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These nose hair trimmers will prune your nostrils, tidy up your ears and neaten your eyebrows.
The best nose hair trimmers are an under-appreciated tool in any man’s grooming arsenal, but you’d be a fool for ignoring the value in tidying up your nostrils and ear hair if you’re doing a full facial trim. Much like the forgotten contents of your fridge's vegetable drawer, nose hair is a problem that can creep up on you without much notice. Just as that three-month-old punnet of mushrooms will suddenly stink out your kitchen, an errant sprouting can announce itself at what seems like a moment's notice. Worse still, no beard trimmer or pair of scissors has the tactical nous to get right in there and clear it all out.
Only a nose hair trimmer has the precision to help you shave in the right spots, which is why we've rounded up the best for the job. Designed specifically for shaving the more sensitive bits of your face, these purpose-built trimmers will take the place of your eye-watering tweezers, comfortably eradicating those pesky nose whiskers as they creep down, with models housing long, rechargeable batteries, skin-safe blades, washable heads and even can be waterproof for your daily shower once-over. Interested? Good. Let's go through the best options together.
If you're looking to keep on top of more than just your nostrils then the Series 5000 is the answer to your facial hair dreams. With different attachments for nose, eyebrow and ear hair, you'll be tidy in all the right places in no time.
Most nose hair trimmers tend to be powered by disposable batteries because they're cheap products that don't tend to be used too often. For those who want to regularly go HAM on their nasal hair, Manscaped's Weed Whacker features both a 9,000 RPM motor and a USB rechargeable battery offering 90 minutes of hair-demolishing fun.
One of the best multi-grooming tools available, Panasonic’s Multishape is five hair-trimming heads in one, with an electric toothbrush thrown in for good measure. The nose hair trimmer itself is well-adept at slicing through hard-to-reach places, with a skin-safe guard to reduce nicks and cuts as you go.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with taking a glance at yourself in the mirror and realising you might need to do a bit of tidying up. It can be overwhelming to think about the best approach to a full trim –be that head hair, beard, nose or the rest of your body– and we don't blame you for letting things go a little bit to avoid the hassle. However, it's not as difficult as you might think to get it all cleaned up so long as you have the right tools for the job.
Luckily for you, we're grooming experts and know exactly what it is you need to do a full body once-over, with dedicated guides on our favourite devices for the job. Interested? Good. Check out our roundups on the best beard trimmers, best electric shavers, best razors, best hair clippers, best body hair trimmers and best electric toothbrushes to make sure your bathroom cabinet is fully decked out.
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Before you go sticking blades up your nose, you want to know that these devices have actually been used and are worth buying. We've personally put these trimmers through their paces and inside our noses, incorporating them into our daily routine to check on battery life, power, ease of use and quality of trim.
Unless you have a very low pain threshold, you're unlikely to feel any pulls or nicks from any of our electric nose hair trimmers, simply because they are designed to gently slice the hair away with minimum fuss or tug. These trimmers are more or less entirely pain-free and certainly a much less tear-jerking option than plucking or waxing your nostrils, which can damage the skin deep inside your nose. Most have tiny blades that sit within a skin-safe guard, meaning you can shove it right up there and guide it around the edges of your nostrils or ear hole for a painless hair removal session. As they are battery-powered, they don’t have the gusto to do much damage to your sensitive skin, so long as you look after the blades, though they are very easy to clean.
It's all well and good having the tool, but you ought to know how to use it properly for best results. Once you've inserted the battery-operated trimmer, place the tip inside your nose, squeeze it and give it a twist to trim the offending hair you can see. Then do the same for the other side of your schnoz. It really is a very simple process.
In almost all cases, our favourites below have comfortable, ergonomic handles that offer a flawless cleaning system for top results every time, but it’s well worth using a cleaning brush or holding it under the tap to clear away the gunk.
Well, within reason. Most nose hair trimmers will also work wonders on your ears, for example, and the longer blades of some will also do a number on your whole head, with eyebrow combs or multipurpose swappable heads. Others in our edit come as part of wider kits to conquer other grooming details such as nail clipping, while others are multi-groomers with dozens of attachments, so you can keep your body hair in check wherever it erupts.
As with all grooming devices, the largest frustration comes from having to clean the thing once you're done tidying your whiskers. Thankfully, nose hair trimmers are significantly easier to clean than your average beard trimmer, mostly because you're clipping fewer hairs in one session, and they are a lot smaller.
