How to Cleanly Shave Underarms
Even though there are many hair removal methods, shaving is one of the quickest and most affordable ones. Removing underarm hair makes you less prone to armpit perspiration and bacteria buildup, which can result in unpleasant body odor. Incorrectly shaving your armpits can result in red bumps, ingrown hairs and razor burn. To avoid this, and to get a clean shave, use the correct products and proper shaving technique. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Take a warm shower or bath, and wash your underarms with soap and water. Washing your armpits removes deodorant residue and the warmth from the water helps soften the armpit hair.
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Apply shaving gel or cream to your armpits. Lather the product under your armpits and wait for one minute so it can further soften the hair. As an alternative, use a moisturizing hair conditioner, as this also softens the hair and creates a slippery surface for your razor to glide over.
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Raise one arm up and place your hand in the nape of your neck. This exposes the armpit area and creates a flat shaving surface.
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Run your razor over your armpit in all directions, because underarm hair grows in multiple directions. Swipe the razor sideways, up and down. Use a razor with a clean, sharp blade so you don't have to apply a lot of pressure when shaving. Avoid using dull blades, as these make you prone to nicks and cuts and don't give you a close, clean shave.
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Rinse your armpit with warm water to remove any shaving product residue. Pat your armpit dry with a clean towel. Repeat the shaving process on your other armpit.
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Avoid applying deodorant directly after shaving, as this can irritate your skin.
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Tips & Warnings
If you don't want to fully shave your armpits, use a trimmer to reduce the length of your armpit hair. Removing the excess hair reduces body odor and sweat stains on your shirt.
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