nose piercing

[AlphaFrog]

Originally posted by chideltjen
So I am considering getting my nose pierced. So I wanna know if you have one:

How old were you when you got it and do you still have it if it has been more than say a year and half?
I got it this July (I'm 20, almost 21)

Price range?
$34

Pain factor?
I hate needles and I was fine, the eye teared up on that side, but other then that it was just a pinch.

Healing time?
You can start changing your ring after 2-3 weeks, but it never does fully heal to the point where you can remove it for more then a few hours.

Easy to take care of?
A Q-tip and peroxide 5 times a day and it's fine.

Have you gotten in trouble for wearing it at work?
Nope, my boss thinks it's cute and she almost got one after I got mine...but then again, I'm a waitress in a small town diner.

I am 22 and entering the job market so I don't know if it is wise to go and get one now. But everyone I have talked to says that it would look cute on me. I figure if I get a really small post for my job and interviews I might have and then get a larger one for everyday wear.
I would recommend making sure you get it done at least 3 weeks before an interview and then just putting a spacer (clear plastic stud that doesn't show through) in.

Oh and another random related question... how do you deal with allergies/colds/blowing your nose?
I don't even notice it most of the time. The only problem I've had was accidentally ripping it out of my nose with a towel when I was drying off getting out of the shower.