What does a septum piercing symbolize?

The septum piercing was used to signify their success and show their rite of passage into manhood. Later on, in history, the piercing of these flesh tunnels became connected to rebel subcultures such as the punk rock movement, is seen as a sign of rebellion.

Why you shouldn’t get your septum pierced?

There’s a risk of contracting bloodborne diseases, including HIV, hepatitis B and C, and tetanus from unsterilized needles. Insist that your piercer use only a fresh, sterile needle. Scarring. Aesthetically speaking, scarring is NBD when it comes to septum piercings because they’re not visible.

What do nose piercings say about a girl?

Many girls chose to wear the nose ring to symbolize their rebellion against society’s traditional values. The piercing was a symbol of boldness, rebellion, and freedom of choice.

Are septum piercings unattractive?

The vast majority of men don’t like them. They look unprofessional and often are associated with people of lower class. Of course some men like them, but the exception is never the rule. They don’t look good on most girls and the girls that do look good would already look good without it.

Can boogers infect a septum piercing?

Yes, the snot will feel like broken glass against your fresh piercing. Septum piercings don’t take very long to heal. If your piercing is particularly hot, irritated or taking a long time to heal see your piercer immediately. It’s important to deal with any piercing infections or allergies head on!

Where’s the sweet spot in your septum?

If you pinch your septum, you should feel a thin area of skin between some hard cartilage and the tip of your septum (often referred to as the sweet spot). That’s where the septum piercing is placed. It is a little bit higher and a little further forward than you might realize.

Can you kiss after septum piercing?

Do Not Traumatize Your Septum Piercing.

If you kiss someone, do it gently to avoid mashing your septum piercing against the person’s face. Try to avoid any degree of trauma to your septum piercing so you don’t delay the healing process.

Does Zendaya have a septum piercing?

Zendaya doesn’t always wear her septum rings, but when she does, it’s gorgeous. She’s been committing to her piercing for a few years and showed it off during the 2014 American Music Awards.

Why does my septum piercing stink?

Septum rings which are made from poor quality metals are more likely to cause irritation, reaction and bad smell. Coated metals will peel off over time, revealing the base metal which could cause a reaction with your skin. Always prefer septum rings made of best quality materials.

Does your septum bleed when you pierce it?

Any piercing will bleed. A septum piercing may bleed more than pierced nares. You could also form a hematoma, a swollen bruise that can become infected or disfigure your face.

Is septum piercing unprofessional?

Being told your piercing is unprofessional

For that, I find that the septum piercing is one of the most professional “unprofessional” piercing to have. As long as you’re wearing a horseshoe ring, you can always flip it up into your nostril where nobody can see it.

Is Rihanna’s septum piercing real?

The media got excited when Rihanna debuted a septum piercing at her brother’s album release party earlier this week, and although the piercing turned out to be fake, I’m still pretty into the style statement.

What to know before you get a septum piercing?

The septum piercing itself takes ages to heal, a whole 6 to 8 months to fully heal, though you can change out the ring at the 6 to 8 week mark. Pain and swelling is basically gone after 3 weeks. During this healing time, but especially at the start of it, you’ll need to clean your nose often.

What is the Ashley piercing?

“An Ashley piercing is a single piercing that goes directly through the center of the bottom lip, exiting through the back of the lip,” says Kynzi Gamble, a professional piercer at Ink’d Up Tattoo Parlor in Boaz, AL. An Ashley piercing is a bit more involved, as they’re pierced according to your anatomy.

What you should know before getting a septum piercing?

Everyone has their own pain tolerance, so it’s worth bearing yours in mind, but a septum shouldn’t hurt much more than a standard nose piercing and it shouldn’t go through cartilage. It’ll be a strong pinch, the urge to sneeze, eyes water, and hopefully not much more than that.