- When humans inhale, the air contains germs and irritants. The mucus and nose hair filter much of these contaminants out and protect the person from growing ill. Although it is important to stay well groomed, it is equally important not to eliminate so much nostril hair that the body is unable to fight off illness.
- When nose hairs begin to appear out of the nostrils, it is time to give them a good clip. There are several ways you can do this. The most effective is to use a special rotary nose clipper specifically for this purpose. You may want to use a small set of scissors to simply clip the hairs back to an acceptable length. Finally, you can tweeze out stray hairs, but this can be painful and may result in ingrown nostril hairs.
- Ingrown nostril hairs are extremely painful. This is where the hair grows underneath the skin. The ingrown hair can also get infected as dirt can get trapped under the skin as well. Treatments include applying a warm washcloth and treating with disinfectants. If the hair doesn't become untrapped on its own, you may have to visit a dermatologist for diagnosis.
- As people grow older, the hair also tends to grow more slowly. Because of this, elderly people should clip their nose hairs just a tiny bit and avoid cutting too short as it may take too long to grow back, leaving the person susceptible to illness.
- Before using a nostril hair trimmer, be sure that you have cleaned out your nose. You can do this by blowing your nose thoroughly. Many people like to take a cotton swap moistened with peroxide and gently clean inside each nostril. It is better to trim only a little than too much. In fact, many physicians recommend trimming nose hair as little as possible. You should not experience any pain. If the process is painful, stop immediately. You may have faulty equipment or be trimming too closely.
