Q&A for How to Shave Your Arms

This I called razor burn. It is likely due to you not using shaving cream, or your may be pushing down too hard, which creates small scrapes. Next time, don't push down as hard, and remember to use shaving cream or conditioner on your skin while you shave.

Although this may seem true, no. After you shave your hair, the tips become blunt and might feel a bit coarse or "stubbly" for a while as it grows out. It doesn't actually change the thickness or the hair color.

The key here is to explain why you want to do this, and how it benefits you as a runner, and that other kids have done it.

Yes, but you should really go to a professional. It will most likely be quicker and easier.

I am 12 and my parents still won't let me shave my arms (I am also hairy on my arms) so I've learned to acccept it. If it still bothers you, just tell your parents how you feel and how it makes you uncomfortable and maybe they will listen. That's what I did so I could shave my legs.

Waxing helps to keep hair at bay for longer periods of time - but have a professional to do it.

You're much better off and less likely to hurt yourself if you use a hair removal cream instead of shaving. I recommend you try Ann French Creme Hair Remover.

You may have to shave the arms twice. Make sure you always use a good razor.

Yes, you can. The hair may be prickly when it grows back, but you can shave it again.

Tell him you feel bad that you are hairy and that you want to look nicer. Try asking others for help to convince your dad.

Well, both arms would be 5-7 minutes; it doesn't take really long.

The hair isn't darker or denser, it just appears so because of the blunt edge of the hair is growing back. If you let it grow out it will return to normal.

Yes, but if you have hair conditioner, use that instead. If you're going to use soap, apply lotion afterwards, you'll be less likely to experience irritation.

It's not usual, but it's certainly not unheard of if the hair grows unusually densely there.

Yes, that's fine, but you should get your own razor and avoid using his in the future.

Not hard at all. Simply drag the razor gently across the area, it doesn't take much pressure at all.

Shave down to reduce razor burn and knicks.

Yes, but it is not a good idea. If you're planning on it, talk with a parent or guardian first.

Shave against the hair growth underneath your arms and on your legs. If you're shaving your pubic hair, then you should shave with the growth.

Go slowly, and make sure your movements are both careful and deliberate.

Shaving would make them worse, but moisturizing those areas would help get rid of the bumps.

Yes, if you want to. You may want to shave a small section of your leg to see how you like it, but yes, you can.

The aloe/cream help with the itch. You don't have to use shaving cream or foam, but you will need to use something to lubricate the skin (conditioner will work), or you'll get scrapes, cuts, and shaving bumps.

You can do either if you are just starting. I recommend downward, but upward does a closer shave. The "grain" is the direction your hair grows, most commonly downward.

Everyone's hair grows back differently so there really is no average but it usually starts to show up 1-3 days after shaving. This is why some people don't like shaving because it grows back so fast.

You should shave downward first and if it isn't as close as you want it you can shave upwards. But shaving upward can cause ingrown hairs, razor burn, nicks, or cuts, as shaving upward is going against the hair growth!

Bic razors are fine for beginners.

Yes, they will. The bumps are called razor burn and it is caused by using a dull razor, not using a lubricant when you shave (conditioner, shaving cream, even water), and/or pushing down too hard while shaving. I recommend moisturizing every time you shave. All you need to do is lightly glide the razor across using very little pressure.