Are glass piercing retainers safe?
Glass retainers offer a safe material to keep piercings open when regular jewelry can’t be worn. That said, caution must be taken when wearing small gauge glass; it can break when force is exerted on it. For this reason, it is not recommended to wear during athletic or other physical activity.
Can you put a retainer in a new septum piercing?
Septum piercings are usually pierced with a horseshoe barbell or circular barbell, so if you are going to need to hide it during healing, a retainer is a safer way to go to. You should leave a new septum piercing alone for 6-8 weeks before changing or flipping up the jewelry.
What is glass retainer piercing?
Glass retainers are the safest and most comfortable retainers to wear in your piercing. Because these are only meant for temporary wear, it is perfectly ok for the length to be longer than you would usually wear, just choose the gauge that best suits your piercing!
When can you put in a septum retainer?
Purchase a septum retainer after 6-8 weeks. It will keep the piercing hole open while making it less obvious that you have a piercing. There are many different styles of septum retainer, many of which are inexpensive.
How can I hide my nose piercing without retainer?
There is also an option to hide a nose piercing in the nostril without the use of a retainer. A small circle or square can be cut from bandage tape and placed over the piercing.
How do you use a septum retainer?
Similar to a nose stud retainer, a septum retainer keeps the piercing full without being plainly visible. Most septum retainers will look similar to an unused staple. Simply insert the retainer and flip the ends back into the nose.
Why do bulls have rings in their nose?
A nose ring is a ring made of metal designed to be installed through the nasal septum of pigs (to prevent them from rooting) as well as domestic cattle, usually bulls. Nose rings are used to encourage the weaning of young calves by discouraging them from suckling.