The problem of unwanted vegetation worries many. Advertising on TV, banners for services of beauty salons and offices, advice from beauty bloggers. Everywhere they talk about how, where and with what you can remove unwanted body hair. The problem of unwanted leg hair is discussed everywhere, but hair on the butt is delicately kept silent. But the problem of unwanted hair in this spicy area, unfortunately, is relevant for many. Agree: hair on the buttocks looks unattractive. Vegetation in this zone is found in both men and women. Our entire body, with the exception of our palms and feet, is covered with hair follicles. And depending on hormonal levels and heredity, the hair on your butt may not look like peach fuzz. Some have hair on their buttocks, while others have hair on their anal area. But in our time, such an aesthetic problem can be solved both at home and in beauty salons. Fortunately, the choice of various means and procedures is quite wide. Let’s not beat around the bush, but let’s start talking about the pros and cons of the most common hair removal methods in this area.
The main causes of hair growth between the buttocks
First of all, it is worth saying that hair between the buttocks is not only an aesthetic defect. From a hygienic point of view, the presence of vegetation in the presented area will also not lead to anything good, because many bacteria accumulate in them. That is why they can and should be removed. Yes, it will be difficult to do this with a razor, so. First, let’s find out why hair appears in the area under consideration, and also learn how to remove it at home and in the salon. The main reason for hair growth on the butt is hormones. In most cases, hair on the buttocks occurs in men, but the problem also affects women, whose bodies produce large quantities of androgens, that is, male hormones. Normally, the fair sex should have more estrogens. And when an imbalance occurs in the body, and hormonal levels are disrupted, male hormones prevail over female hormones, and accordingly, hair begins to grow on the buttocks. The following factors can provoke a hormonal imbalance: Adrenal dysfunction; Disturbance in brain function; Ovarian pathologies; Taking medications with a high content of hormones. Also, do not underestimate the sudden appearance of hair on the buttocks. Ideally, a girl with such a problem should go for a consultation with a medical specialist who will help determine the true cause of the failure in hormone production. Most often, treatment consists of suppressing the body's production of male hormones by consuming female hormones. Therefore, the girl should prepare for the fact that the treatment will be lengthy and may take more than one month. However, until the problem is resolved, you can get rid of the vegetation. Salon procedures and home techniques will help with this, which will be discussed further.
Why do men shave their butts?
If shaving the penis causes a mixed reaction in many men, then the butt is even more so. Almost 90% of the male population attribute these procedures to persons with non-traditional sexual orientation. Straight people refer to the fact that everything is clear with non-traditional people; they shave so that it’s better to hit them in the ass. Perhaps they are partly right. But in fact, the right men who are attracted exclusively to the female body also shave their hairy butts. In addition, women like shaved male butts. According to the female half, a hairy ass has a less attractive appearance.
But the list of reasons why a man should consider shaving his butt doesn't stop at aesthetics. Here the hygienic side of the issue also comes into force. Those who have an excessively hairy butt constantly develop cracks in their hair, and they daily face such a problem as the problematic wiping of their hairy butt. And removing hair from the butt helps very well in the fight against pieces of feces that tend to get stuck among the hair growing around the ass.
I think these reasons are enough to justify the fact that not only fagots shave their butts, excuse the expression.
If anyone thinks that the hair on a man’s butt serves any protective function, they are deeply mistaken. Let's take women as an example. Not every girl has hair growing on her butt, but probably in such quantities both among men and only a few in general. And this does not stop them from living in any way. Or do you think their butts are more immune and resistant to cold than men's? Speaking of cold. The hair on your butt won’t save you much in the bitter cold, or rather, they are of exactly zero use. But on hot summer days, on the contrary, they act as excessive heating. As a result, your butt sweats a lot, the pores become clogged and a favorable environment is created for the development of bacteria. As a result, acne appears on the butt.
Finally, to prove that not only gay people shave their butts, I would like to cite athletes as an example. For many men, the developed body of bodybuilders is an example to follow. Tell me, have you seen a bodybuilder performing on stage with a hairy ass?
Waxing
You can get rid of unwanted hair in a couple of minutes painlessly and safely, apply to the skin for 10 minutes... These methods have proven themselves to be excellent for removing unwanted hair from the legs and bikini area, so they can also be used for the buttocks area. Wax strips, special cassettes - from now on, wax hair removal can be done at home. There are a great many recipes for preparing sugar paste (caramel) for sugaring (sugar hair removal) on the Internet, as well as step-by-step instructions for its further use. And some people entrust the solution to such a delicate problem as butt hair removal to professional cosmetologists. Everyone decides for themselves. The advantages of this method include: long-lasting results (about 2-4 weeks); After each procedure, hair grows less and less, so the interval between procedures becomes longer.
Prevention of irritation
Over the next few days, you need to take care of the treated area of skin, this will help avoid irritation:
- Use cotton underwear.
- Apply moisturizer to the skin.
- After 2-3 days you can use the scrub.
Throughout the interval between procedures, you should thoroughly clean the intimate area, especially after going to the toilet. This will prevent the occurrence of infections and inflammations.
The question of how to shave anally has been discussed in some detail. If you have any doubts or concerns, you should contact a specialist. The master himself will not only remove everything unwanted, but will do it carefully and painlessly.
