It is a question many women who are concerned with maintaining a hairless, sexy bikini line will ask: What is better, to wax or shave?
When it comes to hair removal in the pubic area a lot goes into consideration and there isn’t a clear choice, but more of a personal preference. Some women swear by one method or the other, while some go with a balanced approach of both. Either way, the sensitivity of this part of the body makes it hard for people to choose between waxing and shaving. If you are conflicted about which one to opt for, we have some tips and things for you to consider:
Consider the convenience
Shaving is a very convenient method of hair removal. Anytime you hit the shower, you can bring one of your best pubic hair trimmers and get to shaving. You can wait as long as you need to before your next shave, or simply shave after every couple of days. Most women consider this the go-to solution for the summer season.
On the contrary, waxing requires a lot of planning. Waxing at home is not always an easy process. It is why many women who wax get it done by a professional. In that case, you cannot be random or spontaneous with waxing as you would with shaving. You also have to go a period of time to let your hair down there grow out a bit before waxing.
All in all, we feel shaving is more convenient than waxing.
The time taken to remove the hair
If you are looking for a fast way to remove hair, then you have to weigh out your options carefully. With waxing, the process takes a little over 20-30 minutes to clear the pubic area. It is different if you have to wax other parts of the body like the armpits or legs.
When it comes to shaving, the amount of hair you want to shave, and the type of blade you use will determine how fast you move. It also matters how good you are with a hair trimmer. The entire process takes roughly 10 minutes to get rid of all the hairs.
Pain or painless
Getting rid of hair anywhere else on your body does not compare to your pubic area when it comes to sensitivity. Hair removal down there should be exercised cautiously because of the sensitive nature of the skin around that region.
Some people opt for shaving because it is a relatively painless process. Waxing does sting a little and can be super painful, especially in the pubic area. Unlike running a trimmer on your sensitive area to remove hair, waxing works differently. Melted wax at an appropriately high temperature is smeared on the target area. It then dries off for a couple of minutes before the wax is ripped off of your skin to remove hair right from the follicle. For some people with very sensitive skin, it can even result in mild bleeding. More reason to trust a professional if waxing is your preferred hair removal technique.
Longevity of results
Hair growth goes through three phases: 1) growing, 2) resting and 3) shedding. For every hair removal, you are only getting rid of a percentage of hair. This means that in a few days or weeks, you should notice regrowth.
Waxing generally lasts longer than shaving. A dermatologist will advocate for waxing after every two weeks or so. However, for shaving, if you are going for a stubble-free skin, then you may need to shave every day or two.
The choice of whether to wax or shave comes down to a personal choice and preference. Some people prefer the results they seen from waxing over shaving, while others would rather skip the hassles and pain of it. Whichever you choose, cheers to keeping your sensitive area tidy and hairless at all times.
