Pubic Hair Removal for Men

Manscaping is a part of life these days, so it’s vital to stay on top of your pubic hair removal. Whether it’s chopping down a big bush or just a shaping sparse strands, every man needs to have a system for the best way to remove pubic hair. Figuring out how to shave pubes can be a tricky task, and if you're careless, there’s plenty that can go wrong.

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What exactly? Some pretty ugly stuff. These are just some of the common skincare issues you’ll encounter when performing a negligent job down there.

Blisters, bumps, pimples and ingrown hairs Chemical burn from pubic hair removal cream Deep cuts and lacerations Folliculitis (the inflammation in the hair root) Genital infections Itching Razor burn

There is not one best way to remove pubic hair, just the best way for you. Shaving or trimming your nether-regions takes time and patience. You can’t get too cocky and perform a five minute spruce-up before going out on a date. One quick uncalculated move and you might end up snipping more than you bargained for. Remember, it’s highly sensitive down there, so take it slow.

To prevent any mishaps, and hopefully avoid a trip to the emergency room, we’ve put together some expert tips that you should follow when removing pubic hair.

How to Manscape

You wouldn’t use a power drill to screw in a light bulb, right? Apply that same logic to trimming your junk. Every manscaping kit or manscaping tool serves a purpose and can either work with or against your pubic hair length. Consider scissors or clippers for more substantial cuts, then razors and tweezers for detailed and smoother results. If the finances call for it, look into professional waxing or laser pubic hair removal.

Ideally, you’ll be switching back and forth between these grooming tools, as some areas will require a general sweep, while others can use a little more TLC. Let’s break down the several techniques and tools you have to work with.

Method #1: Trimming Public Hair

Hair trimming is the fastest solution for mowing through long hair. It won’t get rid of every single strand. However, it restores your groin area by making it more visible and easier to shave, if that’s what you’re looking to do. This is where a body hair trimmer or hair clippers come in handy. You’ll want to make sure that the hair you’re cutting is moisturized in some way, as clipping dry hair can cause the blades to tug at it. Shower first, or use a pre-shave oil.

Philips Norelco Multigroom 9000

This all-in-one trimmer is praised for its manscaping capabilities and durability. The dual-sided blades sharply cut through tough pubes, whereas the stainless-steel handle with rubber grip provides maximum control when shaving either wet or dry. The trimmer comes bundled with 25 pieces (including six attachments and 15 guards) to shape and trim pubic hair.
$89.96 at Walmart.com

Gillette’s Fusion ProGlide Styler

Affordable, small-scaled and useful — the ProGlide Styler does a solid job of mowing down your pube plateau to a 2-3 mm length. Using the trimmer heads is the best course of action and the lighter, more durable handle adds comfort to the experience, too.
$29.99 at Amazon.com

Manscaped Lawn Mower 3.0

Built to provide a clean trim in the most sensitive hard-to-reach areas, Manscaped's electric trimmer is powered by a 6,000 RPM motor and features a quick-adjust safety guard designed for coarse hair. The "Lawn Mower" is a compact and powerful tool to deliver precision and maneuverability for those brave enough to wield an electric trimmer down there.
$39.99 at Manscaped.com

Method #2: Shaving Pubic Hair

A razor will always give you a very smooth shave. However, navigating a blade around your privates is risky, especially since the scrotum and shaft are super-sensitive spots. Any man willing to do so will want to use a cartridge-based razor for its in-hand comfort and flexibility. For a step-by-step on how to shave this area, check out our guide on how to shave your balls.

Gillette ProGlide Chill Razor

A versatile razor with serious glide action, the ProGlide Chill features most of Gillette’s technologies to produce the safest shave possible. The FlexBall mechanism is amazing for reaching blind spots and shaving over contoured areas. More impressive is the cooling strip that relieves inflamed skin and provides lubrication for the thin blades to work their magic.
$13.97 at Amazon.com

Philips OneBlade Face + Body Hybrid Trimmer

Philips upgraded its popular hybrid trimmer with a special skin guard to shave, trim or style your body hair. The dual-edged blades are ridiculously fast — moving 200 times per second — providing close shaves without irritating skin.
$48.68 at Walmart.com

Method #3: Clipping and Tweezing

If you really want to ensure no wayward strands, a pair of grooming clippers or tweezers is the way to go. Using either tool is time-consuming, and the only true purpose either serves is to get rid of stray hairs that just refuse to leave your crotch. Then again, some guys like a challenge. Remember to take a hot shower and exfoliate before clipping or tweezing. Lastly, clean these tools with rubbing alcohol before you use and after you’re done.

Tweezerman G.E.A.R. Facial Hair Scissors

In the worst-case scenario your trimmer taps out, keep a pair of facial hair clippers in your grooming cabinet. Huh? Trust us. Besides keeping your beard and ‘stache in check, they’re useful enough to shear through large pubes. The round tips should also prevent nipping scrotums as well.
$17.98 at Amazon.com

Tweezerman Point Tweezer, Midnight

Tweezers are great for removing hair trapped underneath the skin and plucking each one out at the root. It might hurt like hell, depending on your pain threshold, but to know that those hairs won’t grow back for a while is satisfying. However be careful not to go overboard. Plucking the hair from beneath the surface can cause it to become ingrown again. When in doubt, release the hair and shave or cut it off above the skin. This should help prevent the vicious ingrown cycle.
$18.31 at Amazon.com

Method #4: Waxing Pubic Hair

LiveAbout reports that more men are attending spas to get regular bikini waxes, as well as the “male version of a Brazilian.” If you haven’t built up the testicular fortitude to request the same treatment at your favorite spa, there is always the option to do it at home. There are numerous waxing kits sold online that can get the job done while saving you time and money. It takes practice to master waxing, because if done incorrectly, it can trigger infections and other skin conditions. You’ll want to look over some of the golden rules of body waxing before proceeding.

