my forearm area is quite hairy. it has thin, long hairs. What can i do about them? is it ok to shave?
2007-03-18 14:58:09 · 11 answers · asked by Lynn 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
my forearm hair was very thick and dark my whole life. about a year ago I finally decided to wax it.. it came out great, I loved how smooth it was and how long it lasted. the problem I found was that I had to wait so long for it to grow in enough so that I could wax it again... So I started shaving it soon after. it didn't grow back thicker or darker and the smoothness lasts a lot longer than it does on my legs. it's quick, easy and makes me feel much better about showing my arms. Give it a try if you think it will make you feel better about yourself. good luck!
2007-03-18 15:46:19 · answer #1 · answered by kerri c 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think shaving would make it more noticeable. It doesn't make it thicker or more coarse..but b/c the ends of the hair are blunt...it'll feel more coarse. I would try bleach, waxing or laser hair removal. Laser is more expensive, but does a much better job. There's a few places that offer lifetime guarantees so that if it ever grows back, they'll do it again for free.
I have dark hair on my arms too, but bleaching seems to work fine for me. It's not excessive..it's a normal amount but it's just dark since I'm a brunette. I think having no hair at all on my arms would look strange too, so making it lighter makes me feel better.
2007-03-18 15:20:36 · answer #2 · answered by Dana L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say it is definitely okay to shave, as long as you make it part of your every day shower routine. I shave my arms, and there's nothing weird about it. Just like with your legs, you can get stubble, but that's only if you get lazy and don't shave. Just make sure you shave it every day and use lotion to moisturize the skin and keep it soft.
The whole "shaving makes the hair turn darker" thing is total hear-say. You can look it up online, it's not scientifically true. I have blond hair on my arms. I have been shaving them for about three years. The hair is still totally blond. So I wouldn't worry about that either.
2007-03-18 15:06:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Shaving is iffy, you dont want to get bumps or irritation, Waxing is better. It lasts longer. But make sure you test the wax in one small area first, some people are very sensitive.
2007-03-18 15:22:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can shave. But just know, that you'll have to do it all the time. Cause when it grows back, it'll be thicker than b4.
2007-03-18 15:22:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course you should shave unless you want to look like a Russian or Black woman....
2007-03-18 15:07:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Oh no... please don't shave. I tried it with a section of my arm and it grew. I would just leave it .
But I guess you could bleach it if you think your hair is really drawing attention.
2007-03-18 15:02:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
OMG NO they will get coarser and worse
you ar a brunette right
this is a figment of your self lowering esteem you are normal nobody tried to cart you to the zoo yet, right?
Find out why you doubt your beautiful Goddess self and stab them in the eye
2007-03-18 15:03:17 · answer #8 · answered by cubcowboysgirl 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Wax them. My ex girlfriend had them too and I told her that I miss her cute "fuzzies."
2007-03-18 15:04:33 · answer #9 · answered by Derek B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i shave my arms and it doesn't grow back thicker like everyone says
2007-03-18 15:02:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