# Best way to trim nose hairs? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 15, 2015, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723 "2015-04-15T11:54:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Leaper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/4bbf92/32.png) [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2015, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723/1 "2015-04-15T11:54:54Z")
I, of course, hate the tickling sensation when a hair grows enough to brush against a nasal wall, but how best to deal with it? I’ve used cuticle scissors, but they can poke if you’re not careful, and I’d hate to introduce fungus or anything else nasty into my bloodstream. I’ve also used those dedicated trimmers with circular heads, which are much safer, but they never seem to cut the specific problem hairs; the scissors are light years better at that. Any other options, or is my best one one of those? ---
**Author:** ![ChickenLegs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecc23a/32.png) [@ChickenLegs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChickenLegs)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2015, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723/2 "2015-04-15T12:20:46Z")
I use a cigarette lighter. ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2015, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723/3 "2015-04-15T12:20:55Z")
You can get special [nose-hair trimmers](http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000EBFJXS). They work quite well. ---
**Author:** ![CandidGamera](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/candidgamera/32/2878_2.png) [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2015, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723/4 "2015-04-15T12:37:10Z")
Combination of a dedicated trimmer and using the other hand to manipulate the flesh of your nose until it gets the troublesome hair you’re after. ---
**Author:** ![Sir\_T-Cups](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2015, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723/5 "2015-04-15T13:14:02Z")
I don’t know the exact kit, but I got one of those trimmer/shaver kits for Christmas from Ms. Cups because I have a huge nose hair problem (figuratively and literally) It comes with a little trimmer guy that works wonderfully. If you’re interested I can look when I get home from work and find the brand ---
**Author:** ![DrFidelius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drfidelius/32/3447_2.png) [@DrFidelius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrFidelius)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2015, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723/6 "2015-04-15T13:22:46Z")
Tweezers. Pluck and sneeze. ---
**Author:** ![Doctor\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doctor_jackson/32/32_2.png) [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2015, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723/7 "2015-04-15T13:23:23Z")
I use the scissors on the small swiss army knife I carry in my pocket - the same one I use to trim my finger nails. I’m a low tech kinda guy when it comes to grooming… ---
**Author:** ![Arcite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/67e7ee/32.png) [@Arcite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arcite)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2015, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723/8 "2015-04-15T17:58:11Z")
> [@Quartz](#): > > You can get special [nose-hair trimmers](http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000EBFJXS). They work quite well. I tried one of those, but it felt like it was yanking on the hairs, which was painful. ---
**Author:** ![handsomeharry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e9c0ed/32.png) [@handsomeharry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handsomeharry)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2015, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723/9 "2015-04-15T21:12:49Z")
I have a pair at work, here…let’s see… \*\*Microtouch. \*\* Get them at Walmart for about 10 bucks. Work blamed well. Can work on ears, too. Conair also has a great product for this. Go to the Hair Care section of a Walmart Supercenter. Next to the hair clippers, you should find these. Totally awesome. Oops, WM has them for under 7 dollars, and ebay about the same. > **[As Seen on TV MicroTouch Max 5-in-1 Personal Hair Trimmer for Men - Walmart.com](https://www.walmart.com/ip/As-Seen-on-TV-MicroTouch-Max-5-in-1-Personal-Hair-Trimmer-for-Men/22091049?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227015954781&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40843689512&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=78656807432&veh=sem)** > > Not available Buy As Seen on TV MicroTouch Max 5-in-1 Personal Hair Trimmer for Men at Walmart.com [http://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=CTI1r6dMuVZaGBYuOpAOwvIHwA\_Gztc4F2bbRvMcBuYTWjs8DCAYQBCgEYMme7ovIpKwUyAEHqgQmT9BgAQnaOquhe4dGKdT3KhIO5kTBvrPKizGkkM0X1zfbBjuKuW7ABQWgBiaAB9uAjhWQBwOoB6a-G9gHAeASpv7a18zb\_bZg&sig=AOD64\_1RFeCD7UR4K6LvWqYUHOYWRJyYPA&ctype=5&ved=0CHMQ9A4&adurl=http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-117182-37290-0/2%3Fmtid%3D1588%26kwid%3D1%26crlp%3D53601919689\_324272%26itemid%3D181289169944%26targetid%3D124316385849%26rpc%3D0.23%26rpc\_upld\_id%3D47248%26rlsatarget%3D%26device%3Dc%26mpre%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.com%252Fitm%252Flike%252F181289169944%253Flpid%253D82%2526chn%253Dps%26adtype%3Dpla](http://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=CTI1r6dMuVZaGBYuOpAOwvIHwA_Gztc4F2bbRvMcBuYTWjs8DCAYQBCgEYMme7ovIpKwUyAEHqgQmT9BgAQnaOquhe4dGKdT3KhIO5kTBvrPKizGkkM0X1zfbBjuKuW7ABQWgBiaAB9uAjhWQBwOoB6a-G9gHAeASpv7a18zb_bZg&sig=AOD64_1RFeCD7UR4K6LvWqYUHOYWRJyYPA&ctype=5&ved=0CHMQ9A4&adurl=http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-117182-37290-0/2%3Fmtid%3D1588%26kwid%3D1%26crlp%3D53601919689_324272%26itemid%3D181289169944%26targetid%3D124316385849%26rpc%3D0.23%26rpc_upld_id%3D47248%26rlsatarget%3D%26device%3Dc%26mpre%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.com%252Fitm%252Flike%252F181289169944%253Flpid%253D82%2526chn%253Dps%26adtype%3Dpla) These work better than the type from Amazon, IMHO. ---
