Getting a new piercing is one of the most exciting experiences that you may ever come across, and so is picking out your first jewelry pieces! Generally, there are multiple factors that you may need to consider when choosing your earrings.
It is essential to pick out the exact place that you would want your ears pierced. Afterward, you need to figure out your preferred sense of style and decide which type of metal works best for you.
Even after doing all these, there are times when you are going through a trial and error phase, and you may find yourself putting an earring in your nose ring.
Other times, you may accidentally misplace your nose ring, and the only option you have left is to use your earring as a replacement. If you have found yourself in any of these situations, then you may have questioned whether putting an earring in your nose piercing is the right thing to do.
Well, putting an earring in your nose piercing isn’t necessarily the best thing to do. In this write-up, we will explain this further and then go ahead to give you a few reasons as to why you should never try earrings as nose rings.
I lost my nose ring, what should I use?
It is pretty rare for anyone to lose a nose earring. So this brings us to the question of whether it fell out. Well, if it did, then the odds are that you probably did not have the correct jewelry piece on your piercing. Nose studs technically have an L shape or a hook to ensure that they stay put and avoid falling off.
If you find yourself in a situation where you have lost your nose ring, you may want to get a new one as soon as possible since using earrings as a long-term replacement may not be the best idea. I mean, an earlobe stud isn’t the best option for your nose piercing simply because of its size.
At the same time, earlobe studs have straight bars. For this reason, they may not stay in place for a long time, and you may end up losing them as well.
However, if you are worried about the hole closing up, a great alternative would be to use a light and tiny earring as a short-term alternative.
Can I put an earring on my nose? How?
No. Not usually, but there are exceptions. Generally, noses and earlobes are made of very different tissue types, and they are in different shapes. The nose is pretty thick and is mostly made of cartilage, a much tougher substance. Earlobes, on the other hand, are relatively thin and fleshy. Also, earlobes are mostly made of skin.
That said, if you are talking about stud type of jewelry, then it is not recommendable for use on your nose. The kind of stud that you would use on your ears differ from the ones designed for nose piercings.
If you have noticed, they are often too short and, the majority of the time, are not made from safe material to put on a fresh piercing. If you must use a stud on your nose piercing, you should only wear those made of implant grade titanium, steel, or niobium.
On the contrary, it may be easier for you to wear earrings shaped like a ring on your ear. If your earring is made of safe material and is small enough to fit into your nose piercing, then you can always get a piercer to insert it for you.
Alternatively, you can insert it on your own but with lots of caution. All you need to do is to ensure that it is well-sanitized to avoid any infections in the long run.
Can you put a hoop earring in your nose?
Yes, you can. To put a hoop earring on your nose, you may want to begin by gently twisting your hoop closed. You can do this using your fingers if your earrings have thin gauges.
However, if they have thicker gauges, you may need to use needle-nose pliers or use a little help from a professional jeweler.
When you decide to seek assistance from a professional jeweler, call ahead to figure whether they offer any jeweler changes and inquire about the costs.
Some places may charge a nominal fee to switch out your earrings, and you are better off prepared for anything.
Reasons why you should never try earrings as nose rings
One of the reasons is because it tends to get very uncomfortable. The design of nose rings makes them an easy-to-wear fit, and they can stay in one place for a prolonged period.
Secondly, the gauge between earrings and nose rings are quite different. Nose rings have a 20 gauge, which is about 0.8mm thick, whereas earrings have a 16-14 gauge.
The latter is slightly bigger than the hole on your nose. If you end up trying to fit an earring in your nose, you may end up tearing your nose piercing.
Another reason why you may want to avoid using earrings as nose rings is that you are likely to lose them. Remember, nose rings have a specific design to ensure that they stay put at all times.
Also, the metals used to make earrings may be dreadful for your fresh nose piercings. The last thing you would want to do is deal with a nickel allergy or an infection in your nose piercing area.
Conclusion
Nose piercings are pretty delicate, and need a lot of care.
You are better off spending a ton on high-quality nose rings than dealing with the trouble that comes along with already used earrings.
With good looking high-end nose rings, your sense of style is better than ever, and you can remain healthier in the long run.
All in all, you can comfortably avoid having a permanent black mark on your nose by choosing the right jewelry piece!
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Stephanie is a jewelry lover when she was a teenager. Her major was fashion design when she was in college. She is a jewelry designer at SOQ Jewelry and other design companies. Now she is also a writer for our website. She writes a lot of designs&brands posts with very actionable tips.