Who Are We
Unsurprisingly, here at Nose-Rings.com, we love nose rings. They’re a wonderfully diverse kind of piercing jewellery; with a wide range of different nose ring types, as well as designs to suit any style. It’s no wonder they’ve become so popular. Nowadays, it isn’t out of the ordinary to see people casually wearing nose rings as part of their everyday style. In fact, they’re nearly as widely accepted as ear lobe piercings.
We sell a range of nose rings on our website: peircebody.com. This includes all styles of studs and hoops in both classic and innovative designs. We have discreet nose studs with simple balls or small crystals that are perfect for work and everyday wear, along with beautiful and classy hoops. On the other end of the spectrum, we also have bolder bedazzled nose hoops, along with studs in a variety of shapes.
So, if you’ve recently gotten a nose piercing, or are thinking about getting one, or even if you’ve had your nose pierced for a while now. You’ve come to the right place to learn about nose piercings. Here you will find everything you need to know about nose rings, from the piercing itself to the jewellery to put in it. We have plenty of experience when it comes to nose rings and we’re excited to share it with you.
Your Guide to Nose Rings- Choosing the Best Kind for You
Have you recently gotten a nose piercing and are currently eagerly awaiting the day you can take out the nose ring the piercer put in, and switch it for something a little more your style? Maybe you’ve just reached that day and are currently on the hunt for your new nose ring. Or perhaps you’ve had your nose pierced for a while, but have never really ventured into other styles. Well, you’re in luck; this is our handy guide to nose ring types.
To start with let’s clarify what nose piercing we’re talking about: nostril vs septum. Nostril piercings are piercings that go through the nostril and septum piercings go through the septum (i.e. that bit that separates your nostrils), yeah, we didn’t get imaginative with the names. Most of this blog post is going to be referring to nostril piercing styles. But as an apology to the septum piercing fans I’m going to talk briefly about them first.
Septum piercings don’t tend to have quite the range of styles
that nostril piercings have. Your main choice is a hoop or a circular barbell. Though
that’s not to say they’re limited in designs, there are plenty of awesome
things you can do with that base, and besides even a simple hoop looks cool. One
of the main differences between nostril piercings and septum piercings is that
septum jewellery is thicker; this means it’s usually not possible to fit a
septum ring in a nostril piercing or vice versa.
Circular barbells feature a curved bar with two balls on each end. The balls can be unscrewed and then the barbell is fitted into the piercing. The two balls then hang down either side of the septum, as a result they often come in a variety of colours.
There are a couple of different hoop styles, the most popular being ball closure rings (BCRs) aka captive bead rings (CBRs). BCRs feature a hoop, with a ball that keeps it secure with magic, or tension- it’s definitely one of those. To open the hoop, you pull the ring apart slightly and take the ball out (some people suggest doing this with ring opening pliers, especially for the thicker septum rings), and then replace the ball to close it.
If that’s too fiddly there are some other options. Such a hinged segment hoops, and clicker rings which operate in the same way (although clicker rings are usually, though not always, a D shape rather than a full hoop). These are basically what they sound like, there’s a segment of the ring that is on a hinge; this can be easily lifted and then clicked back into place. It makes fitting your nose ring much easier.
Now onto the nostril piercing. These come in three main styles: studs, hoops and open hoops. However, there are many types within those categories, particularly when it comes to studs.
For the hoops the styles are pretty similar to septum piercings, though as mentioned above, they’re much thinner. BCRs and hinged segment hoops are a popular way to go, as are seamless nose hoops. These nose rings are a hoop with a small gap where the ends meet. To put it on the ring is opened slightly (one side pushed away from you and one pulled towards, rather than pulling the ring apart horizontally), then gently pushed back together when fitted. Some people find that these rings can become distorted over time, but they should keep their shape so long as you are careful when opening and closing the hoop.
Open nose hoops are designed to look like nose hoops but actually have a gap that makes them easy to fit. On one end will be a stud which keeps the hoop secure. This will be worn on the inside of the nose if it’s a ball or flat disk, and will look like a simple nose hoop. Or it can be worn with the stud part on the outside if it has a design. Open nose hoops are well loved for being so easy to put in and take out, and looking great too of course.
When it comes to studs, there are quite a few options: Nose Bones, Nose Screws, Straight Nose Pins and L-Shape Studs. They look the same from the outside so what style you choose is just down to personal preference.
We’ll start with straight nose pins (aka fishtail nose rings), because they’re a bit of an outlier. You’re not going to wear a nose pin as it is, and they should be taken to a professional piercer to get it turned into something that’s wearable (usually bent into an L-shape stud). However, if you have trouble finding studs that fit your nose, nose pins might be the way to go. Nose pins are essentially a stud on a post, without anything to keep it from falling out (kind of like a stud earring where you lost the butterfly back). They are usually longer than other nose rings, and you can have them bent at any point to fit your nose. This means they’re perfect for your personal nose size, which makes them very comfortable. The only downside is you have to take them to be fitted.
That brings us onto L-Shape (aka L-Bend) nose studs. These, like the name suggests, are nose studs with a bend in the post, making them look like an L. The section attached to the stud is the length of your piercing, and the tail end after the bend sits in the nose and keeps it secured. These nose rings are pretty easy to fit, the only fiddly part being the bend. Do keep in mind that L-Shape nose studs have a left and right version, so ensure you get the correct kind for your piercing.
Next up: Nose Screws. These studs are a little trickier to put in, but many people find them to be the most secure nose stud. So, if you have problems with your nose studs slipping out, they might be worth a try. Nose screws are straight going through the piercings but then have a curved end which sits flush against the inside of your nostril. To fit they have to be “screwed in,” requiring you to gently twist the nose stud into the piercing. Like the L-shape nose ring, these have a left and right version so make sure you get the correct one.
And lastly, nose bones. These are a simple style of nose stud. They feature a straight post with a ball at the end which sits inside the nose and keeps it secure. They are very comfortable, with less metal inside the nose, and they will not be seen on the inside of the nostril like other styles sometimes can be. However, a few people may find some nose bones difficult to put in and take out because of the ball end being slightly larger than the piercing hole. Due to this, it’s best to use them when your piercing is fully healed, particularly since the ball end can put pressure on the piercing hole; which can slow down healing.
Hopefully, you can now continue your nose ring search a bit more informed about the options. There’s no right answer or best style of nose ring. It’s all down to personal preference, and the position of your piercing, which will vary slightly based on different people’s nose shape. So don’t be afraid to branch out and try new styles, but equally, if you’ve tried everything and found something that works, why change it. We have a range of different styles, so we can suit everybody. So, no matter what you’re looking for, you can find it here.