Q&A for How to Make Arm Hair Thinner

Do either sugaring or laser treatments. With sugaring, the hair is removed from the root each time. If repeat the sugaring every 6 weeks or so, over time, this makes the hair much finer and sparser. With laser hair removal, you'll have to do 6 or more sessions to see results, and typically after 8 or more sessions, the hair is significantly reduced.

It's actually more likely to make your hair thinner -- or not affect it at all.

Most likely. This can be reversed by waxing your arms, which, unlike shaving, will pull out the hair with the roots and allow brand new, non-stubby hair to form.

Yes, it does. You can ice your arm or use a numbing cream.

You can shave it, just be careful. If you see a professional to get it waxed they are trained to work around acne.

Genetics.

No. In fact, waxing causes your hair to become thinner over time. Shaving doesn't make your hair grow back thicker either, but it also doesn't thin the hair out.

No, but I do recommend waxing as a better alternative. Every time you wax, your arm hair gets thinner when it regrows. If you do it once a month, in a year it will be gone!

Bleaching your hair will make your hair almost unnoticeable. Keep in mind that bleaching can also cause your skin to lighten for a few hours to a day.

It does not grow back thicker when you shave. The reason it seems thicker is because you are cutting off the hair shaft and it becomes blunt. When the blunt end grows in, it feels thicker. Cutting it will do the same, but not to the same extent.

If you want to disobey your parents and get into trouble, go ahead and shave it. You could also use dilatory cream, that way you don't have to shave or wax; just follow the instructions on the bottle. Furthermore, you could bleach the hair or use diluted hydrogen peroxide. You might have to do this several times before you see results.

The best method is probably just to shave it. If you're only 13, then waxing might hurt too much (though it is the most effective method if you can handle it), and your parents probably won't allow you to do electrolysis.

Ask them why, they may have a good reason. If they won't let you shave, ask if they will take you to a professional to be waxed.

No, it will not.

You may burn your skin if you don't apply it properly. Follow the instructions every time.

Just wait it out, you are only 11, just wear longer shirts if you're feeling really insecure. There is nothing wrong with having arm hair, I guarantee nobody else notices.

No. This is a common misconception, but it doesn't make it grow back thicker.

If you switch to waxing or wax in between shaving, it should stop the hair from growing back thick and pokey. Switching to waxing altogether will actually cause your hair to grow back thinner, and if you wax every month for about a year, the hair hair will naturally grow significantly thinner permanently.

After multiple treatments at a professional clinic, it should disappear over time. It usually happens over a span of 2-3 months.

It depends on how dark your skin is. If you have a semi-dark skin tone it might make it a bit noticeable. Try using a slightly darker bleach color so it can look natural but still mainly unseen.

Well, first of all, you should come clean. Tell them that you were scared that they would say no. Your parents need to know that you meant no harm.

Just wax once a month, it really helps! It regrows thinner as you keep on waxing. Stop when you think your hair is thin enough.

You can use it at the age of 12. Just remember to follow the instructions and if you don't, it can cause a serious chemical burn. Test it out on a very small part of your skin to make sure it doesn't cause any irritation. Also make sure you have an adult's permission if you're under 16.

I've been bleaching my arm hair with Sally Hansen extra strength cream hair bleach for about 5 years. My hair is definitely thinner, finer and softer.

Follow the instructions on the box.

Bleaching is quick, easy, and painless if you have dark hair. The hair will still be there, but it will be much less noticeable.

You may wax or shave your arm hair to remove it, but you will not be able to make it lighter if bleach isn't working.

For bleaching, no. Lotion won't affect your arm hair, it will just make your arms softer.

If you tweeze or wax it, it will appear thinner when it grows back. If you trim or shave it, it will appear thicker. However, the actual thickness of your arm hair will not change.

Yes, but get it as close to the roots of your arm hairs as possible to get a better result.