Nose hair clippers are one of the simplest and most essential hair maintenance tools. They are not something that people talk about or get very excited about. But the fact of the matter is that they are necessary. Not everyone needs them, but they are used by many adult men, who are most likely to experience lengthening and thickening of nose and ear hair as they age.

Nose hair is technically the body’s way of protecting the inner tissue of the nose, but for people who do not spend all day out in the elements, nose hair is more of a hassle than an evolutionary benefit. This is what brings us to nose hair clippers.

Essentially, nose hair clippers come in two main categories: manual and electric. Manual clippers are very small and simple, featuring a small hand-held spring handle that is attached to rotary blades. Electric nose hair clippers are usually operated by a single double A battery, which powers a small motor that runs the rotary blades on the end.

Most nose hair clippers feature stainless steel blades, which makes it so they can get wet (whether they are used in or near the shower or sink, or if they just get wet when you rinse them). This also helps them be resistant to rust. They should also feature a cap or lid to protect the blades; make sure they are clean and dry before you apply the lid, though.

Some more advanced models feature some other options and features, such as:

• Vacuum suction, which helps suck up and remove hair clippings as they are created, rather than letting them fall on the sink, counter, or floor.
• Easy-grip features, such as rubber that is easy to hold onto. Some are even designed so that the shape of the whole hand piece will fit easily into your hand. These things are especially important if you have arthritis (as plenty of mature men do) and have trouble keeping a solid grip on things.
• Ear hair functionality. It’s not just the nose, but also the ears that get longer and thicker hair. Some (but not all) models of nose hair clippers also are designed to accommodate ear hair trimming as well, making them versatile and reducing the need for extra tools in your grooming kit.