Although removing hair from armpits is no big deal and is a part of routine cleanliness for many women. But there are certain methods which have worst side effects on skin including darkening of the area and skin allergies. Following article explains a few methods which are helpful in removing hair from your underarms with ease.
1. Shave your Armpits
Removing hair with razor is one easy way which takes no time.
- Wash your armpits with lukewarm water thoroughly and dry it with a clean towel
- Apply shaving cream in your armpits to prevent any cuts
- With the help of a sharp razor, start shaving off hair against the direction. Be careful if you have sensitive skin
- Wash your armpits with cold water in order to close the pores to prevent infections and skin problems
- Use cucumber juice or coconut oil to moisturize the area
- You can repeat the procedure once a week or according to the growth of your hair
Pros
- Quick and easy
- Painless
- Cheap
Cons
- Ingrown hair
- Hair regrow quickly
- Darkens the skin
Tips:
- Keep your armpits hydrated and moisturized
- Change your razor regularly
2. Use Tweezers
Using tweezers can be another method for cleaning armpits.
- Wash your armpits thoroughly with warm water to soften the skin
- Raise your arm towards your head, take a tweezers and start pulling out your hair with it
- Pull out the hair in the direction of your hair to prevent ingrowth
- Use aftershave to moisturize the skin once you are done
- Process can be repeated once in a month or how often your hair regrow
Pros
- Takes long to repeat the procedure
Cons
- Takes time
- Painful
- Cause ingrowth
Tips:
- Use sterilized tweezers. Use alcohol pads to sterilize them
- Pull out hair in their direction
- Never go for tweezing if you have coarse hair
3. Use an Epilator
Epilator is one quick method especially when you are running short of time.
- Charge your epilator to the full
- Wash and cleanse armpits thoroughly with warm water
- Lift up the arm and hold the epilator on 45 degrees to your armpits
- Turn it on and start moving it across your armpit. Try on a smaller portion first so that you get used to the pain
- Once you are have a grip over it, hold it on 90 degrees and start pulling hair across your armpits
- Do not go downwards or you will get your hair tangled into it
- Use soothing lotion to cure redness caused due to epilator
- It usually takes 4-6 weeks for hair to regrow again
Pros
- Quick
- Takes long for hair to regrow
Cons
- Painful
- Cause ingrowth
Tips:
- If your hair have grown long then trim them to 5mm to make the process less painful
- Exfoliate your skin very often to prevent ingrown hair
4. Waxing your Armpits
- Heat the wax to an appropriate temperature. Prepare armpits by rinsing them with warm water and dry it
- Apply wax on the armpits against the direction of the hair with the help of a wooden applicator
- Put a wax strip on the area and rub it little to transfer the wax on the skin
- With a rapid swift pull off the strip against the direction of the hair
- Apply oil on the area to clean the leftover wax. Sooth your armpits using aloe vera gel once you are done
- Hair start to regrow at least after 4-6 weeks of hair removal
Pros
- Hair regrowth takes longer
- Hair production reduces with constant use
Cons
- Painful
- Takes long if you are not skillful
Tips:
- Exfoliate your skin regularly after waxing
- Wait for the hair to grow ¼ of an inch
5. Hair Removal Creams
- Prepare your skin by doing a patch test on it. Apply a little amount of hair removing cream on a small portion of armpit. If it does not cause any irritation within 24 hours of application then continue with the method
- Wash armpits with warm water and dry them
- Apply the hair removing cream on the whole area.
- Use spatula being given with the hair removal cream to remove the product. Move the spatula against the hair direction. The hair will be removed along with the spatula
- Wash the armpits and use a soothing lotion to reduce the redness on the skin
- Hair start growing back within 4-5 days
Pros
- Quick and easy
- Painless
Cons
- Hair regrow fast
- Hair become coarse
Tips:
- Avoid using perfumes or deodorants at least for 24 hours after using hair removing
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Natural Remedies to Remove Underarms Hair
1. Turmeric Paste
- Take ¼ cup of turmeric powder, and 3 Tb of rosewater/milk. Mix both the ingredients well to form a paste
- Apply the mixture on your armpits for 30 minutes and clean it using a damp towel or a clean cotton cloth
- Repeat the method everyday
Pros
- Easy and cheaper
- Does not damage the skin
Cons
- Takes long to give desired results
Tips:
- Perform the procedure at night so you have enough time to do
2. Lemon and Honey Mixture
- Combine 3 Tb spoon of honey and 1 Tb spoon of lemon juice in a bowl and mix them well
- Apply the prepared paste on the armpits for 15 minutes
- Clean the mixture with the help of a wet towel
- Repeat it after every 3 weeks
Pros
- Reduced hair density
- No damage to the skin
Cons
- Thins out the hair instead of removing them
Tips:
- Do the procedure at night to avoid rush