Tongue piercings are an exciting and fun way to vary your life a bit. However, in certain circumstances it is best to keep them hidden from some people, such as the boss, friends, parents or other relatives. You certainly don't want to lose your job or be punished for just a tongue piercing!
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Get the Piercing
Step 1. Talk to a professional body artist
When you want to get a piercing, it is important to go to a licensed studio and let an experienced person do it. The piercer knows the right, safe and hygienically correct techniques to make sure the new piercing is in the right place and heals well.
Step 2. Make an appointment intelligently
If you are trying to keep the piercing a secret, you should consider a few factors when deciding to undergo the procedure. During the healing process, the tongue may swell noticeably, altering the sound of the voice. Try to schedule the piercing for a time when you can avoid people for a few days to have time to recover.
Step 3. Take care of the piercing properly
Strictly follow all the instructions that the body artist has given you; otherwise, you could cause an infection or lengthen healing times; as a result, people around you will more easily notice that you have pierced your tongue.
Part 2 of 3: Get the Right Jewel
Step 1. Choose the standard bar
There are many fun patterns that you can insert into the tongue hole. While these flashy solutions are tempting and look very beautiful, they are also very obvious. Choose a standard bar to hide the piercing more easily.
Step 2. Choose the jewel ball carefully
Try to buy a clear plastic or flesh-colored one to close the end of the bar. These models are less noticeable than shiny metal balls or colored ones, so you can hide them better.
Step 3. Purchase a clear plastic retainer
The best way to minimize the visibility of the new piercing is to use such a plastic jewelry substitute. It is much harder to see, especially in the dark inside of the mouth. However, it cannot be used for healing "fresh" piercings. You have to wait several months for the tissue to heal before moving on to plastic jewelry.
Part 3 of 3: Be Aware of Your Behavior
Step 1. Avoid talking about your piercing
People speak; therefore, the more people you tell that you have a piercing, the more likely it is that even those who shouldn't know about it. Don't tell anyone you don't trust that you pierced your tongue and avoid talking about the piercing in general if you want it to remain a secret.
Step 2. Pay attention to how you hold your mouth when you speak
Tongue piercings are not easy to hide, because they are located in a visible area. Don't open your mouth too much when you talk or laugh. Don't yell, scream, or sing (and don't do other activities that require you to open your mouth wide) in front of people you want to keep in the dark about the piercing. Practice in front of the mirror to find ways to best hide the presence of the jewel.
Step 3. Stay away from people you don't want them to know that you have pierced your tongue
Whenever possible, avoid these people; It is also worth taking a few days off while the wound heals, rather than going to work with a clearly swollen tongue.
