Nostril Piercing VS Septum Piercing VS Both Pros & Cons by a Piercer EP 58

[@chloebeckner9593]

Just got my nostril nose piercing done on Saturday and I love it. The piercing itself was so quick and painless, it wasn’t literally painless but the pain was so bearable. It was half a second of pain and literally stubbing my toe has hurt way worse than getting that needle through my nose. So far it just hurt the day after I got it pierced. Right not it’s barely sore so I’m happy.

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

I have both nostrils and my septum done. The nostrils were pierced in the very early 80s, and the septum in 1993. I wear the septum hidden most of the time (retainer). None were very painful from what I can recall, and healed fairly quickly. Right nostril and septum are 14 gauge, and left nostril is 16 gauge. I wear a stud in the left, and a ring (clicker) in the right. I still clean twice daily with a saline nose spray. They are the only facial piercings I have, and still enjoy them very much. Great video, and I'm subbed. (Jan Griffiths).

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Thank you for sharing and watching.

[@mercedezgonzalez5582]

Something no one told me . Septum piercing is literally in your nose... U CAN SMELL IT . I have to clean it with soap / oils twice a day or else I’ll get disgusted lol

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Yes it is inside your nose. It seems some people are more prone to this and others are are more sensitive to the smell. Cleaning it regularly seems to help. Basically what it is is the build up of sebum.

[@TheMechanicBaby]

Just clean it with salt water soaks

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

I have no problem with odor. Regular cleaning will solve that problem. Don't overdo it though. (Jan Griffiths).

[@arson666]

I've had my septum pierced for over 3 years now and even tho I have definetly fucked up and forgotten to clean my septum for a long time, during those years I never smelled anything. I guess wether you smell it or not is something you won't know till you get it done haha

[@TayT300]

I have never smelt it

[@tberna.]

I have nostril, septum, smiley and daith piercings... i love all of them (:

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Thank you for sharing your experience and watching.

[@Katherine-xj4fb]

I've been debating getting a septum piercing. I'm not allowed to have facial piercings so I like the idea of being able to hide it. You definitely gave me a lot to consider in each one. I like both tbh.

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

I'm glad you found found the video helpful and thank you for watching.

[@pumpkin5919]

I have an upcoming appointment for my very first piercing (28 years old lol) and I have been so back and forth on which piercing to go with. Your video was immensely helpful with my decision. Thank you!

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Glad to help. Good luck with your piercing and let us know how it turns out.

[@pumpkin5919]

@@BodyPiercingTattooing I got my helix and septum done last Thursday. Both went very well. :)

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Congratulations on your new piercings and happy to hear that they went well. Thank you for sharing your experience and watching.

[@firsttimecatparent]

I'm 29 and will be getting my very first one soon too!

[@kaeisokay]

I got my septum done last year and I can’t wait to be able to get my nostril done too! My jewelry is on the small side so it’s barely there and I love it!

[@charles-elizabethniang1553]

Thank you so much for this video ! I've wanted a septum piercing for years and now I'm seriously considering getting a small ring on each nostril but I'm still hesitating. Especially for getting a job. In the carrer I want it's probably not gonna be a big deal but before I get into said carrer I'm still gonna have to get a job somewhere...

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Out if the two choices a Septum Piercing would be easiest to conceal. Basically wear a retainer or circular barbell and flipping it up.

[@mayanose7875]

I really can’t decide which one I should get. I don’t need to consider anything in terms of how acceptable they are. I like them both. I have no idea.

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

The septum can be hidden but the nostril is much more accepted and "normal".

