WHETHER you’re soaking up the sun if your garden or planning a summer trip, it’s time to whip out your bikini.
And thanks to these handy , you can get the smoothest shave before you sunbathe.
If it feels impossible to shave your bikini line without causing unsightly bumps or ingrown hairs, don’t fret.
A former has revealed the process she swears by for “the perfect bikini shave”;.
TikTok user Emily Guebs (@emilyguebs) shared her wisdom for a smooth finish in a video that has amassed 2.4 million views.
She explained that she does not wax, laser, or sugar her bikini line but still receives compliments on the smooth finish.
The first step of the process she has mastered is ensuring her bikini line is the last part of her body she shaces.
According to Emily, this “gives the follicles time to soften up in the warm water”;.
She also advised her audience to designate a specific razor for that area to “eliminate spreading infection”;.
And as for the type of razor you should opt for, the TikToker said she was surprised by what works best.
“I’ve been using cheap razors forever, as long as you’re using one that is staying in a clean and dry environment and you’re cleaning it regularly, I really don’t think you have to use a super nice razor,”; she said.
She discussed the best direction for shaving to prevent irritation, explaining that it should always be “sideways and down, not up”;.
And the steps you take after shaving prove to be just as important in perfecting a smooth bikini line.
Emily recommended rinsing the are with cold water before patting it dry with a towel.
According to the TikToker, you should never rub a freshly shaved area dry.
Finally, she revealed her “biggest game changer”; tip, which is to spread a pea-sized amount of antiseptic cream across the area.
Emily’s followers shared their thoughts on the advice in the comments section.
“Adds antiesptic cream to beach shopping list,”; wrote one TikTok user.
“Heavy on the don’t need an expensive razor! I tried out a five blade there and gave me razor bumps,”; said another viewer.
“This is the first time I’ve not heard to exfoliate the area,”; commented a third person.
“OMG, antiseptic cream, that’s f**king genius,”; wrote another impressed follower.
“These tips are all so good and apply to shaving other areas too,”; pointed out one viewer.
