THE PRO-PUBE: GROOMING KIT

HAIR-REMOVAL CREAM

Slightly slower regrowth than shaving, and avoids the nicks and cuts associated with razors. It’s essential to choose a targeted cream for the pubic-hair area. Once applied, don’t be tempted to rub it in. Do a test patch first and always read the instructions! Veet BodyCurv Bikini and Underarm Hair Removal Cream for

Sensitive Skin, £7.35

SHAVING

Hairs are sliced at the surface, so this option has the quickest rate of regrowth. Hairs grow back blunt, which can make them appear thicker. Choose a razor with five blades – the more blades, the less you’ll have to go back over areas. Gillette Venus Swirl Flexiball Women’s Razor, £11.99

EPILATING

The rotating head works like lots of mini tweezers to remove hair from the root, with results lasting two to six weeks depending on hair type. Once purchased, it can work out a cheaper option to waxing, and you don’t have to wait for a quarter of an inch regrowth before repeating. Braun Silk-épil 9 SkinSpa, £179

WAXING

Top tips: don’t tweeze out odd hairs in-between treatments – it could result in patches due to differing hair cycles. And refrain from sex or strenuous workouts for at least 12-24 hours after waxing. Parissa Wax Strips Face and Bikini, £8.70 for 16 strips, or Ministry of Waxing offers seven Brazilian options, from £15 to £55

LASER HAIR REMOVAL

Light is absorbed by the hair’s pigment, penetrating and damaging the follicle to prevent future growth. Great for coarse hair types and those who struggle with in-grown hairs. The ‘snapping’-like sensation of the laser is fairly painful, but bearable. If you’ve gone grey down there, don’t bother – once the pigment has gone from the hair, the laser won’t work. Philips Lumea Prestige BRI956/00 IPL, £575, or Harley Medical Group offers laser hair removal from £155