1. The Nostrils

This is one of the most commonly pierced areas of the nose. It is placed right above the curve of the nose upwards from the lip area. However, the position and location of this piercing may vary according to nose and nerve structures. In addition to this people also decide the location depending on the aesthetic appeal of the piercing. This piercing can be done on either side of the nose. There is some speculation around the positioning of this piercing in Ayurveda.

This traditional medicinal practice states that the positioning of this piercing can affect the female reproductive organs. It is also believed that this helps in easing childbirth and promoting a normal pregnancy. This position is arguably one of the most versatile places to insert jewelry. You can try a variety of styles and experiment from heavy nose rings to delicate ones or studs. These piercings may range from 18 to 20 gauges.

2.  The High Nostril Placement

This is a unique style that can be defined as a variation of the common nostril piercing. It is placed a little higher than the nostril piercing. This offers the opportunity to layer upon delicate rings or mix and match jewelry for a statement effect. However, the jewelry choices for this location are quite limited. You can choose from a small variety of L-shaped pins, nostril screws or nostril studs. You can certainly experiment with a variety of these jewelry types but not with hoops or rings. This is also a tricky location to pierce, and an expert can do it properly and in a comparatively painless manner. Make sure to inquire with the piercer whether they have experience with this specific location.

3.      The Septum

If you are looking into nose piercings or piercings, in general, you will come across the septum piercing quite a bit. This specific piercing took over the world of fashion quite recently, and you could see models in every fashion shoot carrying this style flawlessly. The best part is that this piercing can easily be adorned with horseshoes style jewelry whenever you want to spice up your look and remove it whenever you like.

This is a tricky location and requires expertise to achieve. You may need to ask your piercer beforehand whether they have any experience with this kind of piercings. This trend is being followed quite a lot by masses, and there is a high chance that your piercer has quite some experience with it. For achieving a clear piercing, your piercer needs proper knowledge of where the cartilage begins and ends. This specific piercing may take longer than traditional locations because it requires quite a bit of maneuvering.

There are a few different styles that you can experiment with; you can flaunt this piercing with heavy embellished barbells, bead rings or gauges.

4.      The Bridge of the Nose

`This may seem like an intimidating piercing too most people as this is where all the cartilages and bones are placed here. You may think that this piercing goes through the bone and cartilage, but it does, rather the needle pierces through the skin. It also heals quite quickly compared to other piercings, but there is an increased chance of migration in this piercings this is a shallow piercing, and this is why it can move a little.

Migration is the phenomenon when the human body does not accept a piercing and tries to push it out. If your skin is rejecting this, you will see the piercing moving closer to the surface. If this occurs, there may be no other option than to get it removed. To avoid migration, most piercers suggest that you used a curved barbell and not a straight one.

5.      The Septril Piercing

This is one of the toughest areas to work with and will require a lot of patience on your part. This can only be achieved if your septum is previously gauged as this passes through that and shows near the noses tip. If you want to get this, you need to be aware of all the aspects and facets of this piercing. You can’t just get it done many factors affect this type of piercing, and you need to give this decision some thought before strengthening your resolve to get this done.

6.      The Vertical Tip Piercings

You will rarely come across someone who has tried out this style of piercing. It begins directly above the top of the nose and ends directly under the nose. This cannot be achieved if your nose structure and vein structure does not support it. It is a lengthy procedure and requires patience to endure.  Using a curved barbell is recommended for this piercing.

7.      The Nasallang Piercing

This is one of the most complicated procedures to pull off. A piercer who is new to the trade may not even agree on giving you this style of piercing. This may seem like nostril piercings on each side of the nose to the onlooker, but there is a lot more going on underneath the aesthetic. This requires three holes pierced through the septum and the piercer has to achieve all three at the same time.

Leonardo Da Vinci a renowned artist well ahead of his time, once stated that the nose is the strongest feature on the face and for someone who has tried getting their nose pierced this holds quite true. A piercing can help accentuate the nose and make it appear more appealing. Especially the nostril piercings are extremely attractive.

The Mughal emperors brought the nose piercing tradition to India around the 16^th century. In India, the left nostril is most commonly pierced, and in some areas, both nostrils are pierced as tradition. As mentioned before, this is done specifically in the left nostril to promote fertility in women and increase the chances of easy childbirth. Moreover, it is also believed that this helps keep the reproductive organs of the female healthy. Most Indian women carry a piercing traditionally attached to the ear using a jewel string.

Hippies first bought this as a fashion influenced by their travels to India. Piercing first entered the West around the 1960s. This was first adopted as a rebellious move chosen by punks to stand against conservatism. To this day most parents and employers still see this as an indication of rebellion whenever teenagers try it out. Especially the septum piercing making waves in the fashion industry, nose piercings are a rising trend in the west.

For many years it was seen in the west as a socially unacceptable statement, and in many cases, it became the reason for many people being unemployed. Slowly and gradually it has become quite acceptable and more influencers, and celebrities are trying out different styles as a fashion.  People are now experimenting with various types of jewelry from bold to delicate pieces. Septum piercings have specifically become quite a favorite in the world of fashion.