You have nose hair that can help you.A thick barrier of hair keeps foreign particles out of your airway.It's just too much sometimes.There's nothing wrong with keeping your nose hair in check, but be careful not to remove too much hair, which could compromise your immune system.You should only remove the hair that sticks out of your nose if you want to trim it.
Step 1: There is a pair of scissors.
The tip of the scissors needs to be small enough to fit into your nostril and the blades should be sharp.Don't use shared or communal scissors.Children's scissors are dull, rounded and wavy.You don't want to wrestle with your nose hairs, or accidentally pull them out, and you want the trimming process to be as smooth as possible.If you can find them, use them.There is a rounded tip for trimming hair in sensitive places.Many drugstores, department stores, and personal-care stores have facial hair trimming scissors.Before you use your scissors, wash the handles and blades with soap and water.If the scissors have been used before, they might carry germs andbacteria that you don't want to inhale, so consider using antiseptic to sterilize them.
Step 2: When you're sick, don't trim.
Make sure that your nose is clean.If you need to, blow your nose.If you have a cold, a flu, or any other illness, you should not trim your nose hairs until you are symptom-free.
Step 3: There is a mirror in front of you.
You should have a place to dispose of the hairs that you cut--a sink, a waste bin, or a disposable towel.Light helps you see the lighter hairs in your nose, so make sure the lights are bright.You need to be close to the mirror to see the detail.To get the right angle, use a magnifying mirror or a hand-held mirror.You don't want to wipe nose hairs back into your nostril if you trim them with the scissors.To wipe the scissors down, keep a tissue, napkin, or towel on hand.You can rinse the tweezers clean if you have access to a sink.
Step 4: Don't trim away the hairs that drive you crazy.
Try to get rid of the hairs near the rim of your nostril and the large hairs that protrude from your nose.To see nose hairs that don't poke out, look at yourself in the mirror and push your nose straight up.You have to trim what you need to.Your nose hairs serve an important function by protecting your body from infections, and removing them completely could have negative side effects.
Step 5: The hairs should be clipped carefully.
Line the tip of the scissors up, make sure that your skin is clear of blades, and cut with a gentle but decisive motion.If you trim the roots of the longest hairs, they will take longer to grow back.The hairs that stick out from your nose are the only hairs people will notice.Don't want to completely clear out your nostrils.Stick the scissors into your nose.If you slice open your nose, you can do a lot of damage.Even if the scissors are rounded at the tip, watch your hand and scissors closely.Don't trim until you're happy with your appearance.Cut any hairs that stick out when you look in the mirror.If you can't see any nose hairs in the mirror, then you've probably done enough.You may judge your appearance more harshly than others.As you go, dispose of the nose hair.The scissors blades have hair on them.You can either rinse the hairs down the drain or wipe them off with a tissue, napkin, or towel.
Step 6: It's time to clean up.
You can either throw away the nose hair or wash it down the drain.If you have hair in your nose, blow it out with a tissue, a sanitary wipe, or a spray.Pick up any stray items that fell onto the floor, sink, or counter.You can either wipe the scissors with antiseptic or wash them with soap and water.If you used communal scissors, would you want to use scissors that were up someone's nose?
Step 7: A nose hair trimmer is a good purchase.
This is the safest option, but it is more expensive.Decide if you want a manual or electric trimmer.Manual trimmers don't need electricity to work, and they may not tickle your nose as much as the vibrating electric models, but they are quicker and more efficient.You can find a trimmer at a pharmacy for less than $20USD.Attachments that help you shave eyebrows, beards, and other facial hair can be found in some trimmers.Manual trimmers don't require batteries or a plug, and they tend to avoid the tickling sensation that comes from vibrating electric models.A single hole-punch or a pair of wire cutters can be used to trim hairs from your nose.Most manual trimmers require two hands to operate.Most electric trimmers can be used with one hand.Some trimmers are battery-powered, while others need to be plugged into an outlet.Some electric trimmers have a rotating blade that spins in one continuous direction, while others have an oscillating blade.Both options work worse than the other.
Step 8: Don't trim when you're sick.
Make sure that your nose is clean.If you need to, blow your nose.If you have a cold, a flu, or any other illness, you should not trim your nose hairs until you are symptom-free.
Step 9: There is a mirror in front of you.
Light helps you see the lighter hairs in your nose, so make sure the lights are bright.You need to be close to the mirror to see the detail.To get the right angle, use a magnifying mirror or a hand-held mirror.When you're done, keep a towel on hand to wipe your face and tissues to clean your nostrils.
Step 10: The hair peeks out from your nostril.
