I WON’T SUGARCOAT it — I’m a very hairy guy. This can create some unruly results if I let things go untouched for even a couple of weeks. Thankfully, I have a back shaver and body groomer to avoid creating the illusion that I’m wearing football pads under my t-shirt. Not to mention, my arsenal of beard trimmers to keep my face from looking like I just washed ashore after years at sea — I don’t have Matt Damon’s ability to pull that off. Still, there are two tiny sources of hair that can undo all that effort and make me look immediately disheveled: my ears and nose.
Luckily, this too can be taken care of with the right tool — often in only a couple of minutes — like the Panasonic Nose Hair Trimmer ER-GN70-K. I’ve had this ranked as our best overall nose hair trimmer since I joined Men’s Health as grooming editor two years ago, and I’m still using the same one I originally tested in 2024. After all that time, here’s how the device is holding up today.
Pros
- Easy to hold
- Can use on wet and dry hairs
- Built-in vacuum system for easy cleaning
Cons
- Not rechargeable — battery powered
Features and Design
The device’s box reads “premium nose hair trimmer,” but that’s not just marketing mambo-jumbo. Panasonic’s trimmer is one of the most thoughtfully designed and powerful options out there. Slightly larger and heavier than most compact trimmers, like the Manscaped Weed Whacker or the Wahl Micro Groomsman, the extra size translates to a more comfortable, secure grip during use — making it easier to maneuver precisely around the nostrils and ears. The trimmer works on both wet and dry hair, and its built-in vacuum system captures trimmed hairs rather than leaving them scattered on the sink, which makes cleanup quick and straightforward.
Long-Term Performance
After more than a year of regular use, the Panasonic ER-GN70-K continues to perform just as well as it did on the first day. The blade remains sharp, the motor runs consistently, and the vacuum system still picks up clippings reliably. For anyone looking for a nose hair trimmer that delivers consistent, close results without tugging or irritation, this model remains a top pick that holds up well over time.
