With regard to using wax instead of plucking, this is permissible, The Standing Committee was asked: is it permissible for a man to use wax to remove hair such as armpit and pubic hair? They replied: Yes, it is permissible to use that to remove armpit and pubic hair. And Allaah knows best.
Waxing is just one of the methods that is used to remove unwanted body hair, just like shaving, plucking, etc. Hence, there will be no problem for Muslims to choose waxing as a method to remove their hair.
Yes. It is part of Sunnah(optional) for Muslims both men and women ,shaving their arm pits and private parts .
Trimming, waxing, hair removal creams are allowed. Shaving is also not a problem except you aren't allowed to shave the facial hair, that too only an obligatory conditon for male.
Let's start with the good news: Yes, waxing your armpits at home is generally safe.
Some experts believe that girls should wait until they are at least 16 years old before starting waxing, while others believe that girls can start waxing as early as 13 years old. Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to wax is a personal one that should be made by the girl and her parents.
Shaving, on the other hand, can be done as frequently as you like, and is effective on both long and short hair. In conclusion, while waxing may have some benefits, shaving is a better choice for many people. It is quicker, easier, less painful, more affordable, and more versatile than waxing.
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It is OK for a woman to remove hair on the upper lip, thighs, calves and arms. This is not the same as plucking the eyebrows which is forbidden. More details below.
There is no objection that a woman removes the hair of her body while menstruating or after her menses if necessary. As far as we know, there is no evidence in the Quran or the Sunnah prohibiting this act for her. However, some scholars prefer that a person's hair or nails be cut while in a state of purity.
It is Sunnah to shave the pubic and to pluck the hair from the armpit but if one removes them by any means it is acceptable since the purpose is to remove them.
How to remove pubic hair. The Sunnah with regard to the removal of pubic hair is to shave it. In the case of armpit hair , the Sunnah is to pluck it, but if a person simply trims it, there is nothing wrong with that, but it is not what is best. And Allah knows best.
Only women aren't permitted to wear perfumes, and that only outside the home, to prevent attraction. For men, perfumes are highly recommended in Islam and cleanliness a must; and there are many ahadith to that effect. However, scentless deodorants would be permitted in either case.
They should not be left without shaving for more than forty days because of the proven hadeeth to that effect. However, leaving them for more than forty days does not have any effect on the validity of a person's prayer, and to say that it does reflects ignorance of the pure sharee'ah.
(Refer Al-Fawakih Al-Dawani, Al-Nafrawi, 2/306). According to this narration, there are three types of body hairs that are obligatory to be shaved, they are; pubic hair, armpit hair and moustache. And we are commanded to either cut, shave or pluck them. “Shave your moustaches and let the beards be.”
The Takeaway: No, laser hair removal is not haram in Islam if it does not cause any pain and it isn't harmful to health in any way. It is better to learn about how the procedure will be performed and what results in you should expect.
Women's armpit hair grows in all directions, so shaving in one direction might not result in a close shave. The best way to shave your armpit hair is to lift your arm above your head, press gently down on the razor and shave lightly in short strokes in all directions — downward, sideways and back upward, if needed.
Hair removal aligns with Islamic principles of cleanliness and personal grooming. ✔️ Encouraged for hygiene and comfort. ✔️ Methods like waxing, shaving, or laser are permissible. ✔️ Must adhere to modesty guidelines.
The religious etiquettes of Islam specify that removal of pubic hair should be initiated at menarche, and done at least once every 40 days [13, 20].
There is no objection for the menstruating woman to cut her nails or her hair and we do not know any disagreement among scholars over this issue. Allah knows best.
A few examples of hairs not mentioned in the Quran or Hadith are, hand and leg hair, chest hair, hair on the thighs, nose and calves. There are no commands to keep them or prohibition in removing them. Thus, one can choose either to keep or to remove them.
If it is to the extent of being a deformity or causes pain, it can be reduced. If it is simply for cosmetic reasons, it is prohibited.
Avoid waxing if your underarms have a sunburn, rash, recent scar tissue, pimples, or other irritation. Always remember to do a patch test on a small area 24 hours before waxing. If you skin does tend to be on the sensitive side, we would recommend you give our Sensitive Wax Strips a try!
Wait at least two weeks before waxing after shaving.
This gives your hair enough time to grow to the optimal length for waxing, which is between 1/4 and 1/2 inch. If your hair is too short, the wax won't be able to grip it properly, and you'll be more likely to experience ingrown hairs.