Under Arm Waxing

If you’ve never tried underarm waxing, you may be missing out.

Tank-top season is right around the corner, and having your armpits waxed is the best way to achieve the smooth skin you need to wear them. Try it once, our clients say, and you’ll never go back to shaving.

Wouldn’t you love to finally put away the razor for good? The benefits of professional underarm waxing may just convince you to give this method of hair removal a try.

Enjoy Smooth Skin for Weeks with Underarm Waxing

With shaving, signs of hair regrowth can be seen in just a day or two. To remain stubble-free, many women must shave every day.

When you have your armpits professionally waxed, however, you’ll be smooth and hair-free for weeks. Depending upon your natural regrowth cycle, waxing results can last for anywhere from two to eight weeks.

Regular waxing also means slower and finer regrowth. So as time goes on, you’ll be able to go longer between appointments. During this time, however, it’s important to avoid shaving. Pick up the razor, and you’ll throw off your hair regrowth cycle — which means that the next time you have your armpits waxed, the results won’t last as long.

Underarm Waxing Doesn’t Cause Skin Irritation

Shaving the delicate underarm area several times per week can be irritating — literally. Razor blades can leave you with rashes, bumps and ingrown hairs. And if you get a nick or cut, you could end up with scars — not to mention a painful, unsightly wound.

With professional underarm waxing, you can say a permanent goodbye to these skin irritations.

And contrary to popular belief, underarm waxing isn’t painful. When a professional aesthetic artist removes hair, the discomfort is minimal. Any soreness, redness or swelling you experience from the waxing procedure will quickly subside.

Underarm Waxing Can Lighten the Skin

A five o’clock shadow can be an attractive look for the right man. But when a woman’s armpits sport dark stubble, the look isn’t quite so appealing.

Shaving can cause the underarm area to appear dark and discolored as soon as a few hours later. Razors remove hair at the surface, but not at the root. And for many women — especially those with darker hair — even hair that’s under the skin is visible. Shaving can also leave an accumulation of dead skin cells behind, which adds to the shadowy look and encourages ingrown hairs.

Having your armpits waxed, on the other hand, removes hair at the root and gets rid of dead skin cells. As a result, the armpit area feels and looks smoother and lighter — no more worries about that not-so-sexy underarm shadow.

THE DO'S OF UNDERARM WAXING

1) Do grow it out

Your armpit hair needs to be long enough for any wax to grip it (about the length of a rice grain). This level of hair growth typically takes 3 to 4 weeks from a previous wax, or about a week from the last time you shaved. If you’ve grown out your underarm hair overtime, be sure it’s no longer than ¼ inch before your waxing session for a more seamless experience.

2) Do exfoliate your skin

Gently exfoliate the armpit area with a mitt or scrub to remove any dirt, clear the skin from dead skin cells, and to prevent ingrown hairs. Your underarms are sensitive, so be sure to exfoliate lightly to avoid abrasion to the skin. You should exfoliate a couple of days before you plan to wax, not the day of.

3) Do clean & dry your underarms

The first step to waxing your armpits is making sure they are clean. Wax will not stick to sweaty or sticky armpits, so avoid physical activity and steer away from using oils, lotions or deodorants before your wax session. Clean the area with soap and water, then dry the skin completely before waxing.

4) Do know your hair

Underarm hair can grow both upwards and downwards so be sure you are working in sections. Divide your wax session in two sections using a hard wax, so that you have more control when applying the product. Focusing on one area at a time, hold skin taut by lifting your elbow up, apply the wax in the same direction the hair grows, then pull off in the opposite direction. Repeat on the second section.

5) Do aftercare

After-care essential Post Wax Calming Oil can help remove any residue that may have been left behind and to soothe skin after waxing. Be sure to lather a fragrance-free lotion on your freshly waxed area to keep your skin hydrated.

THE DON'TS OF UNDERARM WAXING

6) Don’t wax sensitive skin

Avoid waxing if your underarms have a sunburn, rash, recent scar tissue, pimples, or other irritation. If you have sensitive skin, you'll want to perform a 24-hour patch test on a small area to see how your skin reacts before proceeding with a full-wax session. Another useful tip is to avoid drinking alcohol or caffeine before your session as this can cause the skin to be extra sensitive during waxing.

7) Don’t wax the same area twice

Waxing on the same area of skin over and over will cause irritation. Opt for tweezers to remove any spare underarm hairs you may have

8) Don’t wear tight clothes

Wearing tight clothing can cause rubbing and irritation to your freshly waxed skin. Your skin needs to breathe, so be sure to wear loose-fitting clothes after you’re done waxing your underarms.

9) Don’t use perfumed products for 24 hours

These include items like body sprays, deodorant, scrubs or self-tanner. They can irritate your open underarm hair follicles.