My love with nostril piercings developed last year, when it started to become more and more popular in my school and in my area. I had thought about it for a while, and finally decided to ask my parents about it. I was pretty sure they wouldnt mind, considering they are pretty rational people. I decided I would start talking smooth about piercings and then slip in the question about getting my nose pierced. So I'm sitting in the car with my mother one day and I start talking about my ear piercings and I tell her I want another piercing. I started explaining exactly what I wanted and just where I wanted it on my nose. Her initial reaction was NO WAY. That didn't discourage me though.
At A Glance Author Tori When It just happened Studio Adrenaline Tattoos and Body Piercings Location Brick, NJ So I badgered and badgered my mom for permission and it was all I ever talked about for a while. I wanted to get my nose pierced badly, and i would not give up without a fight! Then, to my utter surprise, my mom finally said I could get it done!!!! But it wasnt that easy....the deal was that I could not get anymore facial piercings until I am out of the house and I must keep my room clean. Thats not so bad I thought, so I agreed to keep my end of the deal. I was not going to ruin it for myself so I kept my mouth shut about my nose before my mom changed her mind. I read alot of stories on this website about nostril piercings and things looked promising! I was ready to get it done!
So along comes a problem. My marching band directors wouldnt let me get it done. I tried to persuade them, but they just would not let me! Why couldnt I just put a bandaid over it? I was mad but I didnt mind waiting really, because I had more time to think about it and read more stories. (I think my mom was happy with their decision because she was hoping in the time I had to think, that I would change my mind about the whole thing!) Also, by the time marching band ended, I would be in health class instead of gym so it would have time to heal.
Lets skip ahead a little bit......marching band had just ended and my mom started calling piercing salons. It was quite frusterating because many places wouldnt pierce people under 16! Luckily, we found Adrenaline, which was willing to do it! God bless them! So the day came when I was going to get it done. It was friday and I went after school, and dragged my friend along for support. Now, I am not a big fan of pain but I was hopeful because many people had told me that getting your nose pierced was not that bad. I walk into the salon and I am shaking, I am so nervous! The place was very clean and the lady who pierced me was extremely nice. She explained the process to me and made me very comfortable. I picked out a pretty screw that has a little diamond (fake of course!) in it. I layed down in the chair, she marked the spot on my left nostril (right where I wanted it!) clamped it, and told me to relax....and in went the needle. OUCH!!! Who ever told me it wasnt painful was dreadfully wrong. It hurt, and it hurt alot. Tears sprang to my left eye and I gripped the arm of the chair very hard....I think my handprint will forever be in that chair arm!! Anyway, once the needle was in, and the painful part was over, my nose went numb and I didnt feel much after that, except some mild pressure. She gently said 'Ok hun you are done' and I just let out a sigh of relief! I sat up, looked in the mirror and instantly fell in love!! I thanked the piercer graciously and pranced out to the car. I was so proud of myself! I could not believe that I was brave enough to actually get my nose pierced. As soon as I got home, I called my friends and went online to spread the news!
It has been a couple days since I got my nose pierced and there isnt much pain at all! Its a little tender and sore, but it is easy to clean and all the pain was worth it in the end. I was very pleased with the salon and how serious the piercer was. She was very careful about changing her gloves and keeping everything sterile! This piercing was definitely worth waiting for. I love everything about it and if I had to do everything all over again, I would do it in a heartbeat. Even though the pain was bad, the whole process lasted under a minute! So if you are a scary cat like me, dont let the pain factor discourage you! Its all worth it in the end. Thank you Adrenaline!