[@Matthew-zp3iz]

I went for a septum piercing here in China. I checked that the piercer knew proper placement but it was still very very painful and ended up crooked. He tried again, same outcome. I gave up and had 2 adjacent nostril studs done instead. Probably no room for the septum piercing now but I think i want to remove (allow to close up) the front nostril stud and still get the septum piercing. Probably a different piercer though! Trying to find how much time i need to give the failed septum piercings to heal up. Recently a lot of ear piercings plus a labret and tongue... Learnt SO much from your videos, thank you so much. Being very careful with aftercare, including importing the assorted a/care products you recommend in your videos. Both tragi, double conch in one, single conch in the other, 5 helix in total, 1 rook, a second lobe, 2 flat piercings. Can't do snug or daith as my ear anatomy isn't compatible. Getting endless stange looks but that's nothing new - just a different reason for people to stare😂

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

There should be room for a septum with two nostril piercings. I guess that would depend on your anatomy and the size of your nose. Oftentimes times a crooked septum can be straightened in the final weeks of healing by applying light pressure. However, this only works if it is through the sweet spot. I would suggest waiting 2-4 weeks before getting re-pierced.

[@KimmieJ1920_LNC]

I'm a nurse and have both. My piercer pierced me with a circular barbell so I cam flip it up on the shifts I work. Though we wear masks I still flip it up because we remove them to eat and drink. The nostril always will show and I don't care about that. Heck my patient population wouldn't care about either one. It's just my position I hold that I have to set myself apart.

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

The company I work for dosen't care if employees are modified or not. I work for a firearms manufacturing company. We have a lot of modified people. (Jan Griffiths).

[@meganchimi7610]

I watched your video before getting my septum and here I am again before getting the nostrils

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Glad to help and good luck with your piercing and let us know how it turns out.

[@sydney777__]

howd it turn out

[@meganchimi7610]

@@sydney777__turned out great I loved having them over the years. Just had to remove for personal reasons but his advices were really great in my decision making

[@nicholasjansson2983]

Thank you so much & you made my choice alot easier. Im Getting A septum piercing in a couple of days 👃

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Glad to help and thank you for watching.

[@nicholasjansson2983]

@@BodyPiercingTattooing yeah thanks i just got my septum pierced today :D

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Congratulations on your new piercing!!!

[@israel3538]

Watching this after I got my other nostril done. Currently have septum plus both nostrils

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Congratulations!!! How was the experience?

[@israel3538]

@@BodyPiercingTattooing I was a little nervous but everything turned out great. Loving my piercings

[@twicephoenix]

I have a nostril piercing and love it. Was thinking on a septum piercing at some point in time. Thank you for the video. Keep up the good work.

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

You're welcome and thank you for watching. So did you decide to get the septum?

[@twicephoenix]

@@BodyPiercingTattooing Not yet.

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

@@twicephoenix well, if you do decide to get one, let us know how it turns out.

[@Cowboy_Carter06]

That’s so crazy. I saw comments of people saying that they smelt like a rotten smell during the aftercare of their septum piercing. I’ve had my septum piercing since last Christmas and I’ve never had a weird smell… ever. It’s fully healed now and the only “problem” I had was an annoying keloid in my right nostril. Lol. I definitely recommend people getting this piercing. It’s suuuuper cute and sooo painless. My least painful piercing I’ve ever gotten. (My most painful is my industrial but it still didn’t hurt *that* bad) sorry if this is long. Lol

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Thank you for sharing your experience and I highly suggest you see your piercer and have them take a look at the bump.

[@Cowboy_Carter06]

@@BodyPiercingTattooing yeah I kind of commented this before finishing the entire video. I meant just a regular piercing bump instead of Keloid(I’ve been calling piecing bumps keloids for soo long now. Sorry lol) It was just there because I kept flipping my jewelry up and down and when I finally stopped, it went away in like two weeks lol. Thanks for the advice though 🙏🏾

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Great to hear the bump went away.

[@lesian4378]

I notice a small smell but not rotten once I clean it and it’s gone

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

It might be seabum. Soap and water is about all you need. It isn't a problem.

