Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
Clean the piercing area with saline solution
Stand in front of a mirror with good lighting
Hold the jewelry firmly with clean fingers or gloves
Identify the type of nose jewelry
Twist the stud or screw gently if it is a screw-type
Pull the jewelry out slowly and carefully if it is a straight stud
Open the clasp or bead if it is a hoop or ring
Slide the jewelry out without forcing it
Stop if you feel pain, resistance, or swelling
Seek help from a professional piercer if it will not come out easily
Clean the area again after removal