By Kanksha Raina - Updated: May 14, 2019
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Summers are here, and it is time to wear our sleeveless, short and breezy summer dresses! With it, however, comes the buggery of keeping the body sans the annoying body hair, including your underarms. Well, hair removal on other parts of the body still does not cause as much treachery as the underarm hair as it is one of the most delicate areas of our body. However, in this post, we shall be talking about some easy tricks and home remedies that can ease your underarm hair removal woes. Read this post to learn more!
Simple Ways to Remove Underarms Hair
Here are some simple ways of removing underarms hair:
1. Using an Epilator
One of the easiest and most convenient options for getting rid of unwanted underarm hair is using an epilator.
What You Will Need
- Epilator
- Any moisturizing gel
What to Do
- Take a warm water bath to soften the skin. This makes hair removal less painful and easier.
- Raise and stretch your arm and keeping the epilator at 45 degrees, start removing the hair by keeping the epilator settings on the lowest mode.
- Move the epilator in all directions of the hair growth to remove hair.
- Apply the gel to soothe the skin.
Pros
- Gentler than waxing
- Efficient and fast
- Hair does not grow back soon
Cons
- It may result in ingrown hair
- It is painful
2. Waxing Underarm Hair
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What You Will Need
- Wax
- Wax Strips
- Talcum powder
- Wooden spatula
- Moisturizer
- Towel
What to Do
- Wash the underarm area with warm water and mild soap to soften the skin.
- Wipe and apply powder.
- Heat wax in the microwave or wax heater.
- Raise the arm and stretch the skin.
- Using the wooden spatula spread the wax in the direction of hair growth.
- Keep the wax strip and press it firmly on the wax.
- Remove the strip against the direction of the hair with one quick motion.
- Repeat until all hair is removed.
- Clean the underarm with water to remove the traces of wax and moisturise the skin.
Pros
- Hair takes longer to grow again
- Gives a smooth texture to the skin
- Helps in exfoliating the skin
Cons
- May lead to ingrown hair
- It is painful
3. Using a Razor
If you are looking for painless ways of trimming underarm hair, well, a razor is a great option for you!
What You Will Need
- Razor
- Body wash/shaving cream
- Body lotion
What to Do
- While in the shower, use a body wash to lather around your underarm area.
- Shave the underarm area in the direction of the hair growth by raising your arm. If you do not have very sensitive skin, you can shave in the opposite direction of the hair growth for a close shave.
- Rinse with water, pat dry and apply moisturiser to soothe the skin.
Pros
- Does not cause any pain
- Helps in exfoliating the skin
- A faster way to remove hair
Cons
- May darken the underarm skin
- May cause ingrown hair
- Hair grows back within a few days
4. Using Depilatory Creams
There are many hair removal creams that are available in the market that can help in removing unwanted underarm hair. However, a patch test is recommended if you have sensitive skin.
What You Will Need
- Depilatory cream
What to Do
- Using a mild soap or body wash clean your underarm area and pat dry.
- Apply the cream and leave for the stipulated time.
- Clear off the cream using the depilatory spatula.
- Wash the area with cold water and pat dry.
- Apply lotion to moisturise the skin.
Pros
- No pain
- Not messy
- Hair removal in a few minutes
Cons
- Such creams are usually very smelly
- May darken the skin
- May cause ingrown hair
5. Using Tweezers
If you do not have dense hair growth in your underarm region, you can opt for plucking the underarm hair too.
What You Will Need
- A good pair of tweezers
- Aftershave lotion
- Towel
What to Do
- Get into the shower and take a bath with warm water. This helps in aiding hair removal by softening the skin.
- Rub the underarms with a towel to exfoliate the region.
- By lifting and stretching your arm upwards, start tweezing the hair in the direction of the hair growth.
- Apply aftershave lotion as you finish.
