Customer Reviews

Panasonic ER411NC Nose and Ear Hair Groomer

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I'm at that age folks... you know, when the hair stops growing on the top of my head, and instead, decides to grow in my ears! It's disgusting! Until now, I've been taking a small scissors and a couple of mirrors to try to trim those pesky things. There hasn't been too much blood shed, but the whole process is ridiculous. I went searching for one of these gadgets not knowing what to expect. I could never figure out how they worked. I mean, how do you get an electric razor that small? ...
I got it, popped the battery in, and was totally amazed! It's hard to describe, but if you can picture the top of your little finger -- that's the size of this rotary electric razor that spins in a circle. I thought it might "pull" the hairs out, but it doesn't. This gadget has changed my life! They ought to put me on a commercial, but I'd be too embarrassed. This thing should be in the medicine cabinet of every man over 40... I highly recommend this product and am surprised they aren't doing mass advertising for it. If more people knew about it, it could take off and be a staple for family use. Amazon.com shipping was flawless, the product professionally packages - overall a 5 star experience and something that will save me a ton of aggravation in future years. Now if I could just get the hair on the top of my head to grow back...

My Sasquatch-like nostrils were becoming unmanageable.

The unsightly nose hairs were so long they would sometimes get tangled, causing me extreme, eye-watering pain. During cold and flu season, it was not uncommon for me to get some "leftovers" stuck in my nose.

I needed something that could tame the beast that resided inside my nose.

I needed something that could cut through dense foliage, and not look back.

Who was up for the challenge? Not many.

I tried a number of different grooming tools, but none of them achieved the level of trimming that I desired. The "pretender groomers" (as I like to call them) would either yank out the hairs at an excruciatingly slow pace, or I would be left with stubble inside my nose. The ladies might like the "George Michael" 5 o'clock shadow, but nobody likes a 5 o'clock shadow in your nostrils.

After many failed attempts, I was convinced that there wasn't a tool available that could handle my rigorous grooming demands. I was ready to give up and resort to using my blunt, miniature scissors for the rest of my life.

And then I discovered the Panasonic Nose and Ear Hair Groomer.

This remarkable piece of equipment mows down everything in its path. No pain, minimal motor noise (for those seeking a discrete trim), and it works equally well in wet or dry conditions. So, worry not Seattle natives!

The one AA battery usually doesn't last long enough for me to complete my grooming ritual, but the 90-minute battery life should be more than sufficient for the rest of you. With an ergonomically designed stainless-steel blade that retains its sharpness, the Panasonic Nose and Ear Hair Groomer is the first and last personal groomer you will ever need.

However, I'm slightly disturbed by Amazon's option to buy it used.

As men get older they get weirder looking, and one of the things that makes them look weirder and ickier is targus, that annnoying hair that crops up in their nostrils and ears. This little gem weed-whacks those hairs pretty well. And you can HEAR it chopping away which is kind of satisfying. There is a certain amount of pulling, it's not all that sharp, but the unit does in fact clean out the hair in your nostrils and takes, oh, three or four months off your age at least. I don't really think this thing is going to last more than two months tops, but it works for now. It really does get the nose hairs out. And quickly.

Addendum: I lost this little item in a housefire (since I wrote the above review). When I replaced it I did so with a Wahl thinking that the makers of my (excellent) hairclippers would certainly know how to make a high-quality targus-whacker. Well, the Wahl was much inferior; it made a nice enough whirring sound, but it simply didn't do the job. It seemed as if all it did was whirr prettily without doing the concommitant and necessary clipping. And then it just stopped working entirely. The battery ceased to make proper contact with the motor. So I tossed it and bought a new Panasonic ER411NC Nose and Ear Hair Groomer. It was like welcoming an old friend into the house.

This device probably provides the easiest method for trimming long nasal hairs. It works quite well. This Panasonic will definitely trim your hair very quickly and efficiently. And it will certainly do so in a manner that appears much safer than using pointed scissors. However, do not expect it to be a completely comfortable experience. You may experience some hair pulling and slight tugging at times. In fairness, trimming nasal hairs will probably always be an awkward process.

The device, like most Panasonic products, is made of good quality materials. The cover to the battery compartment seems to have a fairly good seal. The cutters seem to be made of stainless steel. All of that makes cleaning the unit very convenient. You can actually wash the unit under running water to clean it. A ventilated cover protects the cutters. The ventilation on the cap probably helps prevent moisture from building up on the cutters.

The unit measures approximately five inches long. It requires one AA battery in order to function. I do not know how well this unit will function for its other purpose: trimming ear hairs. Thankfully, I do not suffer from that condition.

