Can I use Nair on my balls? This is a question that any Nair user will have at one point. It is only natural, as Nair is simply too good at hair removal. However, due to its frightening efficiency, some of us cannot completely entrust the safety of our balls onto it.
That is why we put together this article, to put an end to this debate and let you use Nair without any worry.
Note: Nair is a hair removal cream brand, which has quite a lot of products with the same effects. As such, when we say Nair in this article, we mean all the depilatory creams that are under the brand Nair.
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How Does Nair Work With Pubic Hair?
Before we can start answering whether or not Nair can work on your balls, we must go over its characteristics.
Nair Characteristics
Nair creams, in general, break down the bonds that keep keratin fibers together by weakening them. If you don’t know what keratin fibers are, they are the main protein fibers within your pubic hairs.
Can I use Nair on my balls is a surprisingly common question?
After Nair creams have finished their magic, you can simply wipe all unwanted hair away. However, you must know that Nair can only work on the hair shaft, which is the part of the hair above your skin.
Depilatories in general and Nair, in particular, cannot remove the hair follicle or the root of hairs. To have a better understanding of the way Nair works with your private parts, you must also know its ingredients.
Nair Ingredients
The number of products under the name Nair is simply uncountable, and each of them has its own unique formula. Nonetheless, all of them have the same core active ingredients.
These ingredients consist of a potassium, sodium, or calcium base and some type of thioglycolic acid salts. For instance, the two most popular salts that Nair uses are potassium thioglycolate and calcium thioglycolate.
You can always find the ingredient list easily on a Nair bottle.
The base plays 2 vital roles for the Nair. First of all, it will facilitate the salts’ mission by opening the shaft of your hair. As a result, the thioglycolate salts are able to easily penetrate all hair fibers and activate the thioglycolate.
Once activated, the thioglycolate will deconstruct the sulfur bonds between the hair proteins. For this reason, you always notice a firework or rotten egg smell in a bottle of Nair.
We do want to leave a special note that most depilatories, not just Nair, do not dissolve any synthetic fiber. As a result, you can rest assured that they are completely safe for your underwear and clothes.
Can I Use Nair On My Balls Safely?
Let’s use a scale from 1 to 10 for this safety test. We would say that the most exemplary Nair product, Nair Hair Remover Glides Away, scores a 6.
As such, the short answer is that it is not completely safe for use on your balls.
Every single Nair product has both sodium hydroxide (lye) and calcium hydroxide (lime). They will increase the pH level upward to 11 – 12.5. That is why these chemicals act as enhancers for the thioglycolates’ penetrating power.
In normal cases, this feature makes it easier to remove your hair, as the depilation time is decreased. Men who have coarse and curly hair love to use Nair for this reason.
However, your skin is delicate, so the most it can handle is a pH level between 3.5 and 8.5. Anything higher, and you will experience soreness, redness, skin irritation, or even chemical burns.
Things can only get worse for the skin on your single most sensitive area. Anyone who had the misfortune of experiencing that pain knows just how traumatic it can be.
The warning “Do not use on face, around eyes, in the nose, in ears, on breast nipples, perianal area, or vaginal/genital areas” is clearly visible on any Nair bottle. Yes, even the Nair Sensitive Bikini Cream.
To put it simply, Nair is much harsher on your skin than most pubic hair removal creams for men.
Will Nair Hurt My Balls?
As we have mentioned above, it is perfectly reasonable to expect Nair to hurt your balls.
Nair depilatories can make your nuts numb with a burning and stinging sensation.
Whenever you want to apply them to this sensitive area, keep in mind that there is a chance it will ruin your date. In worse cases, your manhood may be put out of commission for at least a week. This area is just too sensitive for you to make such a gamble.
Don’t get it wrong, we still believe that Nair is among the best hair removal creams on the market. It can do a wonderful job manscaping hair from your back, chest, and leg. Nevertheless, it is not at all suitable for hair removal in sensitive areas.
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How Often Should I Nair?
As we have mentioned above, your skin needs time to heal and recover after each Nair application. Its working principle is, after all, dissolving hair away with the help of chemicals. This process also exfoliates all the dead skin cells as well as other buildups from your skin.
While it is undeniable that exfoliation is vital for the health of your skin, this process happening too often will damage it. That is why you must wait a little bit after applying Nair in particular and depilatories in general.
Nair dissolves your hair shafts.
The more sensitive the skin, the longer it will take between each application process. Unfortunately, there is no single agreed-upon time frame for the re-application of Nair. The manufacturers do say that you must wait a minimum of 72 hours before attempting re-application.
