How to do bikini depilation at home: hair removal methods

Sugaring has established itself as a budget-friendly and painless way to get rid of unnecessary hair . The procedure is performed using sugar paste, which you can buy or prepare yourself.

This type of hair removal is often used to remove hair in the bikini area, as this area is very sensitive.

Mastering the technique of using sugar paste is not so easy, but in pursuit of smooth skin without irritation, many girls manage to not only cook sugaring paste at home, but also use it correctly.

Ways to get rid of hair in intimate places

The bikini area is highly sensitive. Many nerve endings literally penetrate the delicate skin of intimate places. Intense blood flow accelerates hair growth, so getting rid of hair for a long time is not so easy.

The hair in intimate areas has a rigid structure, which complicates the process and makes it more painful. Methods of influence must be safe and effective.

You can get rid of excess hair using depilation and epilation methods. In the first case, the hair shaft is removed, in the second, the hair follicles are destroyed under the influence of physical factors (light fluxes, laser beams, electric current).

Depilation methods at home are used more often due to the availability of devices and techniques. The main disadvantages of the procedures are the pain of some methods and low effectiveness in comparison with radical options.

Epilation is a modern way to combat unwanted hair, allowing you to solve the problem for a long time. The method requires special equipment - a photoepilator, laser or electric epilator. The quality and effectiveness of procedures depends on the power of the devices. Sessions are usually carried out in salons, but portable devices on sale allow you to do hair removal at home.

At home, the following methods of hair removal in the bikini area are used:

shaving;
depilation with chemical compounds;
waxing;
sugaring;
using an epilator;
photoepilation;
laser hair removal.

Each method has limitations, advantages and disadvantages. To understand how and the best way to do hair removal or bikini depilation at home, you need to take into account the features of the procedures and the possibility of their use in a particular case, as well as properly prepare the skin.

Do you need pain relief?

Epilation without the slightest pain is impossible. In the intimate area there are many nerve endings, and the hairs are much thicker and coarser than on the legs. As a rule, hair removal is accompanied by severe pain, irritation and even trauma.

Hair removal can be successful if several conditions are met:

hairs 1-3 mm long are easier to remove;
the skin of the intimate area should be without damage;
the procedure performed in the middle of the menstrual cycle brings less severe pain and discomfort.

Over time, the discomfort disappears, and the procedure becomes almost painless.

How to prepare for intimate hair removal

If you follow simple preparation rules, the result of any method of hair removal in the intimate area will be much higher. A day before the session, you need to trim long hairs with scissors. The optimal length for depilation, waxing and sugaring is from 4 to 6 mm. Hardware hair removal methods allow you to remove shorter hairs. To lift the hairs above the surface of the skin, it is recommended to treat the area with a soft scrub.

Types of bikini hair removal

There are three main types of design for hair removal in the intimate area:

classic (processing areas along the line of underwear with indentations from the edge of 2 - 3 cm);
medium (removal of hair on the pubis and external genital area);
deep or total bikini (treatment of the entire intimate area, including the area between the buttocks).

Not all methods of removing vegetation are suitable for total processing and the services of a specialist are required. You can do depilation or hair removal of the bikini area in the classic version at home.

Shaving: simple and fast, but...

A razor is used as a universal means for removing hair from different parts of the body, including intimate ones. Shaving is accessible to everyone and does not require special skills. The skin is moisturized, shaving cream is applied and removed using the blades of the machine in the direction of hair growth.

The result is visible immediately, but after a few hours the hairs begin to grow back. The next day, fine stubble appears. Frequent shaving of hair causes skin irritation, which is especially pronounced in sensitive areas of the intimate area. Discomfort after treatment increases with physical activity.

After shaving, hair grows faster and its structure becomes denser. The likelihood of rod ingrowth increases, and rashes and redness may appear.

The method is painless, but ineffective. The blades injure the vulnerable surface of the skin of the bikini area, causing discomfort. Careless movements often lead to cuts.

Shaving the bikini area

To carry out this procedure, you need a male machine, as it has sharper blades than a female machine. For shaving, it is better to buy women's foam or gel for sensitive skin.

Before the procedure, the bikini area must be prepared by trimming long hairs with sharp scissors. Then moisten the prepared area with warm water, apply gel or foam, lather and begin shaving with a wet machine strictly according to hair growth.

After completing the procedure, rinse off the remaining shaving cream with warm water, pat dry with a soft towel and apply lotion for sensitive skin .

ATTENTION! If you cut yourself during the procedure, treat the cut area with hydrogen peroxide.

The advantage of the method is its simplicity and painlessness.

The downside is that hair grows back quickly.

