I don’t know why nostril-to-ear chains ever fell out of fashion. Every time I see someone reviving the style I smile. There’s no facetiousness in my words — I’m being 100% serious. I really love the way it looks.
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classic! although i think i’d go with a lighter weight chain. does this remind anyone else of the Sea Folk from the Wheel of Time series?
classic! although i think i’d go with a lighter weight chain. does this remind anyone else of the Sea Folk from the Wheel of Time series?
My hunny (iam:PoorLittleGirl) wears one 24-7 for more than half a year now without any problems… And I really like it!
My hunny (iam:PoorLittleGirl) wears one 24-7 for more than half a year now without any problems… And I really like it!
personally
i think these are halarious
personally
i think these are halarious
i don’t like the look at ALL
i don’t like the look at ALL
Aw yes, chains between piercings are beautiful 🙂
Aw yes, chains between piercings are beautiful 🙂
Very nice
Very nice
all I’m thinking is cheese cutter…her nose looks pissed and so does her lobe, I would’nt do it but if I did I’de damn sure wear a very light weight chain
all I’m thinking is cheese cutter…her nose looks pissed and so does her lobe, I would’nt do it but if I did I’de damn sure wear a very light weight chain
I’ve made a nostril to nose chain, using a very light necklace chain. I make jewelry, I have peircings, it was bound to happen. I don’t wear it much, because it feels like I have a hair across my face all day, and I couldn’t ajust to having it there. The chain pictured, while it looks pretty cool, seems to me like it’d be astoundingly uncomfortable.
I’ve made a nostril to nose chain, using a very light necklace chain. I make jewelry, I have peircings, it was bound to happen. I don’t wear it much, because it feels like I have a hair across my face all day, and I couldn’t ajust to having it there. The chain pictured, while it looks pretty cool, seems to me like it’d be astoundingly uncomfortable.
also had to think of rachel bolan 😉
also had to think of rachel bolan 😉
i remember those! i haven’t seen one in years…i’m having grade school flashbacks
i remember those! i haven’t seen one in years…i’m having grade school flashbacks
i used to think and still do, you have to be a very nice and polite person to wear one of those for long.
a lighter chain might be happier for the piercings.
i used to think and still do, you have to be a very nice and polite person to wear one of those for long.
a lighter chain might be happier for the piercings.
I thivk chains between piercings are beautiful. but i would go woth a way, way lighter chain. this reminds me of wallet to belt chains. I’d be nervous about my nostrils tearing, but i have my septum pierced as well and it could probably handle a good yank or two.
I thivk chains between piercings are beautiful. but i would go woth a way, way lighter chain. this reminds me of wallet to belt chains. I’d be nervous about my nostrils tearing, but i have my septum pierced as well and it could probably handle a good yank or two.
Oh man, I had totally forgotten about these! I used to wear one of those back in the late 80′s. They were fine for regular wear, but sleeping in them proved problematic, since I toss and turn a lot!
Oh man, I had totally forgotten about these! I used to wear one of those back in the late 80′s. They were fine for regular wear, but sleeping in them proved problematic, since I toss and turn a lot!
Me too, Shannon.
Me too, Shannon.
i wasn’t around for much of the eighties, so the extent of my experience with these chains are confined to that of more traditional indian forms. i must say, i prefer the much more delicate, fitted look of the indian ones. this just doesn’t do it for me. i love the idea of reviving body mod trends… except for paper clips in ears. i was most definitely cognizant of that trend and don’t particularly care to see it again 🙂
i wasn’t around for much of the eighties, so the extent of my experience with these chains are confined to that of more traditional indian forms. i must say, i prefer the much more delicate, fitted look of the indian ones. this just doesn’t do it for me. i love the idea of reviving body mod trends… except for paper clips in ears. i was most definitely cognizant of that trend and don’t particularly care to see it again 🙂
I totally remember a rock video in which someone wore this. Jane Child, maybe? I hated the song, but I think the look of the chain was part of what sparked my interest in body mod…
I totally remember a rock video in which someone wore this. Jane Child, maybe? I hated the song, but I think the look of the chain was part of what sparked my interest in body mod…
Heck yes, every time I watch Return of the Living Dead I get stoked on nose chains.
Also nostalgic: ear cuffs with little chains to pierced lobes. Being badass was having pierced cartilage instead of a cuff.
Or nose chains to ear cuffs. Also, for movies it’s something that looks badass but is easy to fake so many other shows had characters who were “punk” with face chains.
Woot.
Heck yes, every time I watch Return of the Living Dead I get stoked on nose chains.
Also nostalgic: ear cuffs with little chains to pierced lobes. Being badass was having pierced cartilage instead of a cuff.
Or nose chains to ear cuffs. Also, for movies it’s something that looks badass but is easy to fake so many other shows had characters who were “punk” with face chains.
Woot.
i like it…its hot but i’m a little detered by the danger factor. i mean remember bride of chucky with that little chain he ripped out…that looked painful and i would never want to live through anything like that 😛
i like it…its hot but i’m a little detered by the danger factor. i mean remember bride of chucky with that little chain he ripped out…that looked painful and i would never want to live through anything like that 😛
This chain looks way too heavy. I use a light Figaro or box chain with mine.
This chain looks way too heavy. I use a light Figaro or box chain with mine.
#42- Cuffs still have their place. They are great for young girls who can’t get cartilage piercings yet.
#42- Cuffs still have their place. They are great for young girls who can’t get cartilage piercings yet.
That a pretty fucking intense chain to have hanging around half ur face!
That a pretty fucking intense chain to have hanging around half ur face!
The women in certain parts of India do it to this day, according to marital status. I know. I was there… and also tried to get a chain myself =P
The women in certain parts of India do it to this day, according to marital status. I know. I was there… and also tried to get a chain myself =P
wikkid awesome…looks great!
wikkid awesome…looks great!
As much as I love it, this is INCREDIBLY common on traditional women in India and Asia in general 🙁
As much as I love it, this is INCREDIBLY common on traditional women in India and Asia in general 🙁
#41, you are correct. It was Jane Child. She also had a huge ring in her nostril. I can’t recall the song either.
#41, you are correct. It was Jane Child. She also had a huge ring in her nostril. I can’t recall the song either.