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Pubic hair? REALLY AWKWARD
15/f and I have a few questions about having pubic hair. I don't have wax available to me so I do shave it but that area gets really irritated and forms bumps of red and is really rough unlike the skin on my legs or underarms when they are shaved. Also, in which direction is it better to shave the pubic region? Sorry this is awkward
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To add to the advice you've already gotten, hair conditioner makes a really great shaving cream and let it grow in a bit before trying to shave again.
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In addition to rainhorse68's advice - have you considered hair removal creams? I also have the same problem as you in that my skin gets really irritated after shaving that area so I use Nair, but there is also Veet and probably other brands you can try. You apply the cream, leave it for 10-15 mins and then scrape it off. Usually they supply a plastic scraper or you can just use your nails (but don't be too rough!). Maybe give a cream a go if you still have problems with shaving.
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Get a good quality shaving lotion, one marked for sensitive skin or the like. Might contain aloe, or a similar ingredient. They normally feel cool (like mint feels cool in your mouth) if they have a good soothing ingredient. Use a brand new disposable razor, or a fresh blade head in a re-useable razor each time. Blunt blades really drag. Think 'razor sharp' literally! Always try to shave in the direction of growth and rinse off the foam regularly as you go along. You might have to go against the growth in little spots, but keep it to a minimum, and go extra gently. Bit at a time. Basically, if it feels nice when you are doing it, it is not irritating and giving you a rash. If it feels hot and uncomfortable and dragging at your skin it probably will leave a rash of bumps. When you have finished rinse off with clean warm (not too hot) water and dab yourself dry rather than rubbing and scrubbing away with the towel to dry off. The area will tend to be a little pink and sensitive if you have only recently started shaving. It will become more accustomed to being bare in a shortish while. If I had all the hair shaved off my head my scalp would look a bit pink and bumpy for a while! But keep up the techniques we have talked about, it is easy to set up an annoying rash of pink dots and feel itchy however long you have been shaving. You should have a bang on-trend smooth look worthy of a model in Vogue or Cosmo if you do all this, without waxing or even visiting a salon. Waxing DOES keep you smooth for longer, if and when you want to try it, but it is not the only way to be silky smooth and comfortable. OK? X
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