Don't it get on your nerves when people say "Don't ruin your face with facial piercings."?

Question

To me facial piercings are art to me,I know allot don't feel this way,but in no way do I feel facial piercings would make someone look trashy or ugly...I love my medusa (upper lip piercing) Its not that common so some people says its weird and ugly lol But i don't care i will always love it..I have had it 3 years and counting ;)

What do you think when people say that???

Answer 1

I get that about my septum piercing all the time. It does get annoying, especially if the person is extremely rude about it, But in the end (and after about 4 years of getting the "your face would look a lot better without that 'thing' in your nose") I realized if they want to think I'm ugly then s***w them, I'll just be ugly for the rest of my life to them. I think it's beautiful and that's all that matters.

Here's a good comment if people say you'd look prettier without your medusa - "Well I guess I'm going to be ugly for life then, thanks for making my day a lot better." Or something along those lines.. I'm so using that one next time someone says something about my septum!

Answer 2

It annoys me too.  On my face Ive only got snakebites (and a tongue piercing).. but certain people do say to me 'ohhh you would look so much prettier without those things in your face.  Why dont you take them out'

Ive had them in for years now and the same people still say it to me. :S

We should start thinking of some good comebacks...

Answer 3

Not really.  It just makes me think very lowly of that person.  You really shouldn't let it get to you.  Remember that a person's opinion is just that; an opinion.  And it's only worth as much value as you give it.  

Answer 4

yes, it really does. its completely the person's choice. and you dont meet too many people that dont have their ears pierced. they dont call that trashy. a piercing is a piercing, and if its not like 50 piercings on someones face (haha) i consider it art as well. :)

Answer 5

toolgirl, this simple answer is: because it IS ugly.

In American society, it is not accepted, mainstream.

you should know that.

you have only done this to yourself because you are seeking attention.

did you not have a good relationship with your father?

what was it that made you this way?

look back...i GARAUNTEE there is something that scarred you that made you want to be this way. there always is*

Answer 6

I think it's art to have facial, or any kind, of piercings. I wouldn't worry about it - I think every person has their own opinion about what they like to look like and I don't think others should meddle with their opinions. So, yes, it would get on my nerves - I don't like having people judge others of their 'hobbies'.

Answer 7

I have to admit I have seen some piercings on people that are jst overwhelming - but those have been the few cases where they have so many on their face it looks like their face is melting - all the weight of the piercings - it just doesn't look right.

I have had my nose pierced (wish i could again, but can't due to work).

I like piercings, I think they are beautiful as long as it isn't over done!!

Answer 8

While facial piercings may not be my cup of tea, I would never make a negative comment to someone else about theirs. It would be a very boring world if we all looked the same and had the same interests. So next time someone says they think your piercing is weird you can just say thank you for your opinion. Because that's all it is, and you shouldn't let it effect you. Stay positive and don't let anyone bring you down.

Have a great day!

Answer 9

What I think is that sooner or later, if you live long enough and mature normally, you will live to regret the piercings.  It may be because of the limits it puts on your career aspirations, the grief your future children may give you when they want to do something you consider extreme and you have no leg to stand on as the "voice of reason" on this subject, or even just the pet peeve you are experiencing now at how you are perceived and/or stereotyped by others.

Sometimes in life, it's not what you do, it's what it looks like to other people.  That may not be fair or just, but that's reality.

So if people say that, then they are as entitled to their opinion as you are to pierce your face.

Answer 10

i love it

because it sets me apart from others

i love the looks older people give me too.

at one point i had 6 facial piercings and they looks i got were great

it just makes me laugh

people go on and on about not being accepted

then they don't accept you.

its just mega lol

Answer 11

Whats the point of this question?  to brag about peircings? crying for attention?  Yes they are trashy and dont make you look professional.  Try getting a good paying job in 5 years and when you need money to buy a house.  Plus they ruin your teeth buy scraping the enamal and could cause resining gums.  Ive done the whole piercing stage in my life but I do agree its trashy and its not art its a way to get hey look at me. Sorry

Answer 12

i personally don"t like facial piercing"s, but i would never make a rude comment to someone who has them.

it"s their choice at the end of the day, and people should respect that.

my brother has 29 body piercings, some proper weird one"s, and 1of them is under the middle of his bottom lip, all i can think of to describe it is, it just looks like a black nail sticking out, it"s about 1 1/2 inches long, you"ll probably know what it"s called tool girl...lol..

