Although the most common place for a nose rings, is in the curved part or the nostril, there are two other types of nose rings. Nostril rings are said to have started 4,000 years ago in India. It was thought that wearing a nose ring on the left nostril would make childbirth easier. Through the years nose rings have hit popularity highs and lows. In today’s modern culture they are everywhere and commonplace in society. The most popular styles of nostril nose rings are a simple gold hoop or a stub adorn with a gemstone or diamond. Usually small in size the nostril ring does not carry the stigma that often accompanies the other types of nose rings or other body piercings.
Nose rings are also found in the bridge of the nose. A barbell usually 14 or 16 gauge in thickness is worn through the patch of skin that is between yours and below your forehead on the dip on the nose. It is never through the bone, just the skin. This bridge piercing seems to be the least common of nose rings.
Another kind of nose piercing is septum piercing. The septum is the wall that divides the nostrils. It is made up of mostly cartilage except of the fleshy piece near the bottom of the nose. The fleshy spot is what is pierced. Circular barbells, captive rings, and tusks in 14-gauge thickness are the most commonly worn nose rings in a septum piercing. This type of nose ring is also called a bull nose ring. A bull nose ring is often used in dairy bulls to make them more cooperative and help control the animal.
Before poking holes in your body, think about this. Come up with 10 reasons to get a nose ring. If you can then it must be a good idea. If you cannot maybe, you should rethink your decision. Either way the decision is ultimately yours, but remember there is after piercing care that is required to ensure a quick and safe healing. First, never touch or let anyone else touch your piercing unnecessarily until it is fully healed. Do not change the nose ring during the healing time. This may damage the piercing and should only be done by the piercer. Clean the piercing once a day with an antibacterial soap. As with any body, piercing infection can happen and should be taken care of promptly at the first signs of redness and irritation.
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