Chemical depilation

You can painlessly get rid of excess hair in the bikini area using depilatory creams. They contain a chemical compound that destroys the keratin frame of the hair shaft. As a result, the vegetation softens and is easily removed with a spatula along with the cream.

The smoothness of the skin after chemical depilation lasts longer than after shaving. The cream penetrates the upper layers of the epidermis and softens the buried part of the hair. The feeling of smoothness is enhanced by the moisturizing components in the cream.

The intimate area is treated with products marked appropriately on the label. Bikini depilatory cream has a less aggressive composition, rich in nourishing oils. Before first use, you must ensure that there are no allergic reactions.

How to do intimate depilation with cream

Depilation in the bikini area with cream is carried out in the following order:

Apply the cream to the prepared areas of the skin in a dense, even layer, avoiding contact with the mucous membrane of the genital organs.
Leave for 5 – 7 minutes.
Remove the mass with a spatula.
Wash off any remaining product with warm water.
Skin care cosmetics are applied after depilation.

The effectiveness of the method depends on the nature of the hair. The hair in the bikini area is usually coarse, so depilatory creams do not always fully cope with the task. Hair begins to grow back after 2 days. Reapplication of the cream is possible no earlier than after 72 hours.

Not everything is so “smooth”: possible consequences

The risk of developing undesirable consequences after hair removal is associated with excessive sensitivity of the bikini area, incorrect procedure or incorrect choice of products.

The negative consequences of hair removal and depilation include:

Burns. Characteristic when using hot sugar or wax compositions or when choosing the wrong device and its operating mode for hair removal.
Irritation. It is caused by the presence of an allergic reaction to the components of the compositions, their repeated application to the same area, and improper post-treatment.
Ingrown hair. Occurs only during depilation, often due to incorrect execution of the session.
Pimples and ulcers. This is the skin's reaction to infection during the procedure.
Various surface damage in the form of abrasions, spots and hematomas. They develop due to improper removal of the wax or sugar composition from the area with minimal skin tension.

Baby cream with natural oils will help soften and soothe the skin in the bikini area.

To quickly heal inflamed and irritated skin, ointments Levomekol, Panthenol, Tsindol are used. A regular baby cream has an effective soothing and moisturizing effect. To combat ingrown hairs, it is recommended to regularly scrub and moisturize your skin.

Often, slight irritation on the surface appears as a reaction of sensitive areas to aggressive influence. With proper care, unpleasant symptoms disappear after a few days.

Video: remedies against ingrown hairs after depilation

Waxing

The waxing method, or vaxing, solves the problem more radically. The properties of molten wax allow you to remove hair from the root, so the results of the procedure last up to 3 weeks.

Before performing bikini waxing at home, you need to master the technique of working with the composition and experience the sensations on less sensitive areas of the body.

Waxing is performed using cold, warm or hot wax. Warm and hot methods are suitable for epilation of the intimate area. Heated wax increases blood flow in the upper layer of skin and expands pores. Hair becomes pliable and easier to remove. Epilation is less painful.

To do bikini waxing, you will need:

cosmetic wax;
bandage strips;
spatula;
wax melt

Bandages are strips of fabric, paper or polymer materials that are applied over a wax layer. Using bandages makes it easier to remove wax with stuck hairs. The strip can be cut depending on the shape of the area being treated.

Heat the wax in a special wax melter, in a water bath or in a microwave oven. In the last two cases, there is a high risk of wax overheating, which increases the likelihood of burns. In a wax melter, heating is regulated by a temperature sensor. To do hair removal with warm wax, set the temperature to 40 degrees. The hot method involves heating the wax to 60 degrees.

Bikini waxing at home is carried out in the following order:

Degrease the skin and cover with a layer of talc (powder).
Heat the wax in an accessible way.
Distribute a small amount of warm wax with a spatula, avoiding contact of the composition with the mucous membrane of intimate places, in the direction of hair growth.
Apply a bandage and press it with your palm using smooth movements.
Tear off the bandage strip after 10 - 15 seconds with a quick movement in the direction against hair growth.

The main disadvantage of waxing, according to women, is that it hurts. To reduce pain, you can apply medications with local anesthetics (lidocaine spray, Emla cream) to the skin. You must first make sure that you are not allergic to any of the components of the medications.

Depilation with cassette wax on video:

Wax strips

Wax strips are ready-made bandages on which a layer of wax is applied. It is easier to do bikini hair removal with strips than with liquid wax without the risk of getting burned. Before use, you just need to warm them up with the warmth of your hands, placing them between your palms. Then remove the protective layer and apply it to the surface of the skin, smoothing it on top with your hand for a tight fit. After 15 seconds, the bandage is torn off in the direction of hair growth.

