Girl Hairy Bush

Girl Hairy Bush

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For years, the trendiest pubic hair style was a trimmed or bald bush. But we've noticed a recent uptick in the number of women who've tossed out their razors and waxing kits in favor of letting things go au natural down below. Anecdotally speaking, lady lawns seem to be coming back into style—and it might be because more women are discovering the surprising health benefits.

“From a health standpoint, removing pubic hair can lead to irritation of the hair follicle, and open wounds or nicks, which may increase the risk for STI transmission,” says Maureen Whelihan , MD, an ob-gyn at the Elite GYN Care of the Palm Beaches in Florida. It's not clear if less hair means a higher risk of STIs, but one study did link pubic hair removal to increased transmission of herpes and HPV.

Curious about some of the other wellness benefits, we asked six women who love their hairy pubes to tell us how it's boosted their physical, mental, and sexual health. Here's why they've sworn off grooming for good.

“I always kept my bush because I never liked the way [my vagina] looked or felt without hair. For years I felt ashamed about that, especially in my teens and early 20s—when it seemed like everyone was totally bald. But by honoring my hair preferences, I knew I was a lot more confident in the bedroom than if I'd shaved. I also learned that if a partner didn’t like it, they weren’t the partner for me.” —Danny, 26

“Why am I bush-positive? Because ingrown hairs suck. And I don’t have to worry about getting them if I don’t shave or wax. When I did, I'd try to find shaving cream, post-wax oil, or some other soothing product that could prevent them. So I finally decided to leave my hair be. I'm glad there are plenty of people and potential partners who appreciate a full bush and think it's sexy.” —Ellen, 32

“Having pubic hair is like giving the finger to that prepubescent look that porn made so popular. My bush makes me feel powerful, and womanly, and 100% sexy. For me, it’s all about feeling confident and body positive in my natural state. My advice to any woman who is growing out her pubes for the first time is to own it. Strut your stuff. Embrace your natural body state.” —Meghan, 24

“My ex-boyfriend expressed a preference for hair, so I stopped shaving to see if I’d like it, too. I'd started removing my pubic hair as soon as it began appearing, so I’d never seen myself with a bush. Turns out, I loved it! Zero irritation, no razor bumps, no weird chafing from my spandex shorts or underwear. He and I have since broken up, but I still sport a bush. I recommend that any woman who has never seen or felt her lady bits with pubes grow it out at least once. You could find you love it as much as I do." —Elizabeth, 25

“Creams and at-home waxing kits made me break out, shaving left me with painful bumps, and plucking was a pain. Professional waxing was not only expensive and time consuming, but it hurt. After 15 or 20 years of this, I decided to finally listen to my body. Now I have a 1970s-style porn bush, and I love it. I can wear way sexier lace underwear without dealing with irritation because my hair protects me from nasty rub.” —Alexa, 35

“One day I was in the shower using a razor on my nether regions and I thought to myself, How much time could I save if I just stopped grooming? At first, not shaving was an experiment: save 10 minutes two to three times a week. But the longer I stopped shaving, the more having hair grew on me, and I ended up enjoying the look of it. By not shaving, I save 20 minutes a week, which is almost seven hours a year. LOL.” —Carly, 27

Now Reading 7 Celebs Who Are All About The Bush
Photo: Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty Images.
Tons of women on the internet right now are opening up about why they're putting down the razor or breaking up with their bikini waxer as they halt the ritual of removing their pubic hair . It's a conversation that plenty of female celebrities have weighed in on, too — from Amber Rose to Emma Watson. And they're pretty passionate about it: Rose started her own #BringBackTheBush revolution, and Solange Knowles went so far as to call Brazilian waxes an unnecessary "evil."
Of course, there's no right answer when it comes to pubes. If you prefer to be as hairless as a Sphynx cat, you do you. Want to make like the French and let it grow? That's cool, too. And if you fall in the latter group, know that you'll be in great company. Check out seven celebrities who embrace the bush, ahead.
Celebrities Who Don't Shave Pubic Hair - Full Bush
Photo: Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty Images.
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Downstairs Grooming

2022’s Most Popular Female Pubic Hair Trends

Different styles of pubic hair grooming have always been around since the dawn of time. And though topics surrounding the subject weren’t always so talked about, these days aspects like the world wide web, the body positivity movement, and the beauty industry reaching new heights have allowed for pubic hair trends to go public and mainstream.
Whether you’re into a classic bikini wax or prefer to take it all off, there’s a style for everyone when it comes to downstairs grooming. So use our guide and pick a style that speaks to you to get inspired by the female pubic hair trends for 2022 before you book your next appointment with your wax technician.
This one doesn’t actually require a trip to the waxing salon nor an appointment with your laser hair removal technician. Sporting a full bush hit its peak of popularity during the late 60s and remained in style throughout the 70s—so much so, that its often called the “1970s bush”. If going all-natural is your comfort level, letting your pubes grow out (with the occasion trim from time to time) is a virtually maintenance-free option.
If you’re looking for something a little bit more clean cut than a bush but are still wanting to go for a style that’s simple and no-frills, a standard bikini wax is exactly what you should ask for. A bikini wax will conveniently remove only the hairs from the edges of your bikini line, leaving the remaining patch of hair trimmed down to a natural, triangular shape.
At this point, “Brazilian wax” has essentially become a key buzzword surrounding pubic hair depilation—and you’re likely already familiar with the style regardless of if you’re familiar with the name. A Brazilian wax leaves just a small strip in the front, so it’s perfect for those who want barely-there hair. But the rest is left hair-free, including the removal of hair from between the legs and the backside.
On the complete opposite side of the spectrum in comparison to the bush, there’s the Hollywood style wax. A Hollywood wax will take it all off, and we mean all of it. Every hair from your intimate area, from front to back will be removed. So if you want to go completely bare down there, you’ll get the ultimate silky smooth effect through a Hollywood wax.
We have the Brazilian, the Hollywood, and now also the French wax. You might’ve also heard it referred to as the “landing strip”, this method of pubic hair styling is quite similar to the Brazilian with just one slight difference. Unlike a Brazilian, the French style wax doesn’t remove hair between the legs or on the backside. This makes it particularly popular for newbies to waxing who aren’t ready to go full-on Brazilian.

Try out one of the current female pubic hair trends by booking a waxing appointment near you!

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