Milanese studios, it is possible not only to receive guidance and advice for the perfect gift, but also to buy a voucher for a tattoo or a piercing to give in Milan or choose a piece of piercing jewelry to surprise the recipient.
Piercing jewelry can be purchased directly online. On the Wildcat Italia website, Official partner of the Milano Tattoo School, you can find a wide range of very high-quality jewelry, ends, and accessories for piercings, dermals, and interchangeable surfaces.
This will allow you to give new and trendy piercing jewelry, original solutions (like the triple piercing), and a wide choice of equipment and products for piercing care.
For more information on tattoos, piercings, and piercing jewelry to give for Christmas, contact us