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I was blessed with curly hairin my pubic region, that is (scalp, not so much).
I also spoke to dermatologists to find answers to my (and your) biggest bikini trimming Qs.
TL;DR:TheMeridian body hair trimmeris hands-down the best Ive ever triedand Ive tried many.
Paired with a goodbikini-line exfoliator, its how I keep everything down there ingrown-free.
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Your bikini trimming questions, answered here.
But reallyyou can use it pretty much everywhere (bikini line, beard, balls, armpits).
But theres no need with the Meridianits sturdy enough to trim it all.
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Its made of a grippy, easy-to-hold material that never slips out of my fingers.
It takes only a minute or two to achieve a full haircut.
The battery life is also long.
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Ill turn it on after a month of not using it, and its still good to go.
This electric trimmer is compact, easy to use, and just $10.
The trimmer snips away at pubic hair quickly without tugging the skin or pulling the follicles.
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I used the wider-tooth side to trim down my hair, then flipped it to get a closer shave.
Its cordless and can be used in the shower or on dry skin, helpfully.
Its battery-operated, too, so you wont have to find space for a tangled charger.
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and got to trimming my bikini line.
MultipleGlamoureditors recommend the Billie (myself included).
Its a beast on thick, coarse hair and lasts for about 60 minutes on a charge.
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The biggest downside of the Manscaped is its price; its almost double that of the Meridian.
The Manscaped is super lightweight, and its built-in light made a huge difference.
My skin feels smooth with zero bumps or irritation, which is a major win.
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Its a simple, straightforward unit, meant to only be used on dry skin.
I did not love, however, the angle of this one.
While the shave itself was gentle and quick, it did leave a few razor bumps behind.
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I appreciated that it came with two different trimming length attachments, as well as a shaver head.
However, the directions were confusing and vague with little explanation as to how to use the attachments.
The shaver head cracked into two pieces when I tried to attach it to the body.
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The shape of the Panasonic was unwieldy, and I struggled to crop the bikini line in particular.
Theres no right answer, really.
A blunt razor can lead to cutting, and dirty tools can lead to infections.
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Youll also want to be sure you exfoliate before and after hair removal.
How to prep your skin for bikini trimming
Skin prep is crucial to a smooth shave.
The trimmer is designed to give your pubic area a haircut (and not to totally remove hair).
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Removing hair for the first time in a long while?
Consider trimming back your pubes withgrooming scissorsbefore getting started with the electric tool.
Adjust the trimmers guides according to just how close of a cut you want.
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The trimmers comb protects the razor from fully touching your skin and causing any sort of pain.
When youre done shaving, pat your legs dry and applybody lotionorbody oilto keep your skin hydrated.
This prevents clogging (which can lead to razor bumps and skin irritation).
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If the trimmer is water-resistant, rinse it off, then wipe it down with a clean paper towel.
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