[header] How to stop a nose bleed [title] Position your body. [step] If you do not have a serious issue that led to your nose bleed, you can perform some first aid at home during a nose bleed to help stop it. To begin, sit down, since it is more comfortable than standing. 
Tilt head forward so that the blood drains through the nostrils. [substeps] A towel can be held under your nose to collect the blood.