Pubic Hair Removal
First, we'd like to say there's nothing freaky or abnormal about
having pubic hair, and there is nothing freaky or abnormal about
removing this hair. There is no "right" way to have your pubic hair.
Everyone feels differently about this issue. There are several ways to
remove public hair: the most common is shaving, but you can also use
wax or chemical depilatories.
The solution of pubic hair removal:
1. Waxing
You can also get pubic hair waxed professionally, which involves adding
strips of hot wax on some cloth. When it hardens, the cloth with the
wax and your hair is ripped off quickly. You can also buy kits at
pharmacies -- although you might need a friend to help you with it. If
you wax regularly, the hair does not come in as quickly, nor as thick,
so if you try this you might want to try it a few times (separated by a
few weeks) to get the best effect. For waxing products, GiGi 's high
quality formulas and the wide range of waxes, wax products, GiGi is the
leader in semi permenant hair removal. Try out GiGi waxing products.
Brazilian wax is a good method for pubic hair removal as well.
2. Shaving Public Hair
If you decide you want to do a little pubic shaving, whether you're a
male or female, grab a fresh razor and pay close attention to the
following steps to avoid in-grown hairs and infections, which can
appear as itchy or painful bumps.
3. Trim It.
To make this process easier, trim the genital area before applying the
razor! You'll save blades this way. Electric razors, clippers (with
safety guards) or scissors work well. To get a closer cut and avoid
unwanted nicks, pull the hair up then trim away. If the art of pubic
shaving is new, you may want to let the hair short for a couple of
days. This allows the genitals to become comfortable the transition you
are about to make.
4. Soak it.
Soak the pubic area in warm to hot water, or lay a warm cloth over the
area for about 10 minutes. This softens coarse pubic hair and makes it
easier to shave and style.
5. Lather it.
Never dry shave your pubic area! If you do pain and irritation will
most likely follow. Use shaving cream or gel to lather the pubic area.
A thin layer of petroleum jelly will foster a closer shave. Soap
doesn't make the best lather for pubic shaving. (Note that some people
may have allergic reactions to certain lathering products.)
6. Shave it.
Now your pubic area is ready to meet the razor. There are many
different ways to style this area. Think about it before you start and
be as creative as you desire. It is recommended to shave the same way
the hair grows. However to get a closer shave you may want to also
shave in the opposite direction. Some state this causes red bumps and
ingrown hairs, but everyone is different. If you feel comfortable, try
it. In addition, don't constantly stroke the same area during the
shave, this may irritate the skin. Two to three short strokes are
ideal. Lastly, stretch the skin to reach the difficult hairy spots.
First-Timers: The pubic area is sensitive and may take time to adjust
to the razor. Four to six is common. In addition, slowly acquaint the
genitals with shaving. Once a week is plenty for your first month.
Don't worry about a smooth shave the first month.
7. Exfoliate (remove dead skin)
One thing that people forget that is very important is to clean your
skin after shaving. The best way is with a "loofa sponge" and your
normal body soap. Due to sensitivity of this area, rub lightly with the
sponge to prevent skin irritation. This will help remove anything that
might clog the pores.
8. Moisturize it.
After the shave is completed rinse, dry and moisturize the freshly
shaven pubic area. Baby oil and aloe Vera are two suggestions. It's
best to avoid moisturizers that contain fragrances and colors, since
this may cause irritation. In addition, you may want to powder the area
afterwards for comfort. Don't use products that include talcum, it
causes irritation.
9. Upkeep It.
Wash shaven genitals on a daily basis. This helps remove unwanted oils
and sweat. In addition, you may wish to moisturize and powder the area
daily to avoid irritation. If you keep the hair short, you'll avoid
stubbles, which causes itching. Try to wear cotton underwear and to
stay away from tight fitting cloths pants. The lack of air circulation
and friction of tight cloths may lead to in-grown hairs.
There are a few products that that seem preferred by our callers and
colleagues to reduce irritation and in-grown hairs. Your experience may
be different. They recommend the Gillete Mach 3 razor, Edge Shaving Gel
for Sensitive Skin (with the orange top), and Lubriderm moisturizing
cream.
10. Chemical Depilatories
Chemical depilatories "melt" the hair off using foul-smelling
chemicals. If you buy waxing kits or chemical depilitories, it's very
important you buy one that it is advertised as safe for pubic regions.
Even if it says it's safe for pubic reasons, some people believe these
chemicals are dangerous to get too close to your genitals, so they
might be safer for "bikini waxes" that don't get too close to your
genitals. Read the boxes carefully and use your judgement on these
products. Remember to do a "test patch" to see how your body deals with
these chemicals and wait a few days to see if there are any side
effects.
11. Electrolysis and Laser Hair Removal
Electrolysis uses electricity on your hair folicles to remove hair
permanently (or at least a very long time). Laser hair removal uses
laser light to do the same thing. There are commercial salons that can
do these services.
Both are very effective, relatively painless, much less likely to have
in-grown hairs. The downside is that both processes are fairly
expensive.
12. Downsides of Removing Public Hair
For some people, pubic hair is always easy and fun. However, for many
other people it presents problems. When the genital hair begins to grow
back, itching often occurs. Red bumps and ingrown hair may appear. To
relieve the irritation, you can apply cortisone cream to reduce
inflammation, but use with caution as too much cortisone causes
irritation and ingrown hairs in some people! If any side effects cause
you stress or don't go away, see a doctor immediately.
Some people have allergic reactions to certain shaving products, soaps,
moisturizers and powders. As a solution, try hypoallergenic creams,
moisturizers, or soaps. If this fails, don't shave or trim your hair.
Some women have noted genital sensitivity during menstruation. If
shaving becomes uncomfortable for women during their periods, they
should time pubic shaving around their menstruation cycle.
And if one type of hair removal gives you trouble, you might consider
trying a different type or hair removal. For instance, shaving might
irritate your skin, but waxing might not cause as much irritation or
in-grown hairs.
Keep in mind that your pubic area is not the only body part than can
experience red bumps, ingrown hairs, allergic reactions to products and
razor burn when shaved. In other words, be aware of the warnings but
don't let them scare you off.
If you want to trim or remove your hair and feel comfortable with the idea, try it
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