Let’s talk about a bara-cooter
Anonymous: female/straight, what’s the best way to shave/wax/otherwise manage a lady bush?
I get this question a lot, and I’ve finally decided to tackle it. Keep in mind my response may be a bit long, but that’s because there’s so much to talk about. These are also my opinions, and some methods might not be best for others. Here we go.
Waxing — By far, waxing is the best method for hair management. Not only does it last a longer time than shaving, but you’re left with a nice smooth surface. It’s also been reported your hair grows back thinner and sometimes disappears all together. Now, I won’t lie — it is painful. You’ve got a warm strip of muslin pulling your hair from the root, and afterwards, your outer labia are a bit tender and red. The good news is the waxing process lasts less than 5 minutes. You’re done rather quickly, and then you can go and carry on with your day. However, it does end up being a bit costly. Most salons charge upwards from $30 and even more for a Brazilian style plus tip. You also need to wait for your hair to grow at least 1/4” long, so the in between time can be a little discouraging if you want to remain hairless at all times.
Electric razor — There are numerous pubic hair trimmers on the market. They come with adjustments so you can control the length of your hair if you don’t want yours to be too short. In all actuality, the shavers are just beard trimmers too, so you can buy one of those if you’d like. Personally, I like the Cleancut PS335 T-Shape Personal Shaver. It gets really close to the hair and leaves a very smooth service. Little tip before you shave with an electric razor — sprinkle baby powder over your lips to make the razor glide smoothly.
Shaving — By far, shaving is the most popular method, but it might not be the most gentle. If you do decide to shave, it is imperative you use a clean and fresh razor and lots of shaving cream in order to prevent razor burn. However, I’m going to share with you a lovely tip that is much more pleasant on your parts.
Through personal experience, I’ve found the best way to shave is using hair conditioner. It’s often been said it’s a good liquid to use when shaving legs, and pubes are no exception. Trust me, after you use hair conditioner and shave correctly, you will be silky smooth without razor burn. Here’s how you do it. As always, use a clean and fresh razor. Lather the hair conditioner on generously and reapply if necessary. Shave with the growth direction of your hair and go about it slowly — no rushing! Another good thing about shaving with conditioner verus shaving cream is you can see your hair too. This makes shaving so much easier because you won’t be going at it blindly. After you are finished, lather 100% pure shea butter (my fav) or pure coconut oil (which can also be a natural lube). Keep applying lotion everyday to keep your outer lips nice and smooth and prevent razor bumps. Don’t skimp on the amount of lotion either.
And there you have it. Good luck, my friends, and always loofa your pubic area when you shower. This will prevent ingrown hairs which are not fun.
Side note: Even though I signed up years ago, I’m trying this whole Twitter thing. Don’t know if I’ll keep up with it, but eh. You never know. You can find me at @thisthingblows.
