You may think all nose hair trimmers are created equal (don’t they need to do one thing?) but you’d be wrong. When you’re shopping around for one, there are a few things you’ll want to consider.
Power Source: There are really only two types of nose hair trimmers: rechargeable and battery operated. The type of power they use doesn’t often affect the actual trimming ability, but it may factor into your decision. Battery operated trimmers are usually smaller and more travel friendly, but require the use of a battery (usually a AA), which you’ll have to have on hand. They may often last longer as well, but most will not include a battery life indicator so you’ll need to be ready to change the battery when your trimmer doesn’t turn on. Rechargeable trimmers, on the other hand, often need to be charged more often and are usually a little bit bigger, but you also don’t need to worry about rooting around in your junk drawer for a AA battery.
Blade Type: The traditional blade for a nose hair trimmer is a rotary blade, which looks like a cylinder or pyramid with some grooves cut in the top. This is designed to trim your nose hairs while still protecting the delicate skin inside your nose. It’s also designed to minimize nicks and pulls, which can be painful. You’ll also sometimes find detail trimmers, which kind of look like sticks or more traditional blades. The benefit of these is that they can be used on other areas of your face more easily than a rotary trimmer, making them multi-functional. The good news is that many trimmers these days include both via interchangeable heads.
Features: Apart from the actual blades and motors, many nose hair trimmers offer additional features designed to make the trimming experience easier. You’ll see things like wet/dry capabilities (allowing you to not only trim hair in the shower, but wash the device more easily), vacuums to suck up hair clippings and minimize cleanup, and spotlights to help you see where you are trimming more easily. None of these are especially necessary to trim your nose hairs, but they do often make the experience more pleasant.
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