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AIBU for asking if you pluck your pubic hair?

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PluckedUp · 07/02/2026 02:52

Shaving leaves bumps and there's long wait times between waxes so what's the downside to just pulling the hair out myself instead of paying someone to do it with wax strip? What am I missing here why doesn't everyone (who wants to remove hair) just pull it out themselves?

Not sure if we're even still removing hair in 2026 but I'm annoyed with it so it's gotta go

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7238SM · 07/02/2026 15:02

I've tried lots of things:
Professional waxing, wax strips at home, creams, shaving, epilator (nearly fainted from the pain), IPL, professional laser and yes plucking- but mainly strays.

It depends whether you are trying to remove the lot including bum area, or just the sides? A friend has thick, public hair going down her inner thighs if she doesn't shave- so if were removing that much hair by plucking- it would take days.

I had 1 laser session, just down each side then used a home IPL. I wasn't overly hairy beforehand, but the only hair that regrows now is a little triangle- much lower than the hair originally was. Pluck if you want, but you'll need a mirror and good light. I'd also clip it short beforehand to make it easier. I'd also recommend using post wax wipes, an antiseptic like teatree oil or this stuff nads.com/hair-removal-products/nads-ingrown-hair-treatment-ingrow-solution

MildlyAnnoyed · 07/02/2026 14:59

Shave & have laser treatment. It’s not quick but it does lead to a longer term result

Lauralou19 · 07/02/2026 14:55

PluckedUp · 07/02/2026 14:50

I do have an IPL that DH bought me for Christmas a couple of years back while I was heavily pregnant (🙄 so obviously didn't use it at the time)

Its a non brand one from amazon - I've never been sure if it's safe/a good idea as I don't know enough about them to know if it doesn't matter who makes it or not

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Ive got a good branded one - but its not as strong as getting it professionally done. I think I had around 12 professional sessions and got the home one just for top ups. It genuinely changed my life as always felt self conscious of razor bumps. The hairs that do grow back (very sparsely) are so much finer too, I can shave them so easily compared to the coarse hair that used to cause bumps.

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PluckedUp · 07/02/2026 14:50

Lauralou19 · 07/02/2026 14:34

Had laser many years ago - game changer! Did it after kids (as heard it often grows back in pregnancy) and never had an ingrown hair or razor bump since. Only shave the odd hair occasionally and use a home IPL laser for top ups (prob once a month, takes 2 minutes).

Hair removal creams and waxing cost a fortune over the years (plus the time at appointments or the time doing it at home). Nothing beats getting laser done.

I do have an IPL that DH bought me for Christmas a couple of years back while I was heavily pregnant (🙄 so obviously didn't use it at the time)

Its a non brand one from amazon - I've never been sure if it's safe/a good idea as I don't know enough about them to know if it doesn't matter who makes it or not

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flirtybird · 07/02/2026 14:48

I have a full leg wax and a 'hollywood' every 4 weeks. The regrowth is minimal as been doing it for years, I also have the kit and am able to do it myself but I am lazy!

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PluckedUp · 07/02/2026 14:47

Newbie8918 · 07/02/2026 14:27

Get yourself an epilator if you’re a ‘from the root’ type of gal. Quicker than tweezers and less painful.

Honestly can't believe I hadn't thought of epilating before this thread and you bunch of wonderwomen who have pointed out it's machine assisted tweezering

I feel this is going to change my life I'm so happy

..I am still going to try a traditional yank/pluck job later for the science and because I've committed to the thread and need to know if it really is as hours long/torturous as PP have declared

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Lauralou19 · 07/02/2026 14:34

Had laser many years ago - game changer! Did it after kids (as heard it often grows back in pregnancy) and never had an ingrown hair or razor bump since. Only shave the odd hair occasionally and use a home IPL laser for top ups (prob once a month, takes 2 minutes).

Hair removal creams and waxing cost a fortune over the years (plus the time at appointments or the time doing it at home). Nothing beats getting laser done.

