Do nape piercings hurt?
Eleanor Gray
Updated on May 07, 2026
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In this regard, are nape piercings dangerous?
Numerous urban legends and popular culture myths associate nape piercings with a potential for spinal or nerve damage, due to their location. Nape piercings do not interact with nerve tissue more or less than any other surface piercing, and there is no risk of nerve damage associated with nape piercings.
Subsequently, question is, can nape piercings paralyze you? These piercings will not paralyze you. There aren't surface nerves with the capacity to do this, if there were, you could pinch your ear or tongue and you would pass out or collapse.
Similarly one may ask, how long do nape piercings last?
three months
How much do nape piercings cost?
The piercing price shouldn't be much, $35-50, but the jewelry price may run another $30-120, depending on the manufacturer and how fancy you want to go.
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