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Even if you are used to shaving your armpits every day, we will try to prove to you that it is time to master armpit sugaring. Because, firstly, it will save you from daily skin injury, secondly, the translucence of the hair roots, and thirdly … However, read on.
What you need to know about armpit sugaring?
Sugar depilation is very popular, not too complicated to perform and suitable for any area of the face and body. However, armpit sugaring requires a separate discussion, since we are talking about a hard-to-reach, uneven area with sensitive skin and a large accumulation of sweat glands.
Pros and cons of underarm shugaring
Before you decide on armpit shugaring at home, you need to weigh the pros and cons – let’s put on the shelves all the pros and cons of this procedure.
Let’s start with the positives:
The first and main advantage is that the hair is removed from the root, the smoothness of the skin is preserved for up to three weeks.
Gradually growing hairs do not shine through the skin for a long time, the armpit area becomes light, uniform, which is very important for owners of dark thick hair. The difference before and after shugaring of the armpits is clearly visible even in the photo.
Sugar paste is very plastic and follows the contours of the body well, which is especially important for the uneven area of uXNUMXbuXNUMXbthe armpit.
Traces of sugar caramel on the skin are easily removed with water.
With regular shugaring in the armpits, the hair grows slower and thinner (but this does not always happen, this is due to individual characteristics).
Treatment of both armpits takes a maximum of 15 minutes.
After shugaring, the armpit area becomes light, uniform, which is important for owners of dark thick hair.
Sugaring armpits also has “pitfalls” that can create difficulties for those who depilate for the first time. They can be conditionally attributed to the minuses of the procedure.
Hair must first be grown at least half a centimeter, a maximum of one and a half, this takes time – up to two weeks.
Armpit skin is thin and sensitive, sugaring can be accompanied by pain and subsequent redness.
Excessive sweating can make depilation difficult and cause irritation after shugaring the armpits.
Due to the location of the zone and its anatomical features, it is inconvenient to do armpit sugaring. This is due to poor visibility, uneven surface, the presence of skin folds, a different direction of hair growth. In addition, you have to act with one hand (including the “non-working” one) – stretch the skin, evenly distribute the paste, remove it at the right angle so that bruising does not form.
The main inconvenience, from our point of view, is that with the help of sugaring it is impossible to constantly maintain the smoothness of the armpits – for the procedure, the hairs must grow noticeably.
Below we will tell you how to do armpit sugaring on your own with a good result and minimal discomfort.
Armpit shugaring techniques
As you know, shugaring can be performed using two techniques: bandage and manual.
Bandage technique
The bandage method involves the removal of paste and hairs with a strip of cloth or paper. This technique is used by beginners, and it is very convenient for depilation of large and easily accessible areas – legs, arms. However, it is not ideal for armpit sugaring: the entire surface is depilated in one “jerk”, a single movement, which is difficult to implement in the armpit. In addition, in this zone, as already mentioned, the hair grows in different directions, so it is better to remove them in small sections, which the bandage technique does not imply.
Manual technique
How to prepare for depilation of armpits with sugar paste?
First of all, you will have to grow your hair to the optimal length of 0,5 cm. Otherwise, the sugar paste will not be able to capture the hairs. What else is required?
Wash underarms with soap or shower gel and dry with a towel – the skin should be completely clean and dry, without traces of deodorant. Alternatively, you can wipe the area with micellar water.
Sprinkle the skin with talcum powder – it will provide better adhesion of the hairs to the paste and absorb sweat droplets.
The day before, you can treat the skin with a scrub.
For self-depilation of the armpits at first, you will need a large mirror.
How to do armpit shugaring at home?
Of course, it would be highly desirable to get acquainted with the procedure to enroll in a salon with a professional. So you better understand all the subtleties of the process. If this is not possible, it’s not scary, now we will tell you in detail how to do armpit sugaring yourself, avoiding common mistakes.
What do you need for self-shugaring?
Let’s start with the equipment. For underarm shugaring you will need:
sugar paste – it can be cooked at home, but we advise you to use a ready-made professional product; paste of medium or increased hardness is most suitable for armpit sugaring;
spatula – with its help, the paste is removed from the jar;
disinfectant liquid, such as alcohol solution or alcohol wipes;
talc;
wipes for blotting underarms in case of sweat during the procedure;
moisturizing, soothing, regenerating cream;
gloves – vinyl or latex (optional).
Step by step execution technique
Here is a step-by-step instruction for underarm shugaring.
Reheat the pasta in the microwave or as directed in the instructions.
Position yourself in front of a mirror.
Scoop up a small amount of paste with a spatula.
Remove the paste from the spatula so that it is on the index and middle fingers.
Put your hand behind your head, opening the armpit as much as possible.
Try to pull the skin away with the thumb of your working hand.
Apply the paste to a small area against the direction of hair growth, pressing your fingers into the surface.
