how do you avoid a razor rash on the ahem bikini area?

[whichwitchisthis]

I am going on Holiday next year and I realise that it's stil far off but must find a solution to this prob

Everytime I shave my bikini line I come out in an awful razor rash, really raised and red, it doesn't matter which razor I use

Even when I use a hair remover cream this can still sometimes happen

I haven't tried waxing cos I am a scaredy cat

Does anyone have any ideas I can try out before I go?

TIA

I wax, but do you shave against the hair, because that can give you a rash. you need shave in the direction the hair grows.

It doesn't matter what I do (wax, cream,shave etc)I always get it- not anywhere else just there.

I HATE it and when I have the money I will laser it!

try putting some normal hair conditioner on first instead of a shaving cream....and maybe tea tree gel after to sooth the area

ooh Whooooooseyfruit I thought you were supposed to shave against it...maybe that's where I am going wrong then

I shall give it try with the conditioner too barbie1 thanks

meggle my legs used to be like this too but after years of shaving they seem to have gotten used to it, but if I use a cheap razor they always come up in itchy red lumps, kind of hoped that the old bikini line would go along the same lines but no luck there

Waxing is the only way to go.

Go to salon, it's over in seconds (take pain kilers before if you're really scared but honestly it's so quick you don't notice.)

You may have a rash for a day but then you'll have lovely hair free bikini line all holiday. They also do it 'high up'IYSWIM so that there will never be any sray hairs appearing and 'underneath'. feels great all holiday.

Get legs done whilst there. Don't take a razor with you.

so if I went for a wax what's the "ettiquette" (sp?) ? what do I wear etc, should I trim

How long does it have to be?

Boyleg swimsuit. Don't have to wax. Bliss.

ahh cruella that is inspired!!

Don't shave your bikini line. You must wax it.

I don't agree - not everyone must wax. I have a v bad reaction to it (also, ouch). But I also have the problem with razor rash. If you shave regularly enough, though, it goes away, so you could just get busy with the razor a month or so ahead of going away!

Personally I prefer the boyleg swimsuit option cos I am lazy.

Oh, also, trim remaining hair so that you don't get the 'stray hairs' problem either...

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The solution is to wax! It hurts the first time but after that the pain gets less. My advice is take some nurofen beforehand!

I would recommend waxing as well. For trimming, I got the razor trimmer thingy they've been advertising on TV (you know the ad with all the shrinking bushes?) and it works quite well. The longer the hair, the more painful waxing is, just don't trim it too short.

I read a second hand book from America about Women's health issues. They say that there is naturally a lot of bacteria in the groin area and when you shave that area you are spreading bacteria around. They suggest to use an antibacterial soap when you shave there. I use Carex antibac soap and that works great.

I have the same problem. I used to get waxed but now I don't have the time/money/inclination...

Waxing was brilliant though and not that sore.

I am hijacking here a bit but I am sick of my leg hair- it is really coarse and grows back so quickly that my legs never feel smooth! Even after waxing, by the time the redness has gone down (next day) I already have stubble again. I am blonde but have hair that is very fine but loads of it. In each hair follicle in my legs I have about 3 hairs- one dark and coarse and then 1 or 2 very fine, light ones. Does anyone else have this? Probably not

Also, I know you are meant to shave with the grain but it just doesn't work- you are left with loads of stubble- why?

I never shave my legs with the grain! always start from the ankle and move up towards the leg, works fine

I've had my eyebrows waxed but that;s about it not sure that I'd be brave enough, one of my friends did her own bikini line ages ago and it brought her up in blood blisters!!

After shaving - exfoliate. It prevents ingrowing hairs and bacteria.

Waxing works for me. I also loofah well (and gently) before waxing, and every day after (until hair grows out a bit) as it helps prevent bumps/ingrowing hairs.

Go for a trial waxing session well in advance of your holiday to see if it is the solution to your problem. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Do you need to get waxed a few days before you plan to wear bikini / swimsuit- or are you "good to go" the next day??

Also guys, honestly is it really really painful - have image of myself fleeing the beauticians couch after one rrrriiiipppp!!

lol yeah or trying really hard not to cry!

What do you wear when you go too just normal knickers or do they give those paper things to put on?