Nose rings may seem new and trendy in the west, but they have existed for centuries in many parts of the world and have stood the test of time in many countries, particularly India. History of Nose Rings in India Nose rings, although closely associated with Indian culture, actually originated in the Middle East. Nose ...
Thinking about getting your nose pierced and want to know what to expect? Here, you will find out exactly what the process entails to help you decide if getting your nose pierced is right for you. Already have your nose pierced? Check out my article on What to Expect After Your Nose Piercing, found in ...
A passage from the Old Testament says “the man took out a gold nose ring…..” the practice traveled from Middle East to India in the 17th century where even today husbands at marriage present their wives with nose rings. During the 1960’s and 1970’s hippies introduced this fashion to the west which later on was ...
I was disturbed when I searched the title of this piece into my search engine text bar, and mainly because the answer that was most viewed and read was written very much out of ignorance and error. I’ve had my nose pierced four times (something always caused the need for it to be removed that ...
There used to be this girl who came into my job every morning, she wasn’t a pretty girl, nor was she ugly, but for me, she certainly stuck out. You see this girl had a perfect little pink gem that would glimmer from her nostril. The little nose ring say there perfectly, and it always ...
Just as with tattooing, other forms of body modification have existed for many centuries. Modifications can be something simple such as ear piercing or more dramatic such as scarification. Ear piercing dates back to ancient times when it was believed that the metal used for piercing would ward off evil spirits. If the ears were ...
What do you do if your teen approaches you one day expressing their desire to pierce their nose? Many parents who find themselves facing this request are at least a little taken aback when their teen first expresses their wishes to have their nose pierced. Whether you decide to discourage or support them in their ...
