- For manscaping hair down there, it’s best to leave it under an inch or an inch and a half. This could translate to every 1 to 2 weeks.
- For manscaping other body parts, hair could perhaps be maintained to an inch or two. This could translate to once every 2 weeks or 4 weeks to keep everything tidy.
The exact length is ultimately up to what you prefer. Every guy is different, and the ideal length means different things to different people.
In fact, there are even some men who don’t like manscaping at all and prefer to go all-natural; while there are others who opt to go completely hairless.
At the same time, you also need to take into account what your partner prefers. It’s important to ask them what they find attractive as this could lead to an improvement in you and your partner as well.
Balance Your Look
Of course, when deciding how much to manscape, a key consideration is your overall look and style.
If you have long hair and a beard, shaving hair off the rest of your body is going to look a bit weird on you.
Instead, you should opt for a balanced look that works for your style and identity. For example, if you prefer a proper clean-shaven appearance, then trimming or shaving your chest and abs won’t look too off.
As I’ve mentioned above, you also need to take into account what your partner prefers.
You don’t want to be shirtless one day and shock them after going from a lot of chest hair to completely hairless. You never know, your partner might find all that chest hair more attractive on you.
When it comes to hair down there, however, it should always be trimmed regularly. As I said, every 1 to 2 weeks is fine, keeping it under an inch to an inch and a half in terms of length.
Keeping public hair trimmed does wonders for your overall hygiene down there and gives you plus points from your partner.
A large majority of women prefer their man to manscape and groom. Here are some numbers according to a Cosmopolitan poll:
- 70% of the women stated that they preferred men to trim hair down there
- 12% of the women said they prefer men to be hairless or shave all their public hair off
- Only 10% of women preferred their men to do no manscaping at all and go natural.
Use the Right Manscaping Tools
Given my recommendations above, you’re going to be manscaping pretty regularly. As a result, you also need to have the knowledge of the right tools to use when manscaping.
Why? Because manscaping can pose some health concerns if you’re not careful that is. Some of the biggest risks include infection, ingrown hairs, and skin irritation.
Moreover, you also face the risk of cuts and more serious injuries, which nearly half of men have experienced from manscaping, according to a recent survey.
These issues usually arise from improper techniques and using the wrong tools.
When it comes to manscaping, especially your delicate areas, you need to invest in a tool that will allow you to do so safely and efficiently.
My personal recommendation would be to get a body trimmer like the Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 7000.
This is the one I use for trimming my two orbs. I can pretty much recklessly trim away at my sensitive areas without a scratch on me. It charges fast, is lightweight, and feels well-built.
If you want to learn more about my thoughts on the best body groomers out there, then definitely check out the comprehensive guide I wrote on it here.
Summary
Going back to the original question: How much manscaping should you do?
The answer is, that it’s up to your personal preference. But if you want a general recommendation, here are some guidelines you can follow:
- For manscaping your hair down there, it’s best to leave it under an inch or an inch and a half. This could translate to every 1 to 2 weeks.
- For manscaping other body parts, hair could perhaps be maintained to an inch or two. This could translate to once every 2 weeks or 4 weeks to keep everything tidy.
The key is to determine your own personal style and identity, while at the same time also taking into account your partner’s preferences.
Don’t worry about what’s popular today. Things change – styles, grooming preferences, etc. – so focus on doing what’s right for you.
Since you’re going to be manscaping pretty regularly, you need the right tools and products.
Invest in a good body trimmer so you can avoid unnecessary nicks and cuts, skin irritation, and ingrown hairs. Trust me, you won’t regret spending that extra money.