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Nose Piercing @ Jewel Info 4 U
By:Sheweta Dhanuka
The ravishing and global
sensational celebrities like tennis
star Sania Mirza, pop star Madonna,
Sinead O'Connor and the like all
have a common feature. They all have
their nose pierced. Nose piercing is
the latest fashion amongst the
stylish yet classy females. In
earlier days, wearing the nose pins
or nose rings was only limited to
the females from wealthy families.
Providentially as now things have
become more universal, nose piercing
is within society acceptable norms
for each and everyone who is willing
to go for it irrespective of the
status.
The legend Leonardo Da Vinci
described nose as the main organ of
the body that lays down the persona
of the face. Today, the fashion
icons by means of the same belief
had made nose express the
personality of an individual
brilliantly through nose pins and
rings. Nose piercing is the most
modern trend. Therefore, the below
article is penned down with the aim
to provide all the necessary
information about this attractive
trait that draws attention towards
the female with the pierced nose in
the mass.
Nose Piercing OriginNose piercing is derived from Hebrew
word 'Shanf'. Initially it was
documented approximately 4000 years
ago during Middle East where King
Abraham gave gold nose ring to his
second wife at the time of their
marriage. It became her security for
the rest of her life. African and
Middle East tribes still follow this
custom; the bridegroom gives the
nose ring to the bride and the
female retains it in case she is
divorced.
Mogul emperors brought the tradition
of nose piercing in India in the
16th century. Since then many Indian
females are seen with their nose
pierced. Traditionally in some
states, the size of the nose ring in
the nose of lady of the house
connotes the financial power and
status of her family in the society.
As the financial strength increases
the size of the nose ring also
increases. The nose ring is called
as nath that has religious
significance too. With time the
strict conventional rules have been
waved off but the religious
practices continues like wearing the
nath at the festive occasions while
performing the puja. The nath is
attached with the long chain that
joins the hair. It looks very
beautiful in the traditional attire.
Nose Piercing
BeliefsThis contemporary chic is
associated with an Ayurveda belief.
According to the Indian medicine,
the female who get her nose pierced
is assumed to experience less pains
while delivering the child. The
reason behind this belief is,
through the piercing some vein is
pressed that makes the childbirth
easier. Apart from the Ayurveda, few
astrologers even suggests spinster
to pierce their nose in order to
find the right match for them. These
are just the beliefs that does not
match the modern thinking but are
accepted by few cluster of people.
Nose Piercing
Jewelries
 The metal used for
making nose jewelry should be
non-allergic. Nose is a very
sensitive organ therefore the metal
should be 18K or more white gold or
yellow gold, titanium or niobium.
Platinum could also be used if cost
is not a problem but silver must not
be the choice of selection while
piercing the nose. Silver tends to
oxidize very fast when comes in
contact with air and water. When it
is used for piercing, it oxidize
with puss secreted from the wound
and lead to allergic reaction.
Consequently, a lump might be formed
or permanent black spot could be
left on the nose. Silver must not be
used while piercing although could
be used once the wound is healed but
if possible it should be avoided.
The jewelries to be worn in nose
have two basic types viz. stud or
ring. These two are having diverse
designs that are created by the gold
smiths and jewelry designers. A lady
could select any type of nose
jewelry with respect to her face cut
and likings.
Nose RingRings are more suitable
for the traditional purpose. The
ring could be of any size and any
metal. Mostly, the rings are made up
of sleek wires. To make it more
attractive, additional colored
beads, gungrus, small colored
stones and pearls etc are attached.
Few rings are simple plain rings
while some are attached with the
chains that have a clasp in the end
used for tucking in hair. The chain
is made up of similar metal as used
for making the ring. The chains are
crafted in striking designs. When
the size of the ring is too big then
one should go in for the attached
chain as it gives support to the
nose by dividing the weight of heavy
ring between nose and hair.
Nose Stud
 Studs gives more
informal and trendy look. The studs
could be made using any colored
gemstone. The size of the stud
increases with the increase in the
size of the stone. Single stone or
multiple stones are used for
creating different designs. Ideally,
single stone stud is more commonly
used for formal wear.
PiercingNose could be pierced
either through the needle, gold wire
or gun shot. The three methods are
quite different from one another.
Gold WireThe gold wire of 18K to
22K is inserted inside the nose. It
is given the shape of the circle and
after piercing the nose both ends of
the wire are twisted together. Small
colored beads could be inserted in
the wire before piercing. There is
as such no fixed spot for the hole;
slight difference in the position is
fine. The ring need to be cut when
change is desired and once ring is
cut it cannot be re-used again. This
is the ideal way of piercing as
wound gets healed very fast. After
complete healing of the wound the
ring is cut and pierced hole is just
perfect then to wear all other
fashionable and designer nose
jewelries. In India, gold smiths are
trained to do gold wire piercing in
just few seconds.
