While nose hair is an important part of the respiratory system and prevents the entry of germs and other micro-organisms into the respiratory tract, long nose hair can also be a problem. Long nose hair not only looks utterly disgusting, it also looks hilarious.

The nose hair that hangs much below the margin of the nose and sticks out of the nostrils is what people might find intriguing on the one hand and ugly on the other.  I remember once having encountered a man who had nose hairs that were quite long. That man was handsome but I could not divert my attention to any other facial feature apart from his nose hair.  I realized only too late, that I was only looking his nasal hair protuberances…and by then and felt quite embarrassed.

Men generally tend to have more nose hair than women because of increased testosterone levels. Though men also produce estrogen, some might produce more testosterone which leads to excessive hair growth in the nose and ears. So while the nose hair may appear ugly and gross, they are actually symbolism of male fertility.  Don’t believe me? It is what the scientists say, and who has the audacity to challenge the mighty logics of science.

Trimming and managing the nasal hair requires one to be courageous. Tweezing must be avoided as it is extremely painful. On the other hand electric trimmers can provide a less painful solution. Managing nose hair not only ensures less embarrassment, but also makes way for a polished and groomed appearance.

The first step includes cleaning the nose with a moist cotton swab, just to make it sound a little clean (I could have mentioned clean your nose only and most of my readers might have sought the easiest solution of cleaning them with their fingers; please avoid that). The moist cotton will help separate the individual hairs in your nose but do not insert too deep, as the nasal membranes might get damaged and bleeding might occur.

Next using a shaving or magnifying mirror trim only that part of the hair visible outside the nose. Nasal hairs as mentioned are very useful and prevent the entry of micro-organisms into the body.  Pointed scissors must be carefully used and must not poke too strongly into the nasal membranes. Electric trimmers are one of the best solutions.

Whatever you do make sure your nasal hairs do not protrude wildly from your nose.  If you insist on letting these nose hairs grow, then blend them into a thick bushy moustache.  It’s just a matter of proper grooming.