Bikini line shave bumps

Ah, yes, razor bumps. An inevitable side effect of shaving—or are they? It may seem like every time you shave—especially your bikini line—those oh-so-uncomfortable little red razor bumps pop up and refuse to go away. And to deal with them right before a beach honeymoon?

If you're one of the 77 percent of women who shave their bikini line, then you know the full pain of a shave gone wrong. TBH, it makes it almost not worth it. So is there even a good way to shave—or should you just splurge on a wax? Turns out, you can totally shave your pubic hair without getting all the bumps and irritation—you just have to be mindful of these seven expert tips. Picking the right razor is the first step to ensuring your bikini line is smooth and bump-free. In other words, you'll get a better, closer shave without risking a cut or irritation.

Everyone is cool with talking about the painful pimples that pop up on your face, but what about the large honkers on your bikini line? The ones that hurt like hell and get aggravated by your underwear, tight jeans , and anything that happens to rub the wrong way. Most likely, your painful problem is caused by an ingrown hair. These trapped hairs typically work themselves out within a few days, but it can also get infected, causing folliculitis a bacterial infection of the hair follicle that results in pus- filled red bumps.

I think most women would agree that razor bumps are the worst part of summer. The sunshine and warm weather? But the instant you experience irritation after shaving and are left with angry red bumps on your bikini line, that mood-boost disappears. As someone with incredibly sensitive skin, I had been perusing for advice—and I was instantly intrigued.