NeedleIt is quite similar to
piercing through gold wire. The
sharp needle in pricked in the nose
in one shot. After the needle is
removed, immediately small
lightweight stud is placed in the
hole and it is locked inside the
nostril. Stud with wire is used for
this purpose, which is twisted
circularly so that it gets fixed.
This method is simple as gold wire.
It takes few seconds and causes less
pain.
GunshotAs the name specifies, for
nose piercing plastic gun is used.
It is same as ear piercing gun. In
this method the nose stud is used
that is set at the tip of Gun's
barrel. The nose piercing point is
placed at the fixed position and
trigger is pressed with a force.
Then the stud gets fixed at the
pierced hole. Gunshot piercing
requires deep concentration as it
has one exact spot on the nose that
needs to be holed with the stud.
Gold wire or needle piercing are
better methods than gunshot. The
later is safe for ear piercing not
for nose. Gun comes in contact with
nostril for nose piercing. Each
individual's nostril carries some
lethal microorganisms that can be
transmitted from one to another if
the gun is not sterilized. As the
gun is made of plastic it cannot be
autoclaved that sterilization is not
possible. Thus, this method is more
prone towards the serious infection.
Secondly, gun is designed to pierce
the soft ear flesh not relatively
thick nose cartilage. Sometimes, gun
fails to pierce at the first
attempt. Then with force the blunt
studs are pushed inside which is
very painful. It takes longer time
for healing too. This method is
troublesome and painful thus should
be dodged.
Nose Piercing
HealingNose is thick cartilage so
it takes longer time for the
complete healing. Initial 2-3 weeks
are very crucial. In this time
period if the stud falls out then
the pierced hole is likely to get
closed in just couple of hours (
less than a day ). Therefore, one is
ought to be very cautious during the
critical weeks.
The most common problem with nose
piercing is the formation of
granulomas, the small lumps around
the pierced hole. To heal the same
hot fermentation should be done.
Under this process steam iron the
clean napkin and place it at the
nose. It should be done 3-4 times
and the entire process must be done
thrice a day for two weeks. The
napkin should not be very hot that
it causes burning sensation, it
should be only mild hot to dissolve
the liquid in the granulomas. There
is one more method to heal the wound
quickly. Take 1/2 spoon of clean
turmeric powder and mix it up with 1
spoon coconut oil to make a paste.
Apply it 3-4 four times a day for
two weeks. It would surely dry up
the wound. Even after these
processes the problem persists then
one should go back to the person who
did the piercing.
The healing usually takes
approximately 45 - 60 days. There
are few precautions that one must
take care for this time length.
These are minute things one needs to
be vigilant about to have the safe
and sound healing. The care results
in the lifetime trouble free nose.
1. Never touch the piercing area
with the naked hand again and again.
It should be seldom touched, only
when washing it or practicing the
healing process. Always ensure to
wash the hands with soap before and
after touching.
2. Clean the piercing daily while
bathing with a wet cotton ball
dipped in saline solution for few
minutes. In case saline solution is
not available then 1/2 spoon salt
mixed in luke warm water could also
be used. Do not press the stud while
touching with the cotton ball.
3. While drying, do not rub the face
too hard with the towel else the
stud might fall out. After wiping
the face, dry the piercing with a
new tissue or paper towel gently.
4. To lubricate the wound use
lavender or coconut oil. If the skin
is too sensitive then some
antiseptic cream should be used
instead of oil as prescribed.
5. The nose stud or ring should not
be removed unless healing is fully
done else it might result in some
infection.
6. Cosmetics like sunscreen lotion,
hair sprays and all make up items
must be kept away from the piercing
before it is fully healed up.
7. After first three weeks, the nose
ring should be slightly rotated with
the soft hand so that there is no
blockage. Similarly the suds should
be moved front and back very gently.
The dried up puss on the ring could
be removed very gently with the
tissue if and only if it comes out,
need not force upon it.
8. Silver jewelry must be avoided.
These are few safety measures that
protect one from unwanted
tribulations. A little effort leads
to happiness and problem free life
forever. Nose piercing defines the
most prominent and sensitive part of
the face splendidly. It puts forward
the unique feminine look of the
wearer. The pain that comes with the
piercing is very petite price one
pays for the style for rest of the
life. Try it !!
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