A story of metal and mayhem: Types of Nose Piercings

Other than the ear, the nose is home to the most common piercing. However, many people aren't aware, that there are many ways to pierce the nose. Some of these you have seen, others probably not. www.wickedbodyjewelz.com carries the jewelry to . All piercings are pictured below the list.

Nostril Piercing - One of the most common body piercings, the nostril piercing has many options. Starting with a single small hole with an 18g Small Stud or Captive Hoop, to multiple holes and Hoops or even stretched to large gauges and Plugs.
Septum Piercing - Often referred to as the Bull Ring, this piercing is done through the septum or center divider in your nose. It is usually done through the small amount of skin in front of the cartilage wall, though it can be done through the cartilage as well. This too is usually seen with smaller jewelry, such as a 14g Horseshoe or a 14g Captive Hoop, however people also stretch this piercing to fit larger Barbells or Plugs through it which can couple up with the Septril Piercing.
Septril Piercing - Sometimes referred to as the Jungle Piercing, this piercing is definitely going to bring some second even third glances. It can be pierced two different ways. The first, which requires a stretched Septum Piercing, is done through the bottom wall of the septum piercing and passes out downward through the bottom/front of the nose. The second uses a slightly curved barbell with a flat end at one side and a ball at the other. The piercing goes in through the side wall of the septum and curves downward to come out the bottom/front of the nose. Both give the effect of a small ball or jewel sitting along the bottom edge of the skin of the septum. Because this is an uncommon and somewhat specialized piercing, we suggest using only jewelry given to you by the piercer doing this.
Nose Tip Piercings - This spot is actually home to a few different piercings which I will explain:
- Nasal Tip Piercing - Also known as a Vertical Nose Tip Piercing or the Rhino, this piercing can either start from the inner nostril and go out the tip of the nose, or have the entrance and exit hole be on the tip of the nose.
- Austin Bar Piercing - Also known as a Horizontal Nose Tip Piercing, this piercing goes through the point of the nose without passing through the septum or show in the nostrils either.
Nasallang Piercing - Another uncommon piercing, this would be the nose equivalent to an industrial ear piercing as it passes through three separate holes. This goes through the Nostril, passes through the Septum Cartilage, and then back out the other Nostril. Though it could be done as three separate piercings, it is commonly done with one needle and replaced with an Industrial Barbell.
Bridge Piercing - Though it is becoming more and more popular, this is still an uncommon piercing. Passing horizontally through the fleshy part at the top of the nose between the eyes. Usually leaving the balls of the barbell sitting flush against the piercing. Usually a Barbell is worn but if it is a shallow piercing, some use a small Captive Hoop or 'D' Ring.
Vertical Bridge Piercing - Often referred to as the Third Eye Piercing or Unicorn Piercing, is a surface piercing set vertically between the eyes. Usually using a Curved Barbell or with a Surface Bar.