How to Avoid Ingrown Hairs When Waxing?

Answer 1

Waxing is a great way to remove unwanted hair on your body. Of all types of home hair removal, waxing lasts the longest before growing back. However, it does have its down side, with ingrown hairs and a rash being the most prominent. But there are ways to avoid getting ingrown hairs after waxing, by following these steps.

-Step 1: Don’t wait to wax

You don’t want to be waxing when your hair is very long. This makes it worse and will require more waxing in the same spot, which can result in ingrown hairs. So wax when you hair is short.

-Step 2: Follow instructions

Follow the instructions on the wax word for word. The people who wrote it know what they are talking about, so stick to the instructions.

-Step 3: Exfoliate

Exfoliation before you start will help reduce ingrown hair, and exfoliating after will do the same. Don’t skip this step. It’s important to make sure the area is clean and exfoliated before waxing.

-Step 4: Air the area

Avoid wearing very tight fitting clothes, as these will cause friction and irritate your waxed area. Let it breathe by wearing loose-fitting clothes for a few weeks.

-Step 5: Moisturize

Moisturize regularly. Well-moisturized hair is less likely to turn out as ingrown hairs. So, use a good moisturizer at least twice daily or more if need be.

-Step 6: Stop them when you see them

If you see an ingrown hair, use a pair of tweezers to lift the ingrown hair so it can grow properly. Do not pluck it though, this will make it worse.

-Step 7: Don’t over wax

Don’t wax too often, only once every six weeks. Too much waxing will cause serious ingrown hair.

As long as you wax sensibly and follow instructions, you should be able to minimize ingrown hairs and the pain associated with them.