Aging often brings unexpected changes, including hair growing in places it shouldn’t – like your ears. While it might be an uncomfortable topic to broach, understanding how excess ear hair affects your hearing aids is crucial.
For all the gentlemen out there struggling with excess ear hair, you don’t have to shy away from addressing it with the help of professional care. By taking care of your ear hair, you can ensure that your hearing aids are performing at their best for your unique hearing needs.
Understanding Ear Hair: Vellus and Tragi Hairs
There are two types of ear hair you should be aware of:
1. Vellus Hairs:
These are soft, light-colored hairs, often referred to as “peach fuzz.” As you age, they can become longer and more noticeable.
2. Tragi Hairs:
These are thicker, coarser hairs that can become prominent in the ear canal, particularly among older men.
Impact of Excessive Ear Hair on Hearing Aids
Excess ear hair can negatively affect your hearing aids in several ways:
Disrupted Ear Impressions:
Thick hair can lead to inaccurate impressions, which are necessary for custom earmolds.
In-The-Ear Aid Fit Issues:
Hair can dislodge hearing aids, making them feel unstable.
Compromised Acoustical Seal:
Hair prevents a snug fit, leading to sound quality issues in your hearing aids.
Increased Earwax:
Excess hair impedes earwax expulsion, promoting buildup that can degrade hearing aid efficacy.
Home Ear Hair Management Tips
To maintain optimal hearing aid performance, consider incorporating these ear-grooming practices:
Tool Selection:
Use round-tipped scissors or an ear/nose hair trimmer to gently remove excess hair. Avoid pointed scissors, nail clippers, or tweezing, which can cause injury and damage to your ears.
Laser Removal:
For a more permanent solution, laser hair removal offers a safe and effective option, particularly when performed by a licensed professional.
Enhancing Your Hearing Experience with Professional Help
Taking control of ear hair can significantly improve the performance of your hearing aids, ensuring you enjoy the full spectrum of sounds life has to offer. If you feel your hearing aids are underperforming due to ear hair, wax, or moisture, you’re in the right place.
You can rely on our team to help you address issues with your hearing aid performance so you don’t miss out on any of life’s important sounds. With a hearing aid repair appointment, you can guarantee that your hearing aids are performing as they need to for your needs.
Please feel free to request a callback to get in touch with our team, or give us a call at 940-387-0550.
