PUBIC HAIR REMOVAL
If the pubic hair is thick and long use small scissors to trim down
the hair to about a quarter of an inch. This will avoid blunting and
clogging the razor too quickly.
Wet a large, washcloth and lay it over the entire pubic area for
two or three minutes.
Alternatively, take a long hot bath or stay in the shower for a while
making sure the pubic area receives a lot of water. Pubic hair is
coarser than head hair and needs more time to soften when carrying
out pubic hair removal.
Apply plenty of shaving foam or gel over the area and leave for a
few minutes to soften further. Ordinary soap is not suitable as it
does not lock in the moisture to the hair the way a shaving preparation
cream or gel does.
Experiment with different brands if you find some cause skin irritation.
They contain various chemicals and you need to find one that suits
you.
Pull the skin straight with your free hand and shave without applying
pressure.
Shave downwards along the direction of growth of hair, for ease.
Shave upwards against the direction of the hair growth for smoother
shave.
Make sure there is shaving foam on the skin each time you make a
stroke with the razor.
Shaving bare skin can cause razor burn and can be especially painful
in pubic hair removal.
Rinse the razor every couple of strokes as it will clog easily.
Rinse off and see any areas that may have been missed and again apply
gel to that area and shave.
Massage unscented Vitamin E oil into the pubic area after shaving.
To stop or reduce itching after shaving one may rub an ice cube over
the area.
Alternatively, rub a little baby oil into the pubic area.
If you suffer from itchiness or blood spots, let the hair grow back
for a week before shaving again.
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