Landing Strip Pubic Hair

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Yep, you’ve got to specify that you want one.
Whether you shave, wax, sugar, or pay no attention to it at all, what you do with your pubic hair is up to you. But just like it’s helpful to flip through magazines of hairstyles at the hair salon when you already fully know what you want, knowledge is power—and knowing what pubic hair styles and trends are en vogue currently can also be interesting. Here, experts explain everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the landing strip, aka a strip of pubic hair left on your mons pubis after waxing or shaving off the rest.
You can’t go in for a wax, say nothing, and just walk out with a landing strip. The default is not to get a landing strip, basically. Melanie Coba, European Wax Center national brand ambassador, says, “You should request it. The hair that is removed regularly grows in much thinner and more sparse, so it’s easy to see that the guest typically leaves a strip. In that case, the wax specialist will ask, but it’s typical for the guest to say that they would like to leave something.”
Think of that time you cut your bangs: How hard could it be, right? And how wrong, how very wrong you were. Also, you’d be shaving looking down or in a mirror, which is probs not the best angle.
Noemi Grupenmager , founder and CEO of Uni K Wax Studio (also, fun fact: credited for popularizing the term “ Brazilian ” in the waxing industry), says that “you have to be very skilled at controlling the wax in order to achieve the look you want” and personally recommends leaving it to the professionals.
If you wanna go bare but not be completely hairless, the landing strip is like saying, “Hey there, I am capable of growing pubic hair, I just don’t have it right now.” Coba says that some women attribute their preference to a landing strip to wanting to look or feel like a grown woman.
If you’ve never waxed before or you have and found it to be more painful than average, keep in mind that the area a landing strip covers tends to also be the most sensitive to wax, explains Lily McNeil, LunchboxWax waxologist development manager. So that can also be a factor in determining whether you wanna go completely bare or leave a little somethin’ there.
Coba says the most popular styles are a thin strip of hair, about one or two inches long, or a small triangle of hair.
McNeil explains that the floating style is the most popular of the two options. When you ask for a landing strip, your waxer should ask if you’d like it “floating” or not—otherwise, make sure to specify which you prefer!
Samantha Garlow, esthetician at D A P H N E Studio and Penelope & The Beauty Bar in Seattle, says she thinks the trend of landing strips comes and goes in phases. “During the summer months, people are more likely to go completely bare, whereas in colder months, they might opt for leaving a little something.”
All the experts agree that men tend to get larger landing “strips” that are usually triangles or rounded triangles rather than a straight line. Garlow adds that for men, “the most popular shape would be a more natural, rounded triangle that fits naturally with the shape of their pelvic area.”
Coba estimates that 10 percent of women who get bikini waxes ask for landing strips. Garlow also says 10 to 15 percent in her experience, and McNeil says around 20 percent of people ask for them. However, there are those who swear by landing strips! Julie Campanella, owner of Tupelo Honey Spa , says she has had a landing strip since college and wouldn’t have it any other way.
It’s not like you’ll have bare skin and then three inches of pubic hair jutting out in the middle of your mons pubis. Your waxer should also trim the hair in your landing strip, says Coba. Campanella says she usually trims the hairs to be around the length of a grain of rice. It’s helpful to think of the length like those of eyebrow hairs, she says. “They should lie together, creating a solid strip—if they are trimmed too short, the strip could look patchy.”
Coba says it gets easier with time to see how to shape the landing strip, because hair that’s been waxed off grows in differently. Those who have been waxing for a while will notice that the hair that grows back tends to be thinner and more sparse, as compared to the landing strip. So if you’re into it for the curiosity aspect of how waxing affects your hair, a landing strip is a good control variable.

