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Nose hair trimming is relatively straightforward, because there isn’t much customization to consider. (Nobody is worrying about how to style their nose hairs, or not yet at least.) The task at hand is to keep the hairs from popping out into public view while still maintaining a functional length. You don’t want to eliminate the hairs—they need to catch dust and prevent germs from entering the body and to prevent mucus from leaking out. Boogers need somewhere to cling, or else you’re left sneezing and dripping with snot all day.

For this reason, I can tell you that plucking and tweezing nose hairs is almost never encouraged, though you might feel compelled to extract the ones that are practically growing on the outer edge of the nostril—that’s about as much as I’ll endorse. (And for that, you will see a tweezer at the end of this roster.)

Read on to see my picks for the best nose hair trimmer, in numerous categories.

Because this is a straightforward task, it is most important to consider your own preferences: electric versus manual, for example. And in the case of electric picks, choose from a battery-powered or rechargeable device, as well as a multifunctional device or purpose-built nose hair trimmer. (That said, almost all nose hair trimmers double as ear hair trimmers, given that the task at hand is essentially the same; so, I will consider these two tasks as a singular function, whereas some devices offer much more.)

Manual nose hair trimmers come in three designs: a twisting model that requires two hands, a squeeze-to-snip option, and basic scissors. If you want scissors, make sure the ends are rounded so you don’t accidentally pierce the nose from the inside out.

The trimmers in this list are the best in their respective categories, with manual and electric picks in a variety of lanes. That means they cut the hairs most cleanly, at a functional length, without any pulling and tugging. Less important is how many blades or how much muscle they have. You don’t have enough hairs in your nose for that to matter. (Yeah, they can be weak, but manufacturers easily clear that threshold these days.)

Unlike body groomers or beard trimmers, we didn’t favor quick charge times, long battery life, or the long list of functions a device can do (aside from one very specific “multipurpose tool” pick). In some instances, those details might be noted, but they weren’t the deciding factor. Nose hair trimmers pretty much put it all on display, and the 10 tools here successfully ensure that you have no nose hairs in view, while allowing the hairs you can’t see to still function properly up inside your schnoz.

As sparse as nose hairs can be compared to the beard and head, you still don’t want to go chasing down the clippings after a trim if you don’t have to. For that reason, Panasonic’s excellent vacuum-equipped nose hair trimmer stands atop my roster. The vacuum clippings are easy to rinse clean, too, though it is an extra step.

The majority of electric picks on this list are battery-powered, given that the task doesn’t require much oomph. Still, how annoying is it in modern times to buy batteries, when you can just plug in a USB to your computer or outlet and juice up the device? Manscaped’s electric nose hair trimmer makes charging convenient and packs a powerful purr, too, if that’s what you value. The edge of the device has a 23-degree angle to match the contour of nostrils.

Ideally, you’ll snip your nose hairs before a trip so that a trimmer is one less thing to pack. But if you’ve got to bring one along, make it Wahl’s lightweight, battery-powered pen. It also has a detailing attachment to clean up your facial hair lines and sideburns, so maybe it’s worth packing even if your nose hairs don’t need tidying.

Tweezerman, as you’ll see twice in this list, is the go-to for the tiny details, like a manual scissor snip or a quick nostril-perimeter tweeze. In this instance, its stainless steel, round-tipped scissors make for a safe snip, minus any poking and piercing inside the nostril. They’re terrific for facial hair flyaways, especially long eyebrow hairs and mustache lip-line cleanups, too.

Nose hair clipping really can be as easy as a quick squeeze. That’s what Royal’s 12-blade golden trimmer does with aplomb: Invert it, insert it, and squeeze it to clip away at longer nose hairs. With this method, you might need to rotate once or twice and repeat, which will consume an extra five seconds of your time. No harm, no foul. (And as one big perk: No batteries or charge cord needed.)

This old-school two-handed twist of a trimmer is still preferred by many, largely because of its durable platinum shell. It’s got heft, and the manual act of twisting this pen isn’t all that arduous. If you want a sleek, easily totable, not-so-easily corroded device, then here it is.

This device is foremost a nose and ear hair trimmer, but it also has a detailer and electric shaver attachment, which are particularly helpful at cleaning up the hairs around the nose (that is, the mustache and beard lines). Customize your facial hair style and clean up your nostrils in one charge.

And this device is foremost a beard trimmer, but it has just about every attachment in the books (19 in all), including a terrific nose hair trimmer. So, if you want one kit that manages all of your hirsute needs, get the Multigroom.

A nose hair trimmer doesn’t need to be special. It can simply be a battery-powered trimmer that you take out once every month or two for all of 15 seconds. In that case, Braun’s can be the single trimmer you need to purchase in this lifetime. (OK, to be sanitary, maybe replace it after five years, but in that period of time, enjoy it without any woes.)

Again, it’s not wise to entirely remove your nose hairs, because you need them to trap dirt and other particles on their way in and to catch mucus on its way out. Still, every so often you’ll see a nose hair that is so near the outer opening of your nostril that it merits a plucking, simply because trimming it would still leave it on full display. For this, you have our blessing, but only if you do it with a very precise, pointed tweezer that won’t tug. It’s this Tweezerman to the rescue for those quick, easy extractions.