Sorry, Mom—This Trend Is Coming Back In A Big Way — mtv.com

Over the weekend, two of our faves: Katy Perry and Lady Gaga got their noses pierced. Well, Katy pierced her right nostril, and Gaga went up a gauge with her septum piercing. In light of these recent events, we’re re-examining the trend, which is making a comeback in a big way. Quick History Lesson: The art of nose piercing has it roots in Eastern religion. In India, the practice dates back to the 16th century, where the practice of piercing one’s nose connotes a young woman’s marriage status, family status and financial worth. It also has roots in Indian religion, where the piercing is not only seen as a way of honoring Parvati, the Hindi goddess of love, devotion and marriage, but also of Ayurvedic beliefs. The left nostril in Ayurveda is linked with the female reproductive organs, and is thought to ease menstrual pain, and to make childbirth easier, thus making it an ideal spot for nose piercings.

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