Difference between revisions of "Remove Armpit Hair"
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===Shaving=== | ===Shaving=== | ||
#Wet your armpits with warm water. The process of shaving will go more smoothly if your skin is soft, supple and warm. Either shave in the shower or get your armpits wet with warm water before you begin. | #Wet your armpits with warm water. The process of shaving will go more smoothly if your skin is soft, supple and warm. Either shave in the shower or get your armpits wet with warm water before you begin. | ||
| − | #*If you tend to get ingrown hairs, exfoliate your skin with a body scrub, too.<ref>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/24/shaving-your-armpits_n_3310144.html</ref> | + | #*If you tend to get ingrown hairs, exfoliate your skin with a body scrub, too.<ref name="rf18212">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/24/shaving-your-armpits_n_3310144.html</ref> |
#*If you have very sensitive skin, do the process at night to give your skin chance to rest overnight. | #*If you have very sensitive skin, do the process at night to give your skin chance to rest overnight. | ||
#Raise your arm over your head. Raise it high over your head to make sure the armpit skin is nice and taut. This will prevent you from getting cuts or razor burn. | #Raise your arm over your head. Raise it high over your head to make sure the armpit skin is nice and taut. This will prevent you from getting cuts or razor burn. | ||
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#Wait a few hours before applying deodorant. This gives your skin time to heal after the treatment and reduces the chance that the deodorant will irritate your armpits. | #Wait a few hours before applying deodorant. This gives your skin time to heal after the treatment and reduces the chance that the deodorant will irritate your armpits. | ||
===Waxing=== | ===Waxing=== | ||
| − | #Make sure your armpit hair is between 1/4 an 1/2 inch long. This is the easiest length to manage when it comes to waxing. If your hair is shorter, the wax won't be able to grip it. If it's longer, it could become tangled and difficult to manage.<ref>http://www.waxing.org/6-tips-to-make-waxing-underarms-easier/</ref> If necessary, wait a few extra days for it to grow or trim your armpit hair to the correct length. | + | #Make sure your armpit hair is between 1/4 an 1/2 inch long. This is the easiest length to manage when it comes to waxing. If your hair is shorter, the wax won't be able to grip it. If it's longer, it could become tangled and difficult to manage.<ref name="rf18213">http://www.waxing.org/6-tips-to-make-waxing-underarms-easier/</ref> If necessary, wait a few extra days for it to grow or trim your armpit hair to the correct length. |
#Get your waxing kit ready. Any type of body wax works well for removing armpit hair. Most kits come with a pot of wax that needs to be heated up in a microwave or in a special wax warmer. The kit will also have applicators and cloth strips you use to pull off the hardened wax. | #Get your waxing kit ready. Any type of body wax works well for removing armpit hair. Most kits come with a pot of wax that needs to be heated up in a microwave or in a special wax warmer. The kit will also have applicators and cloth strips you use to pull off the hardened wax. | ||
#*Warm your wax according to the manufacturer's instructions. | #*Warm your wax according to the manufacturer's instructions. | ||
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===Using an Epilator=== | ===Using an Epilator=== | ||
#Make sure your armpit hair is just a few millimeters long. This is the easiest length to manage when it comes to using an epilator. If it's longer, it could become tangled and difficult to manage in the epilator device. It may help to shave your armpits one to two days before epilating, to make sure your hair is just the right length when you start. | #Make sure your armpit hair is just a few millimeters long. This is the easiest length to manage when it comes to using an epilator. If it's longer, it could become tangled and difficult to manage in the epilator device. It may help to shave your armpits one to two days before epilating, to make sure your hair is just the right length when you start. | ||
| − | #Dust your armpits with baby powder. An epilator is a small machine with rotating heads that pull out the hair. Like waxing, the results can last for weeks, but the process can be a little painful.<ref>http://www.self.com/flash/beauty-blog/2014/01/beauty-epilating-tips-tricks/</ref> Make sure your armpits are completely dry by dusting them with baby powder. This helps ensure your skin won't get caught in the machine. | + | #Dust your armpits with baby powder. An epilator is a small machine with rotating heads that pull out the hair. Like waxing, the results can last for weeks, but the process can be a little painful.<ref name="rf18214">http://www.self.com/flash/beauty-blog/2014/01/beauty-epilating-tips-tricks/</ref> Make sure your armpits are completely dry by dusting them with baby powder. This helps ensure your skin won't get caught in the machine. |
#Raise your arm above your head. Raise it high so that your armpit skin is very taut. If your skin is bunched, it could get pinched in the epilator. | #Raise your arm above your head. Raise it high so that your armpit skin is very taut. If your skin is bunched, it could get pinched in the epilator. | ||
#Turn the epilator to a low setting. Using the lower setting at first will help you get used to the feeling of having your hair pulled. | #Turn the epilator to a low setting. Using the lower setting at first will help you get used to the feeling of having your hair pulled. | ||
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===Getting Electrolysis=== | ===Getting Electrolysis=== | ||
#Have a consultation at a salon. If you're interested in electrolysis, it's important to go to a salon with a good reputation. Have an initial consultation so you can learn about the process and lay out a plan. | #Have a consultation at a salon. If you're interested in electrolysis, it's important to go to a salon with a good reputation. Have an initial consultation so you can learn about the process and lay out a plan. | ||
| − | #*Electrolysis involves destroying individual hair follicles with chemical or heat energy for permanent hair removal.<ref>http://www.webmd.com/beauty/hair-removal/cosmetic-procedures-electrolysis</ref> | + | #*Electrolysis involves destroying individual hair follicles with chemical or heat energy for permanent hair removal.<ref name="rf18215">http://www.webmd.com/beauty/hair-removal/cosmetic-procedures-electrolysis</ref> |
#*Make sure the salon uses needle electrolysis, which is the only permanent form of hair removal. | #*Make sure the salon uses needle electrolysis, which is the only permanent form of hair removal. | ||
#Attend your first hair removal session. The treatment will last fifteen minutes to one hour. Some people find the process painless, while others describe it as uncomfortable. Depending on how much hair you have, you may have to return for further sessions. | #Attend your first hair removal session. The treatment will last fifteen minutes to one hour. Some people find the process painless, while others describe it as uncomfortable. Depending on how much hair you have, you may have to return for further sessions. | ||
| − | #Tend to your armpits as directed. Your skin will be red and swollen after your session, so you'll want to treat it gently. Apply aloe or another ointment recommended by the salon you visited.<ref>http://www.webmd.com/beauty/hair-removal/electrolysis-for-removing-hair</ref> | + | #Tend to your armpits as directed. Your skin will be red and swollen after your session, so you'll want to treat it gently. Apply aloe or another ointment recommended by the salon you visited.<ref name="rf18216">http://www.webmd.com/beauty/hair-removal/electrolysis-for-removing-hair</ref> |
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