[@kimuhiffy]

i just got both done today 😊

[@tinminutebookreviews5126]

This is a big topic in the Facebook group I’m in. A lot of people are considering the high nostrils and a septum for the look

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

High Nostrils are on the list for a future video. They haven't seemed to caught on here yet. I've only had a few requests in the last year or so. It seemed like they were a big thing about a year ago.

[@abbyfrazier839]

my sweet spot is HUGE. damn. like it’s a WIDE space for a septum piercing. i’ve wanted one for years now

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Well, I hope the video gave enough information to help make the decision that the piercing is right for you. Thank you for watching.

[@hannahpaine9379]

I wanna get my septum pierced so bad, I already have a nostril but I think getting a septum would look rly good on me. Also I live in iowa close to Des Moines!

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Well, Im I'm the studio Thursday through Monday 2-8pm. You can set up an appointment through the Axiom facebook page.

[@watermelonthelittleone2182]

The moment you said des Moines iowa I instantly thought about Slipknot 😂 Very informative video though!

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Yes, they have raised the awareness of our fair city. I'm very proud of them and was lucky to call them friends. Especially Paul. Thank you for watching.

[@kadosuniverse]

what if your going to wear both ring & stud for nostril

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

The key is the placement. Make sure to mention your plans to wear a ring when the piercing is healed.

[@LipGoddess68]

I have my left nostril and my septum pierced, and I love them both.

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Thank you for sharing and of course watching. So, which is your favorite?

[@LipGoddess68]

@@BodyPiercingTattooing Nostril is my favorite

[@aightcool6901]

I got my nostril pierced almost two years ago now i'm getting my septum pierced and the only thing that "worries" me kind of is the jewellery part. I've always had a ring on my nostril and I just hope that I can make it work like that. I just don't think that a stud would look good but on the other hand I have not tried one:D this video made me more confident about getting it pierced :Dd

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

It really depends on the style and size of the jewelry that you are using. I would suggest discussing your options with your piercer. I'm happy to hear that you found the video helpful. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

[@kristenbooks]

Interesting, I didn't realize piercers would do the nostril piercing differently based on ring vs stud! I'd heard that putting a ring in a fresh nostril piercing was a bit controversial, but my piercer said they do either & the client just has to be aware rings are more difficult to heal. I went with my gut and did the ring because I have another piercing that acts up any time I put curved jewelry in it, so I didn't want something similar to happen with my nostril since I don't love the look of nose studs. Knowing the piercing is done differently, I'm glad I did what I did-- hopefully I've set myself up for a less temperamental piercing long term (so far, it's healing perfectly well!).

[@natalieswartz4211]

Could you do a video on nasallang piercings?

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

It's not a common piercing and I've even had one client request it. The biggest issue is that nose is not straight and usually the nostril is higher on one side or the other and the placement doesn't match the sweet spot.

[@Paula-sw2tt]

I am so glad my job (mental health) is okay with all my piercings, tattoos and purple hair!

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

See that is the key, finding a career where your modifications will not impede your career.

[@rebeccamandelos3164]

Very informative video !

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Thank you. I'm glad you found the video helpful and thank you for watching.

[@julie_04w8]

a friend told me that it is neccesairy to have a stud in for at least 4 Months so it can heal.. but I want a ring on my nostril so bad..is that true?

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

I suggest healing with a stud and waiting 6-12 months before switching to a ring.

[@TheMechanicBaby]

I’m addict to piercings I got my nostril septum, nipples, tongue, lip and now I want my daith and few other ear piercings. I got 6 tattoos and now I’m working on both my sleeves I love the pain I don’t know why call me crazy I guess 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

The experience can be like therapy for people. I have clients that come in and get pierced to release stress. Then there is the added bonus of having all those wonderful pieces of art and beautiful jewelry.

[@kitty79532]

Do you think repiercing the nostril in the same spot is a good idea or would you suggest the other side? It's been about a 11 years since it's closed. I got it done for my 14th birthday and about a week before my 16 birthday the jewelry fell out while sleeping and it was closed by the morning.

