Shaving the bikini area

How to Shave Bikini Area without Red Bumps

Nidhi Nangia
By Nidhi Nangia, Writer and researcher. June 14, 2017
How to Shave Bikini Area without Red Bumps

Removing pubic hair is a year round activity for women, reasons being hygiene, comfort and beauty among others. One of the most common, easiest, cheapest, painless and effective ways of removing pubic hair is to shave. Simply invest in a good razor, and you are good to go. But most women end up having red bumps after shaving their bikini area. You should not have them, and if you are getting them, you are probably doing something wrong in the process. Read this oneHOWTO article to find out how to shave bikini area without red bumps.

Steps to follow:

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First of all, it is important to invest in a good quality razor only. Your skin on the bikini area is super delicate, and picking a good razor will ensure that your bikini line stays in best possible condition. Choose a razor that comes with more than one blade. This kind of razor will dispense more pressure, and allow each blade to cut minutely without exerting excessive force.

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It is important to prepare the area first before you use the razor on it. The hair should not be more than quarter an inch (roughly half a centimeter) long. If they are longer than that, trim them first. Next, make the area clean by washing it and soaking it in water for 10 minutes. This will be your best precaution against red bumps after shaving. Soaking in water will make your skin softer, thus making the hair removal process easier. After soaking, dry the skin and apply an exfoliating scrub.

Razor bumps can commonly appear after shaving due to the fact that a hair follicle has become ingrown, which is why exfoliation is so important, to make sure there is no dead skin that can make your hair follicles grow under your bikini area skin.

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Applying shaving cream before shaving will create slip, so that the razor runs through your skin smoothly, and does not cause any abrasion and irritation. The shaving cream or gel that you choose should also be of good quality, and should contain a few of moisturizing agents, such as olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter etc.

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The way you shave and run your razor also makes a big difference in your post-shaving experience and in whether you are going to get red bumps or not. Mostly, you get red bumps because you shave against your hair growth, and the blades of the razor nick your hair follicles. The best way is to gently glide the razor along the hair growth, keeping the razor downwards without applying too much of pressure. Don’t run the razor several times. Running the razor only once should be enough. If you want a closer shave, choose a razor that has more than one blade.

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Rinse the area immediately after completing your shave. Keep a cold compress on the area for 10-15 minutes, and apply some anti-redness serum or aloe vera gel to decrease your chances of having red bumps. Choose the one with tea tree oil, as it has natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. But if you still get red bumps after shaving the bikini area, then you may be prescribed topical steroids to reduce pain, swelling and redness. Oral or topical antibiotics may also be recommended if the red bumps become infected.

If you still have razor bumps, you may check our article on how to get rid of razor bumps in the bikini area fast if you're in a hurry.

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Do not forget to moisturize and hydrate after the shave, this will also prevent itching after shaving. Use a moisturizer that is fragrance free and alcohol free. Do not use a heavy cream, as it may clog the pores of your skin and create further problems. Look for a moisturizer that contains lavender oil and aloe vera, as both of them are soothing and hydrating.

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Once you are finished with your shaving and moisturizing, do not immediately rush for your lacy underwear and thongs. For some time, keep simple with 100% cotton underwear without any elastic bands on the leg openings. Such kind of underwear will let your skin breathe and recover from the trauma it has recently gone through.

Shaving your bikini area every day is not recommended. Take a look at how often to shave your pubic area to make sure you let your skin breathe and relax.

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Remember to not abuse antibiotics unless really necessary and complete the cycle as recommended by your doctor, which is best you always consult before. That is to avoid contributing to bacterial resistence to antibiotics.
If you don't want to stress too much about shaving, it still goes the tip to only shave what shows and only shave all around the top and sides of your underwear.
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Can it be shaved the way you would shave the rest of your inner thigh from your knee or a different direction?
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