OT- Is it ok to shave your underarms?

ramya

I started using hair removal creme when i was in teen, but then started waxing my underarm... but now I am contemplating shaving with razor... I have heard from many that shaving is not good idea for the skin... I already have a slightly dark underarm so dont want to make it worse...

Any suggestions???

13 years ago

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Latest reply was from MsMary

Anonymous

I have only ever shaved my underarms and have never had any problems. If you make sure to exfoliate with a washcloth before shaving, you should be able to avoid razor burn and ingrown hairs.

It hasn't made any difference to the texture or colour of my underarm skin.

13 years ago

Anonymous

I've always shaved mine; nary a problem.

13 years ago

Janet

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I've been shaving my underarms for well over 30 years and never a problem. I've never tried any other hair removal method there.

13 years ago

ManidipaM

Veteran

I've used depilatories as a young girl --- and that's what caused the discolouration for me! I switched to shaving when I was older and never looked back. For a first-timer, I'd actually recommend an electric shaver over a normal razor, if you're nervous at all. No chance of nicks and cuts that way. You can get the kind that are okay to use in the shower, so using water and shaving foam/gel/cream (I confess I simply use my soap!) is not an issue.

Of all hair removal options, the razor really disturbs the skin least.

13 years ago

Diana

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I have always shaved my armpits and never had a problem with it. Oddly enough, I switched to waxing exclusively for my legs because shaving was really irritating them, but it's never bothered my armpits. I use a normal razor and my regular soap in the shower as I am often madly allergic to shaving creams.

13 years ago

Isabel

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I only shave too. My skin is a bit sensitive so I use really thich shaving cream. I have also been doing this for about 35 years with no problem. I don't know about the other ladies, but I am finding that the older I get, the less underarm shaving I have to do.

Good Luck !!

13 years ago

anne

Veteran

I too have been doing it for 25+ years and don't have a problem. I borrow my husband's razor to do it.

13 years ago

MsMary

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Another long-time shaver. No problems!

13 years ago

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