In most cases, the hairs will simply tumble from your nostrils and ear canals into the sink or shower, as the devices aren't big enough to collect cut hair. However, if they do, almost all options we've tested below have removable heads so you can pop it under the tap to give it a rinse under hot water.
To go the extra mile, you can also use a lint-free cloth or cotton buds soaked in alcohol to properly clean the blades and remove the threat of nasty bacteria.
Because of their diminutive size, most nose hair trimmers don't have the space to house powerful motors and batteries, so they take advantage of replaceable batteries to keep them powered. While this is obviously not as kind to the environment, it means you'll need to decide which model you go for and how you want it to be powered.
Rechargeable options come at a premium but will either need to be recharged with a USB cable or a two-pin cable. They will often take around two hours to charge but do provide more versatility and are an infinitely better option if you're travelling, as you won't have to consider packing a spare set of batteries in your toiletries bag. They are also cheaper to run, as there are no ongoing costs to keep the thing going.
Battery-operated options are less powerful and don't last as long generally but are ultimately cheaper to buy up front but do require a constant cost to purchase batteries. You can, of course, buy batteries when on your travels, but there are perils to be found when hunting for a specific type of battery in a supermarket of a country whose language you do not speak.
So what else should you be looking out for before you get stuck into clipping down your nose hair? Aside from its obvious hair-cutting capabilities, there are plenty of other features worth considering before you make your purchase.
Waterproofing - Shaving in the shower is like chutney with a cheese board. It elevates the entire experience and makes total sense once you start combining the two. Shower shaving is great because it allows you to wash away the chopped hair as they fall, making the post-shave cleanup significantly easier overall. It also allows for a total body trim should you need it, with a body groomer, a wet razor and possible a beard trimmer thrown in for the complete hairless routine.
Additional extras - Everyone loves getting a few extras to increase the bang for your buck, and nose hair trimmers are often a place to find value with one or two included accessories in the asking price. For instance, you might find a pair of detailing scissors, a travel bag, cleaning brush or even a guiding comb to tackle your eye brows for one low price, so check out what's part of the deal before you buy.
Ear and eyebrow trimming - As mentioned, nose hair trimmers are well positioned to take on the grooming of eye brows and ear hair, with small detailing shaver heads that can shape and slice as needed. Just take care with the eye brows, as it's surprisingly easy to clip off way more than you intended.
Size - We always appreciate a grooming tool that takes up as small amount of space as possible, so we'd recommend hunting for a nose hair trimmer that's small, discreet and easy to store away. Most are no larger than a pen and about as wide as your thumb, but it's worth considering if your bathroom is already overflowing with grooming products.
Keen to tidy up those eyebrows? Hunting for a way to get all these top-notch devices for a heavy discount? We've got you covered. While we have the Black Friday sales to look forward to at the end of November, Jeff Bezos, in his infinite wisdom, has bestowed upon us yet another Amazon sale to cap off a bumper year of discounts on the digital storefront. You thought the summer Amazon Prime Day sale was impressive? This autumnal one is set to be just as big, with huge discounts stretching out over a two-day period named, the Prime Big Deal Days sale 2023. Catchy, right?
This particular sale is only open to Prime members –more on signing up below– but will unlock a host of different discounts on everything from the must-have grooming essentials to the best alcohol deals. You might be buzzing for Black Friday, but if your shopping finger is itching to grab a discount, this presents the perfect opportunity to do so.
The Prime Big Deal Days sale officially begins at a minute past midnight on October 10th. Deals and discounts will mount up in your inbox over the following two days, before closing on the night of October 11th. Once again, you'll have to be a Prime member to get access to those deals, but we will go through how to get your membership below.
Most of you will have probably signed up for Amazon's subscription service before, but if you haven't, here's the lowdown. It's £8.99 a month, or £89 for the entire year, and will allow you to access the Prime Big Deal Days sale instantly. It'll also give you the much-lauded free next-day deliveries on all your purchases, which certainly sweetens the deal. On top of that, Prime Video and Prime Music will also be open for you to use, so you can't really say Amazon doesn't give you value.
If you've never been with Amazon Prime before, or you use a unique email address, you can get a free 30-day trial on Amazon to test out the sale, grab all the bits you need and then decide if you want to stick with it.
