The decision to remove pubic hair is a highly personal one. There are people who simply trim it while others prefer to get it professionally removed in a salon. There are also people who prefer to just leave their pubic hair alone.

If you happen to be one of those people who prefer to be free from pubic hair, there are a couple of ways to get the job done. Below are some of your options.

Shaving

This is probably the most common method of getting rid of pubic hair. It’s simple, easy to do, and it doesn’t take a lot of time. 

Plus, you don’t need any complex tool to do it. All you need is a cream or gel and a fresh razor.

The problem with shaving is that it increases your risk of getting an infection, particularly if you accidentally cut your skin. There’s also the risk of getting ingrown hairs.

To avoid those things, remember to not do it dry. You should always use a product to keep your razor moving smoothly across the skin. It could be a shaving gel or just a plain liquid soap.

Replace your razors often, too. Using an old razor can make it easier for you to cut yourself.

Trimming

For people who don’t really want to be totally hair-free down there, trimming offers a safe and easy way of keeping your pubic hair in order.

In using a scissor, however, it’s important for you to work with a mirror. That way, you minimize the chances of you snagging your clitoris or labia. It will also help you trim the right areas.

Before and after trimming, make it a habit to disinfect your pair of shears. Keep them somewhere clean and dry to make sure that bacteria won’t grow on them. 

Also, if you’re planning on trimming, do it when your pubic hair is dry. That way, they won’t bunch together.

Tweezing

If you don’t have the time or the patience to manually pluck your pubes, you may want to find another option of removing your pubic hair.

Tweezing is time-consuming and it’s not for people with low pain tolerance. However, this method is considered an effective way of keeping your private areas hair-free since it plucks the hair out of the roots without causing irritation.

Epilators

Epilators somehow work the same way as tweezing in that it pulls the hair from the roots. However, these devices make the work so much easier and faster since they grab multiple hairs at once.

One of the things you should take note about epilators is the fact that they are uncomfortable to use the first few times. Getting comfortable using it can take some time.

Additionally, there are also tons of models, brands, and price points available on the market these days. They have different speed levels, changeable heads, and angle guides so you have to know exactly what you need.

That way, the results can match your experience and expectations.

Depilatories

Depilatories offer a quick way of removing pubic hair. These are chemical hair removers which you can buy over-the-counter. They work by weakening the keratin in hair, causing them to easily fall out and be wiped away.

Depilatories aren’t that complicated to use. In fact, you just need to apply them on your skin and wait for a few minutes before wiping the cream and the hair off of your skin.

While most depilatories are safe to use, you should still use them with caution. Some products are loaded with chemicals that can cause irritation and allergic reactions.

If you plan on using them, it’s a good idea to read labels and see if there’s anything on them that might trigger a negative reaction from you. You should also do a sensitivity test before you put any product on a large area of your skin.

Waxing

If you don’t have the patience to pluck your pubic hair one by one, you can take the faster route and do waxing. It rips large areas of hair out by the roots, reducing itching and slowing down their regrowth.

Waxing is generally safe to do at home but it’s ideal for a professional to do it. This is particularly important if you have sensitive skin and low tolerance to pain.

If you decide to do it at home, you have the option to use regular wax or you can try sugaring.

Because of its ingredients, it’s considered to be more gentle to the skin. This makes it ideal to use on the bikini zone and other sensitive areas of the body.

Laser hair removal

In this procedure, a dermatologist or certified technician will use a laser device on the skin. This device sends concentrated light to your hair follicles. Its heat destroys and weakens the follicles to stop the hair from growing back. 

For you to not have your pubic hair grow back, you’ll need to have several treatments. The more sessions you have, the more damage the procedure will do on the hair follicles to stop hair growth for a long time.

Electrolysis

This procedure is a bit similar to laser removal but it relies on an epilator to send the radio frequencies that will damage your hair follicles. Also, electrolysis deals with hair follicles one by one, instead of treating multiple follicles at once.

The procedure, although effective, isn’t considered as a permanent solution. However, compared with laser removal, it’s cheaper and safer.

Final Thoughts

There’s no health or medical benefits to going completely hair-free down there. Removing pubic hair depends on one’s preference.

If you are thinking of doing any of the methods above, it’s best to know exactly what you’re getting yourself into. Some of the methods above may cause pain and irritation. Others may require you to spend money and time while others can be easily done at home.

Whichever method you choose, make sure that it’s the right one for your pain threshold, budget, and needs.