What Will I Look Like With My Nose Pierced

So you've finally settled on the perfect nose piercing. You know what type you want and picked out the coolest piercing jewellery. But there's one question left, what side of the nose should I pierce?

The apparent lack of difference between piercing the left or right side of the nose can lead to choice paralysis. The difference seems trivial, and the outcome of piercing either side is similar enough, that neither option is obviously better. This can make it difficult to choose.

Reasons to Pick One Side or the Other

As a rule, the best side for a nose piercing is whichever you prefer! But if you're having a hard time deciding, there are some factors that can help narrow down the options. The two biggest reasons for picking a side are culture or aesthetics.

Cultural Significance of Nose Piercings

Nose piercings have a long history in cultural significance. They have a long history in Middle Eastern and Hindu cultures, and even make an appearance in the bible.

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. However, it is unclear whether this is an actual belief from Ayurvedic medicine or an idea that was introduced when it was brought to the Western world in the 1960s. In Hindu culture choosing the left side is more about tradition than effect.

In traditional Chinese medicine, the left side was believed to be the female side, and right the masculine side. Some people use this as a reason to choose their facial piercings on the left side for females or right side for males. However, in modern culture, there really isn't a male or female side.

If you can find that one side has meaning to your for personal or cultural reasons, that can be a good choice for your nose piercing.

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Choosing Nose Piercing Side by Aesthetics

Aesthetic considerations for choosing which side of the nose to pierce usually comes down to the shape of your face. It can also take into account your hairstyle, facial features or other piercings.

Face Shape

For those with a symmetrical face, the piercing will look equally good on either side. But those with an asymmetrical face will usually find a nostril piercing flatters one side of the face more than the other. In this case, you can try wearing an artificial nose ring and see which side you prefer.

Hairstyle

If you have a hairstyle that covers part of one side of your face, you'll usually want to put the nose piercing on the opposite side. This improves visibility and adds a visual balance.

Keeping hair out of a fresh piercing is also necessary for a trouble-free healing period.  For more info on aftercare and healing a new piercing, click here!

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Facial Features & Other Piercings

Another aesthetic consideration is what's on the landscape of your face. If you already have beauty marks, piercings, or other distinguishing features on one side of the face, piercing a nostril on that side can create a more cluttered appearance. You may want to pierce the opposite side of the nose.

If you have other facial piercings you may also want to consider what type of jewelry you're going to wear in your nostril piercing.  You may want all your jewelry to match, or compliment one another.  You can do this by:
-Matching the metal of your nose jewelry to your ear or other facial piercing jewelry
-Wearing pieces that feature the same colour gem stones

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Split the Difference

You don't have to pick one side of the nose. There are a couple choices that split the difference. It's not uncommon for people to balance their nose piercings with one on each nostril. Another option piercing the middle.

Septum piercings pierce the cartilage in between the nostrils. From Lady Gaga to Zoё Kravitz, the septum piercing is always in style. Even Kylie Jenner has been spotted wearing septum jewellery.

Another choice is a bridge piercing. A bridge piercing goes through either side of the nose. It usually uses a barbell or curved barbell with the beads on either side of the nose.

Where to Get Your Nose Pierced in Mississauga

The place you go to get pierced matters more than the placement of your piercing. Protect your health and the long-term aesthetics of your piercing by going to experts at a clean, professional shop. The best piercing shops in Mississauga, Ontario follow careful practices and sanitary guidelines.

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What Will I Look Like With My Nose Pierced

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