Many women choose to remove the hair that grows in their armpits, especially during warmer weather, when they might be wearing sleeveless tops. Women can pick from several options of hair-removal techniques, depending on how often they wish to repeat the treatment and how much pain they can tolerate. It is helpful to consider the pros and cons of each type of hair removal method.
Shaving
Shaving is an inexpensive and quick way to remove underarm hair. This can be done in the shower with soap or shaving cream and a razor. Some women prefer an electric shaver. Hair that is shaved will begin to grow back within one to three days, so shaving must be repeated regularly. Shaving can also cause ingrown hairs, especially in the underarm region, where hair tends to be curly. If you do not change your razor often, you might develop a bacterial infection, requiring the use of antibacterial creams.
Waxing
Waxing is easily done at home, according to Folica.com. There is some pain involved, especially in the tender underarm region. It works best when the hair is at least a quarter-inch long. If it is shorter than that, the wax does not adhere as well, and you will not be able to pull all of the hair out. One benefit of waxing is that the hair does not grow back for several weeks, so treatments do not have to be kept up with regularly. According to KidsHealth, the hair that grows back after waxing is lighter and thinner than the original hair.
Depilatory Creams
Depilatory creams dissolve the hair at the surface of the skin. The hair won't grow back for several days. While they are quick and inexpensive, they might be irritating, especially if you have sensitive or allergy-prone skin. Folica.com suggests testing a nickel-sized area of skin by leaving a dab of cream on for 15 minutes, then rinsing off. Check for signs of irritation such as redness or bumps. Women with dark or coarse hair might notice that the creams do not work well.
Epilators
An epilator works by pulling hair out by its root, much like plucking. Epilators work on several hairs at once. Like waxing, hairs that are removed by epilation do not grow back for several weeks, and may grow in lighter and thinner than before. Also like waxing, epilation is painful, and works best when there is some length of hair growth.
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