How to Shave Arm Pits
Many women shave their armpits to keep the area free of hair and silky smooth. Although shaving your armpits is not necessary, it may help reduce perspiration and odor. Most agree it makes them feel cleaner. If you choose to shave under your arms for the first time, you may be nervous and have questions about the best way to shave. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Select a quality razor. Blades wrapped with filament reduce the risk of nicks and cuts. Double or triple blades give a cleaner shave than single-bladed razors.
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Trim any long hairs to a length of 1/4 inch with a pair of sharp scissors. If you have never shaved under your arms, some hairs may be too long to shave with a razor unless you trim them first.
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Wet the hair under your arms with warm water. Warm water softens the hair and makes it easier to shave. For coarse or thick hair, wet the hair for at least a minute or two.
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Spray the shaving cream or gel into your hand and rub it into the armpit. The shaving cream forms a thick lather when exposed to water. Cover the entire armpit.
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Lift your arm slightly above shoulder level so the armpit is exposed and the skin in the area is pulled taut.
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Shave the area by making long, even strokes. Work slowly and apply light pressure. Let the razor blade do the work of removing the hair. Shave from top to bottom or side to side to get all the hair.
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Rinse the head of the razor under running hot water to wash away shaving cream and hair after each stroke.
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Rinse the area with warm water and pat dry after all hair is removed.
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Wait at least an hour before applying deodorant, particularly if you have sensitive skin. Some prefer to shave at night to allow skin to rest. Apply deodorant in the morning.
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