VidaSleek Extra Strength Hair Removal Waxing Kit

An all-natural formula infused with avocado oil, VidaSleek’s formula calms skin to remove hair and adds shine to your package after completion. Take a minute to microwave the wax. Then spread the mix, apply the waxing strip. Then pray to a higher power before yanking out those pesky bristles.
$21.99 at Amazon.com

Kotamu Waxing Kit

This unisex waxing kit promises to go easy on your nards, and is available in four varieties: chamomile, lemon, tea tree and rose. Each is designed to calm skin and pull hair out gently. The included waxing warmer simplifies things by heating up the mixture to 240 degrees, allowing you to complete the treatment within 20 minutes.
$25.99 at Amazon.com

Method #5: Pubic Hair Removal Creams

Chemical pubic hair removal is a tricky affair. On one side, these chemical-based pubic hair removal creams can easily dissolve hair allowing for a simple swipe to remove hair from the body. But depending on the product, they can also contain harmful ingredients that can damage or burn your skin. You’ll want to test a product first to see whether it plays nicely with your skin type. If so, follow the directions closely to avoid putting yourself in a hairy situation.

Nair Men’s Hair Removal Body Spray

A mainstay for bikini hair removal, Nair has become a mainstay amongst both men and women for its simplistic use. Back in the day you’d have to squeeze some of that pungent pubic hair removal cream from a bottle and slather it onto your skin, just enough to cover the root of the strands. That was then. Now the company sells the same solution in a spray. Get the job done with no-touch application, let it sit between three and five minutes then rinse off with warm water.
$9.78 at Amazon.com

Magic Fragrant Shaving Powder

If you’re one who fears placing a blade anywhere near your lower region, put your faith in this powdery elixir. Mixing it with water will create a unique concoction that seamlessly removes threadlike growth, especially with a washcloth. Its potent enough to prevent razor burn and ingrown hair and it leaves a pleasant scent for your sex partner when they pass the turnstile and head downtown.
$2.77 at Amazon.com

Other Popular Hair Removal Methods

At-home personal care products tend to be hit or miss, not to mention pricey. Nevertheless, it takes some extra greenbacks (and broad-mindedness) to enjoy the convenience and high-quality performance. Some of the other hair removal devices worth looking into include epilators and machines that utilize intense pulsed light technology (IPL).

Emjoi AP-18MS Emagine Epilator

Don’t sleep on epilators. They might be marketed more towards women, but the grooming tool works well for removing hair from the root and can stall hair growth for up to six weeks. This epilator in particular comes equipped with 72 tweezers to guarantee most hairs are removed and limit irritation with each pass-through.
$69.95 at Amazon.com

Iluminage Touch Permanent Hair Reduction

This hair removal device works on the entire body and employs a variety of FDA-approved technologies to guarantee painless hair reduction. Treatment times are short, with the groin area estimated at two minutes, and it works on the widest range of hair colors. It doesn’t come cheap at over $400, but it can reduce the amount of fur growing in targeted areas by as much as 80 to 90 percent.
$444 at Amazon.com

Pro Tip: Keep Your Shaving Kits Separate

If you’re venturing into manscaping territory, then owning two shaving kits is a must— one for the face and one for your pleasure zone. Using the same razor for both will dull the blades faster. It’s also downright nasty – you might as well use your toilet brush to clean your teeth. Also, make sure to keep these kits separate from each other, or labeled to eliminate any confusion.

Pre- and Post-Manscaping Tips

Preparation and aftercare are just as important as the actual trimming job, which usually requires premium shaving products. If you’re trimming down a full 1970s style bush, make sure to lather up with some good shaving cream or gel. The latter can help provide a clearer view of where the blades are going.

Those who don’t properly moisturize before and after shaving their pubes run the risk of developing all the aforementioned skin blemishes. Don’t skimp on premium products either — when the family jewels are involved, only the gold-star stuff will do.

Ayate Washcloth

Not every wash cloth is designed for manscaping. Seek out one that offers mild exfoliation and calms redness. This one does just that — made from natural fibers from the agave plant to remove dead skin cells and relax skin. Using it can also help reduce ingrown hairs. Many reviewers have found it more useful than a loofah, and easier to clean since it can be thrown in the laundry again and again.
$12.28 at Amazon.com

Anthony Ingrown Hair Treatment

Again, ingrown hairs are common when shaving or trimming body hair. To purge your pelvic area of any trapped hairs, apply this topical onto target spots to set them free for further trimming. Anthony uses a rich formula consisting of glycolic, salicylic and phytic acids, which exfoliates and nourishes skin by ridding it of bacteria. The cooling sensation it delivers is perfect for taming inflammation.
$34 at Amazon.com

A survey conducted by Cosmopolitan revealed that 90% of men are performing some type of pube grooming. If you’re one to following trends, then it only benefits you to seek out any of the aforementioned options listed above. Just familiarize yourself with each tool and practice patience … and a steady hand.

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