Facial Piercings
Nostril Piercings
Nostril piercings have a rich tradition in human history through northern Africa, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia.
All sorts of beautiful jewelry options are available, from tiny diamond studs to larger, more ornate pieces. Initial jewelry will be some sort of post. Rings of various design are available for healed piercings. Rings are not offered for initial jewelry, as they tend to cause issues with swelling, bumps, scar tissue, and longer healing.Pair text with an image to focus on your chosen product, collection, or blog post. Add details on availability, style, or even provide a review.
Nostril piercings are relatively easy to heal and generally take about 6 months. Folks with allergies or who otherwise blow their nose frequently may notice longer healing times and/or irritation. It’s important to keep makeup and other products off the piercing until it’s fully healed.
Nostril piercings can also be doubled on one side or paired on both nostrils.
Rings are an option for healed piercings.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME: 6-9 MONTHS
Nostril Piercing, single
Standard nostril/side of nose piercing. Initial jewelry will be a post/stud. Jewelry priced separately.
Double Nostril Piercings
Two piercings on the same nostril/side. Initial jewelry will be posts/studs. Jewelry priced separately.
Paired Nostril Piercings
A set of nostril piercings paired on both nostrils. Initial jewelry will be posts/studs. Jewelry priced separately.
Advanced Placement Variations
A less common placement for nostril piercing is what’s called a “high nostril” piercing. These are placed above the crease of the nose, below where the nose joins the bone. This placement is a bit more difficult to heal, but the payoffs can be rich! We expect more inflammation/swelling with these that may require multiple sizes of jewelry during healing. Expected healing time is longer than for standard nostrils.
Foreward/Mantis Piercings are another placement option. These piercings face forward towards the tip of the nose.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME: 9-12 MONTHS
Advanced Nostril Piercing, Single
Single side high nostril or forward/mantis. Initial jewelry will be a post/stud. Jewelry priced separately.
Paired Advanced Nostril Piercings
High nostril or foreward/mantis placement paired on both sides. Initial jewelry will be a post/stud. Jewelry priced separately.
Septum Piercings
Septum piercings also have a long history in human adornment. They were practiced in ancient times in cultures ranging from Mexico to Southeast Asia and many spots in between. They were also one of the piercings to become trendy when modern piercing came back into fashion.
AVERAGE HEALING TIME:
3-6 MONTHS with Retainer
6-9 MONTHS with other jewelry
We recommend healing this piercing with a staple-shaped retainer flipped up in your nose. This jewelry puts the least strain/stress on the tissue, allows you to hide your piercing, and has the least bulk up your nose. With the retainer flipped up, the piercing almost can’t get dirty, making care much easier for you. You really just need to blow your nose and leave it be. We expect healing to take about 3-4 months without issues like allergies.
You *can* also start with a circular barbell/horseshoe or a ring with a bead or other decoration. The piercing will take a bit longer to heal, about 4-6 months or longer, and you will have to give more care to the piercing.INITIAL JEWELRY CANNOT BE A PLAIN OR TIGHTLY FITTED RING. A plain seam ring or hinged ring/clicker can rotate freely through the piercing, which can damage the piercing or get stuck. A ring that fits close to your septum DOES NOT allow room for the piercing to swell, which can cause great discomfort and potential for permanent scaring.
Septum Piercing with Retainer
Nasal septum (between nostrils) piercing service. Initial jewelry will be a retainer at 16g or 14g.
JEWELRY INCLUDED IN FEE.
Septum Piercing with Circular Barbell or Beaded/Decorated Ring
Nasal septum (between nostrils) piercing service. Choose from a circular barbell, or ring with a bead or other decoration. JEWELRY CANNOT BE A PLAIN, FITTED SEAM RING OR CLICKER.
Jewelry priced separately.
Other Facial Placements
Eyebrow Piercing, single
Eyebrow piercing service on one side. Initial jewelry will be a curved barbell. Jewelry priced separately
Industrial Piercing
Eyebrow piercing service, two piercings, same side or paired. Jewelry priced separately
Bridge Piercing
Bridge of the nose (between the eyes) piercing service.