Double Nostril Piercings: Placement, Styling, and Jewelry Ideas

If you’re looking to create a unique and personalized style, a double nostril piercing might be precisely what you’re looking for. Versatile, eye-catching, and undeniably chic, this type of nose piercing can significantly enhance your look. Whether you’re a piercing enthusiast or a first-timer looking for some inspiration, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about placement, styling, and jewelry options for double nostril piercings.

What Is a Double Nostril Piercing?

A double nostril piercing is when a person gets a pair of nostril piercings. There are three different combinations for double nose piercings, which include:

Double Nostril Piercing Opposite Sides

A double nostril piercing on opposite sides is when a person gets their left and right nostrils pierced. This arrangement creates symmetry in the face and mirrors the eyes. The piercing placement works well if you already have other facial piercings, such as a medusa piercing, Ashley piercing, septum piercing, or vertical labret piercing, because it helps highlight the centered placements of these piercings.

Double Nostril Piercing Same Side

A double nostril piercing on the same side is when the left or right nostril is pierced twice. The two nose piercings can be stacked or next to each other horizontally. This creates an asymmetrical look where one side of the face features the jewelry.

Standard and High Nostril Combination

Another combination that can count as a double nostril piercing is when someone has both standard and high nostril piercings.

High nostril piercings are placed above the crease of the nostril, through the thicker and denser tissue of the nose. Most people get a total of four piercings, often combining a set of double nostril piercings on opposite sides with a pair of high nostril piercings.

Jewelry Ideas for Double Nostril Piercings

When it comes to jewelry styles for double nostril piercings, your options are extensive. Here, we break down some of the most popular and visually appealing choices.

Double Nose Hoop Rings

Hoops are a go-to choice for double nostril piercings. Whether you like to match jewelry or mix and match nose rings, the options are endless. Therefore, we’ve put together some of our favorite combinations of double nose hoop rings.

If you have double nostril piercings on the same side, try:

• Wearing matching captive bead rings (CBRs) to add balance to the asymmetry of having the piercings on one side of your nose
• Wearing a pair of dainty seamless rings for an understated, minimalist look
• Mixing and matching clickers to add some funky flair to your nose
• Choosing different textures of rings, like a braided or twisted hoop, paired with a smooth, polished ring

If you have double nostril piercings on opposite sides, we recommend matching CBRs to create added symmetry. If you have a medusa, septum, Ashley, or vertical labret, wearing matching captive bead rings can highlight the central piercing placements.

If being matchy-matchy isn’t your thing, you can pick an implant-grade titanium hoop in one nostril and a 14k gold hoop in another. This helps you if you’re unsure which metal finish you want. The best answer is always to choose both.

Pairing high nostril piercings with hoops in standard nostril placements creates a layered, eye-catching look that draws attention to the structure of your nose. The contrast between the elevated stud in the high nostril and the circular shape of a hoop below adds dimension without feeling too cluttered or busy. If you want a look with a subtle edge, try pairing the finishes of the jewelry, such as a gold stud with a matching gold hoop.

Double Nose Studs

Nose studs, particularly threadless ones, come with an endless variety of end styles, giving you complete creative control over your look. Whether you want a subtle, symmetrical look or to play around with textures, shapes, and sizes, studs make it easy to create unique stylings.

Some of our favorite types of nose stud ends include:

• Gems: If you want sparkle, opt for ends with CZ, opalite, or white opal. If you’re looking for a subtle pop of color, try an amethyst bezel set end or an aventurine stone top nose bone.
• Flat discs: These make great everyday looks that are subtle and sit close to the skin of the nostril. Add personalized flair to them by playing around with textures, such as a hammered or brushed gold disc.
• Shapes: Stars, hearts, fruit, geometric, skulls, crowns, you get the gist. Choose ends that reflect your interests or personalized style.

On the same nostril, stacking studs creates a custom feel that can be either sleek and minimalist or detailed. If your double nostril piercing is stacked vertically, having a larger stud on the bottom paired with a smaller stud on the top creates a beautiful tiered look that accentuates the shape of your nose. If you have an elaborate nostril piercing end you want to show off, pair it with a small diameter flat disc so the luxury piece is highlighted in tandem.

One combination that is extremely popular with those who have double nostril piercings stacked perpendicularly is wearing matching studs. This look creates balance and subtlety without making the jewelry too noticeable on the face.

For a clean, mirrored look, try wearing matching studs if you have double nostril piercings on the same side. We love how simplistic a pair of gold heart nose bones look in this arrangement. However, if hearts and shapes aren’t your thing, matching gemstones or flat discs work perfectly too.

If symmetry isn’t for you, you can have a ton of fun mixing and matching end shapes based on a theme. For example, if you want a gothic vibe, you can have a skull in one nostril and a cross in the other. There are tons of shapes to choose from, so select ones that reflect your interests and tie them in with your other jewelry, too. If you’re building a complete facial jewelry look, coordinating the color or finish of your nostril studs with your lip, eyebrow, or septum piercing jewelry can help tie everything together.

If you have double nostril piercings and a pair of high nostril piercings, wearing all the same studs achieves a mirrored, symmetrical look that enhances the shape of the nose and can even make it look elongated. An alternative option is to match the high nostrils with one pair of jewelry and match the standard nostril piercings with double nose studs. If you want to bring a funky flair to your nose, try mixing and matching all four of the piercings for the ultimate in style variety.

Nose Chains

Are you looking to make a bold statement with your nose piercing jewelry? Nose chains are lightweight, decorative chains that connect to each nostril hoop or stud. They work best on those with double nostril piercings on opposite sides, as the chain needs space to go across the nose and be displayed.

You can wear a singular chain, layer chains, or even choose chains with gems in them for added sparkle and flair. If you have double nostril piercings and high nostril piercings, you can wear multiple chains across both for an entirely decorative nose look.

Recommended Materials for Double Nostril Piercings

Choosing the right material for your nose jewelry is essential for comfort, healing, and overall aesthetics. Below are recommended materials known for safety, hypoallergenic properties, and durability:

• Glass: Smooth and non-reactive, we sell glass nose bones that act as retainers. These are great if you have to hide your piercings at work. However, remember that you don’t want to be changing jewelry before your double nostril piercings are fully healed. For more information, check out our nose piercing aftercare guide.
• Gold: Classic, luxurious, and available in yellow, white, and rose gold hues. Gold jewelry is durable, affordable, and available in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and styles. Gold jewelry is also hypoallergenic, so it’s safe if you have any metal allergies or skin sensitivities.
• Niobium: If you like titanium or steel but want something a bit darker in tone, niobium is perfect for you. Compared to titanium and steel, which have brighter, metallic finishes, niobium is usually a dark gray or charcoal color. However, you can andoize niobium to be different colors.
• Implant-grade stainless steel: When you’re looking for steel jewelry, avoid being tricked into jewelry marked safe because it’s “surgical steel.” This is a marketing buzzword that can mean anything. Instead, you want to focus on implant-grade stainless steel, which carries an ASTM, or American Society for Testing and Materials, designation F-138 316-LVM. This is the only steel with low enough nickel content to be acceptable to professional body piercers.
• Implant-grade titanium: Similar to steel, there are different ASTM designations for titanium. The one you want to choose is ASTM F-136 ELI steel. It’s lightweight, resistant to corrosion, and completely hypoallergenic.

The Lowdown on Double Nostril Piercings

Double nostril piercings offer limitless possibilities to express your unique styling preferences. Whether you get them on the same or opposite sides of your nose, there are plenty of unique combinations to try out, whether you mix and match sizes, shapes, textures, and colors, or opt for a mirrored look by wearing matching jewelry.