Lesson 1Clear aftercare guidance for nostril piercing: daily cleaning routine, signs of infection, irritation prevention, sleep and makeup guidance, and when to seek professional helpThis guides you on giving straightforward nostril aftercare. It covers daily salt soaks, what to avoid, spotting infection or irritation, sleep and makeup tips, and when to get pro help.
Daily saline cleaning routine and toolsActivities, products, and habits to avoidRecognizing infection and urgent red flagsManaging irritation bumps and swellingSleep, makeup, and mask-wearing adviceLesson 2Cross-contamination prevention during procedure: workflow, glove changes, handling jewellery and needles, and managing multiple clientsLearn to stop cross-contamination in nostril piercings. Covers room setup, clean-to-dirty flow, glove swaps, safe handling of jewellery and sharps, and tips for multiple clients.
Setting up a clean, organized procedure areaClean-to-dirty workflow and movement pathsGlove changes between tasks and contactsHandling jewelry, needles, and sharps safelyManaging multiple clients without cross-overLesson 3Client intake for nostril piercing: age/ID verification, medical history, pregnancy, anticoagulants, keloid history, informed consent elementsThis outlines full client checks before nostril piercing. Includes age and ID, health and med history, pregnancy and keloid risks, and consent covering risks, benefits, and options.
Age, ID verification, and local regulationsMedical history and nasal health screeningPregnancy, anticoagulants, and healing riskKeloid and scarring history assessmentExplaining risks, benefits, and alternativesLesson 4Anatomy relevant to nostril piercing: vasculature, nasal cartilage vs soft tissue, common locationsReview nostril anatomy for piercing. Focuses on skin, tissue, cartilage, blood vessels, common spots, and areas to avoid to cut pain, bleeding, and issues later.
Layers of nasal skin and soft tissueNasal cartilage versus soft tissue zonesVascular supply and bleeding considerationsSafe and common nostril piercing locationsStructures and areas to avoid piercingLesson 5Step-by-step nostril piercing procedure: client positioning, distraction techniques, needle insertion technique, jewellery insertion, and immediate aftercare measuresDetailed nostril piercing steps from start to end. Covers positioning, talking to client, distraction, needle pass, jewellery fit, and aftercare before they leave.
Preparing the station and verifying consentClient positioning and body supportDistraction and breathing coachingNeedle insertion path and tissue supportJewelry transfer, closure, and final checkLesson 6Skin antisepsis: agents (chlorhexidine, povidone-iodine), contact time, and contraindications for nasal skinSafe skin prep for nostril piercings. Reviews antiseptics, wait times, nose skin care, allergy risks, and alternatives or adjusted methods.
Pre-cleaning makeup, oil, and surface debrisChlorhexidine: use, strengths, and cautionsPovidone-iodine: indications and limitsRequired contact times for antiseptic actionContraindications on facial and nasal skinLesson 7Jewellery selection for initial nostril piercing: metals (implant-grade titanium, 14k/18k gold), post-length, back types, and sizing rationaleChoosing safe, fitting jewellery for first nostril piercings. Covers top metals, post length, backs, and sizing for comfort, swelling, looks, and healing.
Implant-grade titanium and certified alloys14k and 18k gold: quality and safety factorsPost length for swelling and tissue thicknessBack types: labret, L-bend, screw, and discSizing nostril jewelry by anatomy and styleLesson 8Immediate post-procedure checks and documentation (bleeding control, fit of jewellery, client comfort)Key checks right after piercing. Focuses on stopping bleeding, jewellery fit, tissue care, comfort, and recording details, jewellery info, and any issues.
Assessing and controlling post-piercing bleedingEvaluating jewelry fit and tissue compressionChecking client pain, dizziness, and comfortRecording jewelry material, size, and brandDocumenting complications and interventionsLesson 9Needle selection and handling: appropriate gauge sizes for nostril studs, single-use hollow needles vs piercing guns, needle orientation and bevel controlSelecting and handling needles for nostrils. Gauge for studs, why no guns, and controlling angle, bevel for clean, straight channels.
Gauge selection for nostril studs and ringsSingle-use hollow needles versus piercing gunsMaintaining sterility while handling needlesBevel orientation for smooth tissue entryNeedle angle, depth, and exit point controlLesson 10Marking and placement: aesthetic landmarks, symmetry checks, client preview techniques, and documenting placementAccurate marking for nostrils. Facial guides, matching piercings, client previews, and recording spots for later.
Evaluating facial shape and nasal anatomyChoosing aesthetic and functional locationsSymmetry checks with existing piercingsClient preview with mirrors and photosDocumenting final mark and jewelry choice
