If you’re thinking about getting your nose pierced, you’re probably hearing all kinds of terms: nostril, high nostril, septum, bridge, double nostril, and more. It can feel overwhelming.
A standard nostril piercing is the most classic and most popular nose piercing in the world. It has thousands of years of history and fits every style — minimal, bold, elegant, edgy — you name it.
💎 What Exactly Is a Standard Nostril Piercing?
A standard nostril piercing is a piercing placed on the soft, fleshy part of the nose — either left or right — typically along the natural curve where the nostril begins to flare.
You can think of it as: the most “classic” nose piercing, the easiest to style, and the least intimidating place to get pierced on your nose.
Placement isn’t random. A professional piercer looks at: nose shape，nostril thickness
the way your nostril curves when you smile or talk
The goal is to place the piercing so the jewelry sits balanced and natural, not crooked or awkward when your face moves.
💫 Left Side or Right Side — Does It Matter?
Short answer: you can choose whichever side you like.
My advice is simple:
Pick the side that feels like “you.”
🔧 What Jewelry Fits a Standard Nostril Piercing?
During the initial piercing, your studio will almost always use jewelry that leaves room for swelling.
Most common starter options:
Titanium L-bend stud (most comfortable for healing)
Labret flat-back stud (great for sensitive skin)
Small hoop (rare for initial piercing) — usually recommended only after healing
Optimal thickness for the jewelry is usually 18g or 20g, depending on your anatomy and studio preferences.
Good starter gems (non-irritating, hypoallergenic):
implant-grade titanium
niobium
14k gold (solid — not plated)
✨ Why Do People Choose a Nostril Piercing?
A lot of piercings make statements.Across different cultures, the nostril piercing has represented:tradition,beauty,identity and personal expression.
Today, it lives in fashion magazines and Pinterest boards for one simple reason:
it fits every face and every mood
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