Should I wax my arms or....?

Question

Ok, I have all this hair on my arms, im not talkin just a little bit i mean a lot. So I was wondering should I wax them or shave them or use one of thoes hair removal creams? I have heard about Revitol hair removal cream, but was to sceard to try it. Also will my arm hair grow back thicker or will it start to fade away? Help!

Answer 1

here read this but i suggest laser hair removal for permanent hair removal

HAIR REMOVAL BY WAXING - by Editor



Body hair is the bane of every (well, almost every) woman?s existence, and getting rid of unwanted body hair tops the list of beauty priorities. One popular body hair removal method is waxing. Read on for answers to some of the most frequently asked questions on waxing. Find out on what parts of the body you can wax, and how to prepare wax at home.
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On what areas of the skin can I wax?

You can wax your entire body, whether you are a male or a female. However, there are certain areas where you shouldn?t apply wax:

Inside the ears and nose
Eyelashes
On the nipples
The male genital area
There are of course far more women who wax their bodies than men, but the number of males who go in for waxing is on the increase ? especially those with excessive body hair.?
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Can I wax my sideburns?

Yes, you most certainly can! You can wax your entire face, including forehead, but unless absolutely essential, this is not recommended. When getting your sideburns waxed, specify that you want a very small area waxed, and ensure that the beautician sticks to the area close to the ear. You could wax your chin, upper lip and eyebrows as well. However, it is preferable to thread the eyebrows and upper lip.?
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Can I wax my privates??

The term ?Brazillian waxing? is used to denote removal of hair from the entire female genital area. As wax is made from purely natural products like sugar, water and lemon, it can be safely applied to the genitalia.? Brazillian waxing can be very painful, but many women feel that the results are well worth it. A less painful alternative is a bikini wax, in which the area visible outside the bikini line is waxed.?
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What are the advantages of waxing?

?Hair takes a longer time to grow back after waxing, because the hair is removed from the root. It takes around 4-6 weeks to grow back, and sometimes even longer.?
Waxing slowly reduces the growth of hair, so the more often you wax, the slower your hair growth.?
Gradually, over an extended period of time, the hair may even stop growing in the waxed area.?
Wax is made from natural ingredients like sugar, lemon and water, as opposed to depilatories (hair removal creams and lotions), which are made from harsh chemicals that burn the hair. Sugar and lemon are both beneficial for the skin.?
Dead skin is removed in the process of waxing. Waxing thus doubles as an effective exfoliator.?
The skin feels smooth after waxing.?


Can I wax by myself??

Yes, you most certainly can! All it takes is a little practice, and once you?ve nailed the technique, waxing can be as easy as, well, cooking rice! The best part about being able to wax yourself is that you can be clean and hairless all the time since you will not have to take time out to visit the beauty saloon, and will not be dependent on anyone. And if you?re prone to shaving in times of emergency, once your learn how to wax yourself you will not have to touch a razor ever again!? Nevertheless, it can be a little messy and you may feel that it?s just not worth the hassle. If the saloon is a stone?s throw away, by all means, enjoy getting waxed by professionals. But if you?re tight on cash, you just may want to give it a shot yourself. So, here goes:
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Wax recipe

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
? cup water
? cup lemon (nimbu) juice
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Method

Pour the sugar, water and lemon juice in a saucepan, and heat it over a low flame. Keep stirring the mixture until all the sugar has melted, and you have a thick brown liquid. Let it cool slightly.?
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Waxing technique

Test the temperature before applying the wax to your skin. It should be hot, but not scalding, or you can burn yourself.?
Once the wax has cooled slightly, test it on your finger. Blow on it to cool it with your breath and apply it to your skin with a butter knife, in the direction of hair growth.?
Place a clean cotton cloth strip on the wax and yank it against the direction of hair growth.?
Wipe the area clean with a cold cloth after you?ve finished waxing.?
You could also apply ice to the waxed area, to close and tighten pores.?
You may notice that your skin has turned red, or that you have tiny bumps on the skin immediately after waxing. This is a normal reaction, and the redness and bumps should disappear within an hour. Applying a moisturizer or soothing lotion will help.?

If you can still see sugar particles in the wax, the hair will probably not come out and you would need to re-cook the wax.

HAIR REMOVAL METHODS - by Editor



Read on for a quick run-through of various hair-removal methods, and select the options that work best for you. Often, a combination of various methods is the best bet.