What is needed for an intimate haircut?

For a successful outcome of the procedure, some devices are needed.

What is included in the intimate haircut kit?

This set includes:

Stable mirror.
A seat that allows you to have a full view of the treated area.
Scallop.
Nail scissors.
Depilation device: razor, wax strips or trimmer.
Tweezers.
Sheets of paper.
Cosmetic pencil.
Alcohol.
Stencil (if necessary).

Using a shaving machine

A trimmer is a special device that allows

a girl or woman
to maintain beautiful haircuts of intimate areas or create new chic models with sparkles and rhinestones.

The device does not pull out hairs, so its use is more comfortable compared to an epilator. Using a mini haircut machine, you can create a variety of patterns and get smooth skin without irritation or cuts.

Every woman fears unpleasant consequences after sugaring. Today we’ll talk about how often they appear and how to deal with them.
Find out which is better: waxing or sugaring with the help of our selection, which is located here. After reading, you will be able to make the right choice for yourself.

Sugar hair removal of the bikini area

Sugaring is a method of removing unwanted hair from various parts of the body using sugar paste. The method is environmentally friendly, affordable and the least painful of the techniques for mechanical removal of vegetation.

Sugaring paste

Sugaring paste consists of natural ingredients: sugar (glucose), water, lemon juice. The mixture has pronounced adhesive properties, does not injure the skin and rarely causes allergic reactions. Caramel penetrates the upper layers of the dermis to the base of the hair shaft, envelops the root bulb, which facilitates hair removal.

For sugaring, different types of sugar paste are used, differing in consistency and additional components. Depending on the thickness of the paste there are:

soft;
average;
dense.

The composition is selected based on the sugaring technique and room temperature. In a hot room it is more convenient to use a thick or medium paste, in a cool room it is more convenient to use a mass of soft or medium consistency. If necessary, the caramel is heated before working in a wax melter in a water bath until softened.

Read also: Classic bikini hair removal area: how to do it and what are the contraindications

You can buy pasta or make it yourself. The composition of the finished caramel sometimes includes extracts from medicinal plants, vitamins, and essential oils as additional sources of nutrients.

To make pasta at home, you will need:

7.5 tablespoons of granulated sugar;
1 tablespoon of clean water;
1 tablespoon lemon juice.

The components are mixed, put on fire and boiled with constant stirring until a light brown viscous mass is formed. As it cools, the resulting caramel is used for its intended purpose. Homemade pasta cannot be stored.

Bikini sugaring technique

Before doing bikini sugar depilation at home, you need to master the technique on more accessible areas of the body (legs, arms). Sugaring can then be carried out in the intimate area.

For processing a bikini along the line of underwear, the bandage sugaring technique using soft or medium paste, as well as manual and spatula techniques using thick caramel, are suitable.

A feature of sugaring in any technique is the method of applying and removing the paste. Caramel is applied against hair growth. Remove the paste in the direction of growth.

Bikini sugaring is carried out in the following order:

Degrease the prepared area and sprinkle with talcum powder or powder for better adhesion of the hairs to the paste.
Apply caramel with a spatula or with gloved hands in the direction against the growth of vegetation.
Cover with a bandage strip and carefully level the surface.
Rip off the bandage with a sharp movement after 5 - 10 seconds along the hair growth, pulling the skin from above in the opposite direction.

The spatula technique eliminates the need to purchase bandages. The paste is applied with a spatula, and the mass with adhered hair is removed with it. With the manual (manual) method, caramel is applied and picked off with your fingers. Work with a portion of paste more than once until it loses its sticky properties.

It is difficult to do deep bikini hair removal on your own. The specialist in the salon will carry out the procedure better and more efficiently in a short time.

Bikini sugaring video:

Epilator

The principle of operation of epilators is to capture and then pull out hairs using special mechanisms. You can treat the bikini area with the device, but you need to take into account that the process is painful. The most unpleasant sensations are caused by the first session. Repeated depilation is usually easier to tolerate.

Before depilating the bikini area at home, take a bath or shower, dry and degrease the skin surface. During the procedure, the epilator is held vertically to the treatment site. Short intermittent movements are directed against hair growth.

Using epilator attachments with a cooling or massage effect, which are often included in the kit, will reduce discomfort. Local anesthetic drugs are also used for pain relief.

The advantage of mechanical hair removal is the ease of manipulation and the ability to remove short hairs with a length of 1 mm.

