What can I cover my nose piercing with?
Conceal the piercing with a flesh-colored acrylic retainer. There are small domes or balls of flesh colored acrylic that you can buy to cover up a nose piercing. They are sometimes made with clear Lucite. You can also cover the piercing with a tiny flat disc that you’ve painted with skin-tone nail polish.
Are nose rings supposed to have backs?
No. Nose rings do not have backs. The studs usually have a bend in them to keep them from coming out and hoops are… well hoops. You would have a higher likelihood of doing damage to your nostril, septum, or sinuses if there were backings on nose studs.
Can you pierce your nose with a flat back?
Labret flat back studs are commonly used for cartilage piercings on the ear and a curled pigtail stud used for the nose. It is possible to get pierced with a ring in your cartilage or nose straight away so the answer is yes, we can pierce you with a ring! You may have heard that you should not pierce with rings.
What type of nose ring stays in the best?
Nose studs
Nose studs are one of the types of nose rings that stays in the best for most nostril piercings. Nosebones are short, straight barbells that have a larger decorative end and a smaller end that rests on the inside. The end is small enough to push through the piercing but will still anchor the jewelry in.
Can I put an earring back on my nose ring?
Your nose piercing is healed, and you’re ready to experiment with your look, or maybe you accidentally lost your usual nose ring and are looking for a quick substitute. Spotting the abundance of earrings you have, you wonder, “Can I use an earring as a nose ring?” Short answer: You can … but don’t. Let us explain why.
How do I keep my nose ring from spinning?
Nose jewelry backings work with all styles of nose rings, bones, L bends and screws. They are also great to use with nose rings (hoops) to keep them from spinning through the piercing.
Can I put a labret in my nose?
Yes, you can! In fact, some people find labret-style piercing jewelry more comfortable to wear than the typical nostril screw because the flat backing sits flush against the inside of the nose.
Is screw or L shape better?
L-Shape: L-shaped nose rings have a post that is bent at a 90-degree angle. This is also a favorite nose ring backing for those that find the screw twist difficult to use since the L-Shape is easier to insert into the piercing than the screw and more secure than the nose bone.
What is normal nose ring gauge?
The standard size for a nose ring is a 20 gauge. Sounds big, but this only means that the thickness of the jewelry which goes into your piercing, is about .8 mm. A nose piercing could also be done in a bit bigger size, like an 18 gauge.
How do I remove a flat back nose stud?
Remove studs with a flat backing (which is inside the nostril) by grasping the decorative gem or ball and twisting it counter-clockwise until it comes off. Pull the gem and the backing in opposite directions to remove.
Where to buy nose jewelry?
Claire’s. Giant accessories retailer Claire’s has high street shops all over the world – but it’s also got a great internet presence.