Primp Tip: The Smart Girl's Guide to Shaving - Lauren Conrad (2024)

FAQs

Is it okay to shave underarms every day? ›

How often should you shave your armpits? If you follow our guide to armpit shaving, it is safe to shave your underarms every day if necessary. However, if you see signs of irritation or redness, avoid shaving the area every day and let a couple of days go by in between shaves.

Exfoliate your skin with a loofah or body scrubber to clean your armpits before shaving for a closer and cleaner shave. Sweat or deodorant can clog blades or cause infections from bacteria if you cut yourself shaving.

Once you're finished shaving, rinse and gently pat your armpits dry with a clean towel. Apply moisturizer or oil, preferably an alcohol-free one. Although it may sound counterintuitive to moisturize this area, it will help keep your skin hydrated and reduce the chances of developing razor burn and bumps.

In general, we recommend shaving every two to three days if you want a clean shave; three to five days if you want to simply style or trim; and if you want to just let your hair grow, then simply stop shaving. How quickly hair grows also depends on the area of the body.

According to a study published in Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, not shaving your armpits has little to no effect on body odor. As long as you're still regularly showering and using deodorant you should expect to smell the same as you always do. As for sweat, that's also just a myth.

Because hair holds onto moisture, shaving your armpits may result in less sweating, or at least less noticeable sweating (sweat rings on your shirt sleeves, for example). Shaving may also cut down on the odor associated with sweat. Most hair is porous, meaning it's able to absorb and hold onto sweat.

Exfoliate. Use a gentle body scrub or exfoliant on the area two to three times per week. Since the underarm skin is thin and delicate, opt for an exfoliant that's intended for sensitive skin. You can even use a face exfoliant.

How to clean underarms smell? ›

The best way to prevent smelly armpits is to wash daily and after sweating. Using antiperspirant or deodorant and shaving the armpits can also help. Avoiding alcohol and certain foods, such as onions and garlic, will also help prevent smelly armpits in some cases.

If you shave at night, right before bed, you're unlikely to be running around sweating, and you can wait until the next morning to apply deodorant. Your skin will also have time to regenerate overnight and heal up any little shaving nicks and cuts, so applying your deodorant the next morning won't cause a shaving rash.

Pre-shave oils - Not to be confused with beard oil or shaving oil, pre-shave oil is applied to the face before the shaving process begins. It moisturizes your face and acts as a lubricant, sitting below the shaving cream to give you a smoother shave.

Our top women face shaving tip is to lightly press down on your razor blade at a 45-degree angle. Shave slowly in short, steady strokes in the direction of the hair growth to prevent skin irritation.

How often you shave your armpits will depend on how quickly your hair grows and how often you want to maintain a hair-free look. Some men may need to shave their armpits every day, while others may be able to go a few days between shaves. As a general rule, you should aim to shave your armpits at least once a week.

As with shaving any part of your body, shaving your armpits also opens up the possibility of getting razor burn, ingrown hairs and irritation, and the underarm area is definitely one of the more uncomfortable areas to experience this in.

While shaving does not directly cause underarm darkening, it can contribute to the appearance of darker underarms due to temporary factors such as stubble and skin irritation. Laser Hair Removal presents an effective and lasting solution to address this concern for a smoother and even underarm complexion.