Septum Piercing: Everything You Need To Know About This Super Cool Trend

By: Glaminati Media | Updated: 03/27/2018

What is septum piercing?

A piercing in your septum is one that goes through the section of flesh the nasal septum. The septum is the wall or cartilage that divides your nostrils. In most cases, the cartridge itself is not pierced. Usually, the piercing is done on the area between the bottom of the nose and the cartilage.

This type of piercing can either be done with a gun or a needle. However, a needle is the preferred method for all types of body piercings, according to experts. As for jewelry options for septum piercings, the most popular is a nose ring, while others prefer horseshoes, barbells curls and even bars.