Lesson 1Clear aftercare guidance for nostril piercing: daily cleaning routine, signs of infection, irritation prevention, sleep and makeup guidance, and when to seek professional helpGuides you in providing clear nostril aftercare instructions. Covers daily saline care, what to avoid, recognising infection or irritation, sleep and makeup tips, and when clients should seek professional help in New Zealand.
Daily saline cleaning routine and toolsActivities, products, and habits to avoidRecognising 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 clientsExplains preventing cross-contamination during nostril piercings. Covers room setup, clean-to-dirty workflow, glove changes, safe handling of jewellery and sharps, and strategies for multiple clients in a busy studio.
Setting up a clean, organised procedure areaClean-to-dirty workflow and movement pathsGlove changes between tasks and contactsHandling jewellery, 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 elementsOutlines thorough client intake before nostril piercing. Includes age and ID checks, medical and medication history, pregnancy and keloid risk, and informed consent explaining risks, benefits, and alternatives under New Zealand guidelines.
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 locationsReviews nostril anatomy for piercing. Focuses on skin, soft tissue, cartilage, blood supply, common placement zones, and structures to avoid to reduce pain, bleeding, and complications in New Zealand practices.
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 measuresProvides a detailed nostril piercing sequence from setup to completion. Covers client positioning, communication, distraction, needle pass, jewellery transfer, and immediate aftercare before the client leaves the studio.
Preparing the station and verifying consentClient positioning and body supportDistraction and breathing coachingNeedle insertion path and tissue supportJewellery transfer, closure, and final checkLesson 6Skin antisepsis: agents (chlorhexidine, povidone-iodine), contact time, and contraindications for nasal skinCovers safe skin antisepsis for nostril piercings. Reviews chlorhexidine and povidone-iodine, contact times, nasal skin sensitivity, allergy risks, and alternatives or modified techniques suitable for New Zealand.
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 rationaleExplores choosing safe, well-fitted jewellery for first nostril piercings. Covers implant-grade metals, post length, backing styles, and sizing for comfort, swelling, aesthetics, and healing success in New Zealand.
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 jewellery by anatomy and styleLesson 8Immediate post-procedure checks and documentation (bleeding control, fit of jewellery, client comfort)Details essential checks right after piercing. Focuses on bleeding control, jewellery fit, tissue support, client comfort, and documenting procedure details, jewellery data, and any complications or changes.
Assessing and controlling post-piercing bleedingEvaluating jewellery fit and tissue compressionChecking client pain, dizziness, and comfortRecording jewellery 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 controlFocuses on selecting and handling piercing needles for nostrils. Explains gauge for common jewellery, why guns are unsafe, and controlling bevel, angle, stability for a clean, accurate channel in New Zealand.
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 placementCovers accurate nostril marking and placement. Reviews facial landmarks, symmetry with existing piercings, client preview methods, and documenting final placement for future reference or matching in New Zealand.
Evaluating facial shape and nasal anatomyChoosing aesthetic and functional locationsSymmetry checks with existing piercingsClient preview with mirrors and photosDocumenting final mark and jewellery choice
