Care And Choice Of Nose Piercing Jewelry When I was just out of high school, getting a nose piercing was something that many found shocking. Today, it is not that big of a deal for the most part, and more and more people are doing it. In fact, it may soon be just as common as having two or three earrings in each ear. If you want to have your nose pierced, you have a few choices in the type of nose piercing jewelry you want to get. There are some that you are going to get when you first get it done, but after that, you may want to get something else. In most places where my friends and I have gone, the nose piercing jewelry that you first get is going to be a corkscrew ring. That means there is a small head on the ring, like a gem or even a silver or gold ball. The end of the rod is going to curl around. That helps it stay in your nose. You may have thought that nose piercing jewelry looks like the earrings that go into your ears, but that is not the case. That sharp end to an earring for your ear is going to poke through the other side of your nose if you are not careful. One thing that you should realize when you are getting a piercing in your nose is that you do have to care for it as you would your ears. The person who pierces your nose should tell you how to take care of your new hole. You should never use alcohol or peroxide on a piercing through the nose, as those will clean the hole, but will also try to push your nose piercing jewelry out. The jewelry will be considered an invader, and those things push such things out of the skin. Ask what else you can use to clean your nose and your nose piercing jewelry. You should also know that unlike your ears, the nose does not heal. What that means is that the hole in your nose will not stay there if you choose to go without your nose piercing jewelry for even 24 hours. Some have fallen asleep, only to wake up to find their ring out of their nose, and that their hole has closed up. No matter how long you have it, this is always a problem. You can never leave your ring out, even for a few hours, or you are going to have to get your nose piercing jewelry put in by needle all over again. Remember to never change your nose piercing jewelry when you nose is dry. That can cause scarring and pain. Add something to lube it up. I use saline solution when I change mine, though you could use your cleaner to do the same thing. If you are not sure you can get it back in on your own, have someone standing by that can help. You can choose to have another of the corkscrew type of nose piercing jewelry, or you could have a barbell that holds it in with a small ball. You may also want to have a ring that goes around the outside of the nose. Whatever you choose, remember to keep it clean and never take it out unless you are replacing it immediately. Summary Nose piercing jewelry requires special care and choice. The nose will heal over if the jewelry is taken out for a short period of time. This means you have to wear the ring constantly. Clean with saline solution and stay away from peroxide and alcohol. Related Articles Belly Button Rings Body Piercing Related Sites