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You could pluck the stubborn in-growns with tweezers, it removes the hair from the root, just like with waxing. It's also a little more comprehensive than waxing, however it does take a lot of patience, lol.

I've shaved every day for years, and got so tired of dealing with stubble that I recently started waxing. The first wax was the worst! I was doing it myself, and the result was pretty much the same as you described. I felt like I was bruised the next day. But, I think the hairs were too short and that's why it didn't grab very well. I worked away at if for a little while, waxing every few days, and I got to a point where I just have to pluck the stray hairs. And after the first couple waxes, I find it doesn't really hurt anymore. Going for a professional wax might be a better way to start... but I am cheap! 

(Also, sorry if that was TMI for anyone!)

i have began my "summer waxing regimen" a little early for both my pits and "down there." i get ingrown hairs horribly, so i wanted to start early with monthly waxing sessions (and applying Tend Skin religiously) so that come my wedding day, no ingrowns, no dark spots from previous ingrowns, and no need to worry about shaving the morning of! I am even thinking of treating myself to waxing my legs for the wedding, but i dont think i can stomach growing my hair out on my legs for the summer in order for her to be able to wax it!

     I also get the dark spots in my armpits as though they still have stubble even after I shave, I read up on this and apparently it's the roots of the hairs showing through the skin (I have black hairs there). I chose to buy a hard/hot wax just at Wal-Mart. It's the Parissa Hot Wax and it's only between $10 and $11 (CAN). The wax pot that comes with the kit should give about 6 uses at least, I think. I was a little worried about using it at first since I am allergic to most things for use on skin, but I had absolutely no reaction to it.

     The first time you use it not all of the hair will come out because the hair has become so thick and strong from shaving, so don't try it right before the wedding, use it about 3 times before perfect results I'd say. When using it, it says to heat it until it's a honeylike consistency on the stove, this is a little difficult but I just heat it until most of it is melted then I stir it until it cools to a bearable temperature and is thick enough to use. ALWAYS test the temperature of the wax first with your fingertip (which is tough skin) THEN with the inside of your forearm (soft, fragile skin) before applying to your underarms (this helps prevent any burned arms, the wax is HOT). The kit comes with a popsicle stick/tongue depressor to apply the wax as well as a smaller oar like thing, I use the tongue depressor because I find I can wield it a little better. Make sure the hairs are about a quarter of an inch in length (only took me 2 or 3 days of growth) before waxing. Be sure to have clean, dry armpits before waxing (wash off any deo and thoroughly dry). Apply the wax to the upper half of the armpit in an upward direction and make sure that it goes on thick, even at the edges. Allow it to harden until you are able to firmly grab the top of the wax, then yank it off it one swift downward motion. Then apply the wax to the lower half of the armpit in a downward direction, again making sure that the wax is thick in all areas. When it hardens enough, yank the wax off in a firm, swift upward motion. If there are any large clumps of wax left in your underarm, rub them with the hardened wax and they should come off. Then, use a couple of drops of the Azulene oil included in the kit to remove the rest of the wax (it dissolves off). I always follow this with a makeup removing wipe so that the oil is removed thoroughly and I don't get armpit acne.

     I found that the first time was quite painful, but any further uses were much more  bearable because the roots were not as strong. I had a few tiny blood spots appear the first time but never again afterward. Also, I felt as though there was bruising in my armpits for about a day the first time, but there was none visible and I felt fine after sleeping. This also did not happen again. The wax pot that comes with the kit should give about 6 uses at least. After a few uses, any stray hairs left behind will have such weak roots that you can just grab them with your fingers and pluck them out. They say not to rewax an area that has been waxed recently, but I do it all the time. If it doesn't work immediately, I wait until the next day and it does.