Nose piercings look great but can easily get infected if not taken care of properly. So here’s how to look after yours correctly. You should be cleaning your nose piercing twice a day, in the morning and at night. Clean the inside and outside of the nose with a saline rinse recommended by your piercer. Never clean your piercing more than twice a day as this can lead to irritation and a longer healing process. Look out for irritation or bumps when cleaning as this could be a sign of infection. Go to a dermatologist if you think the piercing has been infected. Nose piercings can take up to a year to heal. Although some people’s nose piercings may heal in 4-6 months, most take 9 months to a year to heal. Nose piercings don't heal identically to ear piercings as they’re more susceptible to makeup and skincare products. Most good piercers will recommend getting a stud over hoop when piercing your nose. Studs are easier to clean and less prone to infections than studs. Nose hoops are very hard to clean thoroughly and they rarely heal efficiently, Ava Lorusso, Professional Piercer at Studs in NYC