A mantis piercing is just an ordinary nostril piercing, well two, but facing forwards at the tip of the nose:
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You can do this with a single bar across the nose, but this has a higher chance of coming out at some point.
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Mine are two separate piercings that go into the nostril. The visible effect is the same and it’s easier to change the jewellery.
It’s an unusual piercing. When I had it done, my piercer said she had really enjoyed doing it. I’m not sure she was so delighted about having to stick her fingers up my nose.