Using an electric razor for shaving your bikini line can sometimes be a risky proposition because its movements are less precise, according to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. For people who have a tendency to get ingrown hairs or who simply don't want to use a traditional razor, shaving with an electric razor can be an effective way to keep your bikini line well-groomed, provided you work slowly and carefully.
Keep Shaving to a Minimum
The more frequently you shave with any kind of razor, the greater your risk for getting ingrown hairs--and the coarse, curly hairs around your bikini area are naturally more prone to this. If skipping a shave makes you feel ungroomed, "Cosmopolitan" magazine recommends looking for a hair inhibitor that contains capislow or soy. Apply it to your bikini area twice a day for a month, and you can go longer between shave sessions, according to "Cosmopolitan."
Prepare Your Hair
Your bikini area hairs can get long and unruly, clogging up your electric razor and making it harder to shave. If you trim them first, shaving will be much easier, says the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. You should also soak your bikini area in warm water for at least three minutes before you shave so your hairs have a chance to soften and your pores can open up.
Use Shave Gel
Even though electric razors don't have to be used with shaving gel, using it will give your razor a smoother surface to work on. "Marie Claire" magazine recommends choosing a shaving gel instead of shaving cream because gel is less likely to clog your pores and cause irritation. Since electric razors can be harder to control, "Cosmopolitan" recommends using a clear shaving gel so you can more easily see where you're shaving.
Be Proactive
Treat ingrown hairs before they occur by rubbing a toner that contains rosemary or witch hazel directly onto your bikini area right after you finish using your electric razor, recommends "Cosmopolitan" magazine. If ingrown hairs are on ongoing issue, an infection in your hair follicles could be the culprit, so "Cosmopolitan" suggests using an antibiotic ointment in areas where you have persistent razor burn issues.
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