In this article, we will teach you how to shave your armpit hair correctly can reduce the chances of razor burn, ingrown hairs and skin irritation. So here are some straightforward tips for how to shave underarms.
Disadvantages of Having Hairy Underarms
We already discussed in detail the disadvantages of having hairy armpits.
Steps to Clean Shave Your Armpits
Just follow the below steps to cleanly shave your underarms and avoid skin rashes.
Step 1 - Don't use dull razor
Never use a dull razor blade for shaving underarms as it leads to razor burn and skin irritation. If you start to feel your blade pull at your body hair or feel rough on your skin, replace it.
Step 2 - Hydrate your Armpits
The underarms are sensitive areas so avoid dry shaving. Just soak your underarms in warm water in a shower or bath for around 2-3 minutes to soften your skin and make the hair thick with water. This helps in providing a smooth shave.
Step 3 - Wash your underarms
Sweat or deodorants in the underarms can clog razor blades. So, it's better you wash your underarms properly to clear the sweat and deodorants.
It also helps prevent bacteria from penetrating through the skin if scratched while shaving.
Step 4 - Use Proper Shaving Gel
Since the underarms are a sensitive area I personally would recommend the use of EOS shaving gel. It maintains moisture and helps the razor glide easily over your skin, to better protect from irritation.
Step 5 - Shave in all directions
Lift your arm above your head, press gently down on the razor and shave lightly in short strokes in all directions — downward, sideways and back upward, if needed.
Step 6 - Apply Moisturizer
Once you’re finished armpit shaving, rinse and gently pat your underarms dry with a soft towel.
Apply moisturiser as it will help keep your skin hydrated and reduce the chances of developing razor burn and bumps.
Step 7 - Don't apply deodorant
Applying deodorant to freshly shaven skin may cause some discomfort. So, allow your skin time to rest to reduce the chances of irritation from the deodorant.
Conclusion
We hope with this article you will be able to make a clean shave of underarms.
Thank you for providing such an informative and helpful article on shaving armpit hair! I appreciate the detailed tips and advice you’ve shared to avoid irritation.
Thank you for sharing these helpful tips! I’ve always struggled with irritation after shaving my armpits, but now I feel more confident about how to approach it.