Shaving under arms - Page 2

SisterGoldenHair · ‎12-09-2016

@SeaMaidenSomething else I read, was to use a single blade razor.

SurferWife · ‎12-12-2010

I don't shave my underarms (or anything for that matter); rather I get waxed. When I have the rare ingrown I use PFB Vanish roll-on. It makes that stubborn little hair pop right out, then I tweeze it. That stuff works great!

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beach-mom · ‎03-09-2010

@SeaMaiden - I use the Emjoi for my legs, and it has made a real difference! But for my underarm area I use a Venus disposable sensitive skin razor recommended for the bikini line (I also use it there.). It works well, and I don't have a problem with ingrown hair. I did when I used an electric razor on the underarm area.

If you're still having trouble, I know they have topical ointments you can apply after shaving to prevent them. I've never tried any of these.

Good luck!

Drythe · ‎07-09-2011

@SeaMaiden

I give that area a good buffing with a loofah > shaving. No problem.

@SisterGoldenHair 's idea of a warm cloth sounds good too. I'd combine the two.

@SurferWife

What's PFB Vanish roll-on?

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SisterGoldenHair · ‎12-09-2016

@SurferWife wrote:
I don't shave my underarms (or anything for that matter); rather I get waxed. When I have the rare ingrown I use PFB Vanish roll-on. It makes that stubborn little hair pop right out, then I tweeze it. That stuff works great!

@SurferWifeI tried the waxing once. Ouch

ID2 · ‎06-25-2012

Ugh I am 63 and still have to shave daily/every other day for my underarm hair! I don't think that'll ever stop growing! My leg hair has subsided but certainly not my underarms!

"Pure Michigan"

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

I know this is odd - esp. since I am part Italian heritage, but I have never had any hair under my arms.Not a single one. I have never shaved there. Very fortunate for me.

I went to the derm for the first time and they look at you all over with a magnifying glass - she was kinda amazed by this. She thought I'd had lazer or electrolysis.

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

@SurferWife wrote:
I don't shave my underarms (or anything for that matter); rather I get waxed. When I have the rare ingrown I use PFB Vanish roll-on. It makes that stubborn little hair pop right out, then I tweeze it. That stuff works great!

@SurferWifeHmmm Interesting. Never heard of this. Will google. Thanks!

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

@151949 @ID2 @SisterGoldenHair @Drythe @beach-mom and everyone who shared on this thread:

Thanks for all the great suggestions everyone!. I will first try the Venus shaver and see if that makes a difference over the cheap razors I have been using. Then I will try some of the other suggestions if that does not work. Thanks again!

Blk&GoldFan · ‎11-08-2011

@151949

When I started reading your post, I was going to reply, "Perhaps it's time for an eye dr. appointment"!! Glad you added the dermatologist response. LOL