Spanish Nose Shapes

Nose is one of the most unique features worldwide and has garnered a lot of attention over the years for aesthetic purposes. Even though it serves the same function for everyone, it is the centre of attraction.

There is a lot of variety in nose shapes, but in this article we will talk about only one specific type. We will explore distinct features of Spanish nose shape and its variety among different populations.

Spanish Nose Shape Common Features

The specific features which set Spanish nose apart from other ethnicities are as follows:

• Nose Tip: Usually they have pointed noses drooping downwards, which gives them an illusion of elongated nose. It is usually wide and prominent.
• Columella: The columella, a strip of tissue that separates the nostrils at the base, is drooping downwards. It also gives the appearance of a long nose.
• Bridge: There is a prominent hump on the bridge which is most visible on the side profile.

Other than this, they generally have thick skin, wide base and flared nostrils. All of these features are related to weak bone and cartilaginous framework.

Types of Spanish Nose

Apart from some common features, there are specific types of Spanish noses:

Castilian Nose

It refers to a specific type of nose originating from the Castile region. These noses have:

• Hooked shape
• High bridge of the nose
• Droopy nose tip
• Nasal size

Mestizo Nose

This is the predominant type of nose shape in the Spanish population. It is used to describe characteristics such as:

• Thick nasal skin
• Wide nasal base
• Bulbous nose tip
• Low nasal bridge
• Acne prone skin

Mexican American Nose

This nose shape is prominent among people of American descent. It is usually considered a mixture of above two shapes:

• Wide nasal based
• Flat and short nasal bridge
• Low radix (rooted)
• Hump on bridge of nose
• Round shape of nose
• Flared nostrils