Internal Nasal Dilator · Engineered at Johns Hopkins · FDA-Registered Class I Device
TRIAL KIT
$35.99 Trial Kit & Accessories · all 3 sizes · free shipping · 30-day money-back on trial kits
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The Complete Buyer's Guide to the Hale Trial Kit & Accessories
Nasal strips sit on the bridge of the nose. Surgery rebuilds the inside of it. Hale is a third option the brand positions as a "contact lens for the nose": an over-the-counter internal dilator that sits inside the nostrils and supports the nasal valve from within. This guide covers what actually ships in the $35.99 Trial Kit & Accessories, how the patented shape is described, how sizing and the 10-day replacement cycle work, how it compares with strips, and the caveats worth knowing before you order.
Internal Nasal Dilator Starter Set — Small, Medium & Large
$35.993 Sizes
1 Small, 1 Medium, 1 Large Aid
Compact Travel Case with Mirror
Insertion Tool & Removal Tool
Microfiber Cloth Included
Day, Night & Exercise Wear
FSA / HSA Eligible at Checkout
Standout Features
You don't guess a size from a chart — the kit includes small, medium, and large so you can try all three before committing to refills
It sits inside the nose rather than on it, which is why the brand can market daytime and gym wear that adhesive strips rarely get used for
The Accessories kit adds the insertion tool, removal tool, travel case with mirror, and cloth — useful while you learn the fit
Inventor Dr. Patrick Byrne is a facial plastic / ENT surgeon; the brand says the shape is derived from cartilage grafts used in functional rhinoplasty
30-day money-back on trial kits, free standard shipping, and FSA/HSA payment at checkout as published on the official store
Once you know your size, a 3-pack refill is $19.99, with an optional monthly subscription you can pause or cancel
Things to Consider
This is a mechanical nasal aid, not a drug and not a sleep-apnea treatment — it will not replace CPAP, surgery, or a clinician's plan*
There is a learning curve: featured buyers mention taking a night or two to insert it correctly, which is why the tools in this kit matter
Each aid is designed for about 10 days of regular use, so ongoing cost is a refill habit, not a one-and-done purchase
Refills are not covered by the 30-day trial offer — the brand says returned Class I devices cannot go back into inventory
The Johns Hopkins clinical trial cited on the store is described as ongoing; this page does not treat those results as independently verified or complete*
Anything inside the nose can irritate sensitive tissue — stop and talk to a doctor if you feel pain, bleeding, or worsening congestion
A soft pad that sits against the wall between the nostrils so the device stays put instead of sliding as you talk, sleep, or train.
Airflow
Curved Valve Flare
Supports the internal nasal valve
The flare is the working surface: it props the narrowest part of the nasal airway from the inside, which is the job nasal strips try to do from the outside.
Pressure
Spring-Loaded Hinge
Bends to supply gentle outward pressure
The hinge flexes so the flare can press outward without a rigid, scratchy feel. Brand copy compares this to the spring of a surgical graft, scaled down for daily wear.
Handling
Clear Connecting Band
Joins the pair for insertion
A thin band links left and right dilators so you place them as one piece. The accessories kit's insertion tool is built around this step.
In the Box
Travel Case with Mirror
Compact case + microfiber cloth
The $35.99 kit is the one with the case, mirror, and cloth. The $24.99 Trial Kit still includes all three sizes and a case, but skips the tools and cloth.
Fit Help
Insertion & Removal Tools
Only in the Accessories kit
These are the reason this SKU exists. Featured customers say comfort improves once placement is right — the tools exist so you are not doing that with fingernails.
How It Works
Three Steps After The Kit Arrives
1
Try All Three Sizes
Start with the instructional video on the official site, then test small, medium, and large. The right size should stay seated without pinching. Do not skip this — refills are sold in one size only.
2
Wear It Where You Need Air
The brand positions Hale for daytime nasal obstruction, night-time mouth breathing, and exercise. It is designed to be discreet once seated. Give yourself a couple of sessions with the insertion tool before judging comfort.
3
Replace, Then Refill
Each aid is designed for about 10 days of regular use. After you know your size, a 3-pack refill is $19.99, or you can subscribe for monthly delivery and change, pause, or cancel the plan from your account.
Side by Side
Hale vs. Strips & Surgery
Feature
Hale Internal Dilator
Adhesive Nasal Strips
Nasal Reconstructive Surgery
Where It Acts
Inside the nostril, at the nasal valve
On the bridge of the nose, from the outside
Surgically rebuilds internal nasal structure
Daytime Wear
Designed to be discreet once seated
Visible adhesive strip on the face
N/A — one-time procedure
Upfront Cost
$35.99 trial kit with tools
Low per box
High; insurance and recovery vary
Ongoing Cost
Refills ~$19.99 / 3 aids (~10 days each)*
Buy another box of strips
None after healing, if successful
Reversibility
Remove it; 30-day trial-kit returns
Peel off
Not reversible in any simple sense
Who It's For
People who want a non-surgical internal aid to try
Occasional night-only strip users
Patients a surgeon has evaluated
Strips are cheap and obvious. Surgery is a medical decision. Hale sits in the middle as a try-at-home internal dilator — not a replacement for either, and not a promise that it matches an operating-room result.*
"I've tried most gimmicks, gadgets to stop me from snoring, breathe better and wake up rested — nothing has worked until I tried Hale. By the 2nd night, when I learned how to properly insert it, I no longer snored."
