
Let’s be real. What your pubes look like is one of the least worrying things going on right now.
Logically, embracing an untamed bush in these times of isolation is an excellent idea. Doing so takes up no time, requires zero effort and costs nothing.
That said, it’s your body and you can do whatever the heck you like to it, including home hair removal. So if you feel like doing some at-home pubic hair landscaping, or are just bloody bored in isolation and fancy something to do, why not?
But before you go slathering hot wax over your vulva (ouch), here’s an expert-approved guide to the dos and PLEASE DEAR GOD DO NOTs of waxing, trimming and shaving your pubes at home.
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How to do a Brazilian wax at home.
Sorry, but I care about you too much to beat around the bush. Trying to give yourself a Brazilian wax at home is VERY BAD IDEA.
There’s a reason we pay a professional with expertise to do it for us: waxing so close to your vulva is fraught with danger. One wrong swipe of hot wax and you could end up with burns, skin tears and grazes, bruising and a really, really sore vagina.
Rather than tell you how you couldtechnicallydo a Brazilian wax at home, I’ve compiled some great tips on waxing your bikini line, or even better, trimming your pubes. Leave the whole shebang for your next appointment when isolation is over, yeah?
How to do a bikini wax at home.
If you really want to give waxing your pubes a try, stick to a bikini wax.
Think of a bikini wax like the short, back and sides of pubic hair removal. You only want to remove hairs on the sides of your pubic area that would stick out where your undies sit against your inner thigh.
Maria Enna-Cocciolone, beauty therapist and founder of InSkin Cosmedics Group, says waxing a well-groomed bikini line at-home is possible… with some expert advice.
Here are some of her best at-home bikini waxing tips:

If you really want to try waxing, just stick to your bikini line, OK? Image: Getty.
What about shaving your pubic hair?
If you're used to the feeling of not having pubic hair, using a razor to shave your pubes might seem like a great idea, but there are a few things to consider.
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How to trim your pubic hair.
For at-home grooming, you really can't beat trimming.
The result is neat and you won't get any of the irritation, itchiness or ingrown hairs that come with shaving. Plus, I'd argue using a trimmer to tidy your pubes is far easier than waxing or shaving and requires way less effort. And precision.
Probably don't use just any scissors lying around the house. Your pubes deserve better. Small cosmetic scissors with a curved edge you can get from any chemist are great for trimming hair around your labia and the little tuft you get near your clitoris.
For the rest, use a 'bikini' hair trimmer. They don't need to be really expensive - the Remington Trim and Shape Ultimate Body and Bikini Kit ($49.95), Remington Smooth & Silky Bikini Trimmer ($19), Schick Hydro Silk Trimstyle Kit ($21.99) and BRAUN Silk Finish Precision Trimmer Female Groomer are all great options under $50.
And if you really feel like treating yourself like the queen you are (yep, I really did just write that), go ahead and nourish your pubes with a lovely oil. Hollywood actress Emma Watson's favourite is the FUR Fur Oil ($66.95 for 75ml). The oil blend is hydrating and also great for ingrowns because it's mostly made from antibacterial jojoba oil. A less bougie option would be the Jojoba Comapny's Australian Jojoba Oil ($34.99 for 100ml), which you can get at Priceline or online.
And that is how you groom your pubes at home, should you want to. Good luck!
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Amy Clark
Associate Editor - Beauty & Fashion
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