I remember as a child, sitting on the kitchen table looking at the long grey hairs protruding from my grandfather’s ears and nostrils. I would pull at the ear hairs and boy were they tough. The nose hairs I left him to his own devices to deal with.

As men age the hair in their ears and nose often becomes more prominent and unsightly. Maybe it’s nature’s way of compensating for hair loss from the head.

Before taking action to remove the unwanted hair just be aware it does have a purpose in that it acts as a barrier to keep dirt from entering your nose and ears. Do do not pluck the hair, you only want to trim it back not remove it altogether.

Myth:
Ear and nose hair will not grow back faster or thicker if it is trimmed.

The modern man can deal with natures problem hair reshuffle from his head to his ears and nose, with a nose and ear trimmer. These are great little gadgets that allow you to trim the nose hair without the risks involved with using scissors. After all, one slip and you could end up with a nasty scar which looks worse than the hair.

Make sure you undertake this task in a well lit area and using one of those magnifying mirrors that women use when applying make-up or attacking blackheads and pimples is a good idea.

There are two types of ear and nose trimmer that work in different ways. Some have a rotating blade that spins in one continuous direction and others have an oscillating blade that rotates from left to right.

This nose and ear hair trimmer was selected as the Best Nose Hair Trimmer by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute after extensive testing of trimming ability, comfort, design and features, and ease of use.

Another feature is that this trimmer has an integrated vacuum system that collects hair as it cuts, and it has two hypoallergenic blades angled in such a way that provides an improved cutting performance and gives a better, faster trim without plucking or pulling.

The ergonomically designed shaft is larger at the base, ensuring a confident grip, and the trimmer head can be water-rinsed.

Easy to use with a one-button operation, the trimmer comes with a velvet travel case, and a mirrored cap. Requires one AA battery