How to trim your snail trail

The snail trail or treasure trail might be something you love or hate. Maybe you want to remove it entirely, sculpt and shape it, or make it stand out even more. With the right method and the right tools, your snail trail can be just what you want it to be.

First let’s break down what a snail trail is. This trail of hair spans the area from your pubic hair up to your belly button in a thin line. A good pair of high waisted jeans and you can forget the hair is even there. You might want to check out our guide on trimming your pubic hair before tackling your snail trail.

You might consider hair removal methods other than shaving your treasure trail. Some people wax the hair, or have a professional waxer remove the hair. Some people get laser hair removal if they want to remove the hair long-term. For now, though, let’s focus on the most common method for this manscaping hair removal, shaving.

Step 2: Removing the snail trail

Use a tool like the Philips Body Groomers to shave your lower abdomen. First make sure the skin is taut. Any wrinkles in the skin can mean you might miss hairs or worse, you might hurt yourself on a bump. If you have other body hair near your snail trail, take the time to consider if you want a clean, sharp line at the end of what was your snail trail or if you want a gradation between hair and no hair. To achieve this, use short, light strokes until you achieve your desired look.

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