How to Treat Pubic Hair

Shave hair . The most common method of pubic hair removal is probably shaving, as it is inexpensive, easy to perform, relatively painless, and can be done in private. You’ll need a mild alkaline and fragrance-free shaving cream or gel (both men and women should use a women’s cream as this is the gentlest), preferably one designed specifically for pubic hair. and a new razor (blunt knives are less effective and cause irritation).

• Trim the hair in the area you intend to shave first, you can choose to trim the area around the bikini or panty line, or trim it short and remove all of your pubic hair. Razor is best suited and is less likely to cause tugging or skin irritation on short hair, so you should trim the hair to about 0.6cm.
• Soften hair with hot water for 3-5 minutes before shaving. Another way is to warm the area to be shaved for the same effect. Start applying shaving cream to that area and carefully avoid the genitals. It is better to test the cream on a small patch of skin for 24 hours before shaving as some creams can cause skin allergies. ^[2]
• Stretch the skin around the pubic area with your other hand because shaving on a flat surface is most effective. Start shaving but do not press the knife (if you have to press the knife, it means the razor is too blunt). Shaving from the bottom up (against the direction of hair growth) will give you the closest and smoothest shave, while shaving from the top (in the same direction as hair growth) can reduce irritation for those with sensitive skin and reduce the risk of hair growth under the skin. ^[3]
• After shaving the desired amount of hair, rinse the area with warm water to remove the cream, pat dry with a towel, and then apply lotion to soothe and reduce irritation.

Use depilatory cream. Depilatory cream is a good choice for those who just want to clean the hair around the bikini or panties and cause minimal pain. Depilatory creams work on the basis of using harsh chemicals to dissolve the hair so it will be easily wiped away.

• Because of their very strong chemical properties (as evidenced by a very strong odor) it is not recommended to use depilatory creams to remove hair from the entire pubic area, they can cause skin irritation and there have been cases of chemical burns. This cream should only be used to remove excess hair outside the bikini or panty line.
• Before applying depilatory cream, you should trim the hair you want to remove. This will reduce the amount of cream that gets on your underwear where you don’t need to apply it. Use a pair of underwear to guide where to apply the cream, while making sure the cream cannot get on the sensitive skin.
• Leave the cream on the applied hair for the time indicated on the product packaging. Never leave the cream on longer than directed as it can be toxic to the skin. After the required time has elapsed, wipe or wash off the cream, the unwanted hair will fall off along with the cream.

Wax. Waxing is a very effective hair removal method with results that last for 2-4 weeks. There are many ways to remove hair: just remove unwanted hair outside the bikini line, wax wider across the bikini line or leave a strip in the middle, or completely remove the hair (Brazilian wax). Men also use similar hair removal methods, but hair removal from the sensitive skin on the testicles is not recommended. ^[4]

• Waxing is done by applying hot and sticky wax on the area of hair you want to remove. Next, a piece of cloth is placed over the wax applied and then the cloth is pulled out along with the wax and feathers.
• Because hair is pulled at the root, it takes longer to regrow than other hair removal methods such as shaving, which only removes the hair on the surface of the skin. However, waxing costs a lot of money, so even though it is a method of longer lasting results, it is also an expensive option.
• Home waxing kits are sold, but if you’ve never waxed before, you should go to a salon to have it done. Be aware that waxing can be painful, especially in sensitive areas, although over time hair will grow less between treatments and the pain will decrease as well.

Consider electrolysis or laser methods. Electrolysis and laser hair removal are two techniques that can permanently remove or reduce pubic hair. Electrolysis is a method of permanent and complete removal of pubic hair. The basis of the method is to pass an electric current through the hair follicle, burning the hair follicle and preventing it from growing back.

• You only need one treatment (treatment can last from 2-12 hours depending on the amount of hair) and you will never have to worry about hair down there! However, you should know that electrolysis is quite painful (although not as painful as waxing) and costs a lot of money.
• Laser hair removal is a newer technique and guarantees permanent hair reduction . The basis of the method is to shoot light pulses into pigmented hair follicles, thereby preventing hair growth. The technique is relatively painless and only takes a few minutes, but it requires several treatments.
• Although laser hair removal is an effective way to reduce hair, it does not guarantee complete hair removal and you still have to apply other hair removal methods. Since the laser is targeted at darkly pigmented hair follicles, it won’t work on light-colored hair. Laser hair removal is also expensive. ^[5]

Consider letting the hair grow naturally. It’s important to understand that the decision to have hair removal is personal. It’s increasingly common to shave “down there” these days, but you shouldn’t be pressured to have your pubic hair removed if you’re not comfortable with it.

• As long as the pubic area is kept clean and tidy, there is no significant hygienic reason to have pubic hair removal. Most people want to have their hair removed for cosmetic reasons.
• Moreover, you should know that many men and women still choose to follow the natural path that is to let their hair grow freely. So no matter which method you choose, it’s completely normal to have hair!

Soothes skin irritation. Skin irritation is only one part of the hair removal process, and no matter which method you choose, you will almost certainly experience skin irritation, at least the first time you remove hair. ^[6] To minimize uncomfortable redness, you can:

• Use an exfoliating candy. This product will remove dead skin cells and help skin clear. If you don’t have an exfoliating candy available, you can make a mixture of baking soda and water, it will have the same effect.
• Moisten skin with a light, fragrance-free body oil. Baby oils or essential oils, along with moisturizers containing aloe extract, are popular choices for soothing skin.
• Wear loose, airy clothing. Skin needs air to repair itself, so you shouldn’t wear tight leather pants right after waxing your pubic area. Try to wear cotton underwear and loose-fitting skirts or pants for a day or two after waxing.

Deal with hairs growing under the skin. Ingrown hairs under the skin are painful and can even lead to infection if left untreated. They usually appear during hair regrowth after shaving or waxing. If there is hair growing under the skin in the pubic area, you can treat it as follows:

• Take a hot shower to soften the skin around the hair and help open the pores. Pat dry with a clean towel, then use a sterilized tweezers to press down on one side of the hair and pull it out.
• Apply a little astringent to the area and let it dry, then wear loose cotton underwear. Continue applying the astringent over the following days until the skin heals.