Stages of development in pubic hair in females.
Stage 1: Prepubertal with no pubic hair.
Stage 2: Sparse, straight hair along the lateral vulva.
Stage 3: Hair is darker, coarser, and curlier, extending over the mid-pubis.
Stage 4: Hair is adult-like in appearance, but does not extend to the thighs.
Stage 5: Hair is adult in appearance, extending from thigh to thigh.