Underarm hair removal techniques

For years, there are some treatments used for removing underarm hair, especially for women. Some treatments are painless, yet does not give permanent effects, while some others are more painful but with more long-lasting effects. Among the most frequently performed treatments for armpit hair removal are:

Shaving

Shaving is the simplest, easiest, and most affordable technique for underarm hair removal. This method will not give long-lasting effect and might cause bumps and rashes as the response to irritated skin caused by the razor blade. However, recent store-bought products which can be combined with shaving are able to provide more long-lasting effects.

Tweezing

Compared to shaving, tweezing gives a more permanent effect of hair removal. While shaving effects last only for 2 to 3 days, hair removal effects resulted from tweezing is going to last a little longer, which is 4 to 5 days. However, tweezing is also more painful than shaving and more effective for facial hair than underarm hair.

Waxing

Waxing is done by applying hot wax to the desired areas and removing it in the opposite of hair growth direction. This technique gives a semi-permanent effect and is able to remove hair temporarily for up to three weeks.
If you are avoiding shaving and waxing method you might want to read this article about How to get rid of armpit hair without shaving or waxing.

Home remedies to permanently remove armpit hair at home

Removing unwanted hair at home might be a very good decision, since you might decide what ingredients to use, which are best for your skin. Some home remedies are helpful for performing permanent armpit removal, which can be alternatives to shaving or other high cost salon treatments. Read on to disclose some effective remedies.

Turmeric paste

Ancient women have used turmeric for loosening hair follicles, which will enable easy hair removal, which is painless yet quite permanent. To imitate this heritage, you will need:

½ cup turmeric powder
Rosewater—can be replaced with plain milk
Warm water
A towel

Follow these instructions to do hair removal using turmeric paste:

Add all the ingredients to make a thick turmeric paste.
Apply the well-stirred paste onto the underarm hair—works best with thinner underarm hair, and leave it sit for 20 to 30 minutes.
Wash off with the towel which has been soaked into warm water.
Pat dry and repeat the treatment to loosen hair follicles and thus, remove the hair.

Honey Lemon Hair Remover

Honey has been used for various facial treatment. This natural ingredient is useful for removing unwanted hair if applied regularly. to make the mixture, you will need:

3 tablespoon honey
3 drops lemon juice
Warm water
A towel

The instructions are as follow:

Mix the honey and lemon juice and stir well.
Apply the mixture onto the desired underarm areas.
Leave it for 15 minutes.
Rinse with warm water or wash it off using a damp towel.
Pat dry and repeat the treatment 2-3 times a week for continuous 4 weeks to remove the hair permanently.

Homemade sugar wax

This is a natural remedy for more-permanent hair removal. Waxing in the salon cost a lot of money, and this can be an alternative which is more pocket-friendly. Some ingredients in your kitchen below will make this low-cost yet effective sugar wax: