Here's a good—if not obvious—rule of thumb: Depending on the extent you trim your chest, your stomach should be shorn to at least the same level, probably even shorter. It's a visual thing, really. As for below the belly button, don't hesitate to simply pick up a trimmer and go to town.
How should I trim my chest hair?
Go for an all-over trim. Bring all hair down to a length you're happy with. Then start closely shaving the out-of-bounds areas, going against the direction of hair growth. If you're keeping some chest hair, make sure you leave a border of mid-length hair between this and the clean-shaven areas.
Does trimming chest hair make it thicker?
No — shaving hair doesn't change its thickness, color or rate of growth. Shaving facial or body hair gives the hair a blunt tip. The tip might feel coarse or "stubbly" for a time as it grows out.
Is it good to trim body hair?
Body hair can trap moisture and, when there's a lack of circulation and light (as in your nether regions most of the day), you increase your risk of fungal infection and other rashes. That's why it's helpful to keep everything at a short clip. You don't need to trim as much of your other body hair, though.
Is it OK to trim chest hair?
Unless you completely shave your chest, trimming your chest hair shorter than 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm) tends to make it look a little odd. While trimming your chest hair is perfectly fine, make sure it stays at a reasonable length if you want it to still look natural.
Should I trim my chest and stomach?
Always trim against the grain of hair growth, this allows the hairs to slide into the clipper or trimmer teeth for even cutting. So there you have it, a scientific reason you should shave your chest and stomach hair.
Should you trim stomach hair?
A Stomach Full of Fur Here's a good—if not obvious—rule of thumb: Depending on the extent you trim your chest, your stomach should be shorn to at least the same level, probably even shorter. It's a visual thing, really. As for below the belly button, don't hesitate to simply pick up a trimmer and go to town.
How do I trim my chest and stomach hair?
Use a body hair trimmer or a set of hair clippers to remove chest and stomach hair. Hair clippers will easily cut your hair down to about 0.5mm in length, which means there will be some short stubble left over. I often use hair clippers and don't mind a little stubble, it's hardly noticeable.
How do I stop my chest from itching when I trim it?
Carefully use a pair of scissors or a clipper to trim as much hair as possible before shaving. Soak the area in warm water to soften the skin and hair. Apply a soothing shaving cream or gel. Gently hold the skin tight with one hand.