Different types of piercings you can choose from.
Nose Piercings
Humans have been piercing their noses for over 4000 years! From subtle nostril rings to statement septum bars, nose piercings have represented different things for different cultures for centuries (it’s even referenced in the Bible)! Now, nose piercings are a mainstream part of Western society… but did you know that there are at least ten different ways to pierce your nose?
Disclaimer: Everybody’s body is different; the diagrams included in this article may not accurately reflect the structure of your nose or face. Some of these piercings may not be be possible in every individual person’s nose. In any situation, the best piercing advice will come from a consultation with a professional piercer – they can provide you with accurate information regarding your comments, questions, or concerns about piercing.
From austin bar to vertical tip piercings, Body Candy’s got your back (or your nose in this case)! We’re here to help you make the most informed decisions when it comes to your nose piercings.
Lip Piercings
One of the reasons a lip piercing is always such a popular choice is thanks to the sheer amount of style options available and ways to customize them. No placement is better than the other, but there might be one that better suits your personal style. Here, we’ll go over the most common lip piercing placements, according to Thompson. First, there’s the labret, which is typically underneath the bottom lip in the center, but they can also exit out the middle of the bottom lip (a vertical labret). Next, you have the philtrum (aka Medusa), which is in the center of the indentation underneath your nostrils. You also have side-lip piercings, and when those are on the upper lip, they’re often referred to as Monroe or Madonna, depending on the side of the face.
Aesthetically Pierced 