This is not a blog about whether you should or should not remove pubic hair, so we don’t want to get into that debate. Instead, this article is to help women who opt to remove some or all of their pubic hair for their own personal reasons. Given the trend’s popularity, we’d like to include some guidance as hair removal experts on the best method.
The most important things to consider are:
• The desired longevity of your results
• Your skill set in at-home hair removal
• Your tolerance of potential discomfort and hassle factor
A key factor to understand is the sensitivity of the area. The bikini line skin is prone to sensitivity, and harsh, aggressive methods like shaving may irritate the skin, causing shaving bumps and ingrown hairs that can be uncomfortable, even painful. This makes razors an absolute no-no—leave them to the guys.
So, for girl grooming, we suggest several choices: a depilatory lotion or cream, pre-waxed strips, or the use of a hot or warm wax product. To simplify the choice, refer to the comparative table below. Once you’ve decided which route you want to take, choose the best product for your situation and proceed from there.
For creams and lotions, we recommend the use of our Sensitive variants in intimate areas. Products like our Hair Removal Cream Skin Brightening, Hair Removal Cream Sensitive or Hair Removal Lotion Sensitive are specifically formulated for use in intimate areas. Conducting a patch test with each use is essential to determine your skin compatibility. Apply with care, but do not apply directly on the genitals, anus or close to mucous membranes and always make sure you rinse the product off thoroughly so that no trace of the product remains.
When it comes to wax strips, Mandy’s Original Wax Strips for Legs & Body or Soft Feel Wax Strips for Legs & Body both work effectively. The Original formulation strips are transparent, so may make waxing more accurate or precise. Our hot wax offerings in the form of Microwaveable Hot Wax, Hot Wax Mug, and Film Wax Legs & Body all work equally effectively. Check out the product information pages to assist you make your choice. Skin reactions are less likely when waxing, but we recommend a patch test just in case. Also, test the wax temperature before use to avoid burning your skin. Again, do not apply directly on the genitals, anus or close to mucous membranes. You can remove any remaining wax residue with an oil-based lotion or baby oil.
There’s an option here for everyone, so get grooming, girl! If you’re new to the process, enlist the help of a friend, sister, mom or partner to assist you while you gain the skill and confidence to achieve what you want on your own. Stay smooth!