Loveing · 07/02/2026 14:32

I shave my arm pits only.
I gave up shaving downstairs, I live alone single and nothing is going to change that.
So I thought why am I still grooming.

Fodencat · 07/02/2026 14:31

NooNakedJacuzziness · 07/02/2026 07:54

Don’t get too reliant on this method though OP - by the time you’re mid 50s you won’t be able to see properly enough to focus down there and you won’t be able to bend forwards for long enough to rip ‘em out without your back screaming. But on the plus side you won’t care by then so crack on. Don’t ask me how I know 😬

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Newbie8918 · 07/02/2026 14:27

Get yourself an epilator if you’re a ‘from the root’ type of gal. Quicker than tweezers and less painful.

Fodencat · 07/02/2026 14:25

I just trim in the shower with the nail scissors 😬

TicklishMintDuck · 07/02/2026 14:22

Urgh the pain! Just use a bikini trimmer like a normal person!

Lemondrizzle4A · 07/02/2026 11:28

ArtificialStupidity · 07/02/2026 10:28

I need to remember to look in the mirror more often. The other day I realised I had a chin hair so long that it walked into the room five minutes before the rest of me Blush

I told my husband off for not letting me know and he claimed not to have noticed but that has to be a lie - it must have been spiking his eye out every time I came near him

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Gettingbysomehow · 07/02/2026 10:47

Buy a man's beard trimmer. They are designed for this kind of job.

Mytattooisbiggerthanyours · 07/02/2026 10:34

Sorry, wrong thread.

Mytattooisbiggerthanyours · 07/02/2026 10:34

Fine by me but don’t do it in a garden centre.

ArtificialStupidity · 07/02/2026 10:28

TimeForATerf · 07/02/2026 09:54

I've a hard enough time keeping my chin hair down

I need to remember to look in the mirror more often. The other day I realised I had a chin hair so long that it walked into the room five minutes before the rest of me Blush

I told my husband off for not letting me know and he claimed not to have noticed but that has to be a lie - it must have been spiking his eye out every time I came near him

TalulahJP · 07/02/2026 10:22

an epilator is like tweezers yanking out the individual hairs.

the broader the head the more it yanks with each turn of its wheels/blades/whatever’s inside an epilator lol.

i think it would be too sore for me these days. im more if a comfy shoes person nowadays!!

myself, i use a trimmer when i can be bothered, which isn’t often as i domt expect anyone to see that area of me any time soon tbh, unless im run over by a bus or something snd end up in a hospital ward!!

MeganM3 · 07/02/2026 10:10

I have tried epilating, as I epilate my legs. Can only manage to top section, nothing underneath as it’s painful / think you need to be somewhat skilled.
So I have a full wax every couple of months then epilate to tidy the top & sides in between. Shaving is awful for me, very uncomfortable for the days following. Not worth it. Epilating is basically the same as plucking but a machine does it.

EmeraldShamrock000 · 07/02/2026 10:05

My sisters and I have an agreement if any of us are in a coma, we will shave the chin hair.

ToriMounj · 07/02/2026 10:04

Get a lady shaver/bikini trimmer, short blunt not so short that it upset your skin

EmeraldShamrock000 · 07/02/2026 10:01

TimeForATerf · 07/02/2026 09:54

I've a hard enough time keeping my chin hair down

Another delightful joy. My chin hair grows at great speed. It’s a daily job. I’ve been busy this week. I could run my fingers across the little 2cm spikes last night before hacking them off.

DollopOfFun · 07/02/2026 09:58

I'm Muff O'Plenty, it'd be like painting the Forth Bridge.

TimeForATerf · 07/02/2026 09:54

I've a hard enough time keeping my chin hair down

Plasticdreams · 07/02/2026 09:43

EmeraldShamrock000 · 07/02/2026 09:16

Basing that on my own experience. 😆 maybe it’s just my own that is droopy.

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Might need further research before making such sweeping statements 🤣