What intimate haircuts exist?
Intimate haircuts are another way to spice up your sex life and simplify your grooming routine. This is especially true if you go to a salon for the service. So, what other options are there besides the classic full-length bush? For the record: no sexism, misogyny, or anything like that—this is the established term for a natural intimate hairstyle.
Women’s intimate haircuts
Brazilian, or “deep bikini”
According to salon catalogs, complete hair removal in the genital area is the most common haircut. This is likely because it requires less maintenance. After depilation or laser treatment (salons don’t use shaving in this procedure), hair growth is slow or even stops altogether. This haircut is also easy to achieve at home—for example, with a regular razor. However, it will require frequent trimming.
Bikini line
Another fairly popular option. The hairline on the pubic area, inner thighs, and buttocks varies from person to person. To prevent any hair from sticking out, it’s trimmed to the bikini line if necessary. This can be achieved using any hair removal method: waxing, sugaring, laser, or an epilator.
Stencil
The procedure is simple: pubic hair is formed into a design, trimmed, and any excess is removed. This is done using stencils—hence the name. The most popular shapes are rectangular (the “runway”) and triangular (the “Bermuda Triangle”). But you can create anything from a Christmas tree to a Playboy bunny. Use your imagination.
Men’s intimate haircuts
Athlete
The bikini line, a women’s haircut, is the most popular option among men. Use low-waisted briefs as a guide: remove all hair above the elastic band and a line under the belly button. Optionally, use a trimmer to trim the pubic area and clean up the inner thighs.
Accent
The name of this haircut is right: all hair is removed except for a “ring” around the genitals. Just to make it noticeable! You can also vary the shape: vary the width, shave notches, leave a small triangle a centimeter apart on the pubic area, and so on. It all depends on your imagination and the skill of your hairstylist.
Stencil
Using shaped stencils, designs are created on the pubic area: geometric shapes, brand logos, and even initials. The hair is then trimmed with a trimmer. The remaining hair is completely removed.
What can complement a bikini design?
These methods are more popular among women, although such services are also provided to men in salons.
Coloring
Pubic hair can be dyed. Any color—from natural to bright fuchsia. Dyeing is often combined with haircuts. For example, a green Christmas tree. It looks better than brown, right?
Decorating
Braids, rhinestones, feathers—you can add anything to your hairstyle. Typically, decorative elements are attached with a special adhesive. Keep in mind: decorations should not pose a health risk. For example, glitter should never be used: it’s usually made of plastic, and if it gets into the vagina or urethra, it can damage tissue and cause inflammation.
How to choose an intimate haircut
Study the trends
In the ’90s and 2000s, completely smooth hair was fashionable—not just on the pubic area, but also under the arms. Now, the entire beauty industry is moving towards naturalness. More and more often, we see real people in advertising photos—with stretch marks, acne, and hair on various parts of the body. Furthermore, activists are organizing body-positive flash mobs on social media, and celebrities are appearing on their Instagram accounts with colored armpits and more.
If you want to be on trend, now you know what to do. However, fashion trends are secondary. The most important thing is that you like it.
Take into account skin sensitivity
The skin on the pubic area, inner thighs, and buttocks is very thin and delicate. Depilation, epilation, and shaving all cause irritation. While some may not notice it at all, others may experience redness, itching, and general discomfort. Growing stubble can also add to the discomfort. Ingrown hairs can also sometimes occur.
If you have high sensitivity, you can simply trim your hair to a uniform length. Alternatively, you can opt for non-sensitizing hair enhancement treatments, such as braiding.
Make sure there are no allergies
The ingredients in depilatory creams, dyes, decorative adhesives, and even wax can cause an allergic reaction. Before scheduling a procedure, conduct a skin test with your stylist—some salons offer this free of charge, one or more days in advance.
If you’re planning to cut your hair at home, read reviews of the products and test them out yourself.
Choose a method of epilation or depilation
It’s important to consider how long-lasting the effect is. Laser hair removal is the most long-lasting treatment. It will keep you hair-free for years. The only downside is that one treatment isn’t enough. Women need four to six sessions, and men usually need three. Waxing, sugaring, and depilatory creams provide short-term results—on average, two to three weeks. And shaving will only get rid of hair for a couple of days.
Pay attention to how the haircut is adjusted later. For example, if waxing or sugaring was used, you’ll need to loosen the hair again a little—4–5 mm. For laser hair removal, just 1 mm. For a reason, the optimal length is 1–2 mm.
Where can I get an intimate haircut?
In the salon
This is the safest option. Firstly, salons maintain hygiene and adhere to sanitary regulations. Secondly, the risk of injury during the procedure is lower. However, this all depends on the specialist. And thirdly, in the event of an unexpected incident, you will be partially insured. Check with the management: some salons offer compensation for unsuccessful procedures, while others offer a free repeat or touch-up.
Moreover, in salons you always have a choice: usually all methods of depilation and epilation are available there.
At a specialist’s home
You can find freelancers on platforms like Profi.ru and YouDo. Let’s be clear: this option requires careful consideration. There’s no guarantee of perfect execution. After all, we all know that online portfolio photos can be fake. And your “working” relationship with the freelancer is not regulated in any way. You’ll have to resolve any potential issues yourself.
Besides, a private specialist always comes with limitations. While waxing and sugaring can be done, laser hair removal is out of the question.
At home
You can buy all the necessary products and perform any procedure yourself (except perhaps installing a laser at home). Lifehacker has already written about how to wax and sugar at home.
Just remember: any mistakes or problems are your responsibility. Cuts, microcracks in the skin, chemical burns, and allergic reactions are all possible consequences of an improperly performed procedure.
What to consider when doing an intimate haircut at home
You may need a variety of tools and products. These can be purchased at beauty supply stores or ordered online.
- Razor.
- Trimmer. Suitable for trimming hair length.
- An epilator. It can be used to create a bikini line or an athletic cut, but something else is needed for Brazilian and stencil haircuts.
- Wax strips. Can be used on any part of the body.
- Sugaring paste. Works like wax strips, only gentler on the skin.
- Stencils. It’s better to buy plastic templates than to make your own. This way, you’ll be sure to get a smooth shape.
- Pubic hair dye.
- Decorative elements and special glue. Everything here is up to your taste: rhinestones, ribbons, feathers. The main thing, as we’ve already said, is to choose non-toxic ones.
To reduce the risk of injury, follow safety rules.
Take your time
This is not a sprint where every second counts.
When shaving, use a special cream.
It will ensure a smooth glide of the blades and reduce pressure on the skin.
Take an allergy test
Apply to a small area of skin, such as your elbow, and observe the reaction after 24 hours.
Follow the instructions carefully
If it says to leave the product on for 10 minutes, don’t ignore this information. Otherwise, you could get burned.
How to care for your skin after intimate trimming
Any treatment of pubic hair can damage the skin. Therefore, after any treatment, pay special attention to its condition. If you’re getting a haircut at a salon, be sure to ask your stylist for aftercare recommendations. They’ll recommend the right products and explain what to do if you decide to trim your hair yourself.
If you’re performing the procedure at home, we recommend focusing primarily on hydration and cooling. Aftershave creams are ideal for this purpose. However, avoid using regular moisturizers for your hands, face, and body—use only those for your intimate areas. Skin thickness and sensitivity vary from place to place, and the wrong product can worsen irritation.
When it comes to coloring, don’t overdo it with color touch-ups or color removal. The same rules apply as with your hair. Makeup remover will help remove the glue that holds the hair extensions in place. Just be sure to rinse off any remaining residue with water.
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