TMI Question For the Ladies On My List

[switch842]

What do y'all use for grooming down there? I'm starting to get some ingrown hairs and things and I'd like to try and stop those? I use really the most basic of things - a little body wash and a razor (men's Gillete, actually). So, um, yeah. Any advise?

Comments

[lmichelle599.livejournal.com]

I use a razor, but also use this shave gel called Bikini Zone. It's a blue-green color and works really well - no knicks or cuts. I get it at Walgreens.

[switch842.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'll have to check it out. :-)

[halftime1030.livejournal.com]

Bikini Zone is great! I also use those razors specifically designed for the bikini area...they don't shave quite as close but that actually helps prevent the ingrown hairs!

[switch842.livejournal.com]

Cool! I've been thinking about trying one of those razors specifically for that, but wasn't sure if they really worked well enough to justify the cost. Thanks!

[erin-anderson.livejournal.com]

I also use the Bikini Zone at times. Right now I am using the creamier of the Skintimate line, I use that line on my legs. I use a gel after I shave to keep from getting the red bumps and I do use the little razors that are made for shaving in the bikini area.

[switch842.livejournal.com]

Bikini Zone it is, then.

[jessm78.livejournal.com]

Count me in as another vote for Bikini Zone!

[switch842.livejournal.com]

OK. Guess I'll be making a trip to Walgreen's this week! :-)

[lovellama.livejournal.com]

Laser hair removal!! Ok, that was no help to you, but I didn't want you to think not a lot of people were reading. :)

[switch842.livejournal.com]

LOL

I've been thinking about that, but it is sadly $$$$$$$$$$$$$$. :-( LOL

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

Shave alongside the hair (with it) before shaving 'against it' does that make sense?

Also, did you change the type of under-garment you wear? sometimes that can affect things too...

*hugs*

[switch842.livejournal.com]

I do actually usually do that.

I've been wearing the same kind of underwear for years. Some pairs are fitting tighter after the baby than others and that could be exasperating it.

[thelittlespanko.livejournal.com]

I use bikini zone. I used to use body wash, but became allergic to it and that caused me to get ingrown hairs. Now I just use the white Ivory bar soap, regular razor, pat dry and immediately apply bikini zone.

[littleheaven70.livejournal.com]

I'm actually in the process of getting mine lasered into permanent oblivion, but it's super expensive and takes about 9 months of treatments. It better work, is all I can say!

Previously I used a Phillips Ladyshave (one of the electronic shavers with a foil screen) because it cuts it close enough not to be visible but not so far below the skin that they itch or get ingrown when they come back.