Wash your hands and clean the trimmer or scissors before use
Use a dedicated nose hair trimmer for the safest option
Trim only the hairs that extend visibly outside the nostrils
If using scissors, choose small rounded-tip grooming scissors
Trim in a well-lit area with a mirror
Gently lift the tip of the nose if needed to see the hairs clearly
Insert the trimmer or scissors only slightly into the nostril
Cut slowly and carefully to avoid nicking the skin
Do not remove all nose hair
Avoid plucking nose hairs
Clean the trimmer or scissors after grooming
Stop if you feel pain, bleeding, or irritation
Repeat grooming as needed to maintain a neat appearance