How to Shave Down There: Experts' Pubic Hair Shaving Tips
Just a Super-Useful Guide to Shaving Down There
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Assuming you're shaving in the shower (which is preferred versus dry shaving to minimize irritation), you can use that steam and water to your advantage. "Save any shaving you do for the end of your shower experience," says Sofronas. "You can wash your face, shampoo, conditioner, anything you need to do first, and then that way your skin and hair are softer and that makes for an easier shave. It's better timing instead of at the beginning of the shower."
Exfoliating first can also be helpful in preventing ingrowns, although it's up to you on how often you do this step. "Either using a loofah or an [exfoliating] product can help to release any trapped hair and remove excess dead skin cells and sebum that can get in the way of a smooth shaving experience," says Katelyn Liston, a scientist for P&G.