As pesky as they may be, the hairs in your nose serve a useful purpose, trapping dust, pollen and dirt, and effectively preventing them from entering your body. While you don’t want to remove them altogether, a light trim can go a long way in helping you look and feel polished. When shopping for the best nose hair trimmer, opt for devices—like our top pick the Wahl Micro Groomsman—that cutthe hair rather than remove it altogether.
The best nose hair trimmers safely trim hairs and keep your nostrils looking neat and tidy.
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You won’t see any actual shaving devices on this list. To manage long or unruly strands, stick with electric or manual options that use rotary razors, or keep things simple with a tiny, rounded-tip pair of scissors. Read on for our list of the best nose hair trimmers to buy, tried and tested by grooming experts including barber Parker Catalano of San Francisco barbershop Church Barber.
While the Micro Groomsman isn’t a standalone nose hair trimmer, we consider it the best dedicated device because it focuses on trimming the tiny hairs around your face (nose, ears and eyebrows), while also being great for spot checking stray facial hairs from the beard. Catalano loves it because its replaceable heads can be rinsed with water, even when attached, and it won’t tug hair or nick the skin.
Best Multitasking Trimmer With Nose Hair Attachment
An All-in-One Gadget With An Impressive Runtime
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Philips Norelco Multigroom 9000
Features: Beard trimmer, hair clipper, electric shaver, detailer, body trimmer, nose trimmer | Waterproof: Yes
I reviewed the Philips Norelco Multigroom as part of my in-depth evaluation of the best beard trimmers, and it earned the top spot on our list thanks to its impressive runtime (17 hours on a 3-hour charge), endurance and variety of attachments. And while it’s a brilliant trimmer and detailer, we also admire its attachment for nose hair trimming, which is like the cherry on top of an already stellar grooming tool. So, if you’re in the market for all of these functions, why buy separate devices when you can invest in one fantastic product that does it all?
Best Nose Hair Trimming Scissors
A Lightweight Pick That Lasts For Years
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Tweezerman Facial Hair Scissors
Features: Rounded tip, stainless steel construction | Waterproof: Water-resistant
These are Catalano’s favorite nose hair scissors: “The short blade is nice considering the nostril hairs that require cutting generally aren’t that far into the nostril,” he says. Plus, this pair is lightweight, and won’t poke or scratch the inside of your nose. Because they stay sharp and shiny for years, you shouldn’t have to replace them often.
Manual trimmers like this are likely to leave you with slightly longer nose hairs—and for many people, that’s a good thing. Royal’s trimmer leaves behind 1.25 millimeters of hair, which keeps those nose hairs extremely functional while simultaneously dialing back on the length. Plus, it’s easy to rinse and sterilize, and it won’t require battery replacements. And did we mention how sleek it looks?
Although tweezing nose hair isn’t exactly recommended (it can be painful and lead to ingrown hairs), it can be helpful for hairs that creep a little too close to the nostril’s opening. Tweezerman is the single name I trust when it comes to tweezers, and I’ve used both options on this list. The bottom line: You want a tweezer that doesn’t slip, has a confident tug and won’t rust, and this product checks all of those boxes.
I’ve always enjoyed Manscaped products because the brand’s assortment covers you from head to toe, and often with dedicated devices like this powered-up nose (and ear) hair trimmer. It’s a single hefty device with one focus: To mow through your tiny orifices and keep them neat and tidy. It’s a no frills tool that can be used in or out of the shower, which makes it incredibly easy to clean. It runs for up to 45 minutes after charging up for one hour.
Cleaning up is easy with Panasonic’s vacuum-powered trimmer, which suck in hair clippings as they fall away from the skin. You can conveniently rinse the head of the device since the product is waterproof, too. And if you think that nose hair cleanup isn’t a huge task in the first place, keep this tool ready for other kinds of trimming, from the sideburns to the mustache. While it can only absorb hairs that are short enough to fall into its nozzle, the vast majority can be suctioned up with no extra cleaning necessary. Plus, it runs for 90 minutes on a single charge.
Why Trust Forbes Vetted
Here at Forbes Vetted, we approach all of our product recommendations with transparency and a critical eye. Readers trust us to provide the most accurate information available, so we consider our own experiences in the field and weigh them against testimonials from customers who’ve tried the top devices themselves. As a grooming writer with over a decade of experience, contributor and grooming expert Adam Hurly has covered all aspects of men’s skincare, shaving and haircare.
Hurly also tapped Parker Catalano, a barber at the San Francisco barbershop Church Barber, for expert tips on what to look for in this category. The production of this story was overseen by deputy editor Jane Sung, who manages Forbes Vetted beauty and grooming content and has worked closely with Hurly on a number of rigorously tested reviews, including the best electric razors for men.
How We Chose The Best Nose Hair Trimmers
To determine the best nose hair trimmers, Hurly tested countless picks, read hundreds of product reviews and evaluated options from a wide variety of brands. He’s used every product on this list except for one (the Royal Manual Nose Hair Trimmer), so he combined his expert knowledge with firsthand experience when crafting this article.
What Is Best For Nose Hair Removal?
There are a few key types of nose hair trimmers to choose from, including electric and manual versions. “I recommend using motorized trimmers, because they can generally take care of this while not costing much more than scissors themselves,” says Catalano. He adds that many of the hybrid devices will often be worth the investment too, and for not much more than the price of the dedicated devices.
Electric nose hair trimmer (dedicated): Most electric nose hair trimmers use either rotary blades or oscillating blades. Rotary blades typically spin in a circular motion, while oscillating blades move back and forth. You pop it into your nose, and a metal shield protects your nose while the hairs slide between the trimming slits.
Electric nose hair trimmer (hybrid device): This will use the same technology as the above trimmer, but is built into a multitasking device; so the nose hair trimmer component is removable and interchangeable with the other trimming or shaving components. It’s usually a secondary priority for the people purchasing such a multigrooming tool, but still a nice feature to have.
Nose hair trimming scissors: These tiny scissors resemble the ones you might use on your eyebrows or mustache, but will have a rounded tip so as to not poke the inside of your nose.
Manual nose hair trimmer: These are usually spring-loaded devices you squeeze after sticking them into your nose. Like the electric trimmers, they have a protective barrier between the skin and blades. Those blades move back and forth as you squeeze to achieve the trimming effect.
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