Nose piercing is a fashion symbol, making a hole in the skin of the nose or in the cartilage. People often wear jewellery for fashion purposes, and most areas around the world consider it part of their religious or cultural traditions. There are many different types of piercings; people try these types to look different in public.

People have practised it for centuries, and the Bible reports the first evidence of this tradition. Historians estimate that almost 4000 years ago, Middle Eastern people used this symbol for beautification, and Indian Gods also adopted it. After the colonial period, this symbol migrated to the European and American regions. By the time of 1980s & 90s, nostril piercing was popular all over the world.  

 Double nose piercing

Double nose piercing is a type of nose piercing in which there are two piercings on the nose. You can choose the style according to your needs, and the placement varies from person to person, depending on their nose shape. There are some varieties of it, like:

• Same Nostril: Two rings are placed in one nostril, both of them are placed vertically on it, which creates a clean and stylish look.
• Bilateral: One piercing is placed on one side and the second is placed on the other side of the nose. Placed equally so it looks symmetrical and balanced on the nose and suits every type and face shape.
• Nostril + Septum Combo: Piercing on one side of the nose and septum on the cartilage this create unique look and attention gaining and you also do it with both nostrils.

A double nose piercing hurts more than a single one, but experts recommend getting both piercings in the same session because it is better than to get in two sessions. Also, it takes more time to heal than the other ones estimate about 4 to 6 months. Generally, it costs you around 50 to 150$ depends upon where you do it from. Overall, it’s a good choice if you want.

Nose Piercing with Gold

In a gold nose piercing, you just have a simple piercing on your nose; there is nothing special to do. But why should you choose a nose piercing? Because it is safe and more secure. As we know, the nose is the most sensitive part of our face; when we do something extra to it, it needs protection. Metals that are cheap cause allergy, irritation, and slow healing, which can become dangerous for your nose, and in the long term, it causes cancer.

So, gold could be a better option, also dermatologist and this field professional recommend you to go with gold. Markets offer 14k gold as the most common, affordable, and safer option. You can find yellow, white, and rose gold varieties ranging from 35 to 100 dollars. 18k is also a good choice compared to 14k and is also good for sensitive skin, but a bit more expensive, costing you in the range of 60 to 150 dollars. 24k is not good; avoid it. Always avoide gold plated jewelry because manufacturers plate gold on low-quality metal, which causes severe effects. Gold piercing good for your recovery because it is not reactive to our body. If you go for gold one, it’s a good choice, but choose wisely what you are choosing.

 Nose Piercing for Nose Types

It’s a very important thing to know your nose type before you go for a nose piercing. Sometimes you see a person with piercings but not for your nose type, and then you feel uncomfortable. There are some common types of noses for nose piercings:

•  Button nose: It was small, round, and had a slight upturn from the tip. The stud or ring has to be placed a little bit higher.
• Wide nose: Wide nostrils with a thick and broad bridge. The ring should be placed closer to the edge of the nostril. Nose looks slimmer.
• Straight nose: Long nose with a straight bridge and a sharp tip. Any type of piercing has to be placed straight, which gives balance to the nose.

Aftercare/Precaution

• Wash the piercing twice a day with saline solution; it didn’t affect you.
• Don’t touch your piercing with unwashed hands, cause you infection.
• Do not change jewellery before healing.
• Just slightly move the jewellery so it doesn’t stick there.
• Use gold jewellery, it is safer than the regular metals.