Blog
Field notes from the studio.
Pricing, technique, jewelry, and aftercare — written plainly, aligned with Association of Professional Piercers guidance.
August 12, 2025
How Much Does a Nose Piercing Cost in NYC?
An honest breakdown of nose and septum piercing prices in New York — service fees, jewelry tiers, and what to budget for a clean APP-standard experience.
August 19, 2025
Needle vs. Gun: Why a Nose Piercing Should Never Be Done With a Gun
Piercing guns shatter cartilage, can't be sterilized, and force blunt jewelry through tissue. Here's why every APP-standard studio uses sterile single-use needles only.
September 2, 2025
Nose Piercing Aftercare: A Simple, APP-Aligned Routine
Less is more. The complete daily aftercare routine our APP-standard piercers actually recommend for nostril, high nostril, and septum piercings.
September 16, 2025
Septum Piercing: What to Expect at the Appointment
From anatomy check to clicker selection — a clear walk-through of what a septum piercing actually feels like and how long it takes to settle.
October 1, 2025
Nostril vs. High Nostril: Which Placement Suits You?
Two very different looks, two different healing profiles. Here's how to choose between a standard nostril and a high nostril piercing.
October 22, 2025
Piercing Bumps: Irritation vs. Infection (and What to Do)
Most bumps on a healing nose piercing are not infections. Here is how to tell the difference, what causes irritation bumps, and what actually helps them resolve.
November 5, 2025
How to Sleep With a New Nose Piercing (Without Wrecking It)
Sleeping on a fresh piercing is the single most common cause of bumps and migration. Here is exactly how to protect a new nostril, high nostril, or septum overnight.
November 19, 2025
The Best Jewelry for a First Nose Piercing (and Why)
What to install in a fresh nostril, high nostril, or septum on day one — the materials, threading, shapes, and sizes our APP-standard piercers actually use.