How many months do you have to wait to get a nose ring?

Before changing your nose piercing make sure it is completely healed. 2-3 months is the standard healing time for a nostril piercing.

Can you get pierced with clear jewelry?

For almost every type of piercing, you can initially put in a clear or invisible stud to begin with. This is called Bioplast or Bioflex (a biologically inert material which will not react with your body). Bioplast can be autoclaved, meaning you can get your initial piercing with it.

When you get a nose piercing can you get a hoop first?

You can choose either a stud or a hoop as your initial jewelry, but the hoop will cause the piercing to heal with a slight curve, so it’s recommended that you start with a nose stud. You can always switch to a hoop later.

What is the correct side to pierce your nose?

The left side of the nose is oftentimes the most preferred side to get pierced.

How can I hide my fresh nose piercing?

Conceal the piercing with a flesh-colored acrylic retainer. There are small domes or balls of flesh colored acrylic that you can buy to cover up a nose piercing. They are sometimes made with clear Lucite. You can also cover the piercing with a tiny flat disc that you’ve painted with skin-tone nail polish.

Are clear nose studs safe?

This is important to say because people ask for this. But a clear glass on a table isn’t invisible so a clear retainer in your nose won’t be either. Glass is certainly a safe material to wear in the body, but something so thin is fragile. It wouldn’t take much of an accidental bump to the nose for it to break.

Is it safe to get your nose pierced yourself?

Get your nose pierced by a licensed professional. Never do it yourself or let a friend do it for you. Make sure the person doing the piercing follows these safety procedures: Asks if you have any health problems or could be pregnant. Uses a sterile needle. Piercing guns can’t be properly sterilized.

How often should you wash your nose piercing after piercing?

Nose Piercing Aftercare: Wash the area several times a day, but not like a normal human being washes their face. Hold it in there for about 60 seconds. Do this a few times a day to keep it nice and clean, and prevent it from getting infected.

How do you dress up a nostril piercing?

For occasions that allow for bolder styles, the nostril piercing can also be dressed up with larger jewelry options. With the growing popularity of jewelry styles, like diamond nose rings, the nostril piercing can be easily dressed up for even the most classy events in your life.

How long does it take for a nose piercing to heal?

Gives you clear instructions on how to clean and care for your nose piercing. You’ll have some pain when your nose is pierced. You may have some blood, swelling, tenderness, or bruising at first. It may be sore, tender, and red for up to 3 weeks. Pierced nostrils heal completely in about 2 to 4 months.