There is no right or wrong side of the nose to get a piercing, it is up to you. A good idea is to pick your best 'selfie side' of your face whether that be the left or right side!
While you should never speculate on someone's sexual orientation based on which side of their nose they have pierced, some people on TikTok pierce the left side to indicate they are heterosexual or bisexual.
The left nostril, in one way or another, relates to the female reproductive system – more to parturition. Thus, getting the left nostril pierced is 'said' to help ease out the labor pain during parturition (child birth).
As per the studies, nose piercing regulates the wavelength of the brain that results in easier handling of mental health and stability. Also having a left nose piercing is said to bring more confidence and concentration to the wearer.
Right Side
While some say that men should only have their noses pierced on the right and women on the left (and sometimes the other way round, depending on who's telling you), there is, in fact, no real reason to choose one side over the other – it's all down to preference.
Most of our clients tell us there is little, to no pain and or that it feels like a little pinch or flick. Common piercing areas, like ear lobes, are low pain because there is no cartilage present. Areas with tougher cartilage like the nose can be a little more painful, but it's over in seconds!
Nose Piercings Are Not as Painful As Expected
Although you may feel minor discomfort during the procedure and some soreness in the following days, in actuality, a nostril piercing looks far more painful than what it is. Of course, everyone is different and some patients may feel more discomfort than others.
In Hindu tradition, women usually pierce the left side of the nose. This has ties to Ayurveda. Ayurvedic medicine is a holistic system that dates back thousands of years, connecting the mind and body. There are claims that piercing the left side can alleviate the pain of menstruation and/or childbirth.
Septum Piercing: Another high-ranking piercing in popularity, a septum piercing (also known as a bull ring), goes through the wall of cartilage that divide both the left and right nostrils. Double Nose Piercing: This style of piercing can either be two piercings on the same side of the nostril, or one on each side.
It signifies womanhood, elegance, and for some even a sense of rebellion. In Indian nose piercing is as much a part of tradition as bangles, a mangalsutra or a bindi.
In the 1980s and 1990s, there was a saying recited by men that helped them decide which ear to pierce. “Left is right, right is wrong.” The meaning behind this phrase is that men who pierce their left ears are heterosexual, and men who pierce their right ears are homosexual.
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.
Most North American Tribes see the ring as a rite of passage after a successful return from a soul-searching journey in the wilderness. The septum piercing was used to signify their success and show their rite of passage into manhood.
Nose studs essentially go with every shape. If your nose is broad then you can go for a bigger nose stud that has a stone in it. If your nose is narrow then you can go for a smaller stud. A nose stud looks good on any type of attire, Indian or western.
The only difference when you insert a nose screw into the opposite nostril is you will need to twist it the opposite way when inserting it. Depending on which nose screw you are inserting it will also change the direction of the bend in the screw either looking look like a "u" shape or an "n" shape.
Piercing needles create space for the jewellery to sit in whether it be a ring or a stud. Your skin will heal naturally around any shaped jewellery. When your piercing is fully healed, you will be able to swap easily between a labret bar, stud or a ring. Rings will allow more room for swelling after being pierced.
Pain Scale: 5 on a scale of 1-10. The pain scale is 100% subjective and based on clients' feedback. Nostril piercings are said to be a bit more painful than lip or ear lobe piercings, but not as painful as septum piercings. Aftercare: Keep the area clean to avoid infection.
Piercing retainers are the best option for concealment once your piercing is fully healed and you can remove it. They are clear and skin-colored silicone or dental-grade acrylic placeholders for your piercing.
If you have any piercings, like a lip ring, nose ring, or gauge, unfortunately the odds are not really in your favor, with 48 percent, 61 percent, and 50 percent of women, respectively, finding them unattractive. You might come off a little attention-seeking, according to the women surveyed.
The days of Monday; Wednesday; Thursday; Friday are said to be the most favorable for this ritual. When it comes to Nakshatras; Mrigashira; Revati; Chitra; Anuradha; Hasta; Ashwini; Pushya; Abhijit; Shravan; Dhanishta; Punarvasu Nakshatra are seen to be advantageous for performing Karnavedha rituals.
When do they get pierced: On Wednesday evening after seeing the Muhurta and Nakshatra, pierce the nose and put a silver wire in it and then on the day of Brispati, it is also necessary to donate the sweetness of the address, laddus.
Skip sticky foods, chewing gum, spicy, salty, acidic or hot foods as they can irritate the new piercing. To keep swelling down sip cold water, eat ice cream or other cold and frozen foods.
After the first 4 weeks, you are allowed to change your piercing and wear a ring or a different stud, but make sure that once you have taken out the old one, you put the new one in asap! At least for the first year the hole is going to start closing up super fast, in a couple of minutes it will already be smaller.