Are you suffering from excess hair in your nose or ears?

If you’re embarrassed or annoyed with those pesky nose hairs, it may be time for you to consider a nose hair trimmer.

Although nose hair is functional, extra hair that comes out of your nostrils is often irritating and visually unpleasant.

We’ve reviewed the best nose and ear hair trimmers on the market, so you can make an educated decision before making a purchase. We’ve also included some helpful information about the key features to consider while shopping for a trimmer.

Trimmers are similar to an electric razor for shaving your face, but much smaller so they can fit in the small size of your nostril. Since they are designed specifically for the nose, they won’t irritate your sensitive skin.

Some nose hair trimmers double as a tool for grooming hair in ears or eyebrows as well.

Nose hair is visually unappealing. In fact, according to a study by Men’s Health Magazine, 46% of women would rather talk to a guy with bad breath than a man who has visible nose hairs.

So if you’re a guy that’s interested in impressing or meeting new women, you might want to consider a trimmer for those stray hairs.

The Scientific American explains that as men grow older in age, their hair follicles in their nose get more sensitive to testosterone. As a result, these follicles grow bigger and produce thicker and longer hairs.​

If you’re a man who is starting to reach his middle-aged years in life, you should consider adding a nose hair trimmer to your grooming kit.

When you pluck nose hairs, blood forms where the root of the hair comes out. Blood allows bacteria to grow in your nasal passage. Veins in your face don’t have any protective valves, so the bacteria can enter your bloodstream and lead to an infection nearly anywhere in your body.​

In short, not all nose hair removal methods are safe. However, it’s safe to use an electric grooming trimmer or small scissors with a curved tip.

Shopping for a nose hair trimmer can be confusing.

Each product advertises all these bells and whistles that you’re not even sure if you need.
You need to ask yourself what is the best nose hair trimmer that fits your needs. I’ve narrowed down the top features to look for while you’re searching for a grooming device.

One of the first things to look for is the power source for your trimmer. You have three options to choose from:

Electric trimmers are ideal if you’re planning to keep the trimmer in your home, where you always have access to an electric outlet in your bathroom or bedroom. As long as you have a power outlet nearby, you’ll be able to use your trimmer.

You can also consider battery powered nose hair trimmers. These are perfect for travel bags or toiletry kits since you won’t have to bring extra wires with you. You can also use these in your home without being restricted to an area with electric outlets. Battery powered trimmers typically run on AA or AAA batteries. Look for trimmers with extended battery life.

Manual trimmers do not require an electric outlet or batteries to run. All you need is your hands, a keen eye, and a mirror. If you don’t have too much excess nose hair, you may not need an electrically powered trimmer. One or two long strands are easily manageable with the help of a manual trimmer.

The functionality of your trimmer depends on where you plan on using it the most. It also depends on how much hair you need to trim, and how frequently you do it.

You may like a smaller trimmer because it takes up less space in your medicine cabinet and it’s easy to carry in a toiletry bag for traveling.

On the other hand, you may prefer a larger trimmer if you think it’ll be easier to hold while you’re grooming.

Try to look for a trimmer that’s quiet. According to Everyday Health, your nose and ears are connected.

A loud trimmer in your nostrils will be amplified and could bother your eardrums.
Quiet trimmers are also less likely to disturb other people living in your house.

Your nostrils are a sensitive area in your body. Besides noise, you’ll want a trimmer that’s comfortable touching and grooming that sensitive skin. Some trimmers even offer a LED lighting feature so you can see inside your nostrils.

You should also look for a device that’s easy to clean, waterproof, and has a powerful motor. Strong power ensures that the hairs get effectively trimmed, as opposed to pulled or cut jaggedly.

The kind of motor you’ll need to look for depends on the type of hair in your nose.
So which one should you pick?

A rotary blade system is ok for mild trimming and fine hairs. If you don’t need to trim too often, a rotary motor will work well for you.

People with long, thick, and copious amounts of nose hair should consider a trimmer that’s used for beard trimmers. These motors are more powerful and can power your trimmer enough to cut through your thick hairs.

Some accessories to look for in a nose hair trimming kit include a case or carrying kit.

These are great options for trimmers that have wires or batteries. These cases can also carry the various trimming length attachments. The additional attachments are also a great accessory to have options for hair length.

Some trimmers may come with batteries included. They also have covers that cover the head of the trimmer to keep it clean in between uses.

As briefly mentioned earlier, some nose hair trimmers can do much more than just grooming the hair in your nostrils. If you have other overgrown hair on your body that you need to keep tame, look for a trimmer that can trim ear hair, eyebrows, beards, mustaches, as well as other hair on your face and body.

Some trimmers have a vacuum cleaning system to keep those tiny hairs off the floor in your bathroom or bedroom. They are also easy to clean once you’re done.

Look for trimmers that are made from high quality materials, which ensures that they are
built to last and won’t need replacing after only a few uses. Trimmers made from stainless
steel often come with a lifetime warranty or money back guarantee.

If you’re not happy with your trimmer, you’ll want to make sure the customer service department for that brand can resolve your issues.

Lightweight trimmers are easy to hold, but you need a trimmer that’s also durable.

We’re aware to the fact that some people aren’t interested in electrical or manual nose trimmers and actually prefer the old fashioned (well respected) scissors either as a primary trimmer or as an accessory.
 
So for our 6th pick we’ve decided to include nose hair scissors.

Before you make a decision on the best nose or ear hair trimmer for your needs, make sure you consider everything we discussed above. 

You’ll want to look one that has practical functionality for your general usage. Find a trimmer that comes with certain accessories and versatility if you want to use it for other hair on your face or body. With so many options, you’re guaranteed to find what you need.