Nose Hair Trimmer FAQ

What are some general tips for using my nose hair trimmer?

Even though nose hair trimmers are simple to use, it helps to follow some common sense advice.

• Always make sure your nose is clean.  Blow your nose beforehand if needed.  This will prevent clogs, and of course improves hygiene.
• Make sure you trim in a well lit area.  Some trimmers help by coming with attached lights, and some people even like to use flashlights. 
• Trim in front of a mirror, or use an extra hand mirror.  The better you can see your hair, the more efficiently you will be able to cut it.

What are some safety tips when trimming nose hair?

Using a nose hair trimmer is very safe, but there are many things you can do to minimize any adverse effects.

• Don't jam the trimmer too far into your nose or ear.  It is especially important not to put your trimmer deep in your ear, as you can damage your ear drum.  Stick with the outer ear.
• Never use scissors or tweezers.  It's too easy to cut oneself with scissors.  Plucking, on the other hand, is a very bad idea.  Nose hair is not meant to be plucked like other hair, and it's very easy to create small tears in nasal membranes.  This can easily lead to scarring or infections.
• Keep your trimmer clean.  Running it under warm water will help prevent bacteria growth.
• Using a nose hair trimmer should never be painful.  If you are using a model that hurts, it is probably of a low quality, and you should find a new one as quickly as possible.

How do different models of nose hair trimmers vary?

There are a large amount of trimmers on the market, as you can see in our product guide.  They come in many different styles and can have different accessories.

• Most are run on batteries. They usually use one AA battery, though its possible to find models that use two AA or use a AAA.  Other types are manually powered.  These are squeezed with one hand and guided by another.
• Every trimmer looks slightly different.  While they usually have the same general shape, some are naturally wider or taller.  Some will have a more comfortable grip and will be easier to use.
• Nose hair trimmers will contain different accessories.  Some can have LED lights or vacuums.  Others will contain removable head attachments.  Some attachments will be better at certain functions, like trimming eyebrow or facial hair.
• There's a big range in price and quality.  But beware that the more expensive model is not always better.  Be careful to check our trimmer reviews.

Why do people have nose and ear hair?

Everyone has at least some nose hair.  As people age, they tend to grow more and longer nose hairs, and many people will have ear hair too.  The growth of this hair is actually tied to the loss of the hormone estrogen, which is thought of as a female hormone, but is actually found in men as well.  Since lower levels of estrogen are found in men, they tend to have more nose and ear hair.

Nose and ear hair can serve a biological function.  They help filter ultra fine particles.  However, there is no danger in trimming your visible nose hair.  Everyone has small hairs called cilia in their nasal passages, which function as filters.  Therefore, there is no risk in trimming nasal hair.  Likewise, its safe to trim ear hair, and indeed many people have none to begin with.