Sam
Featured on halebreathing.com
LS
"I can wear this during the day and I can actually get a lot of air through my nose! No one would really wear the nasal strips during the day, so this has made a huge difference in my life."
Lori S
Featured on halebreathing.com
CD
"Other nose objects were hard & scratched my nose. Then this thing came… it was soft and undetectable once in place. I woke up with a clear nose AND MY MIND was alert."
Cheri Durthaler
Featured on halebreathing.com
$35.99
Trial Kit & Accessories
3 sizes
Included So You Can Find Fit
~10 days
Designed Wear Per Aid*
Class I
FDA-Registered Device*
Customer Feedback
How to Read Those Quotes
The comments above are excerpts the brand features on its own site. They are individual experiences, not a clinical result you should expect. Several of them mention a learning curve on insertion — which is consistent with buying the Accessories kit rather than the cheaper trial SKU. This page does not have an independently verified star rating for the Trial Kit & Accessories; treat store testimonials as marketing, not a study.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked
Is Hale a treatment for sleep apnea?
No. Hale is an over-the-counter internal nasal dilator — a mechanical aid meant to support nasal airflow. It is not a medicine, not CPAP, and not a substitute for evaluation if you snore heavily, stop breathing at night, or already have a sleep diagnosis. Talk to a clinician about those symptoms instead of self-treating with a dilator.
Why start with the Trial Kit & Accessories instead of a refill?
Refills are sold in one size. The brand tells new customers to find fit first with a trial kit that includes small, medium, and large. The $35.99 Accessories version also includes insertion and removal tools, a travel case with a mirror, and a cloth. The $24.99 Trial Kit has the three sizes and a case only. Refills are not eligible for the 30-day trial return.
How often do I replace it?
Hale says each aid is designed for about 10 days of regular use. If you only wear it at night or during workouts, the brand says it may last longer. A 3-pack refill is $19.99 in your size, with an optional monthly subscription you can pause or cancel.
What does the Johns Hopkins connection actually mean?
The brand says Hale was developed with biomedical engineers at Johns Hopkins, that inventor Dr. Patrick Byrne is a Johns Hopkins / Cleveland Clinic ENT surgeon, and that an ongoing clinical trial there compares Hale with nasal strips and reconstructive surgery. Those are brand statements. This page has not independently verified trial design, enrollment, or published outcomes, and an ongoing trial is not the same thing as a finished, peer-reviewed result.
Is it FSA/HSA eligible?
The official store states Hale is FSA/HSA eligible and that you can pay with an FSA/HSA card at checkout. Eligibility can still depend on your plan administrator, so keep the receipt if you submit for reimbursement.
What about Hale Sleep Tape and the Sleep Mask?
Sleep Tape is a 30-pack of bamboo-silk mouth tape ($19.99) in full-coverage or vented, for ages 16 and up; the brand's own safety note says to stop if it irritates and to ask a clinician first if you have a respiratory condition. The Sleep Mask is a silk eye mask with cotton filling at $19.99. Both are optional add-ons, not required to try the dilator. Mouth tape is not appropriate for everyone and should not be used to self-treat a breathing disorder.
Who should not use an internal nasal dilator?
Anyone with unexplained breathing trouble, recent nasal surgery, active nosebleeds, a known nasal or sinus disease, or a prescribed airway device should ask a doctor first. Stop using Hale if it hurts, bleeds, or makes congestion worse. Children are not the intended buyer for this kit.
How do shipping, returns, and subscriptions work?
Hale states that standard shipping is always free, trial kits have a 30-day money-back guarantee with free returns, and subscriptions can be rescheduled, paused, or cancelled. If an order has already shipped, the store may not be able to change it. Read the current shipping and refund pages on halebreathing.com before you buy — those policies control, not this guide.
The Bottom Line
Try the Fit Before You Subscribe
Hale is a small internal dilator with a surgeon-designed shape and a sensible on-ramp: three sizes in one box, tools if you buy this kit, and a 30-day window on trial kits. It is not surgery, not a strip, and not a sleep-apnea device. If nasal strips annoy you in daylight and you are not heading to an operating room, the $35.99 Trial Kit & Accessories is the low-commitment way to see whether an inside-the-nose aid is even tolerable.*