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The double nose piercing trend

A single nose stud on one nostril is the most popular choice, but not the only one. A double nose piercing is any combination of two nose piercings, whether they be one on each nostril, on the same side, or stacked on top of each other. This has become a popular trend in recent years, and the best part is we offer a double nose piercing service so you can get two done on the same day!

How to get rid of a nose piercing bump?

Any trauma to your piercing can cause the formation of piercing bumps, increased swelling, prolonged healing and more. Sterilear Piercing Spray aftercare is effective for aiding in the healing process of nose piercings, and can treat bumps. We also have our range of Calm – Piercing Bump Dots to also assist in the treatment of piercing bumps.

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Nostril piercing placements and side

It’s common to have the piercing on the left side, but you can have your nose pierced on the left, right or both sides! It’s entirely up to you. Our tip? Get pierced on your ‘selfie side’ or whichever side of your face you prefer to be photographed on! If you’re getting your nose pierced, you should show it off!

The nose piercing process & procedure

The nose piercing process is a simple one, and one we love to conduct on our beautiful clientele. We followed Thea when she visited our wonderful Marion salon to receive her nose piercing, check out her process below:

@essential_beauty Come along to get a nose piercing with us! Thea came in to get her nose pierced and we’re obsessed. 😍 Single, double, stud or ring, we’ve got you covered! ❤️ #nosepiercing #piercingcheck #piercing #piercingshop #essentialbeauty ♬ original sound – cesza

What are the jewellery options for a nose piercing?

Different types of nose jewellery include pigtail or curved studs, L-shape studs, labret flat back studs or hinged rings. We pierce noses with 20 gauge jewellery, but 18 gauge is also quite common if you prefer a thicker look. 20 gauge is the thinnest and most dainty nose jewellery. For females, the most popular nose jewellery is thin gold or surgical steel hoops, or bezel and claw set crystal nose studs. Most men prefer the look of surgical steel or black hinged rings in the nose.

What do I do if my jewellery falls out of my nose piercing?

If your jewellery falls out, ensure you replace it immediately to keep your piercing open. If your piercing is fresh (less than 2 – 4 months old), the hole can close up in a matter of minutes or even seconds. If you’ve had a nose piercing for less than a year, you can expect it to close up or the piercing to shrink significantly within a few hours or days. The inner nostril is lined with mucous membranes that seal up quickly once the jewellery has been removed even if you’ve had it for years. You should never force jewellery through a shrunk or closed piercing, call your local Essential Beauty salon instead for help!

Can you get your nose pierced with a gun?

If somebody tries to pierce your nose with anything other than a sterile needle… run!

Piercing guns are not for nose piercings or any other body piercing. A piercing gun should only pierce earlobe piercings, including firsts, second, or third earlobes. At Essential Beauty, we only ever use single-use catheter needles and autoclave sterilised equipment and jewellery for body piercing.

How old do you have to be to get a nose piercing?

In SA, VIC and NSW you can get your nose pierced when you are 16 years of age. If you are under 16 a parent will need to come with you to sign consent and present their identification. In WA, the minimum age is 18 if you don’t have parental consent. In QLD, there are no piercing age requirements. Click here to find out more about piercing age requirements in Australia.

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