Waxing is an easy way to get rid of unwanted hair, but it's not without its side effects. One of the most common issues after waxing is ingrown hairs, which can be frustrating and painful. There are ways to prevent them from happening in the first place, though!
Use a good quality wax. This is especially true if you're doing it with your At Home Waxing Kit, but it's also important to use a reputable salon/spa/waxing place as well. Some of these places may not use high-quality materials and could cause problems with ingrown hairs because they aren't exfoliating properly or removing all dead skin cells around the hair follicle before applying hot wax directly onto areas like legs, bikini area, and arms.
Avoid Hot Showers and Fragranced Products
Hot water can cause skin irritation and if you want to avoid irritation, please use a mild soap for a hot water shower. For your comfort, avoid any strong chemical exfoliating products that are not safe on the skin's surface. These may be more likely to irritate. Also avoid fragranced cosmetics, as they might irritate the skin and should be avoided. They can cause your skin to sting due to their strong chemical properties and can break and lead to infection or rashes.
Do not Pick or Pluck the Waxed Skin
We all want to have bump-free skin, however, sometimes this isn't always the case and it's a good idea to take certain precautions to prevent them from coming in. If you notice any redness or bumps after your waxing session, do not pick or pluck the waxed area under any circumstances, this is because you run the risk of developing an infection.
If your skin is especially susceptible to inflammation or irritation, your specialist may provide you with a topical cream that can be applied immediately. This treatment can help prevent future ingrown hairs before they appear by clearing bacteria that are obstructing hair from your skin's surface.
Tips to Help you Avoid Ingrown Hairs and the Frustration That Comes With Them
It's not easy to prevent ingrown hairs after waxing, but it is possible. Here's what you should do to reduce the risk of this happening:
- Exfoliate your skin before you wax to remove dead skin cells. This will help the wax adhere better to your hair and not your skin, preventing ingrown hairs.
- Moisturize after waxing to soothe irritated skin and prevent dryness, which can lead to ingrown hairs as well as other issues like rashes or eczema. Using a Post Lotion With Vitamin E will help keep the area moisturized and soothed.
- Wear loose-fitting clothing to your appointment. When you wear tight-fitting clothing, the area gets irritated more easily and loose clothing allows your body to breathe and heal better.
- Shaving should be avoided for at least 24 hours after any form of hair removal, including laser treatments or laser electrolysis (where the hair follicle itself is destroyed). Shaving can irritate the area and cause infection, even if you use a razor designed specifically for women's bikini lines—and it definitely won't do anything about those ingrown hairs! Even if there's no sign of redness or irritation yet (and sometimes even if there is), always wait 24 hours before shaving again after any kind of depilatory treatment such as waxing or sugaring because this gives time for any inflammation associated with these methods to subside without further irritating freshly-shaven skin areas (which leads right back into problems!).
Conclusion
Whether it's on your bikini line or armpits, ingrown hair is something that can occur if you don't take the necessary steps to avoid them in the first place. You should always keep in mind that waxing is not a permanent solution. It's a temporary fix, so it will not prevent future hair growth or stop you from needing to shave again.
If you do decide to wax, then you will most definitely need professional waxing at least twice per year to avoid these painful complications from occurring again. However, if you want to wax in the comfort of your own home, there are many good waxing products available such as Waxing Kits and Waxing Strips that are easy to use and are typically a pain-free experience. No matter what you decide, following these prevention methods will help prevent ingrown hairs from coming in, and prevent infection, and it will make your body waxing experience that much better, and your freshly waxed skin will thank you in the long run!
