Why oh why did no one tell me that shaving and woman-scaping would mean a lifetime of trials and tribulations (razor burn, I’m glaring at you!)?! If you’re reading this, then you most likely have the same issue, and sis–I’ve got you. I will teach you how to shave for perfect skin, every time. I’ll also teach you how to get rid of previous, unsightly scarring.
I’ve been shaving since puberty, and it’s been an uphill battle ever since. If you’re anything like me, you nosedived head-first into using those God-awful 3-blade razors, and broke out like a muthafu–. There are a few ways to shave: You can pull a Sinéad O’Connor and go completely bald, or you can opt for a nicely cut lawn. There is also the third option…The Wild (Wo)man’s Bush. If you are part of this 1% of the au naturale, you are elite, and I commend you. However, if you feel like your crotch needs a little help, following these steps to a “T” is essential! This process is one that I developed over the years and currently use myself, and it has proven to be the BEST thing I have ever done for my hair removal regimen.
(Note: the following can be used for the face, underarms, pubic region, legs, arms….the whole body. It works for women, as well as men.)
Step 1: Skin Prep
It is absolutely vital that you prepare your skin before grooming. A failure to properly prepare the skin will lead to the usual inevitable razor burn and scars. To begin, dry-brush the area. Depending on the growth, I use a stiffer or more flexible dry brush. When the hair is longer and thicker, use a stiff dry-brush. When the skin is more exposed, and the hair is finer, use a softer dry-brush. The best item for this job is this double-sided wet/dry brush I got off of Amazon.
This helps to remove excess layers of deadskin while also releasing some ingrown hairs. Pro Tip: Regular dry brushing after hair removal can keep ingrown hairs at bay!
Step 2: Hair Removal for Perfect Skin
PUT DOWN THE RAZOR. Do not even think about using a hair removal cream. If you value the future state of your nether regions, you will do yourself a favor and only wax from now on. The way to remove hair is to not shave at all. Shaving causes the hair to grow back into the skin and cause all sorts of problems, especially if you have naturally curly hair. Personally, I love sugar waxing, but it can get tedious to make because it takes a keen eye to know when the mixture is cooked juuuuust right for that special texture. A great alternative to making it yourself is this pre-made sugar wax.
Sugar wax recipes call for the use of lemon juice, so it naturally exoliates the skin as it waxes. However, being that you are waxing anyway, you can also opt for the professional-grade hard-wax. Amazon sells a bunch of kits such as this:
There are several waxing hair-removal videos on YouTube.
Step 3: The Crowning Glories!!!
Immediately after waxing, you will want to use TendSkin. And let me TELL you, giiiiirrrlll!!!!!!
This product saved my skin. Literally. It improved my strawberry legs after just 2 weeks of regular use. It prevented (!!!) ingrown hairs when I used it morning and night, everyday from the day after hair removal. I cannot stress this enough: if you do not use any other product you MUST use this one. But don’t take my word for it, check out the over 15,000 reviews on Amazon!
Tendskin at the first few uses has a tendency to cause the skin to flake–THIS IS NORMAL! Just use a loofah in the shower, and it should dissipate after 3-5 days. The reason the skin may flake is because one, the product is alcohol based, but two, it also has what we know as aspirin as an ingredient. When combined, these two products act as a mild exfoliant (…an acid). Therefore, it helps to remove hyperpigmentation and the top layer of skin that causes hair to grow into the skin; thereby, preventing ingrown hairs.
Lastly–and this product is solely for hyperpigmentation–Kojie San. Lord have all the mercy, this soap is the bomb!!!! Kojie San is a Korean skincare product that helps with all forms of hyperpigmentation, melasma, textured skin, and even acne. (I never tell anyone that this is the one product that I swear by for perfect skin…but now you know!) I recommend using it every other day because it is a stronger acidic soap, but it also prevents the formation of dark spots, and removes preexisting ones.
Finally, Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a natural antibacterial, and it helps raw skin heal quickly. It also fades scars and leaves skin in a marvelously smooth and glow-y condition. My favorite is this one by Nature’s Bounty. It has lemon oil in it which gives your whole skincare routine a bright smell, while also adding to the scar-fading properties!
After you use all of these products, I guarantee you that your skin will be in the best condition it has ever been in your life…since you started shaving, that is!
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