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Best travel-friendly nose hair trimmer: Philips NT5650/16 Nose Hair Trimmer
What we like: Shower-proof | Easy to clean
Philips is typically the master of men's grooming products, and it's yet again the obvious choice to fulfil your clean-shaven nostril goals for 2023. This model is battery-powered (taking the AA variety), so you don't have to worry about finding a plug to top up, which also combines with the handy travel bag to make it a great trimmer to chuck in the weekend bag.
It's not particularly powerful, but then again, you don't really want it to when you're playing around with the sensitive bits of your nose, but there are guide combs to trim your sideburns and ear hair should you need it.
Read GQ's Philips NT5650/16 nose hair trimmer review
What we like: Premium design | USB-C recharge | Improved blade quality and skin-safe design
We loved the original Weed Whacker for clearing away unwanted nostril hair, so the upgraded 2.0 is a welcome edition to Manscaped's impressive line-up of grooming tools.
So where are the improvements found? This latest edition features a much more powerful motor – with up to 7,000 RPM across a 360-degree shaving head to totally eradicate those unsightly whiskers – and an enhanced body that feels weighty, ergonomic and of a much higher quality, with a textured grip to stop those nasty slips as you shave in the shower. The cutting head features completely skin-safe blades for an effortlessly comfortable clean-up, and it can also tackle your ear hair should you be blighted with that secondary issue also. Unlucky.
Best basic nose hair trimmer: WAHL Extreme Grip Detail Trimmer
What we like: Shower-proof | Easy to clean
Yes, it looks like a grenade, and companies continue to think that men want gadgets that look like they could be a part of a military care package, but aside from the aesthetics, the Wahl Extreme Grip does have a comfortable, ergonomic handle that makes it easier to hold in the shower, to blast away the nose hair.
Thankfully it's not as explosive as an actual grenade, but it still does an excellent job at chopping away unwanted hair, with plenty of attachments to trim down the sideburns or shape the edge of your beard – a handlebar moustache is achievable, if only you had the tenacity to attempt it.
What we like: Complete shaving kit | Sharp, skin-safe blades | Easy to clean
It happens to men at a certain point in their life and it's completely unavoidable. Nostril hair is never welcome, but if it's recently blighted you or someone you know, the Urbaner kit is a beginner-friendly set of hair trimmers to tackle the issue without fear. The battery-powered device is lithe, lightweight and lasts a decent while on a single set of batteries, with an efficient motor that effortlessly slices through the hair without nicking your skin. It is waterproof, but the brand warns to keep the deice dry to maintain top-tier performance.
Best nose hair trimmer for most people: Philips Series 5000
What we like: Multiple comb guides | Huge battery life
At the top of the nose hair trimmer pile, the Philips Series 5000 kit is the Swiss army knife of facial hair detailing. Along with a second-to-none nose attachment with protective guards to ensure there'll be no pulling and two combs of 3mm and 5mm, it will easily tame your eyebrows. Especially convenient while barbers are closed is the detail trimmer, which will help you shape out-of-control sideburns and neckline should you not have the courage to tackle that rapidly growing mane yourself. With all attachments neatly stowed in a branded pouch, it really is a godsend for your grooming armoury.
Best premium nose hair trimmer: Manscaped The Weed Whacker
What we like: Hypoallergenic | Exceptional quality
A brand that has below-the-belt grooming well covered with its dedicated balls and body trimmer, Manscaped's “Weed Whacker” nose trimmer boasts a 9,000 RPM motor that gets to work on your nose hairs with just the same rigour as the gardening tool it takes its name from. Thankfully, its contoured design is far better engineered for more delicate use, while its waterproof capability means you can store it by your shower-side for regular spruce-ups.
Best total grooming device: Babyliss 5-In-1
What we like : Includes nail scissors | Great design
To perfect those finishing touches, Babyliss' Precision Trim Grooming Set has all bases covered. Not only does the trimmer come with two heads (a round nozzle and a longer trimming attachment with a comb that works for eyebrows), but the inclusion of small scissors and a nail trimmer means you can call on this kit for those final flourishes that make all the difference for a polished look.
