A septum might just be the boldest piercing there is. It sits right in the middle of your face, under your nose, and it instantly gives your look some attitude. You can do it without a hole too, but then the ring has to hold on to something. There are three ways to do that.
First things first: where is your septum? Your septum is the thin wall between your two nostrils. With a real septum piercing, the ring goes through it. With a fake septum ring, the closure sits around or against that wall, and the ring hangs underneath. From the front it looks exactly the same: a little ring under your nose.
Option 1: the magnetic septum ring
This is a horseshoe ring with a magnet at the top that comes in two halves. You put one half in each nostril, and they attract each other through your septum. So nothing needs to be squeezed.
How to wear it:
- Carefully pull the magnet apart into two halves.
- Put one half in each nostril, to the left and right of your septum.
- The halves find each other, and the ring hangs under your nose.
Fun extra: you get two balls and two spikes with it. You screw the ends off and on yourself, so you can switch between a clean and a bold look. The magnetic septum in gold and the magnetic septum in silver work exactly the same.
Please note: the magnetic septum is not suitable for people with a pacemaker or other medical implant.
Option 2: the septum clip
The septum clip is made of thin wire with two small hooks at the top. You slide those hooks into your nostrils, around your septum. A small ring with two balls dangles underneath. It's light and small, and it's on within a few seconds.
- Hold the clip so the hooks point upwards.
- Gently slide them into your nostrils, one on each side of your septum.
- Squeeze gently, so the clip grips around your septum.
Great if you're after a subtle septum, or if you just want to check the look quickly. Check out the septum clip in gold or the silver version.
Option 3: the statement septum
The third kind is a horseshoe without a magnet that you gently squeeze around your septum. Ours are the spikes and the tribal, both in silver.
- Septum spikes: two balls and three sharp spikes pointing down. Punk is not dead.
- Septum tribal: an edge of points and small balls with a bigger point in the middle, about 19 by 23 mm.
You bend the ring open just a tiny bit, slide the balls into your nostrils and gently squeeze it shut again. Then turn the decoration downwards so it shows best.
How does it feel?
A fake septum sits in or against your nostrils, so for the first few minutes you'll notice something is there. That's normal. The clip is the lightest, the statement septums are a bit bigger and look heavier. Something doesn't feel nice or it pinches? Take it out and try again with a little less pressure. Still uncomfortable? Then just leave it out.
Which one suits you?
- You don't want to squeeze anything shut: choose the magnetic septum.
- You want to switch between clean and bold: also the magnetic one, thanks to the balls and spikes.
- You're looking for something small and light: go for the septum clip.
- You want everyone to see it: spikes or tribal, no doubt.
- You have a pacemaker or other medical implant: choose the clip or one of the statement septums, not the magnetic one.
Tips for a septum that sits right
- Take your time in front of the mirror, especially the first time.
- Never squeeze a clip or horseshoe too tight. Start gently and only bend it a little tighter if it's too loose.
- Make sure your skin and the piercing are clean and dry before you put it on.
- Take it out when you go to sleep or work out.
- Don't feel like a septum for a bit? Take it out and put it in the box. That's the beauty of fake.
Want to see all the styles side by side? Shop the fake septum piercings. Still have a question about wearing one? Check the FAQ.
