Is it OK to get your nose pierced with a hoop?

Hoops, like captive rings, are a good option because they’re unlikely to put pressure on your nostril if it swells during the healing process. That said, labret studs are a really popular style of nostril piercing starter jewelry for a reason.

Can you do a nose piercing with a needle?

Most body piercings are done using a needle, not a piercing gun. Piercing guns aren’t strong enough to properly pierce your nostril. If your piercer wants to pierce your nostril using a piercing gun, consider looking for another piercer or facility.

When can I put a hoop in my new nose piercing?

Replacing the Nose Ring In most cases, you shouldn’t change the jewelry for at least two months. Sometimes the piercing may visually look healed, but you feel pain when trying to take off the ring. In this case, one or two weeks can make a huge difference.

What side should a straight girl get her nose pierced?

While some say that men should only have their noses pierced on the right and women on the left (and sometimes the other way round depending on who’s telling you), there is in fact no real reason to choose one side over the other – it’s all down to preference.

Is it better to pierce nose with hoop or stud?

A stud is probably better than a hoop or ring during the initial healing process, so I would stick with that for faster healing.

Is it better to pierce nose with needle or gun?

The quick answer: A piercing needle is much better than a piercing gun, for many reasons. Needles are generally cleaner, more accurate, and less painful than guns.

Is a needle better than a piercing gun?

Now, it is certainly true that many people have had piercings done with a gun instead of a needle and encountered no serious health issues. Yet when the two methods are directly compared, needles are far safer, and less painful for body piercings.

Why can’t I get a hoop in my nose?

One of the reasons it is a little harder to put in some nose rings is because when you were pierced, the piercer used a needle, which is straight, and most nose rings (excluding the bone shaped ones) are curved. So let’s get started on how to put in a hoop nose ring!