Waxing

Waxing is a very widely used method of hair removal here in India. It is very convenient as one needs just do it once a month or so. In addition, there are a number of women who readily come to your home, charge very nominally, and wax your body quickly and efficiently. The advantages of waxing are that as opposed to shaving or using a cream, hair grows back much slower. This is because the hair is removed from the roots.

However, if your skin is sensitive you may not be able to wax, as you may develop boils on certain areas of your skin. You may also develop in-growths when the hair grows out, leading to rough skin. But not everyone has these issues. If waxing works for your skin, it is an efficient, hassle-free method of hair removal.


Threading

Threading is best when used on smaller areas, and is often used to remove hair on the upper lip. It is also used to remove excessive hair around eyebrows, and define them. You can thread your upper lip yourself, but don’t try and thread around eyebrows, as you may ruin the shape, causing one eye to look bigger than the other! You can also remove excessive forehead hair by threading. But if this causes pimples, don’t do it.


Bleaching

The face is very sensitive, and if you have a lot of hair on your face, it makes sense to wax sideburns, thread upperlip and eyebrows, and bleach the rest of your face. Don’t pull out hair from all over your face as you may develop a rash. Bleach it if your skin is light. Remember that bleach does contain chemicals, and is not necessarily gentle on your skin. Make sure you moisturise your face regularly, especially if you bleach, and reapply bleach only after a minimum of fifteen days have passed since your last application.


Laser

Laser is a great permanent solution to get rid of body hair. It is especially suited for areas where it is not easy to use other methods of hair removal. If you have a lot of hair on your back, and are not able to wax it because you develop boils, a good option would be to try using laser. You could of course choose to remove hair from all over your body with the help of laser, but it is expensive. But before ruling out this method, speak to a clinic that offers this services and find out about any packages they may be offering. You can even try a single session to dramatically reduce the hair from a certain area - but this will not work if you want every single hair removed. Laser is great for a hairy back or shoulders, and just a single session may reduce the hair dramatically. Any re-growth may not be as noticeable.


Hair removal creams

Hair removal creams contain harsh chemicals, and are often believed to cause darkening of the skin when used over a prolonged period. But these make good options when you want to expose a certain body part and need to remove hair gently. For example if you need to wear a lehenga at a wedding and your belly will be exposed, you can use a hair-removal cream as a one-off solution.

Answer 2

I've had to shave my arms for swim team before, it grows back kinda funky for a few weeks. I'd say your best bet if you're really worried about it (which you shouldn't be, i have pretty furry arms and no one seems to notice but me) would be a bleaching cream, it will lighten the hair enough that it won't be nearly as noticeable as dark hair. You can buy some pretty inexpensive/easy hair bleaching creams and stuff at walmart (not the same as bleaching kits for your head! look near waxes and stuff for eyebrows)

Answer 3

i had the same problem.. you should definitly wax them because its a turn off for more men.. and also after you wax you feel way cleaner.. You should WAX.. it hurts but you get used to it and its worth it.. it also cleans ur skin and removes the dead cells.. and as ur hair starts to grow again it becomes lighter, and also the hairs become weaker and less.. DONT use ANY hair removal cream.. theyre not good.. u end up with rough skin and darker hairs.. i was in the same position as you, but I chose waxing and it was the right thing to do.. :) good luck! and trust me on this one! xx

Answer 4

do not shave them. and forget the creams. waxing is the best option for you. the more you wax the thinner your hair grows back in. you can probably go to a body waxing center and get it done for like $20. its a lot more efficient than doing it yourself. the only downside to waxing is you have to wait for it to grow back long enough to wax again. but i think that the benefit in the end is better than your other two options.

Answer 5

waxing is better than the hair removal creams, those are BS. You could try the bleaching to lighten the hair.

Answer 6

I take advantage of Veet by using Rasera on my under fingers. And the hair grows back slower than shaving and no suffering like waxing....The only thing is its form of bizarre taking it off in the shower and also you must leave it on for roughly three-5 minutes relying to your hair direction. But anywho i would strongly recomend it!!!!!!

Answer 7

be care full as soon as you shave or wax or use cream your hair will grow back thicker and fuller which means plan on doing it the rest of your life just think about it you might regret doing it when your 45 and stop shaving ur arms

Answer 8

U should save some $$ and get the hair removed with laser and it wont grow back again

Answer 9

Wax them. Excessively hairy arms look too masculine on a woman. I knew a woman who waxed and her skin was so smooth and soft it was amazing.

Answer 10

i say let it grow out then berade it start a new trend i mean if its already long you half way there

beraded arm hair sounds sexy

Answer 11

creme is better but my lady says it hurts