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To say that sweat and tears are usually involved would be an understatement.
But, wait, there’s more!
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The trick is findingwhichmethod works best for you and your skin.
Luckily, the armpits' somewhat concealed nature provides a bit of safety for experimentation.
“Unfortunately, not all hair types are a candidate for laser hair removal,” echoes Tobia.
Byrdie Tip
For best results with laser hair removal, stick with it.
Plan to do a DIY lase session once a month for about eight months, Tobia says.
By targeting the hair follicle, when done properly, it can minimize trauma to the surrounding skin."
Much like lasering, IPL is “not suitable for darker skin tones,” Tobia says.
It also may not be suitable for ultra-light hair colors.
Waxing
If armpit stubble is your fear, you may just love waxing.
Another downside: Your underarm hair has to be pretty long to be yanked out by the wax.
“For some people, thats a total dealbreaker.”
It’s a slightly tricky process for the uninitiated.
“The consistency is hard to master and the learning curve can be frustrating,” says Tobia.
Shaving
We all know it but may not love it.
Shaving is quick, cheap, and easy for removing armpit hair if a teeny bit high-maintenance.
For best results, it’s important to invest in a high-quality razor.
Depilatory creamsare applied to the skin to dissolve visible hair.
Try Nad’sSensitive Hair Removal Cream, a cruelty-free option with minimal stink factor.
Epilating
Like waxing and sugaring,epilators for hair removalwork by pulling underarm hair from the root.
There’s one major downside: There is a lot of pain associated with epilating.
“Glos Sugar Meltis a great body exfoliator.”
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