“Waxing will leave you smoother longer as unwanted hairs become thinner and in some cases don't grow back at all. Many people have noticed less irritation after waxing, especially decreased ingrown hairs and breakouts."
When it comes to pubic hair, people groom it using a variety of methods including shaving, waxing, trimming, and laser removal. These methods can lead to ingrown hairs and infections though, so most gynecologists warn against them and recommend trimming or letting it be instead.
To remove hair from the pubic area and around the vagina, waxing strips can be an effective solution. They offer a smoother skin for a longer period of time. They even work well on short hair as it works close to the root.
A Brazilian wax exfoliates your skin's most sensitive and intimate area and removes dead, dry skin cells. Brazilian waxing also removes damaged skin cells allowing healthy new skin tissue to grow and also eliminates dirt and debris found in clogged pores in the lower body, reducing acne breakouts in the pubic area.
Waxing cons
Because the hair is removed at the root, some people say waxing is more painful than shaving. The hot wax can also burn your skin if you're not careful. Waxing can cause inflamed hair follicles, pain, redness, ingrown hairs and skin irritation.
After a client's first waxing, the results can last 3 to 6 weeks depending on the individual's hair re-growth rate. In most cases, hair growth is minimal during the first week or two and noticeably increases in the third and fourth week.
It's hygienic.
By removing the hair on the outer labia, you can drastically reduce your risk of any unwanted odor. And by removing all the hair with a Brazilian waxing session, you'll have cleaner skin that stays fresher even longer—without any hassle.
Hard body waxes are usually recommended to treat the pubic area. In such a delicate part of the body, pain is pretty much a given, but these waxes spare clients some discomfort by cooling off before being removed and sticking to the hairs without grabbing the skin.
Shaving is the best way to get rid of pubic hair at home without pain, while trimming the hair at home is a painless method for a tidy-up. With the right tools and advice, shaving should be pain-free. And treating yourself to a bikini trimmer will make trimming a breeze.
Pros: Temporarily removes hair at the root for an average of three weeks of smooth skin, which can range from two to six weeks depending on your hair type and thickness. Cons: Waxing requires some regrowth in order to be effective, as the wax needs at least a quarter-inch of stubble to adhere to.
Bikini area
"For a bikini wax, those who frequent the beach benefit from waxing their bikini line every two weeks. But for a full bikini or Brazilian bikini service, you're recommended to come in every three to four weeks. This allows the proper amount of time for regrowth," Coba says.
Interestingly, 84 percent of the men surveyed had a preference when it came to a woman's pubic hair, but only 9 percent would end a date or sex because of a women's grooming habits -- so they must not care all that much. And of the men polled, a whopping 88 percent do some grooming of their own.
Removing pubic hair does not improve hygiene and it may actually increase your chance of infection. Hair removal can sometimes irritate or burn the skin, and cause micro-abrasions, ingrown hairs and pain or itchiness. These can facilitate inflammation and actually provide the entry point for infections.
Waxing reduces hair growth when performed at every four weeks. While shaving crops the hair at the skin's surface, waxing pulls it out by the root, so it grows back softer, finer, and thinner. Waxing is great for those who are tired of the hassle of shaving several times per week.
Simply, trim down your hair beforehand if it's slightly long to make the waxing experience more comfortable. Your therapist will take care of the rest. Also, remember that with regular waxing your hair will soon begin to feel thinner and sparser unlike shaving, which can leave the hair feeling stubbly, thick and itchy.
If the hairs are too short in the bikini area, they will not adhere to the wax for removal. The same goes for hairs that are longer than 1/4 inch. You always want to make sure you trim any longer hairs before the waxing appointment.
Hair also grows back much thinner, thus making it easier to remove and less painful when waxed. Shaving just one time in between will negate all that is gained from waxing and can further irritate follicles which can cause ingrown hair. So, no, we don't advise shaving in between.
Shaving recently waxed skin causes damage to your skin's surface and increases the likelihood of ingrown hair. Even still, it can be a hard habit to stop if you think the benefit outweighs the risk.
Put simply, you should avoid waxing if you have a chronic condition like lupus, AIDS, or any other disease that may compromise the skin barrier. Doctors also recommend steering clear of waxing if you take Accutane, or if you've stopped taking it less than six months to a year ago.