Long nose hairs aren’t a problem.In fact, nose hairs help filter out dust, germs, and other tiny things so they don’t get into your lungs.Given they are a crucial defense for bugs, is it a good idea to pluck them out?No, says Dr Nainan, who says: “Plucking nose hairs can hurt and lead to infections.“If you think your nose hairs are too long, carefully trim them with safety scissors or a special nose hair trimmer.”