Venus Pubic Hair Grooming Products Review

Shaving, like many other beauty rituals, first became part of my routine in my teenage years. So, when it comes to hair removal, especially for coarse hair down there, I’ve heard it all: shave with the grain, exfoliate beforehand, use conditioner to prep skin for minimal resistance. However, after one too many 5-in-1 pink razors, I had reached my shaving limits. Tired of razor burns and a bikini line littered with the remnants of ingrown hairs, I booked my first wax appointment. For years, waxing was my go-to option for hair removal and grooming, so picking up a razor after almost a decade filled me with trepidation.

Now, feeling like a novice, especially when it comes to beauty, is a unique experience at this point in my life, but nevertheless, I was excited to try the Venus Pubic Hair and Skin range, since it’s specifically designed to help prevent skin irritation and ingrown hairs.

When it comes to hair removal, especially when it comes to pubic hair, I’ve found that sometimes I prefer a natural look, other times I just want to remove my bikini line, but this time, I decided on a landing strip. Pre-shave prep talk aside, I began by prepping my skin using the Skin Smooth Exfoliant for Pubic Hair and Skin in the shower in order to stay ahead of the trapped hairs that can lead to shaving irritation. In-shower prep, for any hair removal but especially with coarse hair, has been a mainstay in my routine for years, so having an option formulated with fine smoothing particles perfect for gently sweeping away dead skin and loose hairs felt like a comforting first step.

Up next, the shave itself. Now, lots of razors claim to have features that protect skin against irritation around the bikini line, but speaking as a shaving convert, I can confidently say that the Venus Pubic Hair and Skin Razor is the perfect entryway for anyone looking for a smooth, comfortable shave. It’s coated in aloe vera and fitted with an irritation defense bar specifically designed to help protect pubic skin from shave irritation. The added agility and protection provided by the defense bar comes in handy when working to create my very own landing strip. Swipe after swipe, the results were the same: a clean, smooth finish on my bikini line without the sound or feel of a blade colliding with sensitive skin.

Now, thankfully we’ve come a long way from the conditioner-come-shaving-cream era, so the clear 2-in-1 Cleanser and Shave Gel for Pubic Hair and Skin makes it easy to see and shave in the direction my hair naturally grows in (coily girls, IYKYK). It’s made without soap, dyes, or fragrances, and gives you pH peace of mind around the most delicate areas. For the harder-to-reach areas slightly further in from the bikini line came the Pubic Hair and Skin Body Gentle Trimmer, a true standout option for anyone with coarse strands. It’s small, nifty, and perfect for a pre-beach tidy session when an in-shower moment just won’t do.

For me, the ultimate test of a good shave is the post-shave grow back. Razor burn needs to be firmly off the table, so a robust post-shave care routine has also become a daily addition in my quest to avoid any unwanted burns and bumps. I’ve found that alongside using the exfoliant, applied on day three post-shave during a long hot bath, following up with a hydrating serum is a must. The exfoliator helps to banish ingrown hairs and the hyperpigmentation spots they leave behind, while the Daily Soothing Serum for Pubic Hair and Skin helps rehydrate the skin with lactic acid. The serum has been a fairly new step to my daily moisturising routine, and thanks to its nourishing yet lightweight formula, it’s become a welcomed addition to my “rediscovering shaving” kit.

Choosing to neatly carve out a bikini line or shave completely bare down there is ultimately a personal decision, but for people with coarse, curly pubic hair, the added benefits of products that adequately help to keep skin healthy and free from irritation is invaluable. As for me, a newly certified shaving girlie thanks to two rounds of seamless regrowth with no ingrowns in sight, I’m firmly team Venus.