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Pubic Area Shaving Tips for Woman

December 10, 2010 by ds_15631 Leave a Comment

Pubic shaving is part art, part science. If you just start down there with a razor, you could end up with razor bumps, ingrown hairs and painful nicks or cuts. Instead, you want to approach the task with the same knowledge as a spa hair removal technician. A few tips and tricks will get you that knowledge, along with the perfect bikini line.

Choose Your Equipment Wisely

One of the worst things you can do to your pubic area is to shave it with a dull razor. Dull razors tug and pull at your skin. You’re more likely to have ingrown hairs, irritation and razor burn if you use a dull razor. Instead, always choose a new, sharp razor each time you shave. Pick a good, thick shaving cream with built-in moisturizers to decrease friction and soothe your skin. If you have specially sensitive skin, apply a shave oil to your skin, and then apply shaving cream on top of it for a really smooth shave.

Prepare Your Hair and Skin

Soak your hair in warm water before you shave, like during a shower or bath. Soaking makes your hair softer and plumper, which gives you a closer shave. Use a wash cloth to exfoliate your skin gently so you have less dead skin and debris to creep into your pores. If you have more than stubble, use sharp scissors to trim your hair as close to your body as possible. This will make it easier to shave and help keep your razor sharp.

Shave Correctly

Pull your skin tight and shave in upward strokes, recommends the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. If you’re prone to ingrown hairs, shave in the direction of hair growth, not against the growth, even if you feel like shaving against the growth gives you a better shave. Shaving against the direction of hair growth increases your risk of ingrown hairs. Try to shave over each area only once to minimize irritation. Follow up your shave with aloe vera gel or a mild toner to sooth skin and prevent shave bumps. Never use men’s aftershave because it stings and irritates sensitive skin.

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About ds_15631

Lillian Downey began writing professionally in 2008. She served as editor-in-chief of "Nexus Journal of Literature and Art" and as an assistant fiction editor at the prestigious "Antioch Review." She attended Wright State University, where she studied creative writing, women's studies, and health care.

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