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Brows, Ears and Nose: The Grooming Details Men Forget

October 1, 2025·By The Corner Chair Editorial Team

The small details finish the look — or undo it. A quick, no-fuss routine for brows, ears and nose hair.

Why the details matter

A great haircut can be let down by stray brow hairs or visible nose hair. Five minutes here makes a surprising difference in photos and up close.

Eyebrows

  • Tidy only the obvious strays between and below the brows — do not over-pluck.
  • Trim long hairs by combing up and snipping what sticks out.
  • Aim for neat, not shaped — natural brows suit most men.

Nose and ears

  • Use a proper rounded-blade nose/ear trimmer — never scissors inside the nose.
  • Trim ear-rim and tragus hair gently.
  • Do it weekly; it grows back steadily.

Let the barber help

Many barbers tidy brows, ears and neck as part of a cut — just ask. It is a small add-on that pulls the whole look together when you are in for a men’s haircut in Chicago, and the barbers at Artur’s Barber Shop will sort the details if you mention it.

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The Corner Chair Editorial Team

Practical, no-nonsense grooming guidance for Chicago men — written by working barbers and editors.