Ladies....shaving question

JoolieW68
JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Ok, not sure where this question fits, so figured this was the best spot.

For you ladies who have lost a lot of weight (and I suppose guys, too, if this is your thing)......

Back when I weighed more it was much easier to shave my armpits because, well, there was more skin so they 'stuck out' more (for lack of a better technical term).

Now that I've lost a lot of weight, they are sort of concave and I have a devil of a time shaving now without cutting myself.

What are you ladies doing - are you able to shave, or have you just said screw it and started waxing (which sounds very painful).

Yes, this is a serious question.... but I'm sure it could be fun, too :smile:
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  • kuhayetee
    kuhayetee Posts: 41
    ugh yes! it's a pain, i have to shave my armpits a lot more often now! :( however it's a lot more convenient then waxing.
  • montana_girl
    montana_girl Posts: 1,403 Member
    Now that I've lost a lot of weight, they are sort of concave and I have a devil of a time shaving now without cutting myself.

    What are you ladies doing - are you able to shave, or have you just said screw it and started waxing (which sounds very painful).

    I thought it was just me! Glad to know I'm not the only one... will be interested to hear what others have to say about this.
  • audreygonzy
    audreygonzy Posts: 161 Member
    I'm having the SAME problem with my legs!:O Lean ladies got it hard!
  • Ritzbrit
    Ritzbrit Posts: 211 Member
    I shave just because it takes 2 secs, but waxing isn't as painful as you think and lasts longer.
  • PShep17
    PShep17 Posts: 221 Member
    Only thing I can think of it to pull your arm further back to open up the shoulder and (hopefully) make your armpit less concave for shaving. Otherwise there's the small bikini razors, about half the size of a standard one, that might be able to do the job better :)
  • moran1917
    moran1917 Posts: 1,133 Member
    i find that i look like i have more hair too because it is not spaced out as much as when i was heavier :grumble:

    In the summer i wax because i wear a lot of tank tops and the like. the past couple of months i shaved. i pulled the skin tight with one hand and shaved with the other and that stopped knicks. I found it was okay until i tried to put on deordorant- then it stings....this is new to being thinner.
  • IUGB
    IUGB Posts: 15 Member
    I break it into three sections. The top half and the bottom half is divided in two.

    I'm also a fan of waxing in the summer :)
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    I put my arm up over my head and back a bit - flattens the area out. I also use conditioner for shaving - better than shave cream HANDS DOWN. Helps you see what you're doing and softens the skin. (Use it for my legs too)

    Note: probably don't want a conditioner that adds body or promotes hair growth LMAO
  • stlbluesangel
    stlbluesangel Posts: 23 Member
    Razor burn is the worst for me and I have such sensitive skin I haven't found a single shave gel/cream that doesn't iritate my skin.
    I use baby oil for shaving all area's and LOVE IT.
  • mariposa72004
    mariposa72004 Posts: 29 Member
    Note: probably don't want a conditioner that adds body or promotes hair growth LMAO


    LOL! I wish I had the problem I still have fat underarms! But not for long! :)
  • lacymemphis
    lacymemphis Posts: 14
    I use lotion. The store brand usually. Then use it after shaving. I feel I get more for my $ if products have more than one use.
  • Audddua
    Audddua Posts: 176 Member
    I've noticed a couple times now that I'm not quite shaving all the hairs on the sides of my knee caps. They're so defined and kind of knobby now! SO much easier to knick them and bleed too.

    This is like a non-scale non-victory :grumble:
  • Ariana_75
    Ariana_75 Posts: 224
    My best advise would be to get them lasered. It only takes a few visits and the hair never grows back and if it does it is very fine.
  • rmhand
    rmhand Posts: 1,067 Member
    I found it was my deodorant that caused ingrown hairs and made it harder to shave. I switched to Adidas (cotton tech) which is very had to find. Now I use TOM's and I try anything that does not contain aluminum or zinc which takes out all anti-perspirats. Luckily I'm not a wet sweaty person. No more stains on my shirts and better feeling armpits.
  • BAMFMeredith
    BAMFMeredith Posts: 2,810 Member
    My best advise would be to get them lasered. It only takes a few visits and the hair never grows back and if it does it is very fine.