Depilatory creams for home use

These are special compositions that are applied to the skin in the place where depilation needs to be done, and after a few minutes they are removed with a spatula along with the hairs. Such creams are produced by different manufacturers, but almost all of them have reasonable prices. The effect of the composition will be individual, so it is recommended to try different ones to choose the best option. On this page we have reviewed creams.

How does depilatory cream work? Thanks to a special chemical composition, it destroys hairs when it gets on them, after which they are easily removed from the surface of the skin. The effect of depilation does not last long - from a couple of days to a week (provided that creams that slow down hair growth are used). Remember that depilatory creams are very harmful to the skin, so you should not use them more than once every two weeks.

For the bikini area, buy only a cream specifically designed for depilation of this area. Follow the instructions strictly: do not keep the composition on the skin for longer than the specified time, and also do not allow it to come into contact with mucous membranes. If burning or other unpleasant sensations occur, stop the procedure immediately. Remember that your women's health is more important than lack of hair!

Hardware hair removal of the intimate area at home

Today, a range of portable devices for laser and photoepilation are on sale. Under the influence of a laser or light beam, the active hair follicle is destroyed. The effect is not immediately visible. Hair loss begins after 10–14 days.

The session is repeated a month later as inactive follicles awaken and new hairs begin to grow. You can get rid of vegetation in this way after 6–8 procedures for 5–7 years. Subsequent corrections are made as necessary.

Not all types of devices work on blonde hair. Hair of dark shades responds well.

Home laser and photoepilators have less power than professional installations, so the results may vary. To avoid burns and skin irritation, you need to adjust the settings correctly. The cost of a home appliance ranges from 18,000 to 60,000 rubles. One salon procedure costs on average 1,500 – 2,500 rubles.

When not to buy a portable device

There are a number of contraindications for which laser and photoepilation cannot be performed:

psoriasis, eczema or other skin ailments in the bikini area;
diabetes mellitus in decompensated form;
cardiovascular diseases (hypertension, ischemia, etc.);
central nervous system diseases (epilepsy);
cancerous tumors;
the presence of electronic devices in the body (pacemaker, insulin pump, etc.);
neoplasms in the treated area (warts, papillomas, moles);
wounds, scratches, cuts;
tattoos

There are also a number of relative restrictions on the use of laser and light pulse hair removal. These include:

pregnancy and lactation;
adolescence;
menstruation.

During the period of bearing a child and breastfeeding, a woman’s hormonal levels are very unstable, so the photosensitivity of the skin may increase. As a result, age spots may form on the skin. Therefore, a pregnant or breastfeeding woman should consult a doctor and decide on an individual basis whether she should use a home epilator for hair removal.

Pregnancy is a relative contraindication to hair removal

Puberty is accompanied by a constant change in the set of hormones. A necessary condition for obtaining a reliable result is the stability of hormonal levels. During adolescence, the body is in a stage of intensive development, and it may respond inadequately to hair removal by producing even more hair.

During menstruation, a woman’s pain threshold is greatly reduced, so laser removal and photoepilation can cause severe pain instead of a tolerable tingling sensation. It is better to postpone the procedure and carry out it 5-6 days from the start of the cycle.

Possible consequences

If during hair removal with a laser or light beam mistakes were made or contraindications were ignored, then unpleasant manifestations are quite possible:

redness;
burning and burning of the skin;
dryness and flaking;
development of folliculitis;
skin pigmentation.

Contraindications for hair removal

Depilation and epilation cannot be performed if you have:

infectious and inflammatory dermatological diseases;
violations of the integrity of the skin;
itching and irritation of the skin in the treatment area;
tumor processes.

Sugaring is contraindicated in diabetes mellitus. Limitations on hardware methods are imposed by hormonal disorders. If you have problems with the skin of the intimate area and the presence of concomitant diseases, it is better to seek help from a cosmetologist.

How is the procedure performed?

During the session, it is important to follow all recommendations of the manufacturer of the home device and observe all safety measures. Epilation is done according to the following instructions:

First, you should definitely determine your skin phototype. This can be done either using the skin tone palette included with the instructions or using the device itself if it has a built-in touch indicator. In this case, the device should be brought to the surface of the skin with the side where the sensor is located. The device will recognize the shade and offer the optimal settings.
Manufacturers recommend confirming the settings selected by the device. More experienced users can manually set the mode.
If a laser or photoepilator comes with a set of attachments, you need to put on the device the one that is intended for the bikini area.
Bring the device to your skin. After the flash, move it to the next area of the body.
Consistently treat the entire intimate area. Treatment of the bikini area takes on average 25–40 minutes.
At the end of the procedure, you can apply a soothing agent (Panthenol, Bepanten) to the skin.

