Nose Piercings Infographic

Nose piercings are among the most popular facial piercings in the world. A great thing about these piercings is that they are very versatile. There are small and light piercings ideal for those looking for something stylish and cute. However, these are not the only types of nose piercings to choose from.

Many nose piercings are actually bold and noticeable. Some are relatively common, such as septum piercing, while others are rarer. For example, the more extreme forms of piercings go through the full width of the nose. The most popular piercings among those are Nasallang and Erl (Bridge) piercing. There is also a bold Rhino piercing that goes vertically through the tip of the nose.

Piercing Types

There are the three types of nose piercings to choose from: nostril piercings, septum piercings and “full nose” piercings. Each of those … read more

5 Surprisingly Painless Piercings

1729pThere are some piercings that are known to be relatively painless.

Earlobe, for example, is known as probably the least painful piercings of them all.

However, there are some other piercings that are relatively painless or definitely much less painful than they look.

But let’s start with the easiest one:

Earlobe Piercing

Everyone knows this one is relatively easy to go through. Earlobe tissue is soft and not particularly thick, so it’s easy for a needle to go through. However, it’s always important to use a proper piercing needle for this procedure.

Never agree to be pierced with a gun! Guns are dangerous, unsanitary and can make the whole procedure much painful than what it’s supposed to be. Plus, no knowledgeable professional will want to use a piercing gun so if your piercer uses it, there is a good chance … read more

“Earl” – Bridge Piercing

Bridge Piercing“Earl” is a popular name for nose bridge piercing. This unique piercing type is intriguing and many people decide to get it. While it’s still not among the most common facial piercings, Earl is sure popular among certain piercing enthusiasts.

About the Piercing

The nose bridge piercing is known under several names. You might know it as “Earl” piercing or “Erl” piercing. These names come from the first person ever to receive this piercing: Erl van Aken. However, most people decide to call this piercing simply “bridge”.

Earl piercing is a surface facial piercing performed through the skin on the bridge of the nose. The most common placement is between the eyes of the wearer, though some variations of the placement are possible.

Jewelry

There is no specialized jewelry made for Earl piercing alone. This means that you will … read more