Your nose hair 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, because it 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 are a pair of scissors.
The tip of the scissors needs to be small enough to fit into your nostril, and the blades need to cut hair cleanly.Don't use shared or communal scissors.Don't use dull, rounded children's scissors and avoid using wavy "craft scissors".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.The rounded tip of the trimming scissors is designed for safe trimming hair in sensitive places.Many drugstores, department stores, and personal-care stores have facial hair trimming scissors.Before using your scissors, wash the handles and blades with soap and water.If you have used the scissors before, you might carry germs andbacteria that you don't want to inhale.
Step 2: Don't trim when you're sick.
Make sure your nose is clean.If you have to, blow your nose to remove gunk.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.To see enough detail, you may need to get close to the mirror.If you want 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 because they may stick to the scissors.To wipe the scissors down, keep a tissue, napkin, or towel on hand.You can rinse the tweezers if you have access to a sink.
Step 4: Don't trim 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.Only 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: Carefully clip the longest hairs.
Line the tip of the scissors up, make sure that your skin is clear of blades, and then cut with a gentle but decisive motion.If you trim the roots of the longest hairs, they'll take longer to grow back.The hairs that stick out from your nose should be the only hairs cut.Don't want to completely clear out your nostrils.Stick the scissors into your nose.You can do a lot of damage if you put the trimming scissors into your nose.If the scissors are rounded at the tip, watch your hand and scissors closely.You should trim until you're happy with your appearance.Cut any hairs that stick out when you look in the mirror again.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 other people.The nose hair should be thrown away as you go.Hairs can stick to the scissors blades.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 just up someone's nose?
Step 7: A nose hair trimmer is a good purchase.
This is the safest option, but it's 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.To operate most manual trimmers, you will need two hands.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 direction, while others have an oscillating blade.Neither option works better than the other.
Step 8: When you're sick, don't trim.
Make sure 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.To see enough detail, you may need to get close to the mirror.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 nose.
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 into it.The trimmer should be stir in a circular motion.Electric trimmers shouldn't cut your skin or hurt you.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 deeply in your nose.The hairs on your nose will be noticed by people.The rest of the hair should be left alone.Buzz until you are 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 are the most visible and should be trimmed only.To see nose hairs that don't poke out, look at yourself in the mirror and push your nose straight up.Only 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.To clean an electric trimmer, wipe it with a moist or dry towel and be careful not to submerge it in water.Before wiping them clean, unplug or switch off electric trimmers.If you have hair on your face, use a towel to wipe it off.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 is 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 STD.
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 you have used the tweezers before, you might carry germs andbacteria that you don't want to inhale.You could use a metal spring to make your own nose hair plucking device.It isn't necessary to alleviate the pain or protect you from infections with this design.
Step 15: Don't trim when you're sick.
Make sure that your nose is clean.If you have to, blow your nose to remove gunk.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: Stand in front of a mirror.
You should have a place to dispose of the hairs that you plucked--a sink, a waste bin, or a disposable towel.Good lighting will help you see the lighter hairs in your nose.You need to be close to the mirror to see the detail.If you want to get the right angle, use a magnifying mirror or a hand-held mirror.The hairs on the nose 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 a sink.
Step 17: Don't remove all the hairs that drive you crazy.
Try to remove the hairs near the rim of your nostril and the large hairs that protrude from your nose.Look in the mirror to see nose hairs that don't poke out.Resist the urge to remove hairs from the back of your nostril, and leave most of them intact.Your nose hairs serve an important function by protecting your body from infections, and removing nose hair 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 nose.When plucking nose hair, it can cause irritation to the skin of your nostril and cause an "expel airborne irritant" response.You can either let the sneeze happen or push your tongue against the roof of your mouth.If you want to numb the pain, you can use 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 too much from your nose.
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 out your nostril with a tissue, a sanitary wipe, or a spray.Stray hairs can fall onto the sink, counter, or floor.