Very easy to put in & just the right size if you want a little space between the hoop & nostril but not too much. On me it does not sit right on the edge how I would like, so I will continue my search for the right one. In the meantime I switch between this one and a stud. Also I am hearing rumor about needing to stick with titanium if I don't want a silver/grey toned piercing hole. Not sure if that's true, but I'll be looking at titanium mostly in the future.