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Nose piercing

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TheWorstWeek · 28/10/2024 17:20

Is it daft of me, as a 35 year old mum of two, to want a nose piercing? I think dainty little nose rings look really lovely - on other people at least! Am I too old to be thinking of getting my first piercing since I did my ear lobes when I was 12?
Also, right or left nostril?

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Alwayssomethingtheretoremindme · 28/10/2024 17:58

K0OLA1D · 28/10/2024 17:47

I find them attractive

Why don't you?

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Because I celebrate the beauty of the human body in its natural state.
Piercings and tattoos are not natural. They also gave an unpleasant association with pain and suffering.
If that's what you are in to fair enough but I reserve my right to find piercings and tattoos unattractive and actually repugnant.
But I'm civilised enough to try to not let my feelings affect my behaviour towards those who feel differently.
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murasaki · 28/10/2024 17:58

It has nothing to do with societal norms of attractiveness. I just happen to like it on me.

Things I don't like: fake eyelashes so you look like you're carrying all of Halloween spiders on your eyelids, fillers, trout pouts, turkey teeth.

But others do, so let them crack on.

Lostinbrum · 28/10/2024 17:57

Do it! I got mine done when I was 36! My first piercing since my belly button when I was 16. I wanted it done since my early 20s but never had the courage. Then one day I thought fuck it, went to a local tattoo shop and had it done. I'm 40 and still wear my little stud I love it. I have a corporate office job now aswell and never felt like I should take it out. Zero regrets

JanuaryBug · 28/10/2024 17:55

Alwayssomethingtheretoremindme · 28/10/2024 17:46

Well obviously they do it because they want it!!!
My question is why? It's not as if it's attractive.
I've always assumed it's a statement against the norms of societal norms of attractiveness. But I still don't understand why making such a statement is worth desecrating your body.
Same as tattoos actually: just why desecrate your body in that way?

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I find this kind of judgement quite baffling to be quite honest. You think it isn't attractive. There are plenty of people who think it is.

I think the facial piercings I have add to my beauty. I did have double nostril piercings at one time but removed one because I didn't like how it looked in the end. I have a septum piercing, a vertical lip piercing and a nostril piercing on my face and love them all and can't see me taking any of them out as I grow older.

geminiflanagan · 28/10/2024 17:54

I had mine done at 41. Been thinking about it since I was about 20 and finally did it! Just find a decent studio. Highly recommend BLVD jewellery, I had mine done in well established place on Carnaby Street and then 4 days later had to have it swapped in a local studio to BLVD. Was much better after I had swapped from the cheap titanium, I went 14k gold with an opal so I feel very fancy with it

ObliviousCoalmine · 28/10/2024 17:53

Alwayssomethingtheretoremindme · 28/10/2024 17:29

I know it's your body and you are entitled to do as you want with it but really just why?
I try very hard but when I meet someone with a notstril ring I really can't look them in the face. Just like when I see a bull with a nostril ring. It makes me feel physically ill.
I know a nostril ring is different but just why would you want to do that?
Especially when it is a young woman with children: the thought of them pulling at their face and at the ring the vulnerability makes me feel ill.

How absolutely pathetic of you. Good lord.

Disturbia81 · 28/10/2024 17:52

I really don't understand questions like this.. how is a piercing in your 30s too old..

SocksAndTheCity · 28/10/2024 17:51

Alwayssomethingtheretoremindme · 28/10/2024 17:46

Well obviously they do it because they want it!!!
My question is why? It's not as if it's attractive.
I've always assumed it's a statement against the norms of societal norms of attractiveness. But I still don't understand why making such a statement is worth desecrating your body.
Same as tattoos actually: just why desecrate your body in that way?

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You may construct your appearance according to what you think is 'attractive' (to whom?) but that doesn't mean the rest of us do. I look the way I look because I like it, and I don't want, need or care about the approval of anybody else. Why would I?

glasshouse · 28/10/2024 17:50

I had my tragus done in my 60s. Took me six months to build up courage which wasn't actually needed. Bit uncomfortable but not painful and has healed really quickly. If you want it go for it. Be prepared for no-one to actually notice though 🤣.

Mrscharlieeeee · 28/10/2024 17:49

I had my nose pierced at 34! 7 years later it's still there. I just wear a small silver ring and I love it. I am heavily tattooed though and never left my alt girl era so it's not out of line with how I look.

