Shave Pubic Hair Without Causing Ingrown Hairs - Shaving Technique For Smooth Genital Skin

Is it easy to shave pubic hair off? This would depend on two issues mainly, one you know what you're doing, and secondly you have a steady hand. At any time of the razor in your hand and you feel unervy don't attempt to continue. Shaving pubic hair off is a simple and safe process if common sense prevails and proper shaving tools are used. In answer to the question is it easy to shave pubic hair off, yes, as like it is with most other things you do. All it takes is careful valuation of the situation and practice. A common query asked is, does it hurt shaving genital hair off. No, pain usually comes after if you've nicked or scraped the skin with the razor blade. Other pains can come from ingrown hairs and infections.

Before shaving starts and for the shave to be at its best, and for your safety, is to have everything you need easy to hand and that your comfortable and in a private room of the house, preferably the bathroom. Shaving tools strewn all around is not good practice. Having to stretch or stop what you doing to go hunting for a razor, foam or gel can result in a bad shave. As for stretching it can lead to nothing but trouble should you slip or fall. You could have an expert undertake the task for you if you're a little apprehensive, or ask your partner as long as they are clued up. If you have been elected to shave your partner's pubes and you sense slight uncertainty from your other half don't continue because, they may have reservations about removing their pubic hair at the last minute?  One reason could be the one which is quite common where people think that if you shave pubic hair (beard, armpits or legs,) that the hair will grow back thicker leaving you hairier than when you first started. Well it doesn't. What you see is blunt thick ends of shaven hair that appears dark and thick instead of thin narrow ends like new hairs have.  How fast hair grows back has nothing to do with shaving.

Shaving Equipment

• Razor
• Clean Blade
• Shaving foam/gel
• Sharp scissors
• Moisturizer

Quick and Simple Shaving Pubic Hair Guide:

1. Prepare the area for shaving. Wash pubic hair, soft hair is more manageable. Clean genitals helps avoid rash, pimples and skin irritation

2. Long genital hair will need to be trimmed before shaving. Once the hair is cut and at a manageable length it will allow you to shave easily.

3. Apply shaving cream/gel/foam and sudsy up to a mass of lather. The right way to shave pubic hair is in the direction of which way the hair grows, and not to hurry the job if genital skin is to stay soft and smooth.. You can now begin shaving round your penis or vagina.

4. "Gently" cleanse the skin, as it will be at its most sensitive now. After all it's just had a close shave with a razor (excuse the pun.) Treat tender skin with baby lotion or aloe vera oil.

The razor is a deadly tool and should be treated as such. Cuts usually occur if the razor blade is motioned across the skin, parallel with the blade, or by slicing off the head of a small bump on the skin. Have you noticed the smaller the cut the longer the bleed. To stop bleeding make a swab and douse in alcohol then settle it over the wound. Petroleum jelly rubbed on the cut will help prevent scabs forming.

If the shave was incorrectly done it could result in painful ingrown hairs. (Razor bumps) known also as Psuedofolliculitis Barbae. Psuedofolliculitis Barbae refers to hair which has been cut or snapped off under the skin level which then starts to grow through surrounding tissue instead of out of the follicle. In other cases the hair curls and retreats back inside the skin causing irritation and inflammation.

• If the bikini line is affected with ingrown hairs then hold a hot compress against them for 10 minutes. Doing this 3 times daily will soften the skin and coax the hairs out.
• Wear loose clothing round the genitals until the bumps have cleared. Ill fitting underwear is not only unhealthy but can cause friction.

If you wax the genitals exfoliate the area to rid dead skin cells…but don't exfoliate if ingrown pubic hairs have happened already, as it can cause further skin problems.  All hair needs to be pulled taking the roots if you're waxing because, if only broken below the surface it will give rise to irritation. You can use tweezers for pubic hair removal. Tweezers should be sterilized before coming in contact with the skin. If the ingrown hair is peeping through the skin, gently grip it and pull slowly. Following this thoroughly cleanse the pubic area, pat dry and smooth antiseptic cream over the spot to prevent infections.

Plucking is best for light removal of stragglers or doing detail work, and pulling out coarse hairs. It is a painful process; in fact so painful it brings tears to your eyes. But if you insist on using a pair of tweezers then numb the area with ice beforehand. Another option is to make an appointment with a dermatologist who will advise about hair removal creams specially formulated for dissolving ingrown pubic hairs.

Whatever you're chosen method/solution ask your doctor if they are safe treatments for ingrown hairs.

Ingrown hairs can cause scarring, redness and swelling so take care with how, and with what you treat your ingrown hairs.  There are many products that state they help treat ingrown hairs, but the reality is that Salicylic acid is supposedly the only one active substance that clearly improves razor bumps. The product is a dermatological-grade ingredient that exfoliates, moisturizes, cleans pores and helps protect from infection.

A good razor for shaving the pubic region is one of the 3-blade razor types. Named sorts are the Venus and the Mach 3, both ideally manufactured to allow for a good close cut. Most people choose shaving gel over cream and opt for the popular brand made by Gillete which gives better lubrication and keeps the area soft.

Prevent razor burn

• Keep the face moist throughout the full process of shaving. Dry shaving can cause problems
• Use the right shaving gear (shaving brush, moisturizing cream/gel/foam and "sharp" razor.)
•  Copious amounts of lather  
• Shave following the route of hair growth
• Don't use pressure  
• Use products formulated only for the pubic area
• Don't scratch no matter how irritating the itch
• Consider using disposable razors they are more hygienic
• Apply moisturizer to help close the pores  

For a perfect smooth finish without the stubble is to know what you're doing and take things slowly.

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