Pubic Hair Removal: How To Do It The Correct Way!

By Bhumika Chitkara

Are you someone who wants to go through a pubic hair removal process but doesn’t know where to get started and how to do it? Well, you have landed at the right place! Pubic hair is completely normal; growing or grooming them is totally your choice! The best part is that there is no right or wrong about the decision you take. After all, it is your hair and you get to decide what to do with it! But, if you are someone who wants to give their shot at it, we have some great tips for you! Keep reading to know the correct way of pubic hair removal!

Prep your skin well before choosing your hair removal method:

Prepping your skin well before removing your pubic hair is the first step to achieving an irritation-free and smooth process. Take a bath or wash your pubic area well with soap and warm water. This step will allow your skin and hair to soften. 

Exfoliate your pubic area:

Exfoliating your skin before hair removal is also a great way to achieve a closer shave. Exfoliation will also help you in preventing ingrown hair. Use a gentle exfoliating scrub or a loofah to get rid of any dead skin or sebum build-up. Trust us; this step will make your hair removal process much smoother. 

Trim your pubic hair before the actual hair removal process:

Trimming your pubic hair before actually getting started with the hair removal process can help you in many ways! The first is it can prevent any hand slips or accidents that may happen during the process, thus reducing the chances of you getting hurt. Longer hair may be more painful to remove with either wax strips or a razor. Trimming will allow the razor to glide smoothly and have a clearer view of the area. 

Choose your hair removal method:

There are plenty of ways you can choose from for pubic hair removal. A few of the most common methods are waxing, shaving, hair removal creams, trimmers, scissors, epilators, threading and tweezing. While some of these ways, like shaving and using hair removal creams, trimmers are actually painless, others, like waxing, tweezing and threading, can be a little painful. But it all comes down to your personal preference!

Use clean and sharp tools:

The last thing you want is to get an infection or an invitation to a lot of bacteria in your intimate area. So always remember to wash your hands before touching your pubic area. The tools you are going to use to remove your pubic hair should also be clean and disinfected. If you are getting your hair removed professionally, make sure your professional has disinfected their tools and is wearing gloves at all times. 

Never dry shave:

This step is for those who choose to shave their pubic hair. Stock up on shaving creams and LATHER UP! Never ever use a razor on dry skin, especially when it comes to shaving intimate areas. Dry shaving can cause irritation and dry, sensitive skin. It is the biggest reason behind razor burns and uneven shaves, burning and ingrown hair. So ALWAYS, ALWAYS and ALWAYS use a shaving cream or soap and water to shave your pubic hair.

Always shave in the direction of your hair growth:

The most common question we have heard is, “ why should you never shave against the direction of your hair growth?” Well, the answer is, again, very simple. Shaving against your hair growth can cause ingrown hair and razor bumps! Some people think that shaving against it can help with a closer shave which is not true. 

Moisturise after removing pubic hair:

Once you are all clean and smooth down there, it’s time to moisturise! Never skip your moisturiser after shaving, as it can save you from the dryness and irritation caused by hair removal. Using a gentle, fragrance-free moisturiser is always a good idea! 

Wear loose and comfortable underwear for a few days:

Avoid wearing tight and unbreathable fabrics after a few days after you remove your pubic hair. These fabrics can cause irritation and rashes on the skin, which may not be something you want right after you clean your hair! Wear cotton and breathable underwear!

Your hair, your preference:

These tips were for people who want to keep their pubic region clean and hair-free. If you are someone who doesn’t want to remove your pubic hair or is not ready yet, it is completely normal! You decide to do whatever with your pubic hair. Shave, wax, trim or go all-natural; IT IS YOUR PREFERENCE!