Five things you wanted to know about your nose piercing, but forgot to ask

Body art and modification are part of the human experience. Even the smallest forms of body art, like a nose piercing, can be beautiful ways to celebrate life. Fortunately, the passage of time has made society a bit more open and tolerant of those who embrace the life of tattoos, piercings, and body modifications.

But if we go back to the nose piercing, it is a unique stylistic decision of the wearer to have a little sparkle or shine right in the middle of the face. It immediately draws the viewer’s attention directly to the nose, and that can be a good thing or a bad thing. Some may still have somewhat starched views of the whole thing and lump a nose piercing into the same discussion as a neck or face tattoo. Clearly, they could say, the decision was made to live a life without worrying about maintaining a decent livelihood because they prefer to decorate their face.

Still, nose piercings are quite popular. In an effort to be transparent, my own mother, who is in her late sixties, gets her nose pierced. On the other hand, she has always been ready and willing to tell someone to stand up and take care of her own business. She likes it because it makes her feel great, and she really has fun with the teenage girls who come up to her and make her feel ageless.

If you’ve ever thought about getting your nose pierced but weren’t sure what to ask, here are some things to keep in mind:

Pain will vary between people – Some people tell stories about the terrible amount of pain they experienced from getting their nose pierced, while others felt perhaps a little pinch. It is different for everyone.

Safe metals vs. unsafe metals – Even beyond which metals are safe to use for piercings, it is important to know what materials you are allergic to. The last thing you want to experience is a bad reaction that could ruin your piercing, but you certainly want to avoid a reaction that could be detrimental to your health.

Types of nose rings and piercing styles – If you only know one type of nose piercing and piercing, you have a serious homework to do.

Healing varies between people – In the same way that everyone experiences pain a little differently, the same also applies to how quickly one heals. It can be annoying, but you have to be patient.

Relatively low cost – A nose piercing is a fairly inexpensive foray into the world of body art and modification. Just make sure you can maintain the aftercare and give it adequate time to heal.

A nose piercing is an easy way to get into the world of body art and modification. With a fairly low price and generally easy aftercare, it’s a great way for someone to say, “Here I am. Take it on.” Still, if you’re not sure if it’s right for you, visit the salons and meet the piercers. These personal interactions may be just what you need to overcome any uneasiness you may feel.