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

If the tissue is healthy and the placement was where you wanted it, there is no reason not to pierce in the same spot.

[@bluntblunt9130]

Thanks for the info DaVo, I love how thorough your videos are! I’m thinking of getting a nostril done, however I’m afraid it would accentuate my big Asian nose! Do you have any advice? Thanks!

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

I'm sure it's not as big as mine. The key is placement that fits the structure of your nose. Also you may find a stud to be your best option. Mainly because it can be placed higher and gives you more option as far as placement.

[@bluntblunt9130]

Body Piercing & Tattooing Body Piercing & Tattooing I see... thanks for replying! I’ll definitely discuss the placement with my piercer:) just curious, why don’t you have nose piercings?

[@nayelli1764]

Thank you for this info!❤️ I would like both sides of my nose pierced and my septum pierced. Can I pierce them at the same time? Or at least be able to do one side of the nose piercing and the septum??

[@puddypudding9609]

Piercing both sides of the nose isn't that good since then you don't have a side you can sleep on without potentially irritating the piercing. It's also not advisable to have (more than) 4 places healing at the same time

[@samanthapadley118]

Hi Davo, Thank you for all your replies. It's really helpful advice .I just got the septum piercing, but keep knocking with my top lip when brushing teeth even when not doing that. Is there a way to prevent it .I was pierced with a bcr ring and do septum piercing need downsizing 💙

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

It's hard to say without seeing the piercing and your anatomy first hand but if the piercing was done far enough forward, I would think that a ring with a smaller width would help with this problem.

[@samanthapadley118]

@BodyPiercingTattooing I was pierced with a 16g and which jewellery would you say is easy to remove and put in when I'm able to change the piercing as I have a bcr at moment black 🖤

[@srirachaddict]

watched this AFTER getting my nostril done for the THIRD time...and had my septum pierced about 5 months ago

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Which did you find easiest to heal?

[@srirachaddict]

Body Piercing & Tattooing my septum healed without any problems whatsoever, using the curved barbell jewelry so I can easily leave it alone, despite the warnings my piercer gave me in regards to it. my nostril, however, has always been problematic, I’ve had it pierced three times since January 2019 in the same spot, took the first one out because of that nasty looking bump that we all dread (didn’t have a clue what it was), the second time I got my naval pierced as well and wasn’t aware of how long it took to heal both, and ended up taking it out, and I got it pierced one again this past Wednesday, so fingers crossed that this time’s the charm! wish I would’ve watched this video beforehand, lol. I haven’t been able to get beyond an L bend stud because every time I change my piercing, I usually have an allergic reaction to the metal

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

The hardest thing with nostrils is isolating them. Avoid sleeping on them and also keep cosmetics away from the piercing. Good luck and let's hope this time the nostril heals without issues.

[@kristinastafford3499]

Hi DaVo! Thank you for your videos. I have a 25 year old nostril screw and I want to add a septum. I went to a piercer and she said my anatomy won’t work for a septum. “It would be too challenging” she said. Do you think it’s possible that I just have too small of a nose - or she just didn’t want to do it? Thank you!

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

It's always hard to tell without seeing your anatomy first hand. Usually if you have the sweet spot it is possible. The size of your nose has nothing to do with it.

[@coleo9145]

Got my nostril and septum pierced 5 days ago. The nostril has been a walk in the park just like my lobes and double helix, however my septum still regularly stings and I’m always aware of the discomfort it causes. I do saline sprays and hot salt soaks every day. Is this normal?

[@karlacarreon4024]

My septum piercing felt like that for a month and a half or so! Sounds normal :) I never soak mine though as per my piercer's instructions

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

It is hard to say what is going on without seeing the piercing first hand. One possibility is that the piercing isn't through the sweet spot or the jewelry is too small. If it continues see your piercer.