Traditional methods of hair removal between the buttocks
There are a lot of folk methods of depilation floating around the Internet. Nettle, datura, walnut and other plants, as well as some medicines from the medicine cabinet (hydroperite, potassium permanganate (potassium permanganate), etc.) are used to remove hair on the legs at home. They have the same principle of action: the effect is not on the hair itself, but on the hair follicle. All of them do not promise instant results, but with regular use over several months it is possible to solve the problem of unwanted hair forever. For example, walnut juice, like the ash from its shell, is rubbed into problem areas several times a day. The visible result will be in just a few weeks. Nettle oil (crushed nettle seeds infused with vegetable oil) promotes atrophy of hair follicles with regular use. Unlike many similar products, this can be used on sensitive skin without fear of breakouts or irritation. A more radical method for removing hair on the buttocks is the following recipe. Mix 30 grams of alcohol (96%) with 6 grams of castor oil, add 2 grams of alcohol tincture of iodine. You can apply the product to your skin several times a day. A tangible result will be noticeable after a few days. But an inflammatory reaction may occur at the site of application. Therefore, you need to do a test before using such a product. With a huge variety of hair removal products and methods, you can choose the one that suits you. You just need to carefully study the pros and cons of each. Then the delicate problem of unwanted hair on the body will no longer worry you. It's so easy to be beautiful!
Removing unwanted hair using depilatory creams
Such cosmetics act on the hair protein itself (keratin), destroying it. Apply, wait a few minutes, wash off - and enjoy the feeling of smooth skin. The obvious advantages of this method include: low cost of creams; long-lasting results (up to 7-10 days). With regular use, the hairs grow thinner and weaker, and the hair follicles atrophy altogether. It would seem that hair removal has never been so simple. But removing hair between the buttocks and around the anus is not recommended. The skin in this area is too sensitive, and a chemical burn from the cream is possible. You should also look for another method of butt hair removal for those who are prone to allergic reactions and have sensitive skin.
Methods for shaving the buttocks and anus with a razor
Each method has its pros and cons. The easiest and cheapest way is to use a regular razor or an electric razor, which are sure to be found in men's bathrooms. Unwanted hairs on the buttocks should be shaved strictly along the hair growth. The disadvantage of this method is the risk of ingrown hairs and the fragility of the result. The razor removes only the visible part of the regrown hair, and literally the next day the skin loses its smoothness as hair growth continues, so depilation has to be done again. Find out more about shaving your intimate area in a separate article. The method can be recommended for those who have a lot of free time to carry out such a procedure every day. Shaving is the simplest, but ineffective method of dealing with the problem. A razor can also help get rid of the delicate problem between the buttocks at home, but you need to be careful here. The area is difficult to reach, so any careless movement can lead to a cut that will take a very long time to heal, causing serious discomfort.
Comfortable depilation
Is it necessary to shave the intimate area of girls?
In order to carry out the procedure at home, you need to prepare. Then it will pass with comfort and benefit.
To begin with, it is important to choose a comfortable and well-lit place, prepare the necessary supplies, antiseptic and cotton pads in case of cuts. If a painful method has been chosen for hair removal, you can apply a cooling ointment with an analgesic effect to the skin in advance.
If the procedure is carried out in a salon, then before it you need to take a shower or use a tissue for intimate hygiene.
Hair removal methods in the salon
The salon offers two methods that will allow you to permanently remove hair from your butt – laser hair removal and photoepilation. Photoepilation is based on the destruction of the hair follicle by light radiation. The method is absolutely painless. To completely destroy the follicles in the area treated with the device, at least 10 procedures will be required, carried out at least once a month. The result largely depends on the structure and color of the hair. In some cases, the hair disappears forever, but usually the hairs stop growing within five to seven years after the procedure. Salon apparatus for photoepilation procedures. Laser hair removal of the anus and buttocks is based on the ability of the hair follicle to absorb laser radiation. Thus, during the procedure, a beam is sent to the follicle, which is completely absorbed by the hair and destroys it from the inside. The effectiveness of the procedure does not depend on the thickness of the hair, but on the color contrast between the hair and the skin. Lifelong removal of hair by this method is achieved only if dark hairs grow on light skin, or very light hair is observed on naturally dark skin. Otherwise, the radiation will be absorbed by the epidermis, and only a small part of the necessary power to destroy it will reach the follicle.
Why does pseudofolliculitis begin?
Why do many women and men suffer from pseudofolliculitis, or problematic ingrown hairs? The fact is that after removal, the structure of the hair and the direction of growth often changes. This is due to the fact that shaving or waxing hair becomes thinner over time, and the skin, in turn, becomes rougher. It is difficult for a thinning hair to “break through” out, it seems to curl, and this is how the unpleasant problem of ingrown hair appears. There are also other reasons for this problem:
- Poor skin condition.
- Improper epilation (with a razor with a dull blade, with an unsterilized blade).
- Coarse hair/thinning hair.
- Acute angle of inclination of hair follicles to the skin.
- Dry skin type.
- Curly hair type.
There are two main types of ingrown hairs - with and without inflammation. There are seven types of ingrown hairs in total, they differ mainly in the areas of the body. So, in the intimate area, hairs grow in with some characteristics, and on the legs - with others. This is influenced by the number of sebaceous glands in the skin. Before we figure out what to do if the hair on your legs has grown into the skin, let's look at the main mistakes in care that lead to this problem.
