In traditional Chinese medicine, the left side was believed to be the female side, and right the masculine side. Some people use this as a reason to choose their facial piercings on the left side for females or right side for males. However, in modern culture, there really isn't a male or female side.
Many people come in with a particular idea of how they would like their nose piercing to look and which side they want pierced. There is no right or wrong side of the nose to get a piercing, it is up to you. A good idea is to pick your best 'selfie side' of your face whether that be the left or right side!
Right Side
While some say that men should only have their noses pierced on the right and women on the left (and sometimes the other way round, depending on who's telling you), there is, in fact, no real reason to choose one side over the other – it's all down to preference.
However if you really want to pierce the traditionally “straight “ nostril. You should go with the left side.
The only difference when you insert a nose screw into the opposite nostril is you will need to twist it the opposite way when inserting it. Depending on which nose screw you are inserting it will also change the direction of the bend in the screw either looking look like a "u" shape or an "n" shape.
That's not to say they're boring, though - septum piercings have historically been used around the world as a rite of passage; the mark of a warrior, or to signal one's marital status. They've been around for thousands of years, and the piercing has been popularised in more mainstream culture lately.
We all know that Tupac Shakur wore a nose ring in the '90s, but what side did he wear it on? According to CNN, he wore it on his left nostril, but according to TMZ and Complex, he wore it on his right nostril.
Most of our clients tell us there is little, to no pain and or that it feels like a little pinch or flick. Common piercing areas, like ear lobes, are low pain because there is no cartilage present. Areas with tougher cartilage like the nose can be a little more painful, but it's over in seconds!
Nose studs essentially go with every shape. If your nose is broad then you can go for a bigger nose stud that has a stone in it. If your nose is narrow then you can go for a smaller stud. A nose stud looks good on any type of attire, Indian or western.
Septum Piercing: Another high-ranking piercing in popularity, a septum piercing (also known as a bull ring), goes through the wall of cartilage that divide both the left and right nostrils.
Most North American Tribes see the ring as a rite of passage after a successful return from a soul-searching journey in the wilderness. The septum piercing was used to signify their success and show their rite of passage into manhood.
Nose piercing is usually done with an 18 gauge (1.02mm) post. After a nose piercing heals, most people switch to a 20 gauge (. 81mm) post because it is thinner and leaves a smaller hole. A post thinner than 20 gauge is not recommended for most nose piercings.
Septum piercings, while popular for their aesthetic appeal, also hold spiritual significance in various cultures around the world. The septum piercing, which is located in the center of the nose, has been used for centuries as a symbol of spiritual connection and self-expression.
The days of Monday; Wednesday; Thursday; Friday are said to be the most favorable for this ritual. When it comes to Nakshatras; Mrigashira; Revati; Chitra; Anuradha; Hasta; Ashwini; Pushya; Abhijit; Shravan; Dhanishta; Punarvasu Nakshatra are seen to be advantageous for performing Karnavedha rituals.
Some people pierce for religious or spiritual reasons, while others pierce for self-expression, for aesthetic value, for sexual pleasure, to conform to their culture or to rebel against it. Some forms of piercing remain controversial, particularly when applied to youth.
A nose ring is inserted into the nose of an animal. Nose rings are used to control bulls and occasionally cows, and to help wean young cattle by preventing suckling. Nose rings are used on pigs to discourage rooting.
Wearing a stud will help you to not catch the jewelry on any clothing, bedsheets, towels etc. which will make the healing process go by quicker. Stud style jewelry also tends to move around less, which will also help the area heal quicker!
Pain Scale: 5 on a scale of 1-10. The pain scale is 100% subjective and based on clients' feedback. Nostril piercings are said to be a bit more painful than lip or ear lobe piercings, but not as painful as septum piercings. Aftercare: Keep the area clean to avoid infection.
Piercing rejection is not very common, but it does happen. Rejection most common in the first few weeks to months after getting a piercing.
After the first 4 weeks, you are allowed to change your piercing and wear a ring or a different stud, but make sure that once you have taken out the old one, you put the new one in asap! At least for the first year the hole is going to start closing up super fast, in a couple of minutes it will already be smaller.
Skip sticky foods, chewing gum, spicy, salty, acidic or hot foods as they can irritate the new piercing. To keep swelling down sip cold water, eat ice cream or other cold and frozen foods.
No. Update: We called it. Rihanna is totally not pierced.
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Not only are ear piercings being normalized in young adults, but nose piercings are also becoming more fashionable. About 19 percent of women have a nose piercing, while 15 percent of men have one.