Essay On Nose Piercing

Nose piercing may seem innovative but the custom has been around for almost four thousand years. It is a process which a needle punctured the nasal septum,the nostril, or nasal bridge to create an opening for the placement of a jewelry. This practice is performed as a representation or for beauty purposes. Originated in the Middle East, moving to India in the 1500s and reaching the Western civilization by the 20th century.

According to the Book of Genesis, Isaac, the son of Abraham gave Rebekah, his bride-to-be a shanf which means a golden nose ring. In the later years, nose rings were used as a dowry; it could also be used as a collateral in case of divorce. Nose piercing was popular among the Aztecs, Incas and the Mayans; and some Native American, Indian and Alaskan tribe. According to an Indian medicine known as Ayurveda, piercing the left nostril which is a symbol of a female reproductive system, relieves menstruation and child birth pain. Some pierce both nostrils to cover an unexpected experiences like death.

The nose is the most prominent feature of the face for it sets the character of the whole face according to Leonardo da Vinci. It is not a surprise that it can emphasize one’s face, making it a very attractive type of piercing on many people.

In the West, this piercing first appeared

Bridge piercing - is commonly referred as the Erl. The area between the eyes, on the nose, is pierced with a barbell. It is generally painful. It is a piercing with a horizontal barbell that is placed across the bridge of the nose. Bridge piercings are very popular among men and women especially in younger generations. Proper aftercare of your bridge piercing is very important. Make sure that there are no cleansers, makeup, or hair products, on your face on or before the procedure. This will cause an infection instantly. Healing time may vary depending on the size of the stud used to pierce your bridge. It usually takes 8-12 weeks at the very most to heal