Groom Mate Platinum XL Nose/Nasal & Ear Hair Trimmer - No Battery Required

Did you know that adult nasal hair grows at a rate of approximately 0.35 mm per day? That's over 1 cm per month. Most people attempt to trim away visible nose hair with a pair of scissors - a very dangerous activity indeed!

Groom Mate have come to the rescue with a very high quality range of battery-free nose and ear hair trimmers. Most importantly, their nasal hair trimmers are completely painless, safe to use and will not rust. The Groom Mate Platinum XL is a high quality trimmer made from 100% stainless steel, made in the USA. It works without batteries and is small and compact, making it perfect for storage and travel. By the way, "XL" does NOT stand for extra large! This Groom Mate is only 6cm (2.6 inches) long. XL is short for excel - to show superiority or surpass others. Suitable for use by both men and women. Voted: one of the "top 25 Beauty Products for Men" by The Times.

You instantly feel the quality of this beautifully engineered trimmer as soon as you pick it up!

Features:

• Only 6cm (2.6inches) in length - can be carried discretely in a handbag or pocket
• Made in the USA from the finest corrosion-proof stainless-steel
• Simple twist to trim design
• Eco-friendly - works without batteries
• Built from high grade materials - Engineered to last a lifetime
• Gentle painless trimming
• Manually Operated / Works without batteries, motors or cords.
• Simply hold the top cylinder steady while twisting the bottom cylinder.
• Safe & Gentle
• Easy To Use & Easy To Clean
• Solid Stainless Steel
• Guaranteed to Stay Sharp Forever
• Made in the USA

How to use the Groom Mate Platinum

The Platinum XL features two hand operation: simply rotate the bottom handle back and forth for safe, gentle hair removal. Simply insert the head of the trimmer into your nostril or ear and twist body to activate the cutters. You only need to insert the head of the trimmer half a centimeter up your nostril!. Ear hair is more difficult to remove because it can grow in many different areas. You have to manoeuvre the head of the Platinum XL into a position that will allow the ear hair to enter the hair catcher on the front of the trimmer. After use, brush away hairs and rinse the trimmer if necessary. For more thorough cleaning, the Groom Mate can be unscrewed and then reassembled.

Do I Need a Nose/Ear Hair Trimmer?

Nose / Nasal Ear Hair can be embarrassing for many men and women and choosing a trimmer / clipper can be confusing.

Nose hair grows at the same rate as the rest of your body hair. While we all get a regular hair cut, the vast majority of us do nothing about unsightly nose/ear hair! Like hair on your head, the amount of hair you have growing out of your nostrils is determined largely by genetics and testosterone.

Both men and women suffer from unwanted hair growth on the hair and nose. Men tend to have hairier noses than women due to testosterone levels and some ethnic groups suffer more than others. Even the baldest man can have a pair of nostrils which look as though they sniff barbers floors for kicks. We have hair in our nose to aid our senses of smell and taste. The hair also helps to heat up cold air as it is inhaled through the nose, avoiding a spasm of the lungs. Ingeniously, it also removes the heat of exhaled air, returning it to the blood system.

Not that any of this makes you feel any better when your partner tells you to go and comb your nose. Cutting the hairs with electric nasal hair trimmers appears to stimulate faster growth. Pulling them out by the roots not only causes inflammation of the nasal mucosa, it also makes your eyes water. But then again, you don't want nose hair that reaches your upper lip either...

How Do I Know if I Have a Nose / Ear Hair Problem?

Nostril hair does serve as a filter and protects the delicate membranes in your nose. However, it does not need to protrude from your nostrils. Even though nose/ear hair is an unattractive distraction, it's unlikely that even our best friends or family would feel comfortable telling us about it. Look at yourself in the mirror. If from a straight on or profile view, you can see nose/ear hair then you should consider using a nose /ear hair trimmer. There are very few people who find excess ear / nose hair attractive or acceptable, so if you´ve got too much, then deal with it!

What is a Nose / Ear Hair Trimmer?

Nose and ear hair trimmers are mechanical devices with rotary or oscillating blades which are specifically designed to trim nose and ear hair without nicking or cutting the sensitive nose membrane or sensitive areas of the ear. They are much safer and hygienic to use than ordinary scissors as the blades are not fully exposed. Incorrect use and improper cleansing of scissors can lead to nasty cuts and infections

A nose/ear hair trimmer is a safe, painless, and an effective method of quickly trimming nose/ear hair. When performed properly, trimming your nose/ear hair is no more painful than getting a regular hair cut.

Which Nose / Ear Hair Trimmers are Best?

There are all sort of trimmers / clippers on the market, made from Platinum, Stainless Steel, large ones, small ones, battery, electric operated or non battery. Some can be cleaned under a running tap; others have hairs brushed off. Our advice is choose the best you can afford, after all a well made trimmer will last a long time. It is simply not worth buying a cheap mass produced Chinese trimmer - they don´t last, are often poorly designed and will break down. Instead, go for a real quality item, preferably one made in Europe / USA using top quality components. The components are very important - stainless steel and titanium for example will not rust; other cheap aluminum metals will rust making them dangerous for use near internal areas.  Even the best nose hair trimmers are under £20, so it pays to get the best.

Some, like the Remington trimmers come with 2 a year manufacturer´s warranty. Remington also have some models which are washable. In terms of size though, the Remington clippers are fairly large! They are all about 12cm ( 5 inches) in length and  thus rather bulky, which is not great for travel / portability. If you are looking for a more discrete version, then we recommend choosing one from the Groom Mate range (Made in the USA), particularly the Platinum XL which in our opinion is the trimmer on the market with the best features. It requires no batteries and comes with Lifetime guarantee. ( Battery operated trimmers are typically guaranteed for 2 years and will last until an electric component breaks down). But best of all, the Groom Mate Platinum is small and compact (half the size of standard trimmers) and performs superbly due it being made of 100% stainless steel.

If you have special needs or have problems with one of your hands, then you are best using a "one-hand operation" trimmer, like the Groom Mate Precision Wing. The Groom Mate Precision Wing is very popular with those who have arthritis or have difficulty keeping a straight hand as it only requires one hand to operate the trimmer.

Using a standard ear, nose hair trimmer will not reduce hair growth. They will simply remove excess hairs, which means you will need to use them on a regular basis or as soon as the hair reappears. This could be every 2-3 weeks depending in your hair growth.