[@samanthapadley118]

Hi Davo ,I have a nose piercing at the moment. Thinking of getting a septum piercing is it easy to remove, then nose piercing.

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

It depends on the type of jewelry but septum can be a little easier.

[@britt721ful]

i have my nostril pierced. the lady who did it pierced it with a long stud that she bent. i used to be able to get it out and put other jewelry in. now i can’t and i’ve been getting really bad piercing bumps.

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

The first thing was the piercing healed when started taking jewelry in and out? If not the abuse of changing the jewelry and moving the jewelry has more than likely caused the bump. I suggest seeing your piercer and have them take a look.

[@britt721ful]

Body Piercing & Tattooing the piercing was fully healed. i’m planning on going to a piercing shop and having them look at it. (the place i went to was in a mall so it might not have been the best choice)

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

@@britt721ful It never hurts to get a second opinion. My thinking is that a different jewelry style might be the answer.

[@hayleehipsher3917]

I work in management at McDonald’s they allow any type of facial piercings and hair dye and tattoos maybe not offensive tattoos but…

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Which has changed a great deal from where it was years ago. How much was this about the shortage of those seeking employment? I would like to think the world has become a more piercing friendly but I really wonders what will happen when we hit another recession.

[@poprockinstar78]

This was so helpful tyyyy

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Glad it helped and thank you for watching.

[@trixiebreslin4786]

I would like to get my rook pierced this week. Unfortunately I'm actually having surgery three weeks from now. Is there a plastic piece you can put in there told the whole open? Or should I wait till after my surgery?

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

I'm not a fan of piercing with acrylic jewelry. It would be best to wait until after the surgery.

[@trixiebreslin4786]

@@BodyPiercingTattooing thank you ☺️

[@rachaelmcknight1801]

Closed my eyes and my ears hear John Goodman

[@evelynaki6765]

Thanks for the helpful video DeVo! I’m really interested in getting a septum piercing, I’m just a little bit afraid because all the other piercings that I’ve done, have got irritated (an industrial that has left my ear swollen 4 years now, a tragus piercing that it took me a year to get it healed cause all the time it got swallen and red but right now is perfect and a web piercing that I have 10 months now and hasn’t fully healed). Do you think is a bad idea to do a septum piercing? Otherwise what would you recommend me on doing in the ear area that more likely won’t put me in a hard position with the healing process? Cause I do nothing wrong, I always clean them properly and don’t touch them, I just have very sensitive skin..:( Thanks a lot🥰

[@user-sz4en2nc6o]

is getting your nostril pierced on both sides at the same time a good idea ??

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

It's possible but I would suggest healing one side and the other just to have a side that you can comfortably sleep on.

[@LM-asAboveSoBelow-...]

I said stud she said ok bc she'd had to put it on the ridge u spoke of not the line of it but I actually have noticed from pics I've taken my nostril piercing was very slanted and now it's moved it's very close to straight through and my tender spot is in the direction my stud traveled. It's been extremely slow moving I've had mine for like seven months which the back of my stud never laid flat the corner of the circle back of it laid on skin the other side never touched skin but as of today it's flush with my skin inside my nose. Which is so much more comfortable on the inside . And my personal opinion is nostril hurt worse than anything I've ever had basically lol I decided I'm not doing the other side it felt like awful 😂😂👍. I know some ppl don't feel a thing . If I'd got nostril before lip I'd never got my lip done . But lip I never felt anything.

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Yes the angle can adjust to the jewelry you wear. As far as pain, it can be a great deal different from person to person. Also the method and skill of the piercwr can effect how painful the piercing is.

[@kadosuniverse]

LMAOOOOO SEPTUM BRAHHHH LOOK🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@malenegregersen4199]

Can you make a video about piercing your own ears at home. Pros and cons and good advice

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Well, I think that might be either a simple 2 minute video saying don't do it or a much longer video of me listing all the reason it's an awful idea.

