Philips Nose Trimmer Series 3000 for Nose, Ear and Eyebrow Hair - Fully Washable NT3650/16

Nose and ear hair is the grooming detail everyone notices and nobody mentions. The Philips Nose Trimmer Series 3000 deals with it in about thirty seconds, and — the important part — without pulling. Its Protective Guard System sits between the blade and your skin, so the trimmer cuts hair rather than catching the sensitive lining of your nose, which is exactly why tweezers and scissors are a bad idea there. Precision Trim Technology keeps the cut accurate enough for eyebrows too, so one small tool covers nose, ears and brow line. It is fully washable, which matters more than it sounds: rinse it under the tap and it stays hygienic instead of accumulating clippings in the head. Small enough to live in a travel bag or a drawer, and one of the easiest gifts to buy for a man who has everything.

Specifications

Buying guide

The only specification that really matters in a nose trimmer is the guard, because the failure mode is painful rather than cosmetic. A protective guard system means the blade never contacts skin directly, which is why a proper trimmer beats scissors or tweezers for a job done in a mirror at speed. Washability is the second thing to check — a trimmer that cannot be rinsed traps clippings and becomes unpleasant within weeks. Look for whether it handles eyebrows as well as nostrils if you want one tool rather than two; this one does. On use, trim dry rather than after a shower, since damp hair clumps and cuts unevenly, and go in small circles at the nostril entrance rather than pushing the trimmer deep — the hair further in has a job to do. Rinse after each use and let it dry before putting it away. It runs on a battery, so keep a spare.

How it compares

Against scissors or tweezers, this is faster and far safer — plucking nose hair hurts and irritates the lining, and scissors in a nostril need no explanation. Compared with the multi-grooming kits in the range, those include a nose attachment among many others, so if you also want beard and body trimming, a kit is better value; this is the better dedicated tool if the nose and ears are the specific problem. Against a beard trimmer, that cannot safely go where this goes. As a compact travel item or a gift, a single-purpose trimmer is the easier choice.

Frequently asked questions

Does it pull the hair?
No — the Protective Guard System keeps the blade off your skin and it is designed to cut without pulling, which is the whole reason to use a trimmer rather than tweezers.

Can I use it on eyebrows?
Yes. Precision Trim Technology makes it accurate enough for eyebrow and ear hair as well as nostrils, so one tool covers all three.

How do I clean it?
It is fully washable — rinse the head under the tap after each use and let it dry before storing. That is what stops clippings building up inside the head.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.

Pairs well with

• Philips 5000 Series Multi Grooming Kit 10-in-1 for Face, Head and Body with BeardSense - MG5920/15
• Philips 3000 Series All-in-One Trimmer 7-in-1 Grooming Kit with Self-Sharpening Blades - MG3930/15
• Philips Multi-Purpose Grooming Set with 6 Tools, 60 Minute Runtime and No Oiling - MG3710/15

Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.