Common Shaving Mistakes to Avoid
The process for shaving your armpits isn't complicated, but there are still a couple of common mistakes you should be mindful of. First: don't shave right when you get in the shower. "It's always best to shave at the end of the shower, when your skin and hair will be hydrated and soft, ensuring a comfortable shave," Sofronas says. Second: remember to change your razor or the blade. "Think back to when you last changed your blade. If it has been a while, change it. You always want sharp blades, because a sharp blade will offer the cleanest cut while a dull blade can tug and irritate."
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— Additional reporting by Renee Rodriguez
Jessica Harrington is the senior beauty editor at PS, where she writes about hair, makeup, skin care, piercings, tattoos, and more. As a New York City-based writer and editor with a degree in journalism and over eight years of industry experience, she loves to interview industry experts, keep up with the latest trends, and test new products.
Renee Rodriguez is a staff writer and social producer for PS. She writes across all verticals, but her main areas of expertise focus on fashion and beauty content with an emphasis on reviews and editor experiments. She also produces social content for the PS TikTok and Instagram accounts.
