Body Hair Removal: What To Fix, What To Keep

Clean + Easy Body Wax Strip KitThe Hair: Happy Trail

The Rules
Remove this completely. First trim it short, then have it waxed, or wax at home. (If you are not sure what a happy trail is, you should either make more guy friends or go here.) It’s a very small, narrow area so it shouldn’t be too painful. Waxing will reduce the possibility of in-growns that could result from shaving. Irritated skin could naturally rub against snug-fitting pants, and waxing will leave skin smooth. Because it removes hairs at the root, it will minimize irritation. Remington Barber and stylist Jay Anthony Valadez says regular maintenance is as important as removing or trimming. “Neaten things up every 10 to 14 days,” he says. Forgetting to do so puts you back at square one.

The Tool:
Clean + Easy Body Wax Strip Kit, $7, Sally’s Beauty Supply

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