    Yes!! I have a few treatments left on my underarms and even though I'm not done with treatments, I can go like a week without shaving, and even when it does grow in it's SUPER fine. It's so awesome!

    It was expensive, but once I'm done I'll never have to shave again---next up is the bikini area because I'm very satisfied with my results so far!
  • Tropical_Turtle
    Tropical_Turtle Posts: 2,236 Member
    Yes - I have recently discovered shaving behind my knee its more concave back there than it used to be and I continually cut myself!!!

    Hazards to being thinner than before - but I will still take it!!!
  • tistal
    tistal Posts: 869 Member
    Mach 4 mens razor. I have the same problem and this razor gets em smooth!
  • crudd123
    crudd123 Posts: 244 Member
    I use shaving cream and those Bic shavers! They work really well! They are multicolored in a pack at Walmart!
  • KittieLea
    KittieLea Posts: 1,156 Member
    It's not really a big deal for me. I've reached my goal weight but I guess I store fat under my arms (lol?) because mine aren't concave. When I shave I hold my arms straight up though and it takes 2 seconds. I do it everyday but can't complain.
    Now my legs on the other hand...
  • KittieLea
    KittieLea Posts: 1,156 Member
    Yes - I have recently discovered shaving behind my knee its more concave back there than it used to be and I continually cut myself!!!

    Hazards to being thinner than before - but I will still take it!!!
    Me too! I either cut up my knees or miss completely and have little mohawks of hair!
  • natalie2355
    natalie2355 Posts: 93 Member
    My best advise would be to get them lasered. It only takes a few visits and the hair never grows back and if it does it is very fine.

    how much does that cost? very interested!!!
  • brainbird2
    brainbird2 Posts: 9
    Well done on the weight loss, I guess even success brings its own problems! How about hair removal cream? Veet or Nair are good.
  • Kandygirl
    Kandygirl Posts: 249 Member
    Razor burn is the worst for me and I have such sensitive skin I haven't found a single shave gel/cream that doesn't iritate my skin.
    I use baby oil for shaving all area's and LOVE IT.

    dove deodorant is the best. after i shave it's the only thing that calms my super sensitive skin. i use it on my pits, my legs, everywhere. it's amazing.
  • livestar
    livestar Posts: 140 Member
    I used to cut myself all the time, irritation was terrible. Laser hair removal has saved my life. I haven't seen a razor all year.
  • SP2Bfit
    SP2Bfit Posts: 114
    Do laser hair removal---costs are down and after a few treatments you will probably have only a stray hair or two to deal with. Totally worth it!!
  • Icedancer94
    Icedancer94 Posts: 108
    Use an electric shaver! Impossible to cut yourself.
  • GreatVibe
    GreatVibe Posts: 87
    Waxing does not hurt one bit! I mean, okay, it does, but it's "expected" pain kind of. It's WAY worth it and lasts longer than shaving (obviously) So if i were you i would wax!
  • happypath101
    happypath101 Posts: 534
    I have shaved every second day for pretty much, let me do the math, 29 years. But, the other day, I started pricing out laser hair removal for my pits. I mean, it's not like I'm going to change my mind and want a rug there. And, I'm getting tired of all the maintenance. Anyway, I hear you. Less time shaving is more time to exercise, right? :)
  • EmCarroll1990
    EmCarroll1990 Posts: 2,832 Member
    I shave in very awkward directions. It's like you scoop into your armpit. Haven't even ever considered waxing them.
  • SP2Bfit
    SP2Bfit Posts: 114
    My best advise would be to get them lasered. It only takes a few visits and the hair never grows back and if it does it is very fine.

    how much does that cost? very interested!!!


    Cost varies by location. Quality of lasers vary. Some charge by area and some by amount of time or both. In VA I pay 150$ for a half hour session which is enough time to get arm pits, bikini area and a few other stray misc hairs. I go to a doctor's office. You should smell burning hair as they do it. I went I another place on a loving social coupon and it was a crappy laser that gave poor results. This place I saw changes after my first treatment. Want to do my entire legs next. BTW it does feel a bit like someone snapping a rubber and against your skin but it is done fast. Over bone hurts the most..and it should sting a bit then you know they got the hair follical good!!

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