How to prevent ingrown hair on the pubic area
Ingrown hairs are the number one problem when dealing with pubic hair styling. It is a problem in all kinds of hair removal, but hurts more when it’s in the pubic area, and can harm your sex life too. Here is a very useful guide from wikihow on how to prevent ingrown hair in your pubic area-
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Ingrown pubic hairs occur when the tip of the hair grows back underneath the skin, which can often cause pain and irritation. The problem is most common in people with thick, coarse hair. The easiest way to prevent ingrown pubic hairs is to just let the hair grow naturally. If this is not desirable, the following tips will guide you through safer hair-removal processes.
Steps
- Trim your pubic hair. Pull the hair away from your body and trim it with scissors or clippers. Safety guards are sometimes available for cosmetic scissors and clippers.
- Soak the hair with warm water before shaving for at least 3 minutes. Shaving after a hot bath or shower is recommended.
- Use a hypoallergenic shaving cream or gel. Allergies to shaving products are common in the pubic area, so test the product by applying a small amount at first. Apply a generous amount of the product before you shave.
- Shave pubic region.
- Use a sharp, single-bladed razor. Multiple blades often cut the hair too short. Shave in the direction of your hair growth. Razors that have a cushion or moisturizing strip can help prevent irritation, as well.
- Press the razor firmly enough to the skin to remove all the unwanted hair evenly, but do not use too much pressure.
- Do not shave too close to the skin, and avoid the closest-shave setting when using an electric razor. Do not pull your skin tight when shaving.
- Rinse the razor after each stroke. Reapply the shaving cream as necessary throughout the process.
- Apply a cool cloth or pad to the shaved area when you are finished.
- Do not shave too often. Once a week is the recommended maximum frequency you should shave the pubic area. Stop shaving if you already have ingrown hairs in the pubic area.
- Use a moisturizer if you often have dry skin in the area. Make sure the product is safe to apply to the pubic region. If at all possible, use an unscented product that does not have sun block or other additives.
- Keep your skin clean. Shower after working out or sweating a lot.
Warnings
- Avoid waxing the pubic area if you are prone to ingrown hairs. This process increases the likelihood that hair will grow back under the skin and cause irritation. If you must wax, get it done by a professional.
- Do not scratch or pick at ingrown pubic hairs. This can lead to infection.
- See a doctor if ingrown hairs are a chronic problem.
Things You’ll Need
- Hair scissors or clippers
- Hypo allergenic shaving cream or gel
- Sharp, single-bladed razor
- Cloth or pad
- Skin moisturizer
Sources and Citations
- http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ingrown-hair/DS01167/DSECTION=prevention
- http://ingrownhairfacts.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=32
- http://www.medicinenet.com/ingrown_hair/article.htm
- http://www.epigee.org/beauty/ingrown.html
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Laser Pubic Hair Removal For Permanent Pubic Hairstyles
Laser pubic hair removal is a form of epilation and can be useful in creating permanent pubic hairstyles. As opposed to depilation which removes hair above the skin’s surface, laser pubic hair removal belongs to the type that includes sugaring, threading, electrology and, of course, plucking.
In laser pubic hair removal, a high energy laser beam shines on the pubic hair attacking the dark color pigments in the hair follicle and preventing the hair from growing again. Because the laser beam is absorbed by dark pigments, fair skin in the pubic area receives less damage. Any damage to the skin, however, is not permanent and the treatment may result only in a slight discomfort akin to that of a mild sunburn. Nevertheless, a person with highly sensitive skin in the pubic area is advised to apply a topical anesthetic to the area during the laser hair removal procedure. Laser pubic hair removal can also change the color of the skin in the pubic area, a change that can last for several months.
Hair in the pubic area is relatively shallow making laser pubic hair removal an effective method for removing hair. A good treatment will result in a 30% – 60% reduction in hair volume and any regrowth will be thinner and lighter in color. A person who has undergone a laser hair removal treatment should avoid sunbathing or exposing the pubic area to the rays of the sun. Doing so can result in changes to the color of the skin, sometimes in spotty, unattractive patterns.
For those looking for permanent pubic hairstyles, the laser pubic hair removal method is ideal. There are a variety of techniques available, some removing all of the hair, others leaving a part in a specific design like a heart or triangle. Women fond of using bikinis will find laser pubic hair removal useful for removing hair in the bikini zone and areas that will be exposed when wearing skimpy swimwear.
The disadvantages of a laser pubic hair removal treatment are the permanency of the result and the cost. The hair that is removed will never grow back again so the choice of pubic hairstyles is important before undergoing the treatment. Laser pubic hair removal can also set one back by a couple of thousand dollars depending, principally, upon a person’s hair and skin color.
Costs aside, the laser pubic hair removal method remains an important option for women seriously considering a permanent way to achieve attractive pubic hairstyles.