I tried this device for the first time today and it worked splendidly. As the previous reviewer noted, you can hear when it's getting hair, which is helpful. It cleared my nose right out and there's a bit of stubble left but overall I'm amazed at how smooth and clean it is in there now. A lot better than plucking or shoving your regular razor up there (hey, some days you're desperate).

One thing - use this device over a sink and clean your nose out with a damp tissue afterward to get all the hair. I think it tries to get the hair it cuts, but it doesn't seem to be as successful at that. No big deal though.

I have a feeling that I'll soon wonder how I ever managed without this device.

I have had a previous model panasonic trimmer, but it gave up the ghost and I had to replace it. So I went with another Panasonic.

My old Panasonic didn't hurt. Its blades were configured to hit the hairs at a more right angle, cutting cleanly and quickly. Hairs could only enter the cutting zone of the head on the SIDES of the cutter, not on the tip.

This (reviewed) unit allows hairs to enter the END of the cutter, where they are TWISTED out of your skin. It hurts like crazy - and I'm highly pain tolerant. I think they must have done it to make the tip smaller. But it's a totally ineffective compromise. It made my eyes water and started an insane sneezing fit. Entertaining for my wife, yes, but this thing is no good. Not even worth returning - this is hitting the trash can.

I am so happy with this Panasonic ER411 trimmer. After plucking and many other painful procedures, I gave up on these little trimmers because my previous one was WORTHLESS. I looked at Amazon and saw the wonderful reviews for this trimmer and resorted it as my last bet. I went to Target and found it, bought it for $19.99, and it works great! This is not just a tool for men, I'm a woman and I use it for the original purpose: nose and ear, but also eyebrows, upper lip, chin, cheeks, etc. I'm Greek and can not help my hairy genes, but this little trimmer works WELL and hasn't upset me yet. Much better than shaving, tweezing, plucking, depilatories, etc!

You can basically use it anywhere on your face like I do, but I do not suggest using it on other parts of the body, like your chest, stomach, etc. In those areas, it pulls the hair and is quite painful. On my face I haven't had any pain yet, like other reviews stated. Don't jam the thing up your nose or ear, you'll be asking for it. Just use it properly and it'll give you great results.

You may have to rinse your nose out because the tiny little cut hairs can be quite itchy. Other reviewers: please spare me the disgusting comments about your cleaning rituals. Sorry, we don't need to know everything!!

Last tip: If you see a stubborn piece of hair that the trimmer is trimming but not removing, gently guide the trimmer the OPPOSITE direction over the hair and you'll hear a louder noise that lets you know it GOT the hair finally.

All in all, a WONDERFUL trimmer, I have no complaints yet, I keep it in a drawer, I'm sure if you drop it you'll have problems, but isn't it that way with everything now? Just be careful and it'll last long. A+++!!

Enjoy your hairfreeness!

Everyone has an Uncle Walter. Great sense of humor, helps you fix things, wears Aqua-Velva. You just love him to death, but he's got twigs growing out of his nose, and more hair IN his ears than around them.

Well, now you can help get that fella on the road to suave. Get him a Panasonic brand Nose and Ear Hair Groomer.

You see, I too had that problem. To solve it I tried the small, blunt scissors--Nope, too many nosebleeds. I even tried that German Spring Clamp thing--imagine an Epilady for your nose, yanking the hairs out by the roots! In desperation I nabbed a Panasonic. And I am VERY pleased with the results.

Helpful Hint: Always use a battery with some juice left in it. If you use a tired, half-drained one, the blades grind slower and the result is more like the Epilady thing.

The Panasonic is also very easy to clean. It has a nose-friendly design, works well to trim that Uni-brow and it evens out your mustache very nicely.

It may cost a few more bucks than those 'designer' groomers you see around, but in the long run you'll be happy with a well-designed tool that does the job well.

Of the 3 nose hair trimmers, 'personal grooming devices', I've used this one caused the most pain. It has the tendency to grab the hairs as the blades spin, pulling them painfully.

Be cautious with this device, I suggest one withOUT spinning blades and with reciprocating ones instead.

I've been through several trimmers and this one is a keeper. It works as advertised as a nose TRIMMER so it won't neatly collect hairs like a SHAVER. The tip can be safely rinsed out under the tap, but don't dunk it in the shower. The motor gets hot within 30-60 seconds of use, so take a break between nostrils. During cleaning take care not to lose the blade down the drain like I did. I was hoping Panasonic would send a replacement blade for free, but they want $10 + $5 shipping for it. YOWZA... I could get a brand new trimmer for less than that when Amazon has it on sale!