Even this number is not that trustworthy, as some people with super sensitive skin still get burned after waiting a full 72 hours.
Will Nair Affect My Tattoo?
In normal cases, applying any Nair product will do nothing to your tattoos. That is if the skin where you tattooed over has fully healed.
We have mentioned above, and we will mention again, your skin needs time to heal. Both Nair application and tattooing are processes that damage your skin significantly.
As such, you must not do both of these things in quick succession. Otherwise, the result will be a disaster.
Let’s say you went against this recommendation and put some Nair onto your recently tattooed skin. The first thing you will notice is a bad burn. No, we are not talking about the usual burning sensation, but something far worse.
It feels akin to the bite of a bullet ant, which will leave you screaming in agony for several minutes. That’s not all, though, as you also need to deal with some long-term consequences. Of those, the most pressing would be the fact that your tattoo now has a high chance of getting an infection.
This issue will not just result in your health worsening but also the destruction of the tattoo.
How To Use Nair On Your Balls?
It is vital that you know what you are doing while applying Nair. After all, it means the difference between a smooth-sailing process and one where you get burned.
Read The Instructions Carefully
Once you are sure completely that the patch test has gone off without a hitch, it’s good to go. You do need to read through and follow the instructions that come with the Nair bottle completely, though.
You need to pay special attention to sections like a warning or how to use. Spending just a few minutes going through them increases the chance of getting hairless balls without any unpleasant incident.
For example, if the instructions say not to allow the cream to last more than 3 minutes, you must wipe it out before the 3-minute mark. You should also not go overboard with Nair, as the recommendations are there for a reason.
Trim First
All creams for male pubic hair removal work more effectively and faster on shorter pubic hairs. As a result, we believe that you should always trim your hair down a little bit first. Lessening the time needed for the cream to work will always lead to a more comfortable process.
You can use either a pair of scissors or specialized pubic hair trimmers to lessen the hair density. We recommend that you invest a little bit and get the specialized trimmers.
Nair works best if the hair density is medium.
At the end of the day, scissors are just too dangerous and prone to accidents. Not to mention, a trimmer gets the job done better in gliding around the curved zone.
This preparation step is especially vital if you are someone with sensitive skin. You do not want to know what will happen if you leave the cream on for far too long.
Patch Test
Before you commit to putting Nair all over your balls, remember to always do a patch test first. See for yourself how the skin reacts to Nair in a small area.
With this patch test, even if you get a negative reaction, the damage is limited in a localized, small area. No matter how painful it is, this damage won’t be a big deal.
Pick a small area that is similar to your groin to test things out the day before your planned full depilation. Remember that it must be a spot easily seen by the naked eyes. At the very least, this spot should be visible through a mirror.
Also, the skin sensitivity and hair thickness must be as close as possible to the nether region. We believe that the underarm is the best choice, as the skin has the same structure as that of the scrotum. Of course, you can always use your arms or legs, but it can be less precise.
The application process can be tricky, as you need to dispense an even and small amount. Not too much, or else the skin will burn like it never burns before.
Use either the included applicator or your finger to spread this cream on the targeted zone. Remember that you must spread, not rub, or the burning sensation will be simply unimaginable.
Next, you must wait exactly for the recommended time. If the time is too short, the cream cannot work, and if the time is too long, you get burned. Wipe the whole thing away and wait another 24 hours to gauge the way your skin reacts.
Even if you feel good right after wiping, do not proceed with the application process and wait the full 24 hours. Sometimes, it takes a while for the skin to react to these things.
After one day, take a close look at that area, ensure that you see no inflammation nor rash. Also, check for blisters, even if you feel like there is nothing wrong. The best sign for a blister is a raised bit of skin.
Always have a cold, damp towel ready nearby. Use it to wipe the cream off the moment you feel a stinging sensation. Never utilize something like a plastic spatula.
The Nutshell Method
To keep the chance of injury to a minimum, you can try out what we refer to as the nutshell method. First of all, you must identify the state your balls are in.
If they hang low or wobble from and to, then you must not start the cream application process. We believe that the damage will be minimal when your nut-sack is as tight as possible.
The perfect time for cream application should be when your balls hug the dong. You can achieve this state quickly by having a shower and gently exfoliating the region.
For those who don’t know, your skin is on the defensive, shrinking mode after the shower. Due to the smaller area of contact, the chance of burning is significantly lower.
