Nostril · $22

Nostril Piercing

The single nostril piercing is the most requested piercing at our Midtown Manhattan studio — a quiet, confident detail that suits almost every face.

Service price; jewelry sold separately

Nostril Piercing

What to expect

A calm, methodical appointment.

  • 01

    Performed with a sterile, single-use needle by an APP-standard certified piercer.

  • 02

    Placement is marked in front of a mirror and approved by you before any piercing is performed.

  • 03

    Initial jewelry is implant-grade ASTM F-136 titanium or nickel-free 14k / 18k solid gold from a 400+ piece selection.

  • 04

    Typical healing window is 4–6 months. Most clients describe sensation as a quick 2–3 second pinch.

Aftercare

Less is more.

We give every client a simple, APP-aligned aftercare routine. No twisting jewelry, no harsh cleansers.

  • Saline spray two to three times daily for the first eight weeks.
  • Avoid changing jewelry, swimming pools, hot tubs, and makeup over the piercing while it settles.
  • Sleep with a clean pillowcase and avoid pressure on the piercing.

Common Questions

Questions, answered honestly.

How much is the jewelry?
Jewelry is priced separately from the service. Implant-grade ASTM F-136 titanium studs and clickers start around $30. Nickel-free 14k and 18k solid gold ranges from $80 to $300+. Selected BVLA solid gold ends are available for healed piercings.
What is the jewelry made of?
Every fresh piercing is installed with either implant-grade titanium (ASTM F-136) or nickel-free 14k or 18k solid gold. We do not use surgical steel, plated metals, or unknown alloys.
Can I bring my own jewelry?
Yes — if it meets Association of Professional Piercers safety standards. We will inspect the piece first. We will not install jewelry of unknown material or quality.
Do you use a gun or a needle?
Sterile single-use needles only. Never a piercing gun. Piercing guns can shatter cartilage, cannot be sterilized to a safe standard, and force blunt jewelry through tissue.
How painful is a nose piercing?
A quick sharp pinch for two to three seconds. Most clients rate the sensation around 3/10. Septum and high nostril piercings can feel slightly more intense, though septum is over almost immediately.

Book a nostril piercing

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Walk-ins welcome by availability. Booking online guarantees your time and piercer. Open every day · 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM · 34 West 37th Street, 2nd Floor.