How to Remove Butt Hair

Last Updated: June 13, 2022 References

If you find yourself wanting to remove the hair on your butt, there are several good options available to you. Waxing, the most popular choice, will last a long time and is quick, but it's also a bit pricey. Shaving is a great way to remove those hairs at home and is cost-efficient. There are also many alternative options, such as laser hair removal or depilatory creams, that could be the right hair removal choice for you.

Method 1

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Waxing Your Hair

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Schedule a professional waxing for the safest and most efficient hair removal. Since the hairs around your butt area are difficult to reach by yourself, it’s best to get them waxed off by a professional. Waxing specialists can recommend several different waxing methods, such as sugaring or hard wax for sensitive skin or wax strips for pulling up all of those fine hairs.^{[1]
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- Sugaring and hard wax won’t be able to remove those tiny hairs as efficiently as wax strips, but they’ll be less painful than wax strips.
- A wax specifically for your butt typically costs between $10 and $30.
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Choose a hard wax if you'll be waxing at home. Hard wax is best for waxing your butt area — it pulls out fine hairs while not pulling off skin, making it great on sensitive areas. Hard wax kits cost roughly $20-$40 and can be found at beauty stores or online.^{[2]
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Exfoliate and clean the butt area before starting the waxing process. If you’re going to do the waxing yourself, make sure you remove any dead skin and clean the area thoroughly. If your butt isn’t clean before waxing, you could risk your pores getting dirt or bacteria in them once they’re opened.^{[3]
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Trim the hairs so that they’re roughly 0.25 inches (0.64 cm). By trimming the hairs to 0.25 inches (0.64 cm), you’ll make the waxing process go much more smoothly. If your butt hairs are much longer than that, the wax might not be as effective, and shaving beforehand won’t allow the wax to cling to your hairs.^{[4]
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Test the temperature of the wax before following the specific instructions. Make sure your wax isn’t too cold or too hot — wax that’s cold won’t be able to pull out the hairs, and if the wax is too hot, you could end up with burns or damaged skin. Follow the specific instructions that come with your wax kit, which will be different depending on the specific type of wax. As a rule of thumb, try to apply the wax in the same direction that the hairs are growing. When pulling off the wax, pull it the other way.^{[5]
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Remove any residue and moisturize your skin after waxing. After you’ve removed all of the wax, you can use baby oil or olive oil to clean off your butt and remove any residue. It’s important to moisturize the area where you removed the hairs after waxing to help soothe the sensitive skin. Use a lotion that suits your skin after waxing, and continue to use it if you feel irritation.^{[6]
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Shaving the Hair

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Find a good-quality cartridge razor. Shaving your butt with a razor might lead to a feeling of prickliness as the hairs grow back, as well as the possibility of cutting sensitive skin. To prevent this, use a high-quality razor if you’re choosing this method. A cartridge razor will allow you to move around the curves of your body more easily. It's also important to use a new blade.^{[7]
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Lather up with shaving cream or lotion. Since the skin on your butt is quite sensitive, you don’t want to begin shaving on dry skin. Rub shaving cream or lotion onto the area that you want to shave, making sure you apply it in an even layer. Choose a shaving cream or lotion that won’t irritate your skin.^{[8]
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Use a handheld mirror to ensure you can see the area. Your butt is a pretty hard spot to see, so you’re going to need some backup. Use a handheld mirror to help you navigate the shaving process, ensuring that you don’t cut yourself.^{[9]
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Shave in the direction that the hair is growing. Shaving in the same direction of hair growth will help prevent your skin from becoming irritated or getting razor burn, which is a common occurrence. When you’re shaving the hair off, do it gently and use light, fast movements. Use a damp towel to wipe off any extra shaving cream once you're finished.^{[10]
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Put lotion on your butt after shaving. After you’ve completed your shave, it’s important to moisturize the area to reduce irritation. Apply a thin layer of lotion to your butt, making sure to rub it in well.^{[11]
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Method 3

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Using Products or Procedures

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Use an epilator to pull out the hairs. Epilators are small electric devices that pull out many different hairs at once as you rub it over your skin. It’s essentially a bunch of mini tweezers removing your hairs, but they’re doing it mechanically. Epilators can be found at bath and beauty stores and big-box stores, as well as online. They typically cost between $20 and $100 and are rechargeable.^{[12]
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- Since epilators pluck out many of your hairs at once, it’s not going to feel super pleasant, but also should not cause severe pain.
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Apply a depilatory cream to get rid of hairs at the surface. Depilatory creams are applied to the skin and then get rid of hairs by breaking them down at the surface. They won’t last as long as a wax, but they’re less painful and easy to do at home. You can find a depilatory cream at most drug stores or big-box stores, and they cost $4-$20.^{[13]
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- Depilatory creams shouldn’t cause pain when you use them. If you apply one to your butt and feel a burning sensation, it could be that your skin is too sensitive for the cream and it should be rinsed off with cold water. Choose a cream according to your skin type.^{[14]
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- It is a good idea to buy creams that have proven clinical benefits.^{[15]
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- Do not buy them from random websites online, they may not be genuine.^{[16]
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Trim your butt hair using an electric clipper. Electric clippers are a safe way to shave your lower area without worrying about nicking yourself. They usually come with rounded heads so that you can get to hard-to-reach spots. Electric or body-specific clippers typically cost $20-$70 and can be purchased at big-box stores and some drug stores, as well as online.^{[17]
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Consider laser hair removal for a permanent fix. If you’re looking for a more permanent end to your butt hair problems, you have the option of laser hair removal.^{[18]
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Expert Interview. 15 September 2020.} However, this option is pricey — an average session costs roughly $235 — and it usually takes at least 3 sessions for it to work efficiently.^{[19]
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- Lasers have a tricky time removing hair from the butt area, which is why more sessions are needed, and it’s said to be a little bit painful.
- Go online to find a laser hair removal center near you. Schedule a consultation so that you're able to get all the information you need up-front.

Expert Q&A

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Dr. Heather Richmond, MD is a board certified Dermatologist at Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center in Houston, Texas. With over nine years of experience, Dr. Richmond specializes in comprehensive dermatology including medical, surgical, and cosmetic procedures. She graduated cum laude from Yale University with a BA in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. She earned her MD from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her Internal Medicine internship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and her Dermatology residency at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Richmond is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the Texas and Houston Dermatological Societies.

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It is not advisable to buy skincare products from unknown sites on the internet because the products may not be genuine. Buy from standard trustworthy companies.
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Heather Richmond, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Dr. Heather Richmond, MD is a board certified Dermatologist at Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center in Houston, Texas. With over nine years of experience, Dr. Richmond specializes in comprehensive dermatology including medical, surgical, and cosmetic procedures. She graduated cum laude from Yale University with a BA in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. She earned her MD from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her Internal Medicine internship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and her Dermatology residency at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Richmond is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the Texas and Houston Dermatological Societies.

Heather Richmond, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

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If the price of a product is drastically low compared to its retail price, it may not be worth buying.
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I have left my hair to grow quite a lot, as I didn't know how to get rid of it. What should I do now?

Community Answer

Carefully trim it first with scissors to less than half an inch. You may need a mirror to see what you're doing and so you don't get too close and cut yourself. Then shave. Baby oil after will help soothe the skin of any irritation.