Skin Hydration
Even if the Nair product that you are using has some type of skin moisturizer, you should still prepare some lotion. Our recommendation is to use lotions containing aloe vera or shea butter. 3 or 4 minutes before you can start the application process, apply the hydrating lotion.
You must have some kind of skin hydration product ready.
The reason for this process is the fact that the skin moisturizer in your Nair will not work before the main stuff contact your skin. As such, your skin will be exposed completely to the aggressiveness of Nair for a while.
If you have already moisturized it, however, the damage will be limited to a minimum.
Spreading
Scoop a small amount of your Nair product up, preferably between 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick. If there is a cream applicator, use it, otherwise use either your knuckle or your thumb.
Spread the Nair content onto your ballsack like you are spreading icing onto a cake. Remember to be as patient as possible and go slowly at any chance you have. Do not rub it in under any circumstance.
You can go with any pattern, as long as you can hit the region where the balls meet the shaft last. Keep in mind that your legs should never touch the cream. No one wants to have weird bald spots on their legs, right?
Wiping
After the application process, you can wait a little bit before starting the wiping process.
You will be doing this step the same way you do it in the patch test step. In other words, use a damp piece of cloth to gently wipe away the cream. Again, no plastic spatula is allowed.
You can wipe a small region first to observe if your hair is coming out. If the answer is no, wait the full time the manufacturer recommended before wiping the whole thing off. You must never go over the recommended time limit.
When you are wiping, make sure to do it in the opposite direction of which your hair grows. We call this method wiping against the grain.
Even if you see that some stubble still remains, never re-apply your Nair product immediately. The safest time frame should be around 72 hours since the latest application.
After you are done wiping, clean your hands thoroughly with cold water. Do the same thing with your nether region. If you see any lingering cream, we suggest taking a cold shower as soon as possible.
Do not stretch your sack while taking this cold shower, and refrain from using soap. Soaps have some components that open the door for your skin burning as well as irritation.
Skin Rehydration
Unless you see moisturizers in the ingredient list of the pubic hair removal cream, your skin will need some rehydration. Remember the lotion you used in the skin hydration step? It’s time to get it out and spread its content over the creamed area.
This lotion will do wonders to replenish the moisture lost from the cream application process. It will also help tremendously with the skin smoothening process.
Use Powder
You should never overlook the importance of post-treatment care. They are just as vital as the cream application process.
Even the gentlest of formulas will still leave your skin relatively sensitive. In fact, it will be so sensitive that clothes rubbing against it will be uncomfortable.
Applying some powder to this sensitive area will keep it protected and fresh. It will also prevent your scrotum from ending up sticking to your legs. Believe us, that situation is much worse than it sounds.
How To Combat Nair Rash?
Even if you follow these instructions to a tee, there is still a respectable chance that you will get a rash. So, we think that you should at least know how to immediately treat the rash.
Notice The Difference
Most of the time, the Nair rash is the result of your slowed reaction, as you don’t know the difference. Remember that while it is completely normal to feel a little tingling, a burning sensation is never a good sign.
Use The Right Tool
Nair products usually have a spatula accompanying them. While this tool is good in normal circumstances, you should not use it in emergencies.
In fact, do not use anything remotely abrasive or rough, such as exfoliating gloves or loofahs. We suggest getting a wet and soft towel to quickly scrape the whole thing off. After all, your damaged skin cannot take any further damage or irritation.
Use Cold Water
Using running cold water from shower
Once you have successfully gotten rid of the cream, hop right into the shower and start running cold water over your affected region. Remember that this water stream must be steadily flowing through the area for at least 10 minutes.
Do not, under any circumstance, use body wash or soap on the burned area. There may be some chemical components in them that react negatively and cause further damages.
Check for any cream residue over your entire body. If you fail to rinse the cream off completely, the result will be painful.
After you have finished rinsing, pat your skin dry gently.
Soothe The Rash
Now that you have dried off your skin, it’s time to lessen the damage. You need to strip natural oils from the skin lest they cause even more irritation.
Our suggestion is to apply some moisturizing cream onto the region, as they are mostly water. Keep in mind that the product must not have any added scent, as the add-ins can react negatively with the rash.
Next, utilize a type of hydrocortisone cream to limit the itching, redness, and swelling. This mild corticosteroid keeps your skin comfortable enough during the healing process. However, you must not use it long-term unless a doctor agrees.
Conclusion
So, can I use Nair on my balls? At the end of the day, our answer is somewhat complicated. We believe that depending on the person, Nair can be used on balls, but you must be as careful as possible.
Of course, if you happen to have really sensitive skin, Nair should not be closely near your nether region.
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