Editing Pubic hair (section)

==== Methods ====
{{Main|Bikini waxing}}
All hair can be removed with wax formulated for that purpose. Some individuals may remove part or all of their pubic hair, axillary hair and facial hair. Pubic hair removal using wax is called bikini waxing. The method of removing hair is called [[depilation]] (when removing only the hair above the skin) or [[epilation]] (when removing the entire hair). Beauty salons often offer various waxing services. It is sometimes referred to as "pubic [[topiary]]".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wweek.com/portland/article-5132-the-fuzz-that-was.html|title=The Fuzz That Was|website=Willamette Week|last=Speer|first=Richard|date=December 13, 2005|access-date=March 22, 2020|archive-date=August 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804225534/https://www.wweek.com/portland/article-5132-the-fuzz-that-was.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG3349293/Belle-de-Jours-naughty-notebook.html|title=Belle de Jour's naughty notebook|work=The Telegraph|date=January 29, 2006|access-date=November 3, 2013|archive-date=November 4, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104210019/http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG3349293/Belle-de-Jours-naughty-notebook.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestranger.com/seattle/control-tower/Content?oid=55984|title=Control Tower|first=Mistress|last=Matisse|website=The Stranger|date=August 24, 2006|access-date=March 22, 2020|archive-date=September 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190923122412/https://www.thestranger.com/seattle/control-tower/Content?oid=55984|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Sugaring (epilation)|Sugaring]], an alternative to waxing, uses a sugar-based paste, which may include lemon, rather than wax. Sugaring removes fewer skin cells than waxing.<ref>{{cite web |title=What Is Sugaring? Pros and Cons of This Hair Removal Option |url=https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-sugaring/ |website=Cleveland Clinic |access-date=24 June 2023 |date=17 June 2022}}</ref> Other methods of hair removal include [[laser hair removal]] and [[Electrology|electrolysis]].

Some women modify their pubic hair, either to fit in with societal trends or as an expression of their own style or lifestyle.<ref name="telegraph" /><ref name="thedailybeast" /> Styles of pubic hair modification include:
* Triangle or [[Bikini waxing#American waxing|American wax]] (pubic hair is shortened from the sides to form a triangle so that pubic hair is hidden while wearing [[swimsuit|swimwear]]. The triangle can range from the very edge of the "bikini line" to up to an inch reduction on either side. Remaining hair length can be from an inch and a half to half an inch);
* [[Landing strip (pubic hair)|Landing strip]]/[[Bikini waxing#French waxing|French wax]] (pubic hair removed except for a strip of hair extending from the abdomen to the vulva);
* Partial [[Brazilian waxing|Brazilian wax]] (pubic hair fully removed except for a small triangular strip); 
* Full [[Brazilian waxing|Brazilian wax]] or "sphinx" (complete removal of pubic hair); and
* Freestyle.

There are variations of the Brazilian wax in which a design is formed out of the pubic hair. Stencils for several shapes are available commercially. A controversial [[Gucci]] commercial included female pubic hair shaved into a 'G'.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Tom's Pubic Ad Avoids Ban|url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/toms-pubic-ad-avoids-ban|date=February 27, 2003|magazine=[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]|access-date=October 27, 2008}}</ref>
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File:Vulva 1a.png|Natural or "au naturel"{{snd}}no trimming and therefore no maintenance
File:Female pubis with hair.jpg|Triangle/[[Bikini waxing#American waxing|American wax]]"{{snd}}hair shortened from the sides to form a triangle so that pubic hair is hidden while wearing [[swimsuit|swimwear]]
File:Landing_strip_pubic_hair_pattern_LQ.jpg|Landing strip/[[Bikini waxing#French waxing|French wax]]{{snd}}waxing with a "landing strip" or "metro ticket"
File:Pubic hair (Brazilian haircut) Triangle style.jpg|Partial "Brazilian wax" with a small triangular strip left
File:Female abdomen frontal view.jpg|"[[Brazilian wax]]" or "Sphinx"{{snd}}a full waxing; no hair at all
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