Lilacbloomers · 28/10/2024 17:49

Alwayssomethingtheretoremindme · 28/10/2024 17:46

Well obviously they do it because they want it!!!
My question is why? It's not as if it's attractive.
I've always assumed it's a statement against the norms of societal norms of attractiveness. But I still don't understand why making such a statement is worth desecrating your body.
Same as tattoos actually: just why desecrate your body in that way?

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Desecrate? Wow 😂😂😂

BeatsAntique · 28/10/2024 17:48

I got mine pierced at 40. It’s never too late!

K0OLA1D · 28/10/2024 17:47

Alwayssomethingtheretoremindme · 28/10/2024 17:46

Well obviously they do it because they want it!!!
My question is why? It's not as if it's attractive.
I've always assumed it's a statement against the norms of societal norms of attractiveness. But I still don't understand why making such a statement is worth desecrating your body.
Same as tattoos actually: just why desecrate your body in that way?

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I find them attractive

Why don't you?

JWhipple · 28/10/2024 17:46

Do it. I first had mine done when I was a teenager. Now have both sides done. Had my septum pierced a year ago as well. I'm 46.
Definitely go somewhere decent, my recent piercings have been at blue banana. There's a few branches. Really good and explain any aftercare. Otherwise look for local places with decent reviews

Alwayssomethingtheretoremindme · 28/10/2024 17:46

K0OLA1D · 28/10/2024 17:36

Because they want it done?

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Well obviously they do it because they want it!!!
My question is why? It's not as if it's attractive.
I've always assumed it's a statement against the norms of societal norms of attractiveness. But I still don't understand why making such a statement is worth desecrating your body.
Same as tattoos actually: just why desecrate your body in that way?

Shessweetbutapsycho · 28/10/2024 17:44

Do it!!! Just take it out if you don’t like it

clarepetal · 28/10/2024 17:44

I am 45 and had mine done when I was 16. I remember one of my mums friends hated it, she said I'd take it out after 6 months.
I still absolutely love it.

Do it.

Emotionalsupporthamster · 28/10/2024 17:42

Do it! I recently got my first piercings since my lobes (done as a kid) and I’m 40. I love them.

MaMisled · 28/10/2024 17:42

I pierced my own ( not recommended!) at 55! I saved and bought a tiny real diamond stud. I love it!

murasaki · 28/10/2024 17:39

And only go to a place that uses a needle to pierce, not a gun. A proper tattoo place will probably have a piercing studio.

murasaki · 28/10/2024 17:38

I've had a stud in my left nostril since I was 19. I'm 47. Go for it.

K0OLA1D · 28/10/2024 17:38

Do it op. I'm 34, I have had my nose, tongue and lip pierced since my early teens!

Elphame · 28/10/2024 17:37

Mine was done in my 40s. I wear a tiny diamond stud.

Make sure you tell the piercer that you want to wear ring though as the placement is slightly different. Initially you'll have a stud as it will heal better.

K0OLA1D · 28/10/2024 17:36

Alwayssomethingtheretoremindme · 28/10/2024 17:29

I know it's your body and you are entitled to do as you want with it but really just why?
I try very hard but when I meet someone with a notstril ring I really can't look them in the face. Just like when I see a bull with a nostril ring. It makes me feel physically ill.
I know a nostril ring is different but just why would you want to do that?
Especially when it is a young woman with children: the thought of them pulling at their face and at the ring the vulnerability makes me feel ill.

Because they want it done?

WonderfulUsername · 28/10/2024 17:34

Alwayssomethingtheretoremindme · 28/10/2024 17:29

I know it's your body and you are entitled to do as you want with it but really just why?
I try very hard but when I meet someone with a notstril ring I really can't look them in the face. Just like when I see a bull with a nostril ring. It makes me feel physically ill.
I know a nostril ring is different but just why would you want to do that?
Especially when it is a young woman with children: the thought of them pulling at their face and at the ring the vulnerability makes me feel ill.

'Just why?'

Well let's take a guess.

  1. The OP is being forced into getting her nose pierced by a gang of Brazillian unicorns.
  2. The OP hates them but is doing it for a bet because there's a tube of Smarties up for grabs.
  3. The OP wants to get her nose pierced because she happens to like nose piercings?

Take your time...