7 Easy, painless and long lasting underarm hair removal method

When it comes to underarm hair removal, there are several methods to choose from, each offering different advantages and drawbacks depending on personal preferences and skin sensitivity. This post explores seven popular techniques, ranging from traditional methods like plucking, shaving, and waxing to more modern options like laser and electrolysis. Each method is broken down in terms of how it works, its benefits, and its potential disadvantages, helping you make an informed decision about which approach might work best for your underarm hair removal needs.

1. Plucking

Method: Uses tweezers, epilators, or other tools to pull out hair manually.

Tips:

• Remember, to prevent breakage and folliculitis, always pluck in the direction of hair growth.
• Keep the armpit area dry and clean to prevent infection.

Advantages: Accurate, inexpensive.

Disadvantages: Painful, can cause damage to the armpit area.

2. Shaving

Method: Uses a razor, ideally with lotion, to glide over the skin and cut hair at the surface.

Advantages: Fast, inexpensive.

Disadvantages:

• It can scratch the skin’s surface.
• Hair grows back faster, harder, and darker.

3. Waxing

Method: Apply a sticky wax layer to the skin, then pull it off to remove hair.

Advantages: Faster than plucking, results in slower hair growth than shaving.

Disadvantages: Can cause inflammation and enlarged pores.

4. Threading

Method: Uses a unique string to pull out unwanted hair. Professionals often do it.

Advantages: Hair grows back in about six weeks, and it is completely sanitary, as the thread is discarded after use. It is also less painful than plucking.

Disadvantages: It requires precision to avoid breaking hair follicles and is not commonly used for underarms.

5. Hair Removal Cream

Method: Softens hair follicles and dissolves hair when applied in thick layers.

Advantages: Quick and convenient, doesn’t damage the skin like shaving.

Disadvantages: Hair grows back quickly as it only removes the surface layer of hair.

6. Electrolysis

Method: Electric current destroys hair roots, providing almost permanent hair removal

Advantages: Permanent hair removal, suitable for thick and coarse hair.

Disadvantages: Costly in terms of time and money, stinging sensation as it targets each hair.

7. Laser

Method: Uses a beam of light to break down hair roots. Requires about 6 sessions for noticeable results.

Advantages: Better results than shaving, waxing, threading, and creams. It also brightens the skin.

Disadvantages: Effective mostly on light-toned skin, minimal pain that varies by pain tolerance, skin tone, and hair density.