Best total nose hair trimming package: Manscaped The Tool Box 4.0
What we like: Complete collection of hair-trimming tools | Included washbag
Looking for a squeaky-clean hairless body? Inspired by Adam Peaty's seal-like physique? Check out Manscaped's Tool Box 4.0, which houses the Lawn Mower body hair trimmer, Weed Whacker nose hair trimmer, the Plow handheld razor, the Shears nail kit and the aptly named ‘shed’, which is a rather suave travel wash bag to house it all.
It's a hell of a lot of bang for your buck, equipping you with all the gear you need for a complete body trim, with blades designed by Manscaped's skin-safe boffins who have somehow figured out a way to create blades that don't nick even the most sensitive bits of your body.
Best overall nose hair trimmer: Panasonic Multishape
What we like: Multipurpose heads | Huge battery
Easily one of the most comprehensive men’s grooming items available, the Multishape is the answer to all your hair-trimming questions. One handle can be combined with a range of swappable heads including a toothbrush, foil shaver, hair clipper, beard trimmer, and nose hair trimmer for a total tidy up, and it’s waterproof so you can do it all in the shower.
It’s got a huge two-week-long battery and is powerful enough to untangle even the most stubborn of nose and ear hair. The blades are self-sharpening and it all comes with a travel case for the ultimate on-the-go groomer.
Read GQ's Panasonic Multishape review
Best nose hair trimmer with hair clipping attachment: Wahl Hair Clipper Gift Set
What we like: Massive range of guiding combs for additional trimming
If you want to tame more than your nose hair, Wahl's handy gift set offers plenty of value for your money, with the tools to tackle your woes all over your body and head. With a corded clipper, beard trimmer, and personal trimmer, it's got everything you need to fight off unruly follicles. The clipper itself comes with 10 attachment combs for dialling in your preferred length, along with a thumb-adjustable taper lever for tidying up necklines and edging. And once you're done with your precision fade, you can trim your beard and slice through renegade nostril hairs with ease.
Best nose hair trimmer under £50: Babyliss Super-X Metal Series
What we like: Multiple heads for total beard-trimming
If you're after a nose hair trimmer you won't feel embarrassed to leave on your bathroom shelf, look no further than the latest from Babyliss Men's Super-X Metal Series. Each of its three new devices boasts as premium a finish you could hope for, with a robust metal build complemented by shiny accents. As well as its bevelled nose hair trimming blades, an eyebrow trimmer will also get to work on beard and sideburn detailing, with two comb guides to get your facial hair grooming down to a fine art.
Best antimicrobial nose hair trimmer: Remington
What we like: Anti-microbial | Affordable
Remington's grooming kit tends to prioritise affordability above all else. So it's especially good for 'entry-level' gadgets when you're not fussed about enjoying all the deluxe trimmings. Since these are especially unnecessary with a nose hair trimmer, this model fits the bill nicely. It has a straightforward and practical build, enough power to trim without any trouble and, well, it's hard to ask more from something that costs a tenner. Especially since it comes with a set of combs to tackle your eyebrows as well.
Best detailing nose hair trimmer: Remington NE3150
What we like: Great for also trimming beard edges | Affordable
Remington's pared-back offering doesn't have any additional attachments, but should still be sufficient to cut back nostril, ear, and eyebrow hair with ease. The head can be rinsed for hygienic cleaning, and it even comes with a two-year guarantee. Just don't forget to supply your own battery, as there isn't one included.
Best nose hair trimmer with beard trimming attachments: Wahl's 10-in1 Aqua Blade
What we like: Lots of extra functionality thanks to different attachments | Reasonably priced for the features you're getting
For the man whose facial hair is more labyrinthian than clear-cut, one singular shaving implement may not be the best solution. Enter Wahl's 10-in-1 Aqua Blade, which would rather suffer from overkill than let that one stray nose hair survive your morning grooming routine.
Plastic Baling Wire Though it’s not quite as pristinely engineered as leading electric shavers by Philips and Braun, a slew of accompanying beard trimmer add-ons help to offer the best of all worlds to the man who hasn't yet settled on their go-to facial hairstyle or simply prefers to keep the world on its toes. Whatever your thirst for experimentation, you'll be able to do so both in front of the mirror and in the shower thanks to this shaver's waterproof status. Plus, it includes a rotary head that’ll keep your nose and ear hair in check. While its large and rather bulky design won't exactly win it points in the aesthetic department, the fact that you're getting a lot of multiple functionalities for your money more than makes up for it.