Smooth the strip with your fingers several times to ensure that the paste contacts the skin as closely as possible.
Remove the strip with two or three sharp and precise jerks strictly in the direction of hair growth.
Do the same for the entire underarm area. If sweat appears during the process, blot it with a napkin and only then continue the procedure. Repeat the same with the other armpit. With the correct calculation, one portion of the paste should be enough for one armpit, but this is a matter of practice.
After removing the hair, immediately put the back of your hand on the treated area – this will reduce pain.
After depilation you need:
remove the sticky layer with a cotton pad or a cloth moistened with warm water;
treat the axillary area with a disinfectant composition,
apply care (cream, milk, oil).
How to avoid pain and irritation?
Soreness and possible irritation depend on individual characteristics – the pain threshold and the reactivity of the skin as a whole. If the armpit shugaring technique is followed correctly, there should be no unexpected negative consequences.
To minimize pain and cleanly depilate, you need to try to stretch the skin as much as possible both during the application of the paste and during its removal.
Remove the paste strictly in the direction of hair growth, at a slight angle, with a confident jerk, in no case point your hand up.
After removing hair, immediately put the back of your hand on the treated area – this will reduce pain.
Do not sugaring the same area twice to avoid irritation and bruising.
Do not do sugaring before menstruation – it will be more painful and the risk of redness is higher.
Follow the rules of care and do not break taboos after the procedure (we will discuss them below).
How to care for the armpit area after shugaring?
After shugaring armpits, you can not:
wet the area for 10-12 hours (no pool);
go to the gym, sauna, beach, that is, provoke sweating;
use the scrub for 48 hours;
apply deodorants for 12 hours.
How to care for underarm skin after shugaring?
The skin barrier is damaged during the sugaring process, therefore, immediately after the procedure, a suitable sedative with a milk or light cream texture should be applied. It is better if, along with moisturizing and regenerating, it also contains lipid-replenishing components.
During the first week, we recommend giving preference to deodorants for sensitive skin.
Roll-on antiperspirant deodorant for very sensitive skin for 48 hours, Vichy
The hypoallergenic formula of this deodorant, adapted to the needs of sensitive skin (including after epilation), perfectly copes with its main duties (sweat protection) without causing discomfort. Contains no ethyl alcohol.
Cream for sensitive skin and skin after epilation Bocage Deodorant, Lancôme
Unique, from our point of view, Lancôme product is a deodorant cream that not only protects against sweating and unpleasant odors, but also cares for the skin of the armpits, soothing it, including after epilation. The cream has a delicate texture, quickly absorbed, leaving no residue on clothes. Users also note economical consumption, delicate aroma and a feeling of comfort for the whole day.
Roll-on deodorant for sensitive skin Bocage Deodorant, Lancôme
Same gentle Bocage formula, same fragrance, but in a more modern roll-on deodorant. By the way, there is also a spray.
Deodorant spray, La Roche-Posay
Free from aluminum salts, ethyl alcohol and parabens, this spray combats underarm moisture and odor with the mineral magnesium oxide (magnesia) that absorbs excess moisture. The composition also includes allantoin, known for its soothing and softening properties. Suitable for sensitive underarm skin, as well as for use after shaving or epilation.
How often should you wax your underarms?
The frequency of underarm hair removal with sugar depends on the individual hair growth rate. On average, it needs to be repeated every three weeks – during this time, the hairs grow to the required 5 mm. Do not delay with a second session – the hair will become too long and will have to be shortened before shugaring, otherwise the process will be more painful, and the material consumption will be greater.
Summary results
All about armpit shugaring in questions and answers.
What are the features of armpit shugaring?
The armpits are a special area with sensitive thin skin, folds, an uneven surface and hair growing in different directions. Hair removal with sugar paste is very effective, since the plastic mass is well distributed over the surface, following its contours. The master in the salon can easily and quickly cope with armpit shugaring. It is not very convenient to carry out this procedure on your own, but it is possible. It is necessary to control the process with a mirror and remove the sugar strip in two or three steps.
What technique is suitable for underarm sugaring?
Sugaring armpits is conveniently carried out using manual techniques: sugar paste is applied and removed with your fingers. The composition is applied against, and removed along the hair growth with two or three confident and sharp movements.
Why is underarm depilation better than a razor?
When depilating the armpits with sugar paste, the hair is removed literally in 5-10 minutes along with the root, which means that there is no need for regular (or even daily) shaving. The smoothness of the armpits lasts 2-3 weeks, in addition, the hair follicles do not shine through the skin, which is a huge, if not the main plus for girls with dark and thick hair.
Does armpit sugaring hurt?
The severity of pain depends on the pain threshold, but in general, with technical execution, armpit shugaring does not cause unbearable pain – discomfort lasts moments, for the sake of beauty you can endure.