What type of jewelry is best for septum piercing?
The septum will likely be pierced with a circular barbell or CBR. It’s important that the jewelry is made of high quality metal, such as solid 14k gold, 18k gold, or high grade titanium to avoid skin irritation. If you need to keep your piercing hidden, you should opt for a circular barbell jewelry as your starter.
What can I use instead of a septum ring?
If you love the way a septum piercing looks but are unsure if you want a real piercing, you can easily make a fake septum piercing. With some wire, paper clips, or earring hooks you can use pliers and scissors to make a fun fake septum to wear.
Can you hide septum ring?
Wear a Septum Retainer Septum piercings are usually pierced with a horseshoe barbell or circular barbell, so if you are going to need to hide it during healing, a retainer is a safer way to go to. Most piercings need to be covered with tape or removed to be hidden, but septum piercings are more flexible.
Do septum piercings smell?
Most septum pierced people experience that smell at one time or another, Or at least enjoyed it in their healing process. Being known as “septum funk” or “septum stench” that smell is very common with other body piercings as well.
Does everyone have a sweet spot septum?
Although most people are able to get the septum piercing, some anatomies won’t allow for it. Your piercer will be able to take a look and let you know if it’s possible. Rarely, some people don’t have the thin area of skin between the cartilage and the tip of the nose (the sweet spot).
Are Fake septum piercings safe?
Also, fake piercings come with a lot less risks than real piercings. These risks could include infections, swelling, redness and irritation and sometimes you are even required to take the piercing out. You don’t have to take care of a fake piercing, whereas a real piercing requires a lot of aftercare and treatment.
Does it hurt to flip up a septum piercing?
If you leave it flipped up the majority of the time its healing, the hole would have a slight bend in that direction. Possibly causing it to be painful when worn down. A lot of people will flip it up while at work then down the rest of the time. That seems to work just fine for most.
Why do bulls have nose rings?
Nose rings are used to control bulls and occasionally cows, and to help wean young cattle by preventing suckling. Nose rings are used on pigs to discourage rooting. Some nose rings are installed through a pierced hole in the nasal septum or rim of the nose and remain there, while others are temporary tools.