Nose piercing
Body piercing isn't new though it is experiencing a comeback in terms of fashion trends. After the ear lobe, the nose is the second most common area considered for piercing. Though it's known to have been done by both men and women, nose piercing is more popular with women. It is done to enhance one's appearance, as the nose is considered to be a very prominent feature in one's face. History shows evidence of nose piercing as far back as 2000 BC. It is believed to have originated in the Middle East where it is still engaged in by the Bedouins who use it to signify their financial status. It's gifted to a woman on marriage by her husband and is said to also be a symbol of security in the event of a divorce.
Culturally, nose rings are commonly associated with the Asian countries of India and Nepal. In India, nose piercings are believed to ease the birthing process. Women in the north are known to pierce their left nostrils while women in the south pierce their right nostrils. Nose studs are more common in Pakistan.
Nose piercing first caught on in the west in the 1960s. It was the era of the hippies many of whom visited India and came back with nose piercings. By the 1970s it began to be used by the Punks as a symbol of rebellion.
Today nose piercings are seeing more acceptance with several male and female celebrities sporting them, from Madonna and Miley Cyrus to the late Tupac and Slash.
While many men and women in the past have made use of the gun to get their noses pierced, the best way is to use a needle. There are several good reasons behind this. First and foremost being the ability to sterilize a needle. Guns can't be sterilized and can therefore result in dangerous infections that can even be fatal if they spread to the brain. Secondly, it's easier to get the placement correct with a needle than with a gun. The needle does involve a little bit of pain but it's generally over before you really start to feel it. A gun, however, since it's designed for the ear might not be able to pierce the nose in one go, requiring the jewelry to be physically pushed the rest of the way. This is doubly painful because jewelry is blunt.
Since the nose is made up of thicker cartilage, there's a risk of developing an allergic reaction. For this reason, it's recommended that your first nose piercing jewelry be made from gold, platinum, palladium or titanium. Never use silver jewelry for a fresh piercing because they oxidize the wound and can result in lumps, allergic reactions or black scars that never fade.
During the healing process it's best if you refrain from removing the nose ring or stud until the wound has healed. Clean it daily using a cotton bud soaked in warm saline water. Pat it dry instead of rubbing vigorously. Allow your wound a minimum 8 weeks time to heal completely. Use Lavender oil or take Vitamin B pills that have Zinc supplements to promote healing.
Culturally, nose rings are commonly associated with the Asian countries of India and Nepal. In India, nose piercings are believed to ease the birthing process. Women in the north are known to pierce their left nostrils while women in the south pierce their right nostrils. Nose studs are more common in Pakistan.
Nose piercing first caught on in the west in the 1960s. It was the era of the hippies many of whom visited India and came back with nose piercings. By the 1970s it began to be used by the Punks as a symbol of rebellion.
Today nose piercings are seeing more acceptance with several male and female celebrities sporting them, from Madonna and Miley Cyrus to the late Tupac and Slash.
While many men and women in the past have made use of the gun to get their noses pierced, the best way is to use a needle. There are several good reasons behind this. First and foremost being the ability to sterilize a needle. Guns can't be sterilized and can therefore result in dangerous infections that can even be fatal if they spread to the brain. Secondly, it's easier to get the placement correct with a needle than with a gun. The needle does involve a little bit of pain but it's generally over before you really start to feel it. A gun, however, since it's designed for the ear might not be able to pierce the nose in one go, requiring the jewelry to be physically pushed the rest of the way. This is doubly painful because jewelry is blunt.
Since the nose is made up of thicker cartilage, there's a risk of developing an allergic reaction. For this reason, it's recommended that your first nose piercing jewelry be made from gold, platinum, palladium or titanium. Never use silver jewelry for a fresh piercing because they oxidize the wound and can result in lumps, allergic reactions or black scars that never fade.
During the healing process it's best if you refrain from removing the nose ring or stud until the wound has healed. Clean it daily using a cotton bud soaked in warm saline water. Pat it dry instead of rubbing vigorously. Allow your wound a minimum 8 weeks time to heal completely. Use Lavender oil or take Vitamin B pills that have Zinc supplements to promote healing.
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