Put the nose trimmer on your head and look into the mirror.Pull down your upper lip to open the nose.Don't push the trimmer all the way in.The trimmer should be stir in a circular motion.Electric trimmers shouldn't hurt you or cut your skin.The blades are covered so that they don't touch the skin.Sometimes the manual variety yanks a hair from the root.Don't put the trimmer too deep in your nose.The hairs that people will notice are the ones below your nose.You should leave the rest of your hair alone.Buzz until you're happy with your appearance.It shouldn't take you long to trim.Pull the trimmer from your nostril and look in the mirror if you're not sure.
Step 11: Don't remove all the hairs that drive you crazy.
The hairs near the rim of your nostril and large hairs that protrude from your nose are the most visible.To see nose hairs that don't poke out, look at yourself in the mirror and push your nose straight up.You have to trim what you need to.Your nose hairs serve an important function by protecting your body from infections, and removing them completely could have negative side effects.
Step 12: When you are done, clean up.
If you have nose hair that has spilled onto the sink, the counter, or the floor, you need to clean it.It is possible to clean most manual nose hair trimmers by rinsing the blades with water.Don't submerge the electric trimmer in water if you wipe it clean with a moist or dry towel.Before wiping them clean, unplug or switch off electric trimmers.If you have hair on your face, wipe it off with a towel.Clean out your nostril with a tissue, a sanitary wipe, or a spray before blowing your nose.Stray hairs can be cleaned with a towel, tissue, or sponge.If you want to wash your cleaning tool, dispose of it.
Step 13: Cut instead of plucking.
Doctors advise against plucking nose hairs because it can be more painful than trimming, and it may leave your nasal passage vulnerable to infections.Don't plucking everything if you do decide to do so.It's important to keep in mind that nose hairs serve an important biological function: they grow thickly in order to prevent foreign particles from entering your nose passage.You open yourself up to infections when you clear away the majority of your nose hairs.When you take a hair out of your nose, the small hole that the hair leaves behind can become a breeding ground for potentially dangerous Staphbacteria.It is rare for serious infections to take root in the wake of plucking, but it is always a risk.If you notice redness, oozing, or a non-healing sore in your nose, ask your doctor to test you for an infectious disease.
Step 14: There is a sanitary pair of tweezers.
They should be small enough to fit into your nostril, but not so small that they are flimsy.Before you use your tweezers, wash them with water and soap.If the tweezers have been used before, they might carry germs andbacteria that you don't want to inhale.Use a metal spring to make your own nose hair plucking device.It won't be necessary to alleviate the pain or protect you from infections if you use this design.
Step 15: When you're sick, don't trim.
Make sure that your nose is clean.If you need to, blow your nose.If you're battling a cold, a flu, or any other sinus-related infections, it's a good idea to wait until you feel better before plucking your nose hairs.
Step 16: There is a mirror in front of you.
A sink, a waste bin, or a disposable towel can be used to dispose of hairs.Light helps you see the lighter hairs in your nose, so make sure the lights are bright.You need to be close to the mirror to see the detail.To get the right angle, use a magnifying mirror or a hand-held mirror.As you remove the hairs from the nose, they may stick to the tweezers.To wipe the tweezers down, keep a tissue, napkin, or towel on hand.You can rinse the tweezers clean if you have access to a sink.
Step 17: Don't remove the hairs that drive you crazy.
Try to avoid plucking large hairs that protrude from your nose or hairs near the rim of your nostril.To see nose hairs that don't poke out, look in the mirror.If you want to leave most of your hairs intact, resist the temptation to remove hairs from your nostril.Your nose hairs serve an important function by protecting your body from infections, and removing them completely could have negative side effects.
Step 18: Be careful with offending nose hairs.
If you want to focus on one nostril, move on to the other.It's not painful to stick the tweezers into your nose.Give each hair a quick tug by pulling it firmly at the root.Either wipe the hairs off on a clean tissue or rinse them off of the tweezers.It hurts to pull out hair, but the skin inside your nose is sensitive.Give yourself a few moments to get over the pain of each tug.You may feel a sudden urge to sneeze.A sneeze expels airborne irritants from your nostrils.When plucking nose hair, it can cause irritation to the skin of your nostril and cause the "expel airborne irritant" response.If you want to suppress the urge to sneeze, you can push your tongue against the roof of your mouth.Try numbing the pain with a quick-acting pain killer like IcyHot or stick a small ice cube up your nostril.You should be aware that if you don't feel any pain, you may be plucking so much that your nose hurts later on.
Step 19: Wait until you're satisfied with your appearance.
You may be looking at your own face more closely than everyone else.When you're done, wipe the tweezers with antiseptic or wash them with soap and water.You can blow your nose to get rid of hairs, but you can also clean your nostril with a tissue, a sanitary wipe, or a spray.Stray hairs can fall onto the sink, the counter, or the floor.