Answer 13

It angers me.  Your body, your choice and if you like it thats all that matters.  Besides, its not like piercings are permanent.  I love them because they are so versatile, you can change the way they look with different earrings.  Dont listen to what other people say who cares if you like it.

Answer 14

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  However in your case whoever says that to you is wrong, big time.  There is no such thing as good taste and bad taste.  There is only your tastes and their tastes.  Since it is your face, you can do what you want with it.  I think you look very lovely indeed.

Answer 15

Wait until you have lived with it for thirty years. You're be awfully tired of it by then.

Answer 16

I agree with you. Facial piercings are atactive to me. they show that you have it in you to show people who you are, and that you arent scared to show off your true self. s***w those who think otherwise :-)

Answer 17

it really bothers me. i mean just let the person make their own decision. i'm 15 and want to get a lip ring but my parents won't let me. like i'm kinda concerned about having the hole there but i still want to get one but they say no for that exact reason.

Answer 18

I think its really cool and I'd like to get facial piercings myself, but my mom says the same thing to me. She says it can get infected and when you have facial piercings you lose a lot of job opportunities for not looking professional......................

Answer 19

Not really. Sometimes they're just giving you good advice. For example, if you wanted to work at company and you had an interview. I don't think the interviewer would want to hire a person with their eyebrow and lip pierced.  

Answer 20

Because they don't like it, so in their eyes, you are ruining your face.

Of course it's all based on their presumption that your appearance should please them.  Maybe just remind them next time that your body and face were not put on this earth to look good for them.

Seriously, I get this a lot from men who think I would look "so much prettier if only I didn't wear glasses", as if I cared what they thought in the first place.

Answer 21

My dad always says it every time i want a piercing lol but i guess its just opinion. I agree with u that it is artistic and lets people express themselves but some people do go over the top. I love piercings and think they look really cool but not like aaaaall over your face.

Answer 22

well you may or may not regret getting those piercings later on in life. Plus I don't know what's your occupation. They may not sit so well in an office, or when applying for a job. Plus the scars if you decide to remove the jewelery. How would that look. And this has not been around long enough to tell, but what will theses people look like when they are senior citizens.

I have mine on my ears ONLY. I can easily hide the piercings with my hair or if I ever decide to I don't want them. The little holes won't be a big deal.

Answer 23

Don`t ruin your face.

Answer 24

i thought the upper lip was the monroe, unless you meant in the center? haha

yup my mom tells me that all the time, i have my nose done and i want to get my bottom lip.. but she tells me not to 'ruin my pretty face'

i believe its my choice to have piercings or not, and if i regret them, i can take them out easily.. i like them, i just dont like when it covers someones whole face.. that can get unattractive but a think a few or one is just fine

Answer 25

I have some piercings and tatt's, but none on my face.  I am all for expressing yourself and decorating your body as you see fit.  It gets on my nerves when anyone tries to impose their beliefs on me.  I don't like rules in general, and am quick to shut people down when they give unsolicited opinions.

Answer 26

It is a phase, i used to have lip piercings blah blah blah,

i grew up and realized it takes a mature adult to seriously handle piercings. You dont ruin your face. And i dont belive it is a form of art, I used to think it was, but there is noting creative about it.

Art is not for looks....

Piercings are for fun!

Answer 27

I think they are right. You should peirce your face in anyway. I like the natural look.  

Answer 28

i dont have any facial piercings or body piercings but i know what you mean, it does get on my nerves when people tell me stuff cant do and can do with my body/face

Answer 29

my nan just said that to me a min ago lol

i have 3 on the top of my left ear

2 on each lop

my nose done

and my belly once its smaller lol

xoxo

ignore them haters

Answer 30

I think people should keep their opinions to themselves.

I personally think it's ugly on myself.  I've had my lip pierced  (bottom middle) and I hated it.  I've never had my ears pierced because I know its not me.  Be who YOU want to be.  If a piercing defines who you are go for it.

Answer 31

I hate it when people say anything negative about somthing that is not "normal". I have a pierced nose and people are always telling me, you will never get a good job with that ring in your nose. lol I feel that everybody has the right to express what they like and who they are. I think it is funny because people that are usually giving the advise not to "ruin your face, or don't be out of the ordinary" are usually people that do not have perfect body's or have a horrible personality, so I always say thanks for the advise but maybe you too should work on your appearence.