Types of Nose Ring
Nose rings were first recorded in the Old Testament of the Bible. In the 16th century, Muslims brought the practice of nose piercing to India. In America, in the 1960s and 1970s with the hippie movement, nose rings became popular. That popularity continues today and nose piercing is on the rise. Some sources suggest that it may currently be the second-most requested type of body piercing in the United States. Does this Spark an idea?
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Getting a Nose Ring
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To get your nose pierced you must be over the age of 18 or have guardian consent. After getting the piercing, a combination of sea salt and water is most often used to clean and take care of the piercing. An initial period of six months is recommended before trying to change the piercing.
Nose Rings
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A nose ring is usually recommended when you get your nose pierced, because it is easier to clean and allows for room for swelling. A nose ring is a hoop placed through a hole in the nose. They can be made of gold, silver, titanium, or stainless steel and come in a variety of colors.
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Nostil Screw
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A nostril screw is a flat piece of jewelry held into place by a screw. This jewelry can be placed on either the left or right side of the nose, neither side has any social or religious significance.
Septum Rings
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Septum rings are nose piercings that go through the septum, or the fleshy middle part of the nose. They can be shaped like a ring, horseshoe or a curved barbell. This style of ring is the only type of nose piercing that is capable of being completely hidden.
Indian Nose Rings
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Indian women typically wear nose rings in their left nostril. The nose ring is considered a symbol of great beauty or as an indicator of class in the Indian culture. It is often adorned with rubies, topaz, pearls or diamonds.
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