Best Ways To Get Rid Of Five O'Clock Shadow

The five o' clock shadow is a detail taken with mixed reactions. People who love it see the patch of hair as an element for added masculinity. Those who despise it, on the other hand, believe that the growth of hair mars the neatness of their looks, especially women. Maintaining the five o'clock shadow is effortless, given that you just have to wait 'til 5PM for the hair to grow on your face or underarms. As for removing it, a shaving kit and specific shaving procedures are required.

Control Five O'Clock Shadow

The five o'clock shadow is the growth of hair on your chin or armpits by 5PM, after shaving in the morning. Women mostly don't like it, since having hairy armpits don't look flattering for most people. Some guys also hate it. The stubbles make them look like rugged bad boys, even if they are wearing formal wear. Given that unwanted stubbles plague both men and women, let's make separate sections for removing facial hair and armpit hair.

Get Rid of Five O'Clock Shadow - Facial hair

Removing facial hair is easy when standing in front of a mirror. With a focused gaze, you can shave off all the unwanted stubbles with a trusty razor and some shaving cream. Just be careful when handling the razor. A single unsteady stroke can cut your face, but don't worry, razor cuts and burns heal fast. People who are notorious for growing stubbles should have a shaving kit ready, in case their beards or moustaches grow back.

Materials Used:

razor
shaving cream
water
facial wash
face towel
aftershave (optional)

Procedure:

Wash your face with facial wash and water. You can also use soap if you don't have sensitive skin. Washing makes the stubbles softer, making them easy to shave off.
After washing, dry your face with a face towel.
Get a generous amount of shaving cream and apply it on all the areas occupied by unwanted facial hair.
In one smooth motion, run the razor across the area covered by shaving cream.
Continue running the razor until you have covered all the areas with shaving cream.
Wash your face with facial wash then rinse.
Apply aftershave to soothe razor burns. Aftershaves have nice musky scents, which are loved by most men. In fact, you can even use some of them as substitutes for cologne.

For people with dry skin and hard stubbles, the electric razor is the tool for the job. The mechanism controlling the blades is powerful enough to run the hardest stubbles down in a concentrated swoop. The mechanized razor, however, is not known to perform as well with close shaves. Just use a safety razor right after to finish the job.

Get Rid of Five O'Clock Shadow - Underarm Hair

Removing hair from the armpits is a bit more complex than shaving facial hair. The skin on your underarms is not straight and is slightly more sensitive than your face's. The armpits, which are sweating hotspots, are also more prone to germs and bacteria, so you should avoid razor cuts all the more. The best time to shave your underarms is when you're taking a shower. The armpits' exposure to water and soap soften the strands and hold the clump in place, easy to be taken down by your razor.

Materials Used:

razor
moisturizing shaving gel
soap
shower

Procedure:

Take a shower.
Raise one of your arms straight, since the skin on your underarm must be taut.
Get a generous amount of moisturizing shaving gel and apply it on the exposed armpit. Make sure the entire area is covered to provide enough padding for your razor.
Using smooth and straight strokes, shave up and down and from side to side. Armpit hair grows in different directions, which is why various strokes are necessary to produce a nice clean shave. You don't have to shave off the stubbles completely, since your aim is to merely remove the visible hair. Shaving too deep might result in cuts, which can be inhabited by germs and bacteria.
Rinse and clear the razor whenever it gets clogged with hair and shaving gel suds.
After shaving all the unwanted hair, wash the armpit with soap and water then rinse.
Repeat steps 2 to 6 for the other underarm.

After shaving your underarms, don't immediately place chemicals like deodorants or whitening lotions. The skin is still tender due to the friction with the razor's sharp blades. Applying chemicals is quite painful and can cause allergic reactions. Ideally, you should wait for at least an hour before applying anything on your underarms.

Remove Stubbles Based on Skin Sensitivity

The five o'clock shadow can also appear on other parts of the body, though not as prevalent as the face and underarms. For other areas, you can use the procedures presented, depending on their sensitivity. Don't use a razor for the most tender areas, since its blades are really sharp. Try hair removers to get rid of stubbles in the bikini-line region.