underarms?

Question

in what direction should you shave them? i just do any direction, but i tend to have bumps, redness, ingrown hairs, and such on my underarms. i read in a magazine to rub a piece of cotton with witch hazel on my underarms before i shower and it seems like it helped but barley. any suggestions?

Answer 1

It does not matter which direction you shave your underarms. You have sensitive skin. The underarm area gets very little sunlight, a lot of moisture, and a lot of heat. Use unscented soaps or lathers before shaving and do not put deodorant on until the next morning. Use an unscented anti-perspirant. ALMAY makes hypo-allergenic cosmetics and skin care products. You can find them at most pharmacies. My daughter has this problem ; ethnicity could be a factor, as far as ingrown hair, but shaving more often might serve as a preventive. Good Luck !

Answer 2

hey hun....it helps to shave your under arms in a downward stoke then in an upward stroke because the hairs grows in all different directions....and i know you may not like the idea of it but if you can wait about 4 or 5 days between shaves it will help the hair to grow longer and will give the razor more hair to grab instead of skin...good luck...love daisy

Answer 3

Try the new intuition shaver by Schick you can shave any where in any direction and no bumps. Also try a good moisturizer after shaving.
Good luck

Answer 4

Downward or upward motion, whichever one you find easier.

Answer 5

Why do you want to shave under your arms? European girls in the movies have hair there and it looks very sexy.

Answer 6

upward. and the new vibrating venus really works well.