Nose hairs grow faster as we age, and trimmers would effectively get rid of the stray hairs that distract from a well-groomed look.
While removing these pesky, sneaky, and sometimes itchy nose hairs is a personal decision, it is part of many men's grooming routines. There are many ways to get to a hairless nostril, including cutting with scissors and waxing, but experts recommend using proper nose hair trimmers for precision and efficiency.
Trimmers are built differently, and one design may fit you more than other designs would. To help you choose, here are some of our favorites:
1. Micro Groomsman from Wahl
Best features: Multi-purpose and cost-effective
Aside from dealing with nose hair, this trimmer is also equipped with interchangeable heads so you can groom your eyebrows, necklines, and ears.
It is battery-operated and perfect for someone who's always on the go, as well as those who prefer to groom at home.
2. Platinum XL Nose Hair Trimmer by Groom Mate
Best feature: No batteries needed
This compact and lightweight product promises pain-free trimming just by twisting it. Although this trimmer has precision blades, it does not run on batteries so you can control where and when to cut.
The Platinum XL is made of stainless steel and is designed to last a lifetime.
3. Norelco Nose Trimmer 5000 by Philips
Best feature: Protective Guard System
This trimmer by Philips is designed to give a smooth cut while protecting your skin with its signature Protective Guard System. The dual sided steel blades make sure that not one hair is pulled while precisely and smoothly trimming.
This kit comes with water-resistant heads, an AA lithium ion battery, and two-year warranty, among other accessories.
4. Weed Whacker 2.0 by Manscaped
Best features: Rechargeable and wet/dry function
Manscaped has, once again, delivered one of its best designs for nose hair trimmers. This second generation design, which can be used in the shower, is fitted with an improved stainless steel, 360-degree dual rotary blade for that clean and close cut.
With a USB-C recharging system, you won't have to worry about running out of juice while grooming.
5. Titanium Max by MicroTouch
Best feature: Lighted
This trimmer by MicroTouch is made with German stainless steel microblades bonded with titanium that oscillate with precision, giving you a painless trim. Titanium Max has a non-slip grip, LED light, and angled design for ergonomic comfort while grooming. Each purchase comes with one AA battery.
Avoid excessive trimming
These trimmers make it easy for us to maintain a groomed nostril, however, experts still remind us that nose hairs do have a purpose. They filter the air we breathe from foreign particles.
Experts say that proper trimming is beneficial; however, excessive trimming could expose us to irritants. It is best to use these trimmers to rid the nose only of the hairs that stray out of our nostrils.