dark hair-embarassing! - Hair Problems Message Board

ksunsunghero · 01-12-2004, 10:22 AM

This is so frustrating. I have dark brown hair and it's such a pain b/c when I shave my underarms the hair doesn't look like it's been completely shaved and it's really embarassing to the point that I'm always self-conscioius when I'm wearing a bathing suit or anything without sleeves. Help! I'm 22 and I don't want to have to worry about this problem forever. I want to be like all those people who can just shave and wear cute clothing without worrying about people thinking I don't shave or something, it's so embarassing! Help!

Thanks,
KSUnsungHero

Chandni · 01-13-2004, 06:04 AM

Hi

I know it easy to say, but u know u shaved doesnt matter what other people think. I have dark hair too, and I shave too and I dont think it looks bad, and never had a problem with that.

I mean if people are smart they can tell u have dark hair that is why it doesnt look to clear.

But anyways are you walking with your hands up? Just joking, I mean it is hard to tell anyways. OK so stop worrying. Keep Smiling and be happy.

Hope it helps

auntchilada · 01-13-2004, 06:27 AM

I agree. Try not to stress about it so much. It's not like you walk around with your arms up the air all of the time.

annonymousgirl · 01-19-2004, 05:27 PM

OMG! I feel the same way! But I'm only fifteen... hmm.. Well, I don't really know what to do, but it happens to a lot of people! Trust me.... Try like Nair or something

Miss Blue · 01-19-2004, 06:24 PM

I think I have a solution!

My hair is the same way - thick and dark (very noticable on a pale girl)... Shaving never works for me. The roots of the hairs are still visible, and I get stubble incredibly quickly! Nair isn't the answer either.. you get the same results you get from shaving. Shaving = cutting the hairs, Nair = chemically dissolving hairs (yet leaving behind the roots, like shaving).

So what is the answer, you ask? WAXING! There will be no darkness on your underarms because the hairs are removed completely - roots and all!

If you're willing to try waxing, I recommend Nair's microwavable wax. The cold wax never worked for me. Oh, and the pain isn't bad.. It's hardest the first time; waxing is easier every time after! But the best thing about waxing is the hair doesn't grow back for about a month... I hated having to shave every day.

Hope you give it a try!