How to Make Your Own Nose Piercing

Visualize the type of nose piercing you like. Research the many styles of nose piercings, and choose the one you like. For your first home nose piercing, consider a simple round or ring piercing. Imagine how you would look with this piercing, and make sure you know exactly what you want.

• Consider going to a professional piercing facility. A professional facility will be safer, cleaner, and less painful for you. If you do your own piercing at home, you run the risk of bleeding, infection, or embarrassment with the first experience. ^[1] However, getting your own piercing can make you more satisfied.

Buy jewelry tips. You can find round, round, or bar stud earrings at jewelry stores, tattoo parlors, and accessory stores. Try searching online if you know exactly what you want. Make sure you buy jewelry that’s never been used, and consider starting small. Pay attention to choose the right size, length and thickness. Do not use rings, earrings or anything that has been used before.

• Note that some people may be allergic to certain metals. Nickel allergy is the most common metal allergy, and can cause itchy skin or a rash. Gold, cobalt, and chromium are other metals that can cause allergies. ^[2] If you notice blistering or cracking of your skin after your piercing, you should remove it and see a doctor as soon as possible.
• Consider jewelry made from titanium or stainless steel – anything that is hard to corrode. Look for nickel-free jewelry such as: 10K-24K gold, 925 silver, copper, or platinum. Polycarbonate plastic is also very safe to use. ^[3]

Wait until the skin is completely healthy. If you try to get a piercing at (or near) an area of skin that is infected with acne, there is a high risk of infection. Therefore, if you suffer from any acne or blackheads, wait a few days or weeks until the acne subsides. Wash your face often, and consider using a pore-cleansing exfoliator.

Rest. Remember to use a new needle; If the needle is not in the box it is difficult to tell if it has ever been used. Choose a needle with a threaded hole as this will be more effective. Use the size around 20G (.81mm) to 18G (1.0mm), and make sure that the diameter of the needle hole is not smaller than the nose ring. ^[4] When you are ready, remove the needle from its packaging, and be sure to disinfect it before piercing the skin.

• Needles, pins, earrings, or stitches will make the piercing process more susceptible to infection; and sterilizing these items properly is also not a simple matter. The needle is also not sharp enough for nose piercing, which leads to tissue damage and puts a lot of pressure on the piercing hole.
• Do not arbitrarily place the needle anywhere, otherwise it will be contaminated. If placement is required, use clean paper towels or a sterilized tray.

Disinfect everything. This includes needles, nose piercings, and any other tools you use during the piercing process. Soak the needle in isopropyl alcohol and then boil it in boiling water. Wash your hands with antibacterial soap and wear rubber gloves. Do not touch anything that has not been disinfected.

• Change gloves frequently every time you touch your nose. Put on a new pair of gloves before you proceed with the piercing.

Mark on the nose. Use a sharpie to make a small dot on the nose where you want the stud to be pierced. Look in the mirror and make sure it’s in place. If the marked position is too low or too high, delete and correct it. Draw over and over until you feel completely satisfied.