How to Grow a Full Bush & Care for Your Pubic Hair

October 20, 2025

By: Truly Beauty

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The full bush is officially having a moment. But here's what nobody tells you: growing out your pubic hair is the easy part.

Keeping your bikini area comfortable, your skin moisturized, and your pubic hair looking and feeling its best? That's where a little extra care can make a difference.

Whether you're growing out your pubic hair for the first time or simply want to switch up your grooming routine, we've got you covered. Here's everything you need to know about how to grow a full bush and how to care for it along the way.

What Is a Full Bush?

A full bush refers to natural, unshaven pubic hair that's been allowed to grow without regular shaving or waxing. Unlike a fully waxed or closely shaved bikini area, a full bush embraces your natural hair growth and texture.

There's no single way a full bush should look. Some people leave their pubic hair completely natural, while others grow it out and trim it into their preferred shape.

Basically? Your bush, your rules.

Why is the Full Bush Back in Fashion?

According to New York City–based holistic ob-gyn Dr. Eden Fromberg, it's all down to self-expression and women feeling a lot less tied down by conventional beauty standards (like a baby-smooth bikini line).

"Women are becoming increasingly aware that our bodies are a lot more than the visual or sexual playthings that past cultural norms implied," she says. "We want to express our diversity and power, live our preferences, and feel comfortable in our own bodies without judgement." Sounds good to us!

In recent years, we've also seen Hollywood stars like Emma Watson and Ashley Graham speaking out about embracing the full bush.

How to Grow a Full Bush for Women

Ready to go au naturel? If you're swapping your regular bikini waxes or shaving routine for a fuller look, here's how to get started.

1. Put Down Your Razor

If you're serious about growing out your pubic hair, the first step is to stop shaving or waxing and let it grow.

Pubic hair grows according to your individual hair-growth cycle, so everyone's timeline will look different. You may notice some unevenness or an awkward stage at first, but that's completely normal. The best thing you can do is be patient and give your hair time to grow naturally.

2. Use a Bikini Trimmer to Keep Things Neat

Growing a full bush doesn't mean you have to stop grooming altogether.

If you want to maintain a particular shape or simply reduce some length, a bikini trimmer can help you tidy things up while keeping your overall look full.

Trim only as much as you want, and always use care around the delicate skin of the bikini area. If you're aiming for a completely natural bush, you can skip this step altogether. Read our guide on using a bikini trimmer.

3. Give Your Skin Some TLC

Growing out pubic hair is only part of the process. Your skin deserves attention, too.

Shaving and waxing can cause irritation, but leaving your hair natural doesn't mean you can't experience dryness, razor bumps, or ingrown hairs. A simple pubic hair care routine can help keep the surrounding skin feeling comfortable.

For extra moisture, try a lightweight product formulated for the bikini area, such as Truly's Cooka Oil. It's made with plant oils and tea tree oil to help moisturize and soothe skin.

Cooka Oil

Pubic Hair & Skin Serum

Soft Serve After Shave Oil

Brightens Dark Spots & Softens Skin

Why You Need a Pubic Hair Care Routine

Natural doesn't necessarily mean maintenance-free. Pubic hair can come into contact with sweat, oil, and dead skin throughout the day. Meanwhile, friction from clothing and everyday movement can contribute to ingrowns, irritation, and discomfort.

That's why a simple pubic hair care routine can be useful, especially if you're growing your hair out. Here's how to build one.

How to Care for Your Pubic Hair

Step 1: Exfoliate Gently

Even if you're not shaving, dead skin cells can accumulate around hair follicles. Gentle exfoliation can help remove surface buildup and keep the skin feeling smooth.

Smooth Legend Pre-Shave Scrub

Supermodel Smooth Pre-Shave Scrub

Try Truly's Smooth Legend Pre-Shave Scrub a couple of times a week as part of your bikini-area grooming routine. It's designed to exfoliate and help keep skin smooth.

Step 2: Moisturize With Pubic Oil

Growing out your pubic hair doesn't mean you have to settle for dry, coarse-feeling hair or uncomfortable skin.

Moisturizing the surrounding skin can help keep it feeling soft and comfortable. Look for lightweight formulas that are appropriate for external bikini-area use.

Cooka Oil

Pubic Hair & Skin Serum

Truly's Cooka Oil combines moisturizing plant oils with tea tree oil to help keep the external bikini area feeling soft and conditioned.

Step 3: Trim When You Want To

Growing out your pubic hair doesn't mean you have to let it grow completely untouched. If you prefer a more defined shape, regular trimming can help maintain your desired length and reduce bulk while still keeping a full look.

For the most even results, trim carefully and follow the instructions for your particular trimmer. Always be cautious around delicate skin, and don't rush the process.

And remember: trimming is optional. A full bush can be completely natural, lightly shaped, or anything in between.

Step 4: Choose Breathable Underwear

Your underwear can make a difference to how comfortable your bikini area feels throughout the day.

Tight clothing, sweat, and friction can all contribute to irritation. Breathable underwear, such as cotton styles, can help reduce trapped moisture and keep you feeling comfortable.

After workouts or particularly sweaty days, changing into clean, dry underwear can also help.

How Long Does It Take to Grow a Full Bush?

There's no exact timeline for growing out pubic hair. Everyone's hair grows at a different rate, and factors such as genetics and your individual hair-growth cycle play a role.

If you've been shaving or waxing regularly, you may need several weeks to see substantial regrowth. If you want a particularly long or full look, it can take considerably longer.

Don't stress about the timeline. The easiest way to grow a full bush is to stop removing the hair and give it time.

Can You Make Pubic Hair Grow Faster?

There's no guaranteed method for dramatically speeding up your natural pubic hair growth.

Rather than chasing products that promise overnight results, focus on the basics: give your hair time to grow, avoid unnecessary irritation, keep the surrounding skin moisturized, and maintain a grooming routine that works for you.

The Bottom Line on Growing a Full Bush

Growing out your pubic hair is easy: put down the razor, skip the wax, and give your hair time to grow. The real trick is finding a pubic hair care routine that keeps your skin feeling comfortable as your hair grows.

Gently exfoliate, moisturize the external bikini area, trim if you want to, and choose breathable underwear when you can.