How to Remove Hair from the Arms

All of us have arm hair, but how unsightly or bothersome this hair is depends on personal opinion and genetics. For whatever reason you want to remove arm hair, it is a fairly easy process for most. Learn how to remove your arm hair in the way that suits you best; waxing gives you smooth, long-lasting hair removal. An easy, leave-on cream can wipe away hair with no discomfort.

Things You'll Need

• Arm waxing kit
• Hair dissolving cream

Instructions

1. Determine whether you want to wax remove your hair or dissolve it. Over time, wax hair removal slows and thins hair growth, but there can be pain and discomfort. Comparing packages and instructions at your local grocery or beauty store can help you make the decision. Purchase your wax kit or hair dissolving cream.

2. Prep your skin. Be sure to cleanse and dry your skin. Hair length for waxing should be long enough that you can pinch it.

3. Continue skin preparation. If you are waxing, your kit may come with pre-waxing towelettes. These numb your skin and help minimize discomfort. Wipe the towelette over your arms a few minutes before waxing.

4. Heat your wax. Prepare the remove hair from your arms. If you purchased a kit with strips, heat it between your hands by rubbing or as indicated on your instructions. Microwave wax should be heated for the exact time indicated by the instructions.

5. Apply wax to a patch of hair appropriately sized and shaped to fit under one strip of fabric, or apply one wax strip to arm. Rub the strip several times in the direction of hair growth to adhere. In one swift motion, pull the strip from your arm opposite the direction of hair growth. Skin should be held taught during this removal. Repeat application until all hair has been removed, and cleanse with oil or a towelette after you have finished.

6. For hair dissolving cream, open bottle and apply cream to arms. Ensure that you cover all hair. Avoid contact with fabrics. According to packaging instructions, leave the cream on until hair has dissolved. You can test patches by attempting to rub cream off and seeing if your hair is rubbing off with it. After time has completed, wipe off the cream, taking your arm hair with it. Shower after using a hair removal cream.

7. If you are unsatisfied with your results, visit a waxing professional at your local spa or salon. For those who are severely displeased with arm hair, laser hair removal is a professional option. Make an appointment at a local plastic surgeon or other doctor to find out if laser hair removal is right for you. Shaving is also a less permanent option.

Tips & Warnings

• The more rapidly you remove wax, the less discomfort you will feel. Always follow packaging instructions exactly for best results. Holding your skin taught helps remove hair during waxing. Don't shave between waxes.

• Never overheat wax or apply overheated wax to your skin. Never leave on hair dissolving cream past recommendations on your instructions.

References

• Nair Hair Removal

Resources

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