Pros
- Better than waxing as it causes lesser pain
- Hair takes longer to grow back
Cons
- May cause ingrown hair
- Takes long to remove hair
- Causes pain
Natural Remedies for Underarms Hair Removal
Apart from the above-mentioned ways, there are some natural remedies that you can opt for underarm hair removal. If you are looking for ways on how to remove underarm hair naturally, well, here are some tried and tested remedies that you can try:
1. Honey and Lemon
This combo works effectively in getting rid of underarm hair! The moisturising properties of honey and the lightening properties of lemon also benefit the underarm skin too. This may work as a great permanent armpit hair removal home remedy if used on a regular basis.
What You Will Need
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoon honey
- A towel
What to Do
- Take both the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Wash the underarm skin with a mild soap and water. Pat dry.
- Using your fingertips, take the mixture and apply liberally on your underarm region and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Take the towel, soak in warm water and use the warm towel to wipe off the mixture from the skin.
- You can do this 2-3 times a week.
- You can leave the mixture overnight and wash it in the morning.
Pros
- Good for the skin
- Hair density decreases with regular usage
Cons
- It only thins out hair
- May not result in complete hair removal
- It does not show results at once
2. Turmeric Paste
If you want to know how to get rid of underarm hair in a natural way, try using turmeric paste for the same.
What You Will Need
- 4 to 5 tablespoons turmeric powder
- 3 to 4 tablespoon rosewater or milk
- A soft washcloth
What to Do
- Take turmeric powder; add rosewater in it to make a paste of a smooth consistency. Add more rosewater if required.
- Take a warm water bath or wash your armpits with warm water and soap. Pat dry.
- Using the tips of your fingers apply the turmeric paste on your armpits and let it sit on the skin for half an hour.
- Soak the washcloth in warm water, squeeze extra water. Wipe the underarm area with the cloth. You can wash your underarms if you wish.
- You can use this remedy every day or on alternate days.
- Apply the paste at night and wash it in the morning for best results.
Pros
- Gentle on the skin
- Reduces the density of the hair growth
Cons
- It only thins out the hair
- It does not cause complete hair removal
- It is time-consuming
- It does not show immediate results
3. Turmeric and Papaya
This mixture is great for removing hair in an all-natural way and without causing any pain for discomfort.
What You Will Need
- 3 to 4 tablespoons raw papaya
- 1 to 2 tablespoon turmeric powder
- A towel
What to Do
- Take grated raw papaya in a bowl, add turmeric powder it and mix well.
- Apply the mixture on your armpit skin and massage the mixture on the skin using small circular motions.
- Leave the mixture on the skin for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Soak the towel in warm water; ring the towel to expel extra water.
- Use the towel to scrape off the mixture from the skin.
- Do this every day for the best results or you can do it on alternate days too.
- Make sure to use raw papaya and not a ripe one because raw papaya helps in breaking down the hair follicles, thus preventing the hair from growing back.
Pros
- Causes no pain
- Gentle on the skin
Cons
- Does not work effectively in removing the hair
- It only reduces the density of the hair
4. Cornstarch and Egg White
Here is an easy and no-fuss remedy for removing armpit hair.
What You Will Need
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- One egg
- 1 tablespoon sugar
What To Do
- Break the egg in a bowl, separate the yolk from the white and discard.
- Add cornstarch and mix well to make a smooth paste.
- Add sugar and mix until it dissolves completely.
- Wash the armpit skin with warm water and pat dry.
- Apply the egg mixture in the direction of the hair growth.
- Once the mixture dries up, peel it off in the opposite direction of the hair growth.
- Follow this procedure once or twice a week for reducing hair growth.
- Do not add egg yolk as it may affect the efficacy of the remedy.
Pros
- Nourishes the underarm skin by gently exfoliating it
- Thins the hair growth
Cons
- Leads to partial hair removal
- The remedy smells bad
These are some easy ways of removing underarm hair at home. We hope you will make use of some of the ways to get rid of the unwanted hair and flaunt your beautiful sleeveless dresses!
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