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ok, i have a couple of weird body questions that I need answers for. First of all, (and this is going to get personal!), I have really bad bumps on my armpits from shaving. I think it is either razor burn or ingrown hairs and I dont want to pose in my wedding pictures with bumpy armpits! Any answers there?!?

Also, I have really dry skin around my eyebrows so my eyebrows get really flaky (and so does my nose) when i wear makeup or when I get hot and sweaty. Does anyone know how to get rid of it or temporarily stop it?!?

I just want to look pretty on my wedding day in about 4 months… and I know i will be self conscience with bumpy, red armpits and flaky eyebrows!

MA
i used to have a similar problem… so i stopped shaving altogther and started getting my underarms waxed…my skin has gotten a lot better because it doesnt get irritated as much and i would refrain from using too much deoderant right after removing hair so you let your pores breathe, and like mrs bee said make sure you exfoliate so it removes all dead skin that might cause buildup and block your pores causing more irritation…waxing also lasts much longer than shaving so i’ve sworn by it now.. hope this helps…

i would recommend tend skin. you can get it at sephora or any major beauty supply store. i use it after i shave and for a couple days subsequent. it has aspirin and is suppose to stop bumps from in-grown hairs etc.

ps it is a bit drying though

Lasering underams is brilliant.
I do it in the summer, and its heaven.
Though after you laser, the remainder of the hair left in the root still grows out.
So you may have black dots, but they go away.
And when the do, its sooo smooth!

Jessi- it’s never too early to look for hotels. Once we solidifed our reception place, we blocked hotels at 3 different hotels (different prices ranges). You want them ready for when you send out save the dates, or when your website is available to your guests.

Ma- My eyebrows do the same thing, whether I wax them or not. It usually happens once my hairs are starting to come in. I have eczema, so I use my light cortisone cream once a day. Sometimes just a great face moisturizer works- just rub it in real good after a shower. Also, if you take really hot showers, that can dry out your sensitive spots.
As for underarms, I think it happens to almost everyone when they shave. I plunk them (I know, ew). And maybe instead of deordorant, you can use loose baby powder. Make sure your armspits are fully dried after a shower before you put on your shirt.

Thanks for all of the advice! I just finished showering and tried the baby powder and making shirt my arms were extra dry, so we shall see… i’m a poor college kid so laser is a thing of wishfull fantasy for my budget! waxing is a little more hard to find since I live out in the middle of nowhere, but I am willing to give it a try too!

Thanks for all of your help!

I have to echo that once you can afford it, Laser is amazing. I paid $450 I think for 5 sessions (total) at a place in California where I live and it has changed my life - at least for my underarms

i’m having a destination wedding in the caribbean and will be doing my own makeup. what kind of mascara (that’s long-lasting and will give the impression that my lashes are long and thick) would you recommend?? thanks!!

I am taking my bridesmaids dress shopping for the first time and don’t know where to start. I live in Washington, DC and bought my own gown here, but all but one of my girls live in or near NYC, so I want to find and order dresses through a store up in the NYC area. I’m thinking of starting at the Kleinfeld’s Bridesmaid Loft - any thoughts or suggestions? I’m just looking for a store with a wide selection of dresses. Thanks!