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Hate Hairy Pits? Shave 'Em With These Tips!

by Deborah Dunham (Subscribe to Deborah Dunham's posts)
Posted Feb 10th 2010 at 8:00AM  
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Get silky smooth armpits. Photo: Getty Images

No doubt, underarm hair stinks. Unless you've committed to a life of going native, you have to deal with the weekly -- if not daily -- task of defuzzing. To make this task a bit easier for you, we've consulted with the top underarm experts, and we have a few pit tips when shaving:

1. Soften hair in a warm bath or shower for several minutes before shaving for easier removal. You can use this time to shampoo or cleanse other parts of your body first.

2. Instead of soap, try a shaving cream or gel to get a closer, smoother shave without leaving nicks or those annoying red bumps behind. As a bonus, pick one that moisturizes and smells great too.

3. If you are using a disposable razor, shave with short, controlled strokes from several directions.

4. If you prefer an electric razor, choose a model that can be used with shaving creams or lotions or one that has a built-in moisturizer.

5. Keep your arm firmly raised when shaving so the skin is pulled tight. This helps to raise the hair for a closer shave.

6. Rinse the razor blade frequently during your shower for a closer shave. This will also prevent clogging pores with dirt and debris that can cause painful ingrown hairs -- and no one wants those!

7. Do not apply deodorant immediately after shaving because harsh perfumes and chemicals can sting and irritate your skin. Instead, try baby powder or formulas designed for sensitive skin.

Some women prefer not to shave because it is too painful or irritating to their skin. Waxing is one alternative, albeit a painful one. You can also try a depilatory cream, like Nair, that dissolves the hair. Always test products like this on a smaller part of your arm or leg first to see if any of the chemicals irritate your skin. As a final option for those who want to be done with armpit hair once and for all, laser treatments can serve as permanent solution.

Now that you have fuzz-free underarms, read about more ways to love those beautiful pits!
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Tags: hair removal, HairRemoval, pits, shaving, underarm, underarm hair, UnderarmHair, waxing
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SkyBlue, 2-12-2010, 8:55AM

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SkyBlue

Even if you have to use a weedwhacker, shave those pits! Nobody likes a hairy woman! Not there, anyway.

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Sistah, 2-12-2010, 9:29AM

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Sistah

Why do we need to learn how to practice basic grooming and hygiene from an internet article? These are the things that our mothers teach us in our childhood and adolescence.

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no mama 4 me, 2-12-2010, 10:46AM

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no mama 4 me

Sometimes we dont have a mom or female rolemodel to teach us all these grooming tips... But ya know what we figure it out on our own. A few pointer once in a while are nice thought!

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KENNETH A REDLICK, 2-12-2010, 10:03AM

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KENNETH A REDLICK

i beg to differ ithink its hot

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D, 2-12-2010, 10:29AM

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D

I hate when I click on an article to possibly learn something new, only to see I could have written it when I was in the 9th grade.

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Pat, 2-12-2010, 11:06AM

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Pat

I think women with hairy pits is sexy as well as their bikini line, Allthough in todays society it isn't acceptable but gay marrigae is??? yuck!

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lisanie43, 2-12-2010, 11:51AM

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lisanie43

I am sorry but your advice is poor. The technique you offer don't work. The hair grows back thicker than ever. Unless you know what you are talking about, don't bother offering anything at all.

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Kim, 2-12-2010, 12:23PM

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Kim

I use an epilator. It looks like an electric shaver, but it actually yanks the hairs out instead of shaving them. The one I have is the Emjoi Emagine. I wouldn't go back to shaving for anything in the world. Yes, epilating is painful, but the results last for weeks and there is less mess than waxing. I've also stopped using chemical deodorants and now I only use the rock salt type. It only costs 7 bucks and it lasts just about a year. I used to get ingrown hairs and rashes in the pits, but not any more.

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Noma, 2-12-2010, 12:51PM

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Noma

Or you can just grow it out.

Why should I undergo pain just for someone else's idea of beauty &/or amusement?

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Melodee, 2-12-2010, 2:21PM

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Melodee

EWWW

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brapine, 2-12-2010, 1:10PM

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brapine

Just think about how much $ the razor makers make because they convinced women that body hair is ugly !! Women who don't shave are beautiful and sexy !!! Let em grow girls....natural is best.

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jen, 2-12-2010, 1:59PM

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I would just like to point out that shaving your underarms has nothing to do with hygiene. The reason that I shave is because I don't like having hair there. However, to the people who say women who don't shave are unhygienic, let me point out that body hair is not dirty or unclean. Men don't shave their legs or underarms. Anyone who is clean and fresh-smelling has good hygiene. Women shaving body hair is an issue of attractiveness, not health.

Ladies, if you want to shave, shave. If you don't, don't. As long as you shower regularly and take care of yourself, ignore anyone who calls you unhygienic!

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Joe, 2-12-2010, 2:20PM

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Although very expensive, I've found that a diagnosis of cancer, just about any kind, followed by several rounds of chemotherapy will make that hair just disappear for quite some time!!!!

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cutie pie, 2-12-2010, 5:33PM

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cutie pie

I usually let my hair grow during the winter.....I myself think underarm hair can be sexy....I don't live by what society thinks I should do..... do my own thing. But I do keep the bikini area trim

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