Do You Wax/remove the Hair from Your Arms?

Updated on April 18, 2012
N.G. asks from Arlington, TX
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Do a lot of women do this? I've never done it, I never thought my arm hair was that noticeable but for some reason lately I want to get rid of it.

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K.M.

answers from Chicago on

I have always shaved the underarm hair. I do want to get lazer remval and botox under my pits - I am a sweater and that area can be potent. I used to do my arms too, but they have like many said lightened and softened with age or maybe they just got the hint.

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R.J.

answers from Seattle on

I shave the top from elbow to wrist. Only need to twice a month it grows so slow. The rest is blonde peach fuzz

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J.F.

answers from Tallahassee on

No. My arm hair is blonde and it's not even noticeable unless you look closely at my arms.

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E.S.

answers from Dayton on

My mom does (shaves it). Like Riley said, it grows slow, so it's not something she has to do often.
I have super fine, super blond hair on my arms...I leave it be.
I do shave where my (smallish) tattoo is, on my forearm, and it grows extremely slow. So slow I sometimes wonder if it's coming back at all.
Go ahead and shave it if you want...it'll grow back just fine. :)

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M.P.

answers from St. Louis on

I have blonde/fine hair on my arms but, I use a hair removal cream from Avon in the spring and summer. I don't like any hair on my arms when I am wearing short sleeve or sleeveless shirts.

B.C.

answers from Dallas on

I only shave the underside of my forearm from wrist to elbow. I'll show you when you come over later. It appeases my urge to shave my arm, but it's just a small part that stays nice and smoothe.

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B.B.

answers from New York on

I did a wax it a few times when I was in my 20's because it seemed darker and thicker than it does now. I think with age (and a few waxings) it got much thinner. It seems thicker on the underside though. If it bothers you, definetly go the waxing route.

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W.K.

answers from New York on

I dont and i have dark hair. I already have enough torture waxing my legs lol. Its been years and its not as thick and dark as it used to be. So I go maybe 3 times a year. I only started waxing my eyebrows about 10 years ago, that still hurts! But I do it because I like the way it looks.

My sister waxes 'down there' and I was like what man is making you do that! And she said she does it for herself.

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☆.A.

answers from Pittsburgh on

No....I wonder if you could bleach it?

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S.B.

answers from Redding on

The hair UNDER my arms, yes. I shave it every day in the shower.
But, the hair on my actual arms, no. I'm blonde and fairly hairless as it is. I don't even shave my legs except for a couple of times a year in the summer. I know that sounds gross, but I really don't have hair on my legs either.

I do know women that I think probably SHOULD do something about the hair on their arms. No judgement, but one, in particular, is a very attractive and successful business woman who has more hair on her arms than most men. I'm not exaggerating. It doesn't seem to bother her, but I'm pretty sure if it were me, I'd find a way to get rid of it.

Just my opinion.

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T.T.

answers from Dallas on

I wax my arms regularly. I've done it for about 17 years now. The first time was the hardest, but it is pretty easy now.

I always had a LOT of dark arm hair, that's why I started doing it. After so many years of waxing my hair has gotten a lot less thick and I don't have to go as often. At first, I had to go at least every 3 months, now I go 2-3 times a year. I love it for me, it makes me feel more feminine.

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A.C.

answers from Savannah on

No, it's blond and soft. But I am psycho about armpit hair, that can never grow.....it's just gross to me.

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E.T.

answers from Albuquerque on

Hmmm... I've never even considered waxing my arm hair. But, I have really light hair that is barely noticeable. I don't think I know anyone who waxes their arms, but I just had a bikini wax appointment and asked my lady and she said that she does have a few customers who do arm waxing (or full body waxing - everything from the chin down).

L.A.

answers from Austin on

My SIL does and has for years.

She has blonde body hair, but a lot of it. She wears a lot of sleeveless tops in the summer.

Makes her look smooth and tidy..

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S.E.

answers from New York on

when i was in jr high/highschool it was like the thing to do.. the hair on my arms was very blonde so i really didnt need to, all of my friends did it. one day i left one of my friends shave my arms and i sware the hair grew back different .. i shaved em for quite a while and then eventually just stopped doing it .. at first i was like ew my arms look gross but eventually u realize its not that noticable unless u have very dark hair... if yours isnt that noticable i wouldnt mess with it, then your goign to have to keep doing it

J.M.

answers from Philadelphia on

mines peach fuzz you'd have to look for

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