You can wax your armpits without making a lot of preparations, but if you take these measures the experience will be less painful and more effective: Clean your underarms thoroughly. Wash them with soap or a good body wash, and scrub them a little to exfoliate the skin. ... This makes the waxing process less painful.
How do you wax your armpits?
Use a waxing stick to apply wax to your armpit. Load it with a good amount of hot wax, then swipe it on your armpit in the direction of your hair growth. Continue swiping, always in the same direction, until all of the hair is covered with wax. Some people have hair that grows in more than one direction.
How can I get rid of underarm hair without shaving or waxing at home?
- Take 2 tbsps of sugar and 1/2 cups of warm water.
- Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and stir well.
- Apply it to the armpits and leave for 20 minutes.
- Wash off with warm water using slight rubbing motions.
- Repeat 2 to 3 times a week.
Is waxing armpits better than shaving?
This depends on preference, but some find that shaving is much easier to perform on a day-to-day basis for the underarms, legs, and bikini area. ... For bikini areas, waxing is more precise and can result in less razor bumps because of the delicate skin area.Dec 3, 2019
What direction should you wax your armpits?
Apply the wax in the same direction of the hair growth, and avoid double-dipping your applicator (ew). Pull the strip (if using soft wax) or wax in the opposite direction of the hair growth. Deep breaths help with the pain, as does pressing on the area with your other hand once the wax is removed.Mar 19, 2020
How do you wax your armpits yourself?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UxRG6eUKn4
Are armpits painful to wax?
Underarm waxing can feel a little uncomfortable if you're having it done for the first time. However, this discomfort quickly subsides, leaving behind smooth, hair-free underarms for up to a month. Waxing your armpits can make the skin feel tender simply because it's more of a sensitive area than the legs and arms.