How to Convince a Very Hairy Man to Shave His Chest

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Last Updated: December 9, 2022 References

If your beau needs some serious manscaping but is opposed to hair removal, how can you convince him to shave his chest? Some furry men cherish their hairiness, believing it to be a sign of their masculinity. Don’t worry - you can appeal to your man in different ways to get what you want. You’ll convince him to shave in no time, and he may even embrace the look of a smooth, boyish chest.

Method 1

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Appealing to His Practical Side

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List the benefits of a bare chest. A lot of men use logic to make decisions, so list off some logical reasons why shaving his chest is wise. Telling someone that, “it would be awesome” is not extremely convincing, so give him concrete reasons to start convincing him. Go into the conversation with ideas of what you want to say.^{[1]
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Remind him of the hygienic benefits of a bare chest. Ridding his chest of the hair will reduce breakouts. The chest hair can act as a barrier between the soap and the skin, which can increase the risk of breakouts in this area. Less hair means that less bacteria and debris will be trapped below the hair. Additionally, removing chest hair can help reduce body odor as well. Chest hair can increase body heat, causing him to sweat.^{[2]
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Research source} If he removes his chest hair, he will be a cleaner, and cooler, man!
- If your guy is a clean freak, this may not actually be an issue for him. However, it never hurts to list all of the information you have.
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Explain how much better his tan will look. A bare chest is much easier to tan. If your man wants a nice, even bronze then he should remove the chest hair. It’s easier to get a good tan on exposed skin than one that is covered with hair.
- If he doesn’t care about his tan, you can sweetly tell him that you think he looks very handsome with a sun-kissed glow. Your opinion just might probably sway him.
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Point out that bare chests are “in.” Some of the most handsome men in Hollywood rock a hairless chest, like Zac Efron, David Beckham and Justin Bieber.^{[3]
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Research source} Long gone is the 70’s open-shirt, hair-spilling fashion––less hair on the chest is definitely considered to be more appealing by current fashion standards.
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Say that bare chests look better in dress shirts and sheer shirts. Wiry chest hair can be seen straight through shirts made of lighter fabric. This typically isn’t the best or most appropriate look.^{[4]
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Research source} Wearing an undershirt can fix this problem, but that can get old— and certainly uncomfortable during warmer months! By shaving his chest, he can slip a sheer dress shirt on without a second thought.
- This is an especially convincing reason for any guys who dress up regularly for work.

Method 2

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Listing Intimate Reasons

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Tell him a hairless chest turns you on. Most men are very sexual creatures. If a guy thinks that shaving his chest will persuade you to have sex with him, that may be all you need to convince him.^{[5]
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- Be careful not to insult him. Don't tell him that you are repulsed by his hairy chest. Simply tell him that you find hairless chests very sexy.
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Make him consider the snuggle factor. Tell him that snuggling up to a hairless chest is considerably more comfortable. Play with his heartstrings– tell him that you love being near him, but the hairs in your mouth or on your cheek make you less inclined to cuddle up with him. What guy wants to hear that his lady is repelled by his chest hair?
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Say you love to see his bare skin. What guy doesn’t want to show off his six pack? Even if he only has a two pack, tell him how much you like his body. Your man will be flattered, and hopefully more willing to show off the goods by removing the excess hair. Repeatedly tell him you love a sexy bare chest.
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Explain that soft, bare chests are very kiss-worthy. Let him know you're more inclined to kiss a bare chest than one that is all hairy. How many girls want a mouthful of hair when they're trying to be romantic? If you feel comfortable getting overtly-sexual with him, do it! Tell him you want to run your mouth all over his body, but that chest hair is making it difficult.

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Suggesting Professional Options

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Tell him that a professional will make the process easy and mess-free. One reason he may balk at the thought of hair removal is the effort he’d have to put in. It can be a time-consuming commitment, and it can certainly create a big mess. If he has particularly thick or coarse hair, the process can be a bit painful as well. By going to a professional, he can get a perfectly smooth chest without having to worry about purchasing the proper supplies or cleaning up afterwards.
- A professional knows how to shave the chest to avoid razor burn and/or irritation. Between the technique and professional grade shaving cream and lotion, your man will be thrilled with the result.
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Recommend a place that specializes in men. If he’s worried about being emasculated by getting his chest shaved, find a no-frills, masculine place to take him. Show him the place you’re suggesting, and find reviews from other men if you can. Many men will be too shy to visit the hair and nail salon for a chest shaving. Finding a place he feels comfortable can make all the difference.
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Make sure he knows his hair removal options. Some men assume they’ll have to shave every day, but remind him that waxing and laser treatments are great options as well.^{[6]
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Research source} To make things easy for him, you can even tell him the pros and cons of the different possibilities, such as cost, pain, and upkeep. Not only will he have the information right at his fingertips, this will also show him how much you’d like him to seriously consider hair removal.
- Talk about the methods you know of that reduce the pain, such as numbing creams, steaming, Advil, and even drinking whiskey.
- Remind him that having it removed professionally means less pain overall.
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Avoid nagging your hairy man. Spell out your preferences, but remember that he is the one who needs to make the choice about this. If he isn't convinced by what you've suggested and wants to keep his hairy chest, then it's acceptance time. He is aware of your preference, but badgering him will only cause a fight.^{[7]
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Research source} Just let your reasons filter through over time— eventually, he may agree but on his own terms, in his own time and only when it seems like he's reached the decision. Ultimately, remember that there is more to a relationship than body hair.
- Your man may prefer a certain hairstyle or look on you, but you wouldn’t want to hear about it day in and day out. Put yourself in his shoes, and remind yourself that it’s his body, his choice.

Community Q&A

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Is this safe for my man?

Community Answer

He may experience skin irritation from shaving (which can be soothed with a mild aftershave lotion and by moisturizing afterward) and itchiness as the hair grows back, but it's essentially as safe as shaving his face.

Warnings

At all times, remain sensitive. Nobody wants to be called names or have it implied that they look disgusting or creepy. That's hurtful and can lead to a decline in self-confidence.

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It's his body; if he won't agree, learn to live with it.

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