I pierced my nose!

March 25, 2013

I haven't blogged in a while. I just don't know what to blog I guess. Oh wait..let me tell you about my nose piercing. So, I recently got my nose pierced. I've been wanting it for a while now but never really got a chance to. I really like how it looks, but sadly, good things come alongside bad things. Don't worry- I'm not in depressed mode..Its just a fact of life.

Okay, first things first.

1. Does getting a nose piercing hurt ?
This is a really stupid question because you are getting a hole in the middle of your nose using a needle! Of course it's going to hurt...but it's nothing you can't bear I promise. It feels like an ant bite and it's literally over before you can say "ouch".

My tip for you guys is don't watch videos of people getting their nose pierced on YouTube because you will just be freaked out. Trust me, it doesn't hurt as much as it looks. Secondly, when you are getting the piercing close your eyes and put on some happy music on your iPod- this will block out all the pain.

If you really want it, just go ahead and get it. Pain wise, it honestly isn't that bad. I had a smile on my face afterwards.

2. Should you get it with a needle or gun.
Needle. I can't stress this enough. Just get it don't with a needle because piercing guns can damage your cartilage and cause more problems in the future.

3. What to do for the after care?
The first and foremost rule is "DO NOT TOUCH PROD OR PLAY your piercing with dirty hands". I think the rule is pretty straight forward. If you do so, this may increase the chances for inflation.

Now, you must understand that it is extremely important to clean your nose piercing properly. You should do so at least twice a day. You should NOT use alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. Instead, you can use a saline solution or alternatively mix water with sea salt. All you gotta do is dab a little bit of the solution on a Q-tip and rub it on your nose piercing. You can clean both inside and outside but remember never to use the same Q-tip for both sides. Moreover, it is bear if you let it air dry rather than wipe it dry. Also, after you clean it, you should twist the piercing around so that your skin doesn't heal around the piercing.

4. I got a bump next to the piecing. What do I do?
Calm down. This is completely normal.I got it too, actually. What I did and it worked perfectly for me was to mix turmeric and coconut oil to make a paste. Dab it on your piercing and leave it there overnight. In about 2-3 days my bump disappeared completely.

But sometimes the problem is more serious than the normal bump. In case of an infection, please go see the doctor. Do not attempt to search the Internet for home remedies because an infection is serious and you're best off seeking professional advice.

5. When can I change me nose stud?
Leave the stud for about 4-5 months just to make sure it won't close, then you can change it. Trust me, nose piercing closes very fast. Mine did because the first time the piercing fell off at night. I then had to get it done again but this time with an L shaped stud (as opposed to straight) to make sure the stud will stay. I'm leaving it in for as long as I can.

That's basically it, my advice to you.If you have any questions feel free to ask them in the comment section below.

Will be back soon,
S.