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Body hair has long been a taboo topic, especially when it comes to women’s pubic hair styles. For some people, it’s important to have complete confidence in your hair-down-there and knowing your partner won’t run for the hills when they see it. Learning how to be unapologetic about your body hair means breaking away from the stigma surrounding it and doing what makes you comfortable, not the patriarchy .
If you want to do something different with your pubic hair but don’t know where to start, don’t fret: I polled almost 300 Western students about women’s pubic hair styles, including a mix of cis and trans women, as well as non-binary students and men. I wanted to get a full picture of the popularity of various pubic hair designs among college students, and a full picture I got. If you want ideas for how to style your pubic hair in a cute way, or if you’re simply curious about which styles are the most popular among college women, read on for everything you need to know about some of the easiest, most creative, and coolest pubic hair styles.
11.6% of respondents don’t want to go through the hassle of styling, so they let their locks go au naturale. More power to you! The hair around your vulva is there for a reason , so leaving it where it is is likely the best idea when it comes to your health. Plus, you won’t have to deal with ingrown hairs, razor burn, or itchy regrowing hair. Who has time to shave, anyway? Embrace the jungle; there’s just so much more to explore!
The Brazilian means you go all bare, all over. From the belly button to the tip-top of that butt crack, there is not going to be a single hair in sight. This style is by far the most popular, with 43.1% of respondents rocking this smooth look. However, for some women, having a Brazilian is more about feeling.
“I don’t mind the look of ‘hair down there’ on me; I actually think it looks mature and sexy. That being said, I prefer the feeling of being hairless (especially waxed) because I sometimes find hair itchy or uncomfortable,” Taylor, 21, tells Her Campus.
There is a lot of pressure for women to be hairless, which causes many women to shave even if they don’t want to. It can be easy to forget that your pubic hair should look how you want it to look, not how your sexual partner demands. So if you’re planning on shelling out for a Brazilian (which can cost well over $50 ), make sure it’s something you really want to do.
This look is a common go-to for a lot of women: 10.6% of respondents rock this ‘do! Not only is it easy to shape and maintain, but it’s a common style at waxing salons, making it easy to get anywhere you go. The gist is that this triangle will keep your bikini line clean while your bathing suit or panties cover the mini bush below.
Michelle*, 21, hates shaving down there and usually rocks a Bush, but notes that the Bermuda Triangle is useful for swimming. “I really only trim things if I’m going to be wearing a bathing suit,” she says. The Bermuda Triangle could be a good idea for those situations; just trim the sides!
On top of that, 5.1% prefer this look on a partner. To get your own Bermuda Triangle, remove the hair on the top and sides, and emphasize the natural triangular curve of your mons pubis. Trim it as far down as you would like, leaving enough hair to make up your triangle. You can be sure your partner will get lost down there for days!
The Landing Strip, made popular by Playboy models who wore a lot of itty bitty undies, is a strip down the center of your mons pubis. It’s sort of like a trail leading your partner down where you want them to be — like a happy trail, but more groomed. This look was favored by 2.9% of women respondents.
The Martini Glass is a Bermuda Triangle combined with a Landing Strip (the strip being the “stem” of the proverbial glass). While this wasn’t as popular of an option among the women I surveyed, it’s really easy to shape and can spice up a special night. Simply shave, trim, or wax the top and sides all the way down. You should naturally have a triangle shape, but now make it way smaller as you shave the bottom into a thin line, ending just before your clitoris. Adjust and reshape the top to make it look like a martini glass. This combo of two favorite styles is sure to turn heads and make your lover hella thirsty.
The Five O’Clock Shadow is pretty much what it sounds like: stubble from the last time you shaved or trimmed. While it sound simple, this style turned 16.7% of respondents’ heads with its simplicity and non-itchiness, likely because it’s easiest to just trim it down to avoid the itchiness of growing hair.
“If I could have an ingrown hair-free vagina I’d do Brazilian, but I’m too lazy and it’s too uncomfortable,” Zoe, 18, tells Her Campus.
9.6% of respondents prefer this look on their sexual partner, another reason being that the hair doesn’t rub painfully during sex. Makes sense, since sex should always be painless (unless you’re into that, of course).
Now, these silvery locks are a rare look among younger college students, but we can’t forget about our gorgeous mature students! Rather than shaving off or dyeing your graying or gray hairs, embrace the gray and know that you, too, can age with sexy grace — whoever said gray hair is only sexy on men!?
Ready for a real challenge? Have wild hair up top and want the curtains to match the drapes? Be super careful, but you can dye and style your hair to look how you want.
Alexa*, 20, says she upkeeps her cooch by using “hair gel, mousse, shampoo, conditioner, and hair spray.” While this will give you a rocking down-there ‘do, make sure the products you select are safe to be so close to such a sensitive area.
Due to the upkeep and sensitive skin in that area, this style isn’t as popular as most of the others on this list, but it could be a fun way to bring a little more color to the bedroom!
The Postage Stamp is a small, groomed square just above your clitoris. It’s the shape and size of a postage stamp, hence its name. This is a great way of keeping a tiny bit of hair so you aren’t totally bare, but also not having the hassle of working out a cool way to care for your pubic hair.
“I think it looks super cute,” Carrie*, 22, tells Her Campus. “I like the look of having some hair, but not too much. At the same time, it isn’t too little. It’s a happy medium and isn’t just your basic Bermuda Triangle.”
To sculpt your own, simply remove the majority of the top and the sides and a tiny bit from the bottom, and you’re good to go!
Now, this one is fun! It tells your lover exactly where they are meant to be going without the need for verbal cues (though, you know, consent is necessary to get first !), and it’s unusual, making for a surprise. It’s also easy to convert into a Postage Stamp or Landing Strip if you tire of it but don’t want to shave everything off.
Okay, okay, the list couldn’t be complete without a totally possible baby braid. This might take some practice, but the people I surveyed expressed a lot of interest in them. Let your hair grow out until it’s long enough to plait, then braid that bad boy up and tie it with a tiny hair elastic. Note: This will be easiest with the sides shaved!
When it comes to your pubic hair, though, don’t fret about what other people think: Over 50% of respondents agreed that your pubic hair is totally your own business, and had no preference for what their partner’s pubic hair should look like. The most common request was that whatever style you go for, you keep it clean! Now that can’t be too hard, especially not with a wide range of gentle, fragrance-free or pH-balanced soaps to choose from.
If you are interested in trying something a bit more out there, don’t limit yourself when it comes to shapes. From lighting bolts to diamonds, women are rocking all kinds of cool shapes down there, and you can too!
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It’s always a bit uncomfortable when famous women accidentally (or on purpose) overshare about what kind of hairstyles they’re rocking down south. Recently, a chance to have dinner with Gwyneth Paltrow was auctioned off to a pair of Australian DJs for $30,000. Why they paid that much, I don’t know. But luckily they were recording the whole thing because during their date with Gwyneth, she had a few too many drinks and talked about her vadge:
“‘I got a big ’70s bush.’ Which I was kidding. But then it was all a disaster. And now I look like an eight-year-old girl, basically …. Every time I have a bikini wax, Cameron Diaz holds me down …. Cheers to our hairless vaginas!”
I don’t know what feels more uncomfortable to know: the fact that Gwyneth’s vagina looks like her daughter’s or that Cameron Diaz restrains her while she gets waxed. Well, at least she wasn’t complaining about how boring the Met Gala was . That’s really bad first date conversation. [WOW]

