It was just two days ago that I got my nose pierced. It wasn't scary, but it was an experience that I will never forget.
At A Glance Author Michelle Contact TeenQueen978@sbcglobal.net IAM TeenQueen978 When It just happened Artist A guy. Studio Beauty Mark Location Waterbury, CT I walked into the studio a little nervous about the piercing. I have never liked needles, and I am terrified of shots. Well, I knew this was going to hurt. All of my friends said that it was the most painful thing of their life! You could imagine that I was nervous and I started to breathe very heavily. The guy said he would be right with my mom and I and so we waited.
When he finally got with us I asked him if it would hurt. He said no more than getting your ears pierced. I wasn't sure if I believed him because I had gotten three holes in each ear already. They didn't hurt very much. A little relief came over me. I really didn't have time to panic, so I didn't feel sick to my stomache like I do with needles.
The guy brought out the nose rings that I could get my nose pierced with. They were all really small studs and had a variety of colors. Since this was my fifteenth birthday present, my mom was paying the $33.00 of it. I am turning fifteen on November 27. She asked me to get a clear one because my family is very religious and I didn't want to bring too much attention to my nose. Also, a small sparkling diamond goes with everything you wear. I picked the diamond one and went into the back room. I didn't let my mom go in because I was afraid that she would cringe or something and I would freak out.
I sat there as my mom waited unpatiently outside the room. The guy sterilized the inside and outside of my left nostril. He used a small marker to put a dot on my nose. I looked at it and agreed that it was the best place for my stud. I sat down and watched as he sterilized the needle and the ring. We put it by my nose. He told me to breathe in deeply. I did. Then as he told me to breathe out, he put a metal tube in my nose and shoved the needle through. He did it kind of slowly, and I really felt it. It was the worst feeling of my life. I am not exaggerating. I stung and burned and felt like hell! It hurt worse than when I broke my ankle... twice! He hit a tear duct and my left eye started to water. I had huge tears running down my face. I could never imagine the pain that I felt. When he pushed the needle all the way through, he told me he couldn't get it out. I started to panic and jumped. He accidently ripped the needle sideways and made an even bigger hole through the tough cartilage. I started to have more tears running down my face. It hurt so much I wanted to scream, but I was too much in shock at that time. I was afraid more pain would erupt if I sniffled or winced. I stayed as still as I could.
When he finally got the nose stud in, he told me that this might hurt a little. He actually put alcohol on it! That almost hurt as much as the piercing itself. It was bleeding tremendously and wouldn't stop. I held a paper towel with alcohol on it for ten minutes. The wire inside my nose kept poking me. It turns out that he didn't shape it right to fit my nose, so I have to keep fixing it manually. I can't wait for a month to go by so I can get it changed. When my mom and I left the parlor, the pain had been a little less intense. I finally got home and cleaned it with dial soap and sterilized it again. It hurt like hell all over again. I wanted to cry so much. Some how I didn't let any tears flow.
Now, two days later I realize that he put in the wrong stud. He put in a light blue. AHHHHH!!! What am I supposed to do? Go back and tell the guy to change it? Ya right! That would f*cking hurt! Now I just have to wait a month. I'll deal with it. Besides, now it looks pretty good. Everyone loves it and says that I look awesome with it. Even though it hurt a lot, it is starting to get better and I am getting used to it. I can't wait to show it off and get a lot of compliments.
Although my nose piercing experience hurt like hell, this doesn't mean that yours will. I know that some people say it hurts, but others may not feel a thing! You never know until you get it. I recommend everyone who wants to get their nose pierced to do it with a parent or guardians permission. You will love the result. And even if you do feel pain, it doesn't last forever. I don't even feel mine if I don't touch or accidently hit it. Mine looks awesome, and I am sure yours will to. If you have any comments or questions, my s/n on AIM and AOL is TeenQueen978. I.m. me anytime!