Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 5: Preparing your nose for piercing
• Method 2 of 5: Piercing
• Method 3 of 5: Grooming in the First Three Months
• Method 4 of 5: Watching for infection
• Method 5 of 5: Care When Using Jewelry
• Warnings

Nose piercings are trendy and cool. There are more and more jobs where facial piercing is normal and this type of jewelry is becoming more and more popular. Piercing care is a daily routine. For 3 months after the piercing, you must pay special attention to it and provide proper care. Most piercing artists will tell you the basics and offer you special cosmetics. Do not forget to ask them any specific questions that you have accumulated.

Steps

Method 1 of 5: Preparing your nose for piercing

1. 1 Discuss this with your parents and / or employer. People under the age of 18 may need parental permission to perform this procedure. They will need to come with you and give written consent. If you are an employee and you are over 18 years old, then you should talk to your employer about the dress code. Private school students also need to find out how faculty members feel about facial piercings.
2. 2 Find a professional piercer. You shouldn't go to salons looking for a piercer - you don't want to take risks, do you? Better to ask your friends. This is a great way to find reputable piercing artists. If acquaintances cannot advise a good master, look for him on the Internet. Go to a salon and learn all about piercings before making your final decision. Ask the master about his previous work. Ask how long this or that work took, ask any questions that interest you. Sometimes piercing artists even have a photo album of their work.
   • Make sure you have a certificate that confirms the registration of the master with the Association of Professional Piercers (APP).
   • The salon must maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions.
3. 3 Collect the required documents. Ask what documents you need to take with you. It can be a passport or a birth certificate.

Method 2 of 5: Piercing

1. 1 Watch your piercings. You should consider if the room in which you are going to have your piercing is poorly lit. The foreman must clearly see the intended puncture site. In addition, you must personally see how the master washes his hands and puts on sterile gloves. If the technician has already put on gloves before you arrive at the salon, you should reasonably ask him to rewash his hands and put on new gloves.
2. 2 Sit still. Try to stay as still as possible while piercing your nose. You will only feel a small prick - it only takes one second, just like piercing any other part of the body.
3. 3 Use of stainless steel. Using this material will most likely keep you safe from possible infection. Gold, titanium, and niobium are also great, but they cost much more.
4. 4 Only new needles. The needles used by the piercer must be new and in a sterile bag. They should be reached before your eyes from the sealed packaging.You should ask for new needles if you come to the treatment room and see packages that are already open.
5. 5 Throw away the needles. Your piercer should discard the needles in a biohazard container immediately after use. The salon should also provide you with information on caring for your piercing. Most piercing parlors will recommend a cosmetic product for you.

Method 3 of 5: Grooming in the First Three Months

1. 1 Wash your hands. You should clean your piercing twice a day for the first three months. It is important to wash your hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap before touching it. If this rule is not followed, an infection may appear.
2. 2 Use a saline solution. Saline solution is a mixture of warm water and regular sea salt. The piercer can sell you a ready-made solution right in the salon or advise on the place of purchase. The solution should be used hot. It can be placed in the microwave and heated for 10 seconds. When the correct temperature is reached, take a sterile cotton swab and with clean hands immerse it in the solution. Rub the piercing liberally with this solution.
   • It is best to use the saline solution right after you shower.
3. 3 Use a cotton swab. After wiping your piercing, dip a Q-tip in warm saline. Now wipe the piercing with a damp cotton swab. This will ensure that all dirt is removed thoroughly and reliably. After the procedure, drain the remaining solution.
   • Do not use the same solution twice.
4. 4 Don't play with piercings. Don't play with the nose ring. The bacteria on your hands can cause infection. If you notice any sores around the earring, but you do not have saline solution to clean it, then wash your hands and twist the nose ring slightly to remove the discharge. Try removing them with a paper towel.

Method 4 of 5: Watching for infection

1. 1 Understand that this is normal. Redness and swelling are not uncommon. A few days after the puncture may be accompanied by slight pain. It's okay too. You shouldn't worry too much about this, but you should carefully monitor the cleanliness of the piercing.
2. 2 Pay attention to the green and yellow color of the discharge. For prolonged painful inflammation, watch for discharge from the piercing. See your doctor if your discharge is green or yellowish with an unpleasant odor. This combination of symptoms may indicate an infection.
3. 3 Note the red bump. A red bump may appear within days or months after piercing. A bump is not necessarily a sign of infection, but if it is red and looks like a pimple with pus inside, then it certainly is. Pus is always a sign of infection.

Method 5 of 5: Care When Using Jewelry

1. 1 Use clean jewelry. Three months after the procedure, the piercing site should heal and you can insert another earring into your nose. Before inserting a new piece of jewelry, soak it in the salt solution for 5-10 minutes.
2. 2 Continue cleaning regularly. An already healed puncture does not need to be cleaned twice a day. You can gradually reduce the number of cleanings and eventually go to a couple of times a week. Instead of using saline solution, you can simply wash it in the shower. You should also regularly cleanse your face with antibacterial soap.
3. 3 Be careful when applying makeup to your face. When applying makeup on your face, try not to touch the piercing area. Chemicals can trigger reactions that lead to new infections.

Warnings

• If you find a swelling at the piercing site, you should immediately call your piercer and make an appointment with him. The master will examine the problem area and, if necessary, take appropriate measures.
• The piercing site will be sore for several days after the procedure.However, you should still clean it thoroughly.
• Do not go to the pool until the piercing is completely healed (3 months).