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the skin much wider than a regular piercing.

Some who are not quite ready to take the nose piercing plunge have chosen clip-on nose rings or magnetic studs that look quite convincing. This helps them to see what a nose piercing might look like before they actually commit to it.

You should avoid the sleeper studs used in ears because the sharp edges at the joint may damage piercing. Also avoid changing your nose jewelry yourself until your piercing has completely healed. Otherwise, you could develop an infection.

It is important to note that a special needle should be used by a professional for nose piercing. Using the type of piercing gun like those used in ear piercings opens you up to infections. The piercing area should be cleaned with antibacterial soap.

American culture has lagged behind world culture, somewhat, in its acceptance of nose piercing. In Indian cultures, for example, nose rings are traditionally worn by women. If a woman wears a ring in the left nostril, it is believed to make her childbirth easier.

A need for fresh vibrant energy in the workforce, and a growing population of retiring Baby Boomers has forced the nation's corporations and federal agencies to rethink traditional policies.

No longer can the working world afford to turn away an able-bodied qualified applicant who wears a nose ring. To do so would place our workforce in a crisis.

And after all, a worker with a nose piercing is still a worker.

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Washington Post

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