Video: example of using a home photoepilator

After 5–14 days, dead hairs in the treatment area will fall out. They can be shaved 2-3 days after the procedure to observe how quickly new hairs grow.

Safety precautions during the session

Since epilation of the bikini area involves the use of a laser or photoepilator, there is a potential for harm to health if the procedure is not carried out competently. To prevent this, certain safety measures must be observed:

Check the functionality of the device.
Set the correct mode in accordance with the skin phototype, hair color, and thickness, otherwise either the hair will be ineffectively removed, or unpleasant consequences may appear on the skin in the form of burning or burns.
Prepare the skin for the procedure, namely clean and disinfect it to eliminate the possibility of further infection of the skin and the development of inflammatory processes in the follicles.
Do not treat the same area of skin more than once per session, otherwise there is a high risk of getting a burn.
Provide proper care for the skin surface after the session.

After hair removal: skin care

Immediately after the procedure, the bikini area is treated with a water-based antiseptic and a soothing cream, lotion or oil is applied. Special cosmetics will help slow down hair growth. To avoid the appearance of ingrown hairs, the treated areas are cleaned with a soft scrub once every 7-10 days.

After using a laser or photoepilator, it is necessary to protect the treated areas from direct sunlight. It is prohibited to visit the sauna, bathhouse, or swimming pool in the first 3 days after the session.

Smooth and healthy skin is an element of the image of a well-groomed woman. You can get rid of unwanted hair in the bikini area using various hair removal methods at home. It’s difficult to design a deep bikini on your own when it’s quite possible to remove hair along the line of your underwear at home. To choose the appropriate method, you need to correlate the desired result, capabilities and master the technique on less sensitive areas of the body.

Reviews

I can only withstand a deep bikini with sugar, and even then, I can’t do it for myself in all places, my hand stops))
Julia
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I suggest that once a month for up to 1 year you suffer and forget about your hair forever!!!! !With the help of electrolysis. The procedure is not very pleasant. Maybe you can do it faster, because everything is very individual! I'm done with the bikini and armpits, I'm incredibly happy! All that's left are my legs... Emla doesn't help me. It’s more difficult with the legs, I was advised to use “TK TX” ointment, which tattooists apply before applying a tattoo... they say it really helps. And so….my advice to you….use electric…..the hair doesn’t grow anymore….3 years have passed since the procedure on the bikini…and not a single hair has grown! I regret that I didn’t come to this earlier
Elechka
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By the way, regarding the bikini area... I tried with an epilator, wax and other things... it hurts, I shave with a machine.
Natalia Borisyakova
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I have been doing monthly sugaring for my legs and armpits for five years now and bikini for two years. For the sake of the result, you can endure the first few times, but then you get used to it. Everything is naked and soft everywhere)))
Natalya Maksimova
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I get my deep bikini waxed monthly. It doesn't hurt me too much, but it's all individual.
baby mammoth ***
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Sugaring Foreva, I buy a medium jar for myself and it lasts me for at least a year (but it’s only a deep bikini). I got used to it myself, got my hand full, I walk neatly and generally look cute) I use the epilator on my legs, my armpits too.
Sapphira
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I have been using sugar hair removal for a long time. Or in another way, sugaring. There are a lot of advantages. Firstly, it is suitable for all areas of the body, including the most delicate ones - the bikini area. You don't need to have a lot of different tools. Secondly, the method is much painless and gentle than an epilator or strips. Does not injure the skin, only captures hairs. Over time, they become soft and colorless, and then grow very slowly. Thirdly, it is very simple. Can be easily done at home. Residues are washed off simply with a cotton swab. And the effect lasts quite a long time.
Tatyana Amosova
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I’ve been doing hair removal at home for 5 years now (and not only in the bikini area) and no pain! I numb it with Emla, and I don’t feel anything. Therefore, if you decide to have hair removal, you can’t do without it. I can’t even touch my skin with an epilator without it!
Lyudmila Rozhkova
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my mother had one like this, it used an electric shock to remove one hair at a time. I have one like this, it was removed, but it was such a dreary task. The needle keeps falling out, there should have been a battery there, but now I don’t see it. stick it into each follicle to get it exactly in the direction in which the hair grows... This is such a mess! If the needle does not enter the follicle correctly, then it will not die. It is now easier to periodically remove hair with a regular epilator. Only in the bikini area it is problematic, it is very painful and the hair is removed until it bleeds.
Tatiana
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It's really a joke to use an epilator to do a bikini. You can cook sugar paste at home and apply it to all necessary areas of the skin. If you don’t have time or it’s inconvenient, buy Veet wax strips, the results will also be good. Painless, high-quality hair removal at home is almost impossible