Types Of Nose Piercing

Nose Piercing is one of the longest standing piercing modifications

. Now, the second most-popular body piercing desired by teens and young adults.

Types of Nose Piercing

1. Septum Piercing

2. Bridge Piercing

3. Nostril Piercing

There are three types of nose piercing among those three, there are two most common types of nose piercing. The two common nose piercing worn world wide by the people are rings and studs.

A septum piercing or a nasal septum piercing passes through the nasal septum this form of piercing is less common. However, a septum is a piece of cartilaginous tissue that separates the two nostrils. The healing period is usually 6 - 8 weeks. The item material used for piercing is stainless surgical steel or nose gold jewelry. In the history, septum piercing was very popular among the Native Americans such as Shawnee leaders Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa. The common jewelry known for the septum piercings are captive bead rings and circular barbells.

A bridge piercing also known as "Erl" or "Earl" piercing is pierced through the skin on the bridge of the nose, directly between the eyes of the wearer. Curved barbells and straight barbells is one of the most common jewelry used for bridge piercing.

A nostril piercing is the most common nose piercing and often linked with India. The outside of the left or right nostril is one of the most common nose piercing. The Indians prefer piercing the outside of the left nostril which is supposed to make childbirth easier and relieves pains during menstruation.. Nostril piercing plays as an Ayurvedic medicine associates this location with the female reproductive organs. About 4,000 years ago, the first nostril started in the Middle East. According to the Genesis 24:47 , nose ring was one of the gifts given to Rebekah.

Between 1960's and 1970's, nostril piercing was introduced by the hippies and in the 80's the punks opted the piercing trend till the 90's nostril piercing got adapted in the culture as a form of jewelry.

Nowadays, nostril piercing has been popularized among the Westerners. Today, both the men and women have nostril piercing. There are many celebrities who have their nostril pieced such as S-Endz, Dani Filth, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Lisa Bonet, Teena Marie, Nicole Richie, Kelly Clarkson, and Joss Stone. The estimated healing time for nostril is usually 9 - 12 weeks.

by: Amrit

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