Is Shaving Pubic Hair Normal?

Question: Is It Okay and Normal to Shave Pubic Hair?

Answer: It's a personal preference whether you want to remove or keep it. But it's commonly done and considered safe if you use the right technique and tools. The pages that we have here at About.com- Hair Removal about getting a smooth bikini line or area are extremely popular.

Both men and women get rid of hair in their intimate zone. Some people just remove the hair outside their underwear line. Others like to remove almost all of their hair, and many like to go totally bare.

Keep in mind that it's a bit shaving your bikini zone than your face or legs. Pubic hair tends to be curlier and thicker than some other parts of the body. So it's prone to getting razor burn, ingrown hair and irritation- especially your first couple of times. Our guides below help you to avoid these problems and get a safe, close shave.

• Women's Intimate Shaving Guide
• Men's Intimate Shaving Guide

If you have never shaved your pubic hair before, it's good to start out with just doing the hair outside your underwear and working up from there. Often it's too much to shave it all off right from the start.

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Characteristics of Normal Skin

What does normal mean anyway? Well, when we’re talking about skin, it means that you are one of the lucky; at least for the time being. Skin types change over time and with changes in season. If you don’t have a problem with oil or breakouts, and you don’t feel that your skin is dry and tight, you probably fall in the normal skin type range. Most people with normal skin have small pores, little to no breakouts and can get by with little foundation. To keep your skin beautiful, you need to find a good skin care regime and stick with it. Washing, toning and cleansing your skin morning and night, as well as protecting your skin from the sun will help keep your skin in that normal range.

Here is a great three step daily regime for normal skin.

Neutrogena: Visibly Even Foaming Cleanser
This foam cleanser has gentle exfoliating beads to give a healthy daily exfoliation. With Soy and Vitamin C, you’ll notice brighter healthy skin.

Neutrogena: Alcohol Free Toner
After you wash, take a cotton pad and apply your toner to your entire face. This helps remove any cleanser that might still be on your face. With the lack of alcohol, you can be sure you won’t dry your skin. You’ll get a bit of extra hydration as well.

Neutrogena: Healthy Skin Face Lotion SPF 15
Again with Soy and Vitamin C for extra brightening and radiance, you’ll also get some sun protection with this moisturizer. But don’t forget to reapply sunscreen during the day. It’s false thinking that the sunscreen in your moisturizer or makeup will last all day. Neutrogena promises you’ll see brighter more radiant skin in less than two weeks.

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