How to shave your bikini line: The right way

For anyone learning about hair removal for the first time and wondering what the bikini line is, this area covers any hair that you may notice on the skin around the bottom half of your bikini.

There are a whole host of methods out there for bikini line hair removal, so to find the right one for you we’ve put together a guide to using Venus’s dedicated products for smooth shaving.

Before you start bikini line shaving we recommend using some essentials from Venus including a sharp razor and moisturizing shaving gel.

It’s worth knowing that bikini line hair can be particularly sensitive to irritation, so be sure to follow our tips!

If your bikini line hair is a little on the long side, you will need to trim it first before you using a razor. You can invest in a bikini line trimmer, electric shaver or use a pair of scissors to trim this area. Then select a razor for bikini line shaving such as Venus Pubic Hair & Skin Razor to finish the job.

Soak your bikini line in warm water by taking a bath or shower for at least five minutes. This helps to hydrate both your skin and your hairs, making them easier to cut.

You may also consider exfoliating the skin around your bikini line area. Use a loofa or gentle scrub and lightly rub along your bikini line to remove any loose dead skin and hairs. Exfoliation helps to reduce skin irritation from shaving.

Using shaving gel is important, especially on more sensitive skin like your bikini line area. Venus Pubic Hair & Skin shaving gel helps the blade glide easily across the skin, minimising chances of razor burn and irritation. Reapply if it washes away during shaving.

You don’t want to use a dull razor blade when shaving any area of your body, particularly your bikini line. Replace your razor blade regularly — especially if it starts to pull at your hair, feels rough on your skin or if you notice you’re itching after shaving more than normal.

These are all signs that its time to replace your razor blade. Using dull blades can increase your chances of skin irritation. Depending on how frequently you shave, a razor blade can last 5 to 10 shaves before you need a new one.

Using steady strokes, shave your pubic hair around your bikini line in the direction of the hair growth. You don’t have to apply much pressure on your razor. In fact, if you have a sharp blade, it should do most of the work for you.

Once you’re finished shaving, rinse off your bikini line, ideally with cool water — or you can use a cold wash cloth and press it to your skin for a minute or two — then pat your skin dry. Make sure to also clean off your razor and set it aside to dry.

After you dry off, apply moisturiser or oil, preferably alcohol-free, to both sides of your bikini line . Since soap can dry out your skin, using a lotion or moisturising oil after you shave helps prevent itchy irritation and maintains the moisture your skin needs.