[@DianaRodriguez91]

i been wanting to get a septum but im scared its going to be painful! i already got a nostril one and that one didnt hurt at all... do you think the septum one hurts more?

[@nycnyc575]

most people have told me that septum piercings hurt a lot less

[@hayleyhaden8736]

i could barley feel it when i got mine

[@kitabootforever]

I wish my piercer would have done my nostril a little lower so I can wear a ring. I can't wear rings at all

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

I always make a point of asking the client before marking the piercing if they are planning on wearing a ring.

[@ma-tee2232]

i want a nose piercing so bad but i feel rly uncomfortable with my nose i’m pretty sure it would look horrible with my big nose me crying lol

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

The key is placement and the size of the jewelry matching your anatomy.

[@ma-tee2232]

@@BodyPiercingTattooing but how do i figure that out? with the piercer? and would u rather recommend a septum or a nostril for big (but rly slim) noses if i can ask that.

[@Emlah9081]

My nose is so small I could never flip my septum jewellery up because it would just hit my Cupid's bow

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Expanding the jewelry makes this a lot easier. Also walking the jewelry in may allow you to flip it up. I always adjust the jewelry and flip it up before the client leaves to make sure they can. Understand if you have a small nose or the piercing is too far back to flip the jewelry, you can't flip it up no matter what.

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

There are tiny retainers available. I have one that's acrylic with very tiny hanging bits. It flips up very easily, and is invisible because it's clear. I have a rather small nose myself. (Jan Griffiths).

[@aaronvenomfang]

Wish my employer was more accepting of facial piercings, otherwise I would have my septum done already. Love the video though.

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

They are a lot more than they used to be. You can hide the septum with a circular barbell or retainer.

[@aaronvenomfang]

@@BodyPiercingTattooing thanks for the advice... Will think it over, have to get wife's approval first, otherwise be sleeping in the doghouse :)

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Yes always best to check and get a second opinion.

[@leftalone9881]

I’m pretty sure that when you get it done you can heal it flipped up into ur nose? And flip it down when it’s healed?

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Yes it is not an issue to heal the piercing with jewelry flipped up. I don't advise flipping it and down all the time.

[@BrendaLinden]

I already have a nostril piercing and I've been thinking about getting a septum piercing as well, but I just noticed that my 'sweet spot' seems to be almost nonexistent. Are there people who can't get a septum because of that? Or is it still possible?

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Everyone's anatomy is different and the sweet spot can vary greatly is size and how noticeable it is. I have yet to come across anyone that doesn't have one but have passed on piercing people where there wasn't enough space for then jewelry. It is possible pierce but is going to be more prone issues.

[@kitabootforever]

I think I have a lot of "sweet meat" in my nose for a septum. My husband and I want to go get them dome. I already have a nostril (since 2012) but I'm super nervous lol

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

[@crownedwithflame]

Every time you say “circular barbell” it throws me off, lol, I’ve only ever known them as “horseshoe barbells.”

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

See I react the same way when I hear someone call them Horseshoes. There was a time when the term horseshoe was only used by low end manufactures and usually meant that the bottom or ends straightened out to look more like a horseshoe.

[@crownedwithflame]

@@BodyPiercingTattooing And now I’ve learned something new today! I will defer to your expertise and adjust my vocabulary accordingly 🤓

[@zk33m]

i rlly want a nostril piercing but i got strict parents u_____u

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

The key is communication. Do your research, write out the pros and cons and present them to your parents. If they flat out refuse, you will be 18 before you know it. Use that time to research the piercing and the right piercer for you.

[@zk33m]

Body Piercing & Tattooing omg i didnt expect a reply quite hard bcos im from a traditional asian family but lets just see how it goes tysm

[@BodyPiercingTattooing]

I try to answer all the comments and well until I can no longer keep up. Family can be tough. Always remember that even if it might not be the case, they are trying to protect you because they love you.