It's not only safe, it's stylish: A recent hot Hollywood look in hair downt here was the "Tiffany Box," where the bikini area is waxed into a small square, bleached out, and dyed powder blue like the jewelry store gift boxes. Yeah, that's a little extreme, but you can see teh possibilities. Always perform a spot test first, the skin is more delicate than your scalp, so apply a very small amount of dye first to be sure it doesn't burn or cause an allergic reaction. And leave bleaching or drastic color changes to the pros (some salons specialize in bikini waxes and dyes). The products contain harsh chemicals that can cause major irritation. Stick to gentle hair dyes, such as those made by Aubrey Organics, and limit your color job to the mons, avoiding the labia (inner) area. For men, do not get dye on the shaft of the penis and scrotum as this skin is highly sensitive.

Trimming and shaping can be another fun alternative to coloring. Some women and men — who want to become a "true" blond, red, or any color of the rainbow — use hair dye available in drug stores and salons. Some attempt the coloring process at home. Others go to spas and salons that may not advertise, but offer this unique service. Whoever does the deed needs to take measures of caution to protect the genital area.

The following tips have been helpful to some folks, in case you decide to tint your pubic 'do:

• Thoroughly read hair dye instructions before beginning.
• It may be more difficult to color pubic hair since it tends to be darker, thicker, and coarser than the hair on the head. Gels and crèmes, including products used for men's beards and moustaches, may work better for thicker hair. They are less likely to drip and may provide better control in the genital area.
• Lighter hair is generally easier to dye. In addition, black tends to work better than other colors.
• Depending on natural hair color and desired outcome, the hair pigment may need to be removed and go through two or three steps to reach the preferred color. Snipping a few pubic hairs and performing a strand test can help you gauge the amount of time it will take to achieve the right shade. Directions are often found in the product's packaging. Never exceed the amount of time mentioned in the instructions - it's also better to stop the lightening process after some, but not all, of the color has been lifted.
  Covering the penis, scrotum, and vulva with petroleum jelly may offer some added protection if the coloring drips before the dye can be washed off with water.
• Products containing bleach, ammonia, and/or peroxide need to be used with extreme caution as they can cause severe irritation. To minimize potential harsh effects, protect the sensitive genital area with a washcloth. Folks with soft pubic hair may not want to use bleach because the texture of the hair will change.
• Rinse only with water so as not to increase the chance of irritation.