Shaving Pubic Hair: This Is How It Works!

Care should be taken when shaving pubic hair to prevent inflammation.

The shaving of pubic hair is subject to fashion, which, like clothing, often changes faster than we can adapt our habits.

Nowadays it is fashionable to shave pubic hair , but if done incorrectly, hair can grow in and develop inflammation.

Pubic hair shaving or waxing?

Shaving pubic hair can be an alternative to removing hair with wax, which has found its way to us as “Brazilian waxing”. Shaving pubic hair is much gentler and saves the pain that occurs during waxing.

However, you can go wrong when shaving pubic hair and it can lead to inflammation and ingrown hair, which not only looks unsightly, but can also be painful.

Since pubic hair is usually thicker and more unruly, the risk of ingrown hairs is far greater when shaving pubic hair than when shaving armpit or leg hair.

The small inflammations do not only develop after shaving, hair can also grow in after epilating with the epilator, wax or sugar. Not everyone reacts the same way with every depilation method.

How do I go about shaving pubic hair?

There are simple methods to prevent ingrown hairs. These ingrown hairs are also called “razor pimples”.

Not only men get them, we women also know how uncomfortable they are in the bikini area after shaving pubic hair. We’ll tell you what you can do about it.

If you follow our step-by-step instructions, nothing should go wrong with your shave and you should achieve your new look without any problems and painlessly. Get started

Trim hair

The first time you shave your pubic hair, it is still very long and could quickly clog the razor’s blades. It therefore makes sense to trim the pubic hair with an attachment with a beard trimmer or electric hair clipper before the subsequent shave , so that the blades do not clog during the subsequent wet shave and can slide and cut better.

Soften skin and hair

Before shaving, soften the skin and open the pores of the skin wide.

Since pubic hair is particularly “bristly”, it makes sense to soften it first under a hot shower or in a full bath. Ideally, you should therefore shave pubic hair after the shower or even in the shower as the last step in your personal hygiene.

Use shaving gel or special oils

Now use a special shaving gel, shaving foam or special shaving oil. Such products are better suited for shaving than simple foam made from shower gel or soap, as such special products ensure that the blades glide optimally over the skin and do not damage it.

In addition, such products keep the hair soft and supple, making it easier to shave.

Use only fresh, sharp razor blades

If you shave wet , make sure the razor blades are fresh and sharp. Less sharp blades do not cut well and lead to skin irritation and micro-injuries, which can also become inflamed. The smoother the cut, the better.

Tip: Women’s razors are always a bit more expensive than those for men. Men’s razors often shave smoother than special women’s razors. Try it out with your significant other’s wet razor!

Always shave against the direction of growth and tense the skin while shaving!

Rinse the razor often

The best, freshest and sharpest razor blades are useless if they are clogged with flakes of skin or hair. Therefore, it is better to rinse the razor one time too much rather than too little under a sharp jet of water in order to remove such residues well and to maintain the full cutting power of the blades.

Rinse well

After shaving, remove all traces of shaving cream and shaved hair to see the overall result. If you would like to shave an area afterwards, you should definitely apply new shaving gel or a corresponding product and do not shave “just quickly”!

Provide with moisture

After shaving pubic hair and every day afterwards, the skin needs care in order to remain elastic and soft.

Dry skin promotes hair ingrown because it is harder to penetrate.

So apply a moisturizer after you shave. After shaving, a product with aloe vera soothes the skin particularly well.