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In response to an article The Frisky wrote about what your hair down there says about you , Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb decided to confirm their downstairs grooming habits . Hoda has a landing strip and Kathie Lee is full bush and proud. We’re so relieved to finally know.
We only know about Coco’s landing strip because she Tweeted a picture of herself getting waxed . And Ice-T promptly removed it. Good call.
According to Star Magazine, Jennifer Aniston is obsessed to the point of phobia with being completely bare down:
Jennifer Aniston’s name may be synonymous with impeccable hair, but according to her former waxer, Jen is just as concerned with the hair on another region of her body! ‘She’s neurotic about bikini waxes,’ reveals Dawn DaLuise of Dawn DaLuise Skin Refinery in L.A., who used to visit the Friends set every other week to work on the actress. ‘She’d call even when there was no hair to wax. And she’d insist on having it done – literally making me wax off peach fuzz. She’s phobic about extraneous stray hairs – especially around her bikini line. She’ll [even] tweeze them!”
That’s a serious commitment to the Brazilian. [ Celebitchy ]

We’ll never forget when, a few years back, JLH revealed her little secret: she gets good mojo going on down below with a little vagina bling. “When it was done, I was like, oh my God, it’s bedazzling. We should call it vajazzling … I could walk around and think nobody in this room knows that I’m quite adorable in the lower region. It was my little secret,” she told The Star. Then she proceeded to talk about vajazzling every opportunity she got. [ The Star ]

People often make their most intimate revelations on Oprah’s couch and Jenny McCarthy was no exception. When doing her photo shoot for Playboy , she shocked the crew with her free-flowing pubes. “All of a sudden I hear WOAH, WOAH! And I said is there anything on it? What’s wrong?” she told Oprah. “They said they never saw anyone as hairy as you in their entire life!”
OK. Now I’m curious about her bush. [ Celebitchy ]

Because her grooming habits were more Aughties than 60’s, Sienna had to have her pubic region digitally enhanced for her role in “Hippie Hippie Shake”:
“The only slight problem being that she’s very much a girl of the Aughties – and this extends to her personal upkeep. Unfortunately, Brazilians weren’t common in the 60s and Sienna’s part involved one or two nude scenes – meaning that her grooming habits were on full display. Sienna’s private parts were digitally enhanced, giving her a rather unruly, loud and proud bush,” an anonymous source revealed. [ Female First ]

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