I have my left nostril done that I did myself so no idea what it's like at a shop but it was no biggie for me. Also my septum which hurt like hell for a while and made my eyes go crazy but worth it I always wanted it. I had snake bites but my lip didn't like that much. I've also gauged my ears. 3 holes in each year. 00 2 and 4. I've also had a bridge and my eyebrows and my belly button and nipples. My next want is actually the micro dermal in my chest. Those look cool!! I know way past a nose ring but that's my experience..