When I shave my bikin line i always get bumps.(even when I pluck)?

Question

How do I stop them from happening. That is one reason why I have not worn a "real" bathing suit in years. I don't have curly hair, and I know there are ingrown hairs once in awhile, but it makes for an ugly site. Help. I am going to Mexico in March and really want to wear a bathing suit. Any sugestions.

Answer 1

i read about this in a magazine. the same thing happens to me. read this article, it really helped!!!


http://briomag.com/briomagazine/healthandbeauty/a0007141.html

Answer 2

Have you tried Veet or Nair? Those work pretty well. You could also try exfoliating the area on the upper thigh. Those work for times you don't have a lot planning and need a quick fix. The best solution would be to have the area waxed about 10 days before you go. You might have a small reaction with red bumps for a couple of days after the initial wax but it will clear by the time you go on your trip. Then the hair won't grow back for a t least 4 weeks. That's been my best result.

Answer 3

if you're not afraid of pain, go to a salon or dayspa and get waxed. otherwise, exfoliation is super important!! exfoliate before AND after you shave with a good grainy body wash, scrub, or polish. the body shop sells some great ones!! also, use a new razor with 3 or more blades so that you won't have to go over the same area too much and use a thick shaving cream to really moisturize and protect the skin. you could also get that bikini zone creme stuff to apply to the area after you shave to prevent razor burn.

hope that helps! have fun in mexico!!! =)

Answer 4

Well first of all You can get bumps from using your Razor more then 3 times if it is disposable.
Another thing you can do is to make sure you get a good shaving cream that will help reduce bumps from occurring.
Also make sure you add enough cream to your self before you shave But the re usage of a razor is the most leading causes for bumps.

Answer 5

You should try waxing- that normally works the best. If you do shave use a brand new razor with a moisterizing shave gel and, I know this sounds very strange but...after shaving the area rub solid deodorant in a downwards motion. A friend told me that a couple years ago and I've been doing it ever since. I works!!

Answer 6

Aveeno shaving cream for sensitive skin, and use a brand new razor (yes every time), shave in the same direction the hair grows, only go over it once, and then apply this cream called bikini zone.

Answer 7

I always shave with Soy Pete's Shaving Oil. It never causes razor burn or redness of any kind! I love it because not only do I get a great shave with it, it conditions my legs so much that I don't need to apply lotion to them after I shower! Guys can use it to and it has never caused an outbreak of pimples because it's full of essential oils your skin needs! It's fairly inexpensive and huge benefits so I recommend you try some! Good Luck!

Answer 8

I'm not sure how old you are, but it's better to wax the bikini area than any strategy because razor bumps are likely to happen there. You can buy a kit at the drugstore, but I would advise going to an actual salon to get this done.

Answer 9

I don't recommend shaving for bikini line. Waxing is the best solution and you will be hair-free for almost 1 month.

Answer 10

There's a gel that's sold in drug stores, called Bikini Zone, Its made to prevent the bumps.

Answer 11

Try some other hair removal method, which may be more suitable.
A review of the various hair removal methods is available at http://tinyurl.com/ob6tt