Nose piercing for cultural tradition, social status or as a fashion accessory

The fashion for nose piercing goes back many thousands of years. Adorning the nose is both beautiful and can have a personal meaning. Whatever the reason, the nose is the most central part of the face and a nose piercing should be worn with pride.

Which side is the 'right' placement of a nose piercing?

In northern India, for example, nose piercing is usually done on the left side. The nose jewelry is often linked with a chain to a piercing in the ear. This combination is particularly common and very beautiful when getting married in India. According to ancient tradition, piercing the nose on the left side is also said to help with childbirth. We're a little skeptical about this claim, but who's to say what's right and wrong? All noses are unique in size and shape. Therefore, it is not possible to say exactly what is the right placement for you.
Discuss and decide on placement with your piercer when you arrive at your piercing studio. In the Western world, both sides are right. Choose your 'fancy side' if you are unsure.

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How do I take care of my nose piercing

The healing of your nose piercing and your health go hand in hand, so it's important that you are healthy when you get your piercing and that you stay healthy during the healing period. Avoid alcohol and nicotine. Also avoid baths and saunas for the first 3 weeks. When you pierce yourself at India, a titanium healing jewelry of the same high quality used in healthcare is included. It is hypoallergenic and should be worn for the entire healing period.

You, in consultation with your piercer, choose where on the nose wing you want to place your new piercing. The nose wing normally takes 2-4 months to heal. You can usually change the healing jewelry to another hypoallergenic jewelry after a few months depending on how it feels and looks. Your nasal cavity may take up to a year to fully heal. So make sure you always wear a piece of piercing jewelry throughout this period.

Nose piercing

When piercing your nose, it is important to avoid getting dirt and bacteria into the newly pierced hole, this applies to all piercings! Touch your nose jewelry as little as possible and if you must touch your nose piercing, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly first. When cleaning your nose piercing, leave the jewelry still in place and only clean the outside of your nose piercing.

Nose piercing as a rebel symbol among hippies and punks

Although nose piercing has been around for many millennia, it was mainly in the 1960s that nose piercing made its way into the Western world. Hippies went to India and were inspired by the adornments and they came back with a piece of jewelry in their nose. Then came punk and nose piercing became a rebellious symbol against conservatives. This trend is still alive today. Nose piercing is no longer seen as something odd and unusual, but people from all walks of life now choose to put a small ring or stud in their nose. A nose piercing is something most people keep for the rest of their lives. You choose whether you want a discreet little pearl in your nose or a slightly larger piece of jewelry. Either way, it is a very beautiful piercing.

Placement of a nose piercing

We have already told you that it is most common to put your nose piercing on the left side, but you decide for yourself what you think will be most beautiful. The placement of the piercing is done in the fold of the nose wing. If you flutter your nostrils, you will notice that there is a crease. Most commonly, the nose piercing is placed somewhere along the fold. This is to reduce irritation and for optimal healing of your piercing.

Our recommendations for replacing your nose piercing

When replacing the jewelry, it is important that:

• You use freshly washed hands.
• Spray with India's disinfectant spray and wash clean with a cotton pad.
• Disinfect your new jewelry with rubbing alcohol such as Chlorhexidine.
• Carefully insert your new jewelry.

It is important that you always have a piece of jewelry in your new hole. In the first year, the healing process is fragile and sensitive, and it is not unusual for irritation to occur during the healing period. During the healing period, it is not unusual for it to be sore. After about a week, some exudate may appear. This is completely normal and should not be confused with pus. Your new piercing is easy to care for. Spray with India's disinfectant spray morning, evening and after showering. Spray and let air dry. Do not use tops, cotton or anything else. Any scabs can be gently washed off in the shower with lukewarm water and mild perfume-free soap. The most important thing during the healing period is that you do not touch your newly removed piercing with unwashed hands. You should not screw or twist the jewelry, it can not heal firmly. Avoid using creams and makeup in connection with your new piercing.

When you pierce a nose wing, it takes about 6-12 months for it to heal 100% and it is not uncommon for irritation blisters to occur. These can be treated and do not mean that you should automatically take it out.

What do I do if I get an irritation blister on my nose piercing?

1. clean your piercing thoroughly with our spray or sodium chloride (saline solution) and clean the jewelry in the shower.

2. apply Tea-tree oil or zinc ointment with a cotton bud every evening for about 14 days. Always perform a skin test on the Tea-tree oil as it may be strong in direct contact with the skin. If irritation occurs, be sure to mix the oil or spray with our spray afterwards so the oil is mixed out.

3. keep the oil on during the night and wash the piercing clean on the mogon.

It is not uncommon for irritation blisters to occur around the nose wing as the healing time on this is long and you have a lot of bacteria in the nose.

After about 8 weeks if it feels good, you can change your jewelry, most of our customers then choose to put in a ring. We have a large selection of rings and the recommendation is then to put in a clicker. We recommend these because it is easy to put in with a simple click function. We have clickers in all different sizes.

If you experience that the nose screw goes out, you can put a skin-friendly piece of tape during the night. If desired, you can also have a labret rod inserted that has a plate on the back and a ball that is screwed on.

The tissue inside the wing of the nose is sensitive, so you should wait at least 8 weeks before replacing the jewelry.