The bikini area is notoriously difficult when it comes to getting rid of unwanted hair. The sensitive skin in your bikini area is easily irritated, making some methods of hair removal too harsh, painful or apt to leave bumps and red marks. Knowing the best hair removal products for the bikini area will give you the options you need when it comes time to clean up your bikini area. Trial and error may be the best way to find the hair removal product that you like best.
Waxing
When it comes to waxing, most women leave their bikini area up to the professionals and have it done in a salon. You can purchase your own wax so that you or a friend can do it and save money. Some of the best waxing products for the bikini area include hard wax that can be melted down in the microwave, like Bikini Zone Bikini Wax or Surgi-Wax Brazilian Complete Waxing System for Bikini, or wax strips that come pre-applied, like Parissa Wax Strips. These will help make the process quick, if not painless.
Depilatories
Depilatories offer a painfree method of bikini hair removal and are fairly easy to remove. The best depilatories are the ones that act quickly. They are made of harsh chemicals and the less time they stay on your skin, the better. Look for quick formulations that are made for sensitive skin, like Bikini Zone Creme Hair Remover, Nair for Sensitive Skin and Magic Cream. All work in four to six minutes. After the time is up, you simply rinse the hair away.
Razors
Razors have come a long way from the one-blade disposables your mother used. While the Palo Alt Medical Foundation warns that shaving your bikini area can cause ingrown hairs and irritation to the skin, if you are set on shaving your bikini line, make sure you use the best products. Try a new five-blade razor like a Mach-5 by Gillette. Schick has released a Schick Quattro for Women Trim Style Razor and Bikini Trimmer, so that you can trim and then shave. Make sure you also use a good-quality shave gel for sensitive skin to reduce drag and make for a faster, more comfortable shave.
Trimmers
Electrical trimmers can help you remove hair from your bikini line and keep it shaped without removing all the hair completely. This is ideal if you feel uncomfortable removing all the hair from your bikini line. The Philips Bliss Bikini Trimmer offers several detachable heads so that you get the closest shave you want. The Panasonic ES2291D Close Curves Ladies Travel Shaver can be used wet or dry, making it ideal for quick touch-ups.
Epilator
An epilator plucks the hair from the root, leaving your bikini line smooth for up to four weeks, according to the Braun website. It is a good choice if you have a high pain threshold and if you only want to deal with your bikini line hair removal process as little as necessary. The Braun Women's Silk-épil X'elle Epilator allows you to trim the area first, before using the epilator for greater comfort, and the Emjoi Epi Slim is small and compact to remove hair from the hard-to-reach areas of your bikini line.
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