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 little more open and accepting 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 bit of shimmer right in the middle of the face. It immediately draws the viewer’s attention straight 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 might say, the decision was made to live a life without worrying about maintaining a decent livelihood because they would rather decorate their faces.
Still, nose piercings are quite popular. In an effort to be transparent, my own mother, who is in her late seventies, gets her nose pierced. On the other hand, she has always been ready and willing to tell someone to suck it up and mind her own business. She likes her because she makes her feel great, and she really loves when teenagers come up to her and make her feel eternal.
If you’ve ever thought about getting your nose pierced but weren’t sure what to ask, here are a few things to keep in mind:
Pain will vary between people – Some people tell stories of the excruciating amount of pain they experienced when they got their nose pierced, while others felt maybe a little pinch. It is different for everyone.
Safe Metals vs. Unsafe Metals – Even beyond what metals are safe to use for piercing, 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.
Nose Ring Types and Piercing Styles – If you know only one type of nose ring and piercing, you have some 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 aftercare and give it adequate time to heal.
A nose piercing is a small way 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. Deal with it.” Still, if you’re not sure if it’s right for you, visit the salons and meet the piercers. These one-on-one interactions may be just what you need to work through any concerns you may be feeling.