**Author:** ![Greg\_Charles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/839c29/32.png) [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2015, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723/10 "2015-04-15T21:38:17Z")
There are [nose hair scissors](http://www.amazon.com/Tweezerman-Stainless-Steel-Facial-Scissors/dp/B000EMYHBM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429133581&sr=8-1&keywords=nose+hair+scissors) as well, which are like cuticle scissors, but not so pointy. I personally prefer the electric trimmers, but if you like the results of a scissors combined with a reduced possibility of stabbing yourself in the brain, then you could give these a try. ---
**Author:** ![Trinopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2bfe46/32.png) [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2015, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723/11 "2015-04-15T21:46:35Z")
> [@Arcite](#): > > I tried one of those, but it felt like it was yanking on the hairs, which was painful. They may vary in quality. I bought a really, really cheap one…but it still does the job just fine. > [@DrFidelius](#): > > Tweezers. Pluck and sneeze. I do this sometimes, with my bare fingers. Holy Jeez, it hurts…but only for a very short time. I can cope with intense, very brief pain. ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2015, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723/12 "2015-04-15T21:50:07Z")
> [@Arcite](#): > > I tried one of those, but it felt like it was yanking on the hairs, which was painful. You need to twirl it decisively, not slowly. ---
**Author:** ![racepug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f1d935/32.png) [@racepug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racepug)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2015, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723/13 "2015-04-15T22:15:36Z")
> [@Doctor\_Jackson](#): > > I use the scissors on the small swiss army knife I carry in my pocket - the same one I use to trim my finger nails. I’m a low tech kinda guy when it comes to grooming… Bingo!! ---
**Author:** ![Roderick\_Femm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/roderick_femm/32/14875_2.png) [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2015, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723/14 "2015-04-16T00:01:10Z")
> [@Quartz](#): > > You need to twirl it decisively, not slowly. That’s why the electric ones are (IMO) better, because they go fast, and you only need one hand to hold them, while you (as CandidGamera said) use the other hand to manipulate your nose around to get the tough spots. Nose hair scissors also work quite well, although they are slower. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2015, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723/15 "2015-04-16T00:15:31Z")
> [@Greg\_Charles](#): > > … a reduced possibility of stabbing yourself in the brain, then you could give these a try. Now \*there’s \*advice a feller could use. 🙂 I \*hate \*it when I stab myself in the brain. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2015, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723/16 "2015-04-16T00:44:59Z")
> [@Greg\_Charles](#): > > There are [nose hair scissors](http://www.amazon.com/Tweezerman-Stainless-Steel-Facial-Scissors/dp/B000EMYHBM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429133581&sr=8-1&keywords=nose+hair+scissors) as well, which are like cuticle scissors, but not so pointy. I personally prefer the electric trimmers, but if you like the results of a scissors combined with a reduced possibility of stabbing yourself in the brain, then you could give these a try. Those are what I’ve been using the past 30some years. Work on those bizarre ear-hairs we sometimes get as we age as well. > [@Greg\_Charles](#): > > combined with a reduced possibility of stabbing yourself in the brain, > [@LSLGuy](#): > > Now \*there’s \*advice a feller could use. 🙂 > > I \*hate \*it when I stab myself in the brain. Now if someone had told me all that 35 years ago ------------- :smack: ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2015, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723/17 "2015-04-16T01:03:17Z")
Grab a nose hair with your fingers. Twist it along the shaft by rolling it between your thumb and fingers. Keep doing so back and forth as quick as you can. Eventually the hair breaks off. ---
**Author:** ![Sage\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sage_rat/32/399_2.png) [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2015, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723/18 "2015-04-16T01:18:54Z")
> [@Quartz](#): > > You can get special [nose-hair trimmers](http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000EBFJXS). They work quite well. I tried one once and the end result was that all the remaining bristles were horribly bristly. It was like walking around with a nose-full of pincushions. ---
**Author:** ![Senegoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senegoid/32/6606_2.png) [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2015, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723/19 "2015-04-16T04:37:33Z")
I do the grab-with-fingers-and-pull thing, when I’m at home alone and nobody is looking. Yes, it’s sharply but briefly [del]painful[/del] _stimulating_ but this has it’s advantages. It causes my eyes to water heavily, which helps wash any dust or specks therefrom. (I live in a very dusty environment.) Yes, it does leave additional little holes in my brain, and some intelligence leaks out, but my intelligence coagulates quickly and plugs up the holes. Still, it helps lower the intelligence pressure inside my cranium, even if just a little bit, so I guess that’s helpful too. ---
**Author:** ![TreacherousCretin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treacherouscretin/32/476_2.png) [@TreacherousCretin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TreacherousCretin)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2015, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723/20 "2015-04-16T16:50:02Z")
> [@ChickenLegs](#): > > I use a cigarette lighter. Vise-Grips. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-trim-nose-hairs/717723.md?page=2)