Nose Hair Trimmer History: When Were They Invented?

While there isn't a single, definitively documented "invention date" for the nose hair trimmer, the electric version emerged around the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Prior to that, small scissors were used, but they were cumbersome and dangerous. The invention of the rotary or reciprocating blade mechanisms powered by a small electric motor allowed for safer and easier trimming.