Your Guide To A Bump-Free Bikini Line

A bikini wax has a lot in common with having a third margarita. It may seem like a no-brainer at the time, but if you’re not careful, you could wake up the next day in pain. In the case of your bikini line, a poorly planned hair-removal experience can leave you with a “hangover” of red, itchy ingrown hairs and razor bumps.

But there’s no need to avoid hot wax and razors as if they were cheap tequila; you just need to know the best ways to handle them. We got some of the top hair-removal experts in the game to share their tips and tricks for waxing and shaving to prevent ingrown hair and irritation — for a smooth, bump-free experience you’ll never regret.

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