All about underarm hair removal

Most people try to remove hair from the armpits. This is due not only to the fact that it looks unsightly. Hair in this area increases perspiration and traps unpleasant odors. Hair removal or depilation techniques can be used to achieve smoothness. The suitable option is selected individually.

There are several ways to remove underarm hair. It is worth noting that epilation involves removing the rod along with the bulb. The procedures can be painful, however, hair grows much more slowly as a result. There are such types of hair removal.

• Electrolysis. The device is capable of picking up hairs and pulling them out along with the bulb. The skin remains smooth for about 3 weeks after the procedure. If you use the device regularly, the hairs weaken over time, become brittle and thin. This occurs as a result of constant trauma to the roots. Electrolysis of the armpit is quite painful. You can use creams to relieve pre-treatment discomfort and lotions to help soothe the skin afterwards. It should be noted that soreness is the only drawback of the procedure. Among the positive aspects, there is a high efficiency and speed of the session.
• Waxing. Use hot or warm wax to remove unwanted vegetation. Do not use cold strips for this area. They will not adhere tightly to the skin, which means they will not be able to capture all the hairs. The procedure itself is pretty simple. To begin with, the wax is heated in a wax melter to operating temperature. With a spatula, the composition is distributed over the skin.A strip of fabric material is applied on top for fixing. After a couple of minutes, the composition cools down and breaks off with a sharp movement along with the hairs. This type of epilation keeps the result for 3-4 weeks. Hair roots are injured, therefore, with regular repetition, the effectiveness increases. It is worth noting that the procedure is extremely painful, because the entire hairline breaks out at once. After the session, irritation and even slight swelling may appear on the skin.
• Shugaring. Sugar mass will become an alternative to wax. The principle of the procedure is the same as in the previous version. Only here a sugar sticky mass is used, which must be applied to the skin. After cooling, it also breaks off along with the hairs. The procedure can be carried out in the salon or at home. The sugar mass can be purchased ready-made. The procedure is painful, however, with regular use, the discomfort gradually decreases. About a day after the session, there may be redness, irritation and swelling on the skin. The effectiveness is quite high, the result lasts for about 3 weeks.
• Laser hair removal. The procedure works well for the armpits. Usually the hair here is dark in color and quite dense in texture. At the same time, the skin itself is rarely exposed to sunlight, therefore it remains light. For the procedure, a special apparatus is used that generates light flashes. They are absorbed by melanin and converted into heat energy. It is she who destroys the hair along with the root. Usually epilation is carried out in a course of 4-6 sessions. At each stage, the effect on the hairs in the growth stage is carried out. After laser hair removal, the skin may swell, redden, and pain is present. After a full course, the result lasts for about 3-5 years. The exact effect depends on hormonal levels and other internal factors. About a month pass between sessions. Laser hair removal is a good solution for people who want to achieve long-lasting results.
• Photoepilation. The essence of the procedure is similar to the previous version, only a different apparatus is used. The device generates light radiation, which is absorbed by the melanin in the hair. The transformation into heat takes place already inside the rod. This provides an effect on the entire hair, from tip to root. Epilation is also carried out in a course of 5-8 sessions. Already after the first procedure, there is a noticeable result. This type of hair removal is rarely chosen because of the unpleasant side effects. So, after the procedure, burns, swelling, blisters and redness can form on the skin.

All types of hair removal give long-term results and can be painful. Discomfort often persists after the procedure. It is worth making such sacrifices if you want to get rid of unwanted hair for a long time.

This type of procedure is more often carried out at home. You don't need to have any special skills. Depilation involves removing the hair shaft that is visible above the skin, while there is no effect on the bulb. It will not work to get rid of vegetation like that forever, but removing all unnecessary quickly is easy. Types of depilation can be as follows.

• Using a razor. The principle is to cut a hair above the surface of the skin. The bulb itself is not damaged, so it releases a new hair within a couple of hours. The procedure has to be repeated approximately every 3 days. It is quite difficult to achieve complete smoothness during the entire break. Among the advantages, one can note the rapid achievement of the result, the low cost of the razor itself. However, the low efficiency and fragility of the result are frustrating.There is a risk of cutting yourself when using a razor and may irritate sensitive skin. Use tools with multiple blades and protective strips. Before the procedure, you can apply shaving foam to the skin, and then use a decoction of chamomile to soothe. Between sessions, it is worth using agents that slow down hair growth.
• Using chemical compounds. You can do without a razor, replace it with a special hair removal cream. So, the principle of operation is quite simple. The composition acts on the visible part of the hair and slightly deepens into the dermis, while the root is not affected. The result can persist for a relatively long time, about 6-7 days. A nice bonus is that the chemical compounds gradually thin the hairs. Not all creams can be used for underarms. A delicate area with coarse hairs should be treated with specialized formulations.

Such hair removal methods do not cause pain at all. The razor should be handled carefully, as the cuts in the armpit area take a long time to heal. An allergy test must be done before applying the cream. Only then can the composition be used for its intended purpose.

Hair removal in the armpit is especially important. Vegetation not only retains the smell of sweat, but also increases its secretion. As a result, a pathogenic environment is formed in which a large number of microorganisms multiply quietly. There are folk hair removal methods.

• You can make sugar paste. As a result, such a procedure will resemble salon shugaring. For cooking, use the juice of half a lemon, 2-3 tbsp. l. water, 170-180 g sugar. The mixture must be boiled so that it thickens. Then the composition is cooled to a comfortable temperature and applied to the skin to remove hair.
• Treatment with a manganese solution makes the structure thinner brittle. The liquid should be of a bright color, that is, concentrated. Processing is done daily.
• You can prepare a composition for hair loss. It is necessary to mix 160 ml of alcohol, 30 ml of castor oil and ammonia, 8 g of iodine. The mixture is used twice a day until the result is achieved.
• Regular hydrogen peroxide makes the hairs thinner and lighter. It is enough just to wipe the problem area a couple of times a day.
• Some people prepare at home an alternative to chemical formulations for depilation. Mix potassium sulfite and quicklime in equal amounts. The mixture is applied to the hair, kept for 30 minutes and washed off with warm water.