How to Prevent Ingrown Hairs After Waxing
Full stop: extracting ingrown hairs is not a hobby. As experts on the subject, we totally know how satisfying it is to remove those suckers. Even though there’s simply something special about removing anything in your skin that shouldn't be there, there’s a prevention method that might change the game for you.
Preventing ingrown hairs after waxing doesn’t have to be a complicated process. Let’s break down the basics and get your skin set up for smooth success.
What are ingrown hairs?
There are so many elements of our bodies to take note of and keep track of, and that’s just outside the esthetics world. Inside the esthetics space, between body hair and skincare, we’ve always got our hands tied. The hope is to minimize the amount of time we spend in the shower, grooming and prepping.
How does ingrown hair form?
Pesky ingrown hairs develop when a hair grows back and curves into the skin. It can create a small, often swollen bump that is unnoticeable or sometimes a little sore. More often than not, ingrown hairs are a direct result of shaving.
When you shave, your razor creates a very sharp edge on your body hair, making it so much easier to pierce and re-enter the skin. Ingrown hairs are irritating, itchy, and just overall, a pain to have to deal with.
Who is more susceptible to growing ingrown hairs?
Nature and nurture can affect and impact our bodies in a million different ways. From our genes to our environment, some bodies are more simply set up for certain anomalies, just like ingrowns. Ingrown hairs can affect all parts of the body on all sorts of skin types, but those with coarse and curly hair are far more susceptible to having them. Taking the extra steps to prepare your skin can save you time, money and a whole lot of energy.
How can you prevent ingrown hair after a wax?
Prevention is a tricky thing, there’s a lot of moving parts. Getting clever means knowing that there’s no way to eliminate all ingrown hairs–but creating space to set your skin up for success is the best thing you can do for yourself.
Go to a professional waxing studio
First things first, connecting with a professional waxing studio is essential. The last thing you want is to waste money on expensive razors, DIY waxing supplies and end up with results that actually make your skin worse, or don’t address your concerns at all. When you commit to a professional waxing studio, you’re giving your body the gift of care, precision and consideration.
Understand the importance of exfoliation
Exfoliation eliminates dead skin cells from the epidermis, or outer layer of your skin. It improves the look, feel and texture as it reveals your new layer of skin beneath. When you exfoliate, you give your skin the opportunity to absorb and process the essential nutrients in the skincare products you use. Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and retinol have the chance to enrich and soften. All of those ingredients in the products you use aid in the process of preventing ingrown hairs.
Keep your skin hydrated and moisturized
Water is your best friend. It determines the way we sleep, our energy levels and our ability to think. When we’re hydrated, our bodies have the chance to operate at their optimum functionality, and that means everything from our digestive system to our hair growth cycles. Staying hydrated and moisturized can help reduce inflammation and prevent clogged pores in the process, all of which leads to the prevention of ingrown hairs.
Follow your esthetician’s aftercare instructions
We’re all guilty of thinking we know better. And there’s nothing like those tiny moments of humility when you’re assembling something from IKEA that you think you don’t need instructions for. But if your esthetician gives you aftercare instructions, following them is your key to perfect skin. That includes wearing loose fitting clothing to your appointment. Not only do those instructions contain information that can help you have an easier post-wax experience, they can help protect your skin in the long run, too.
Book your waxing appointment at Denver Waxing!
You could be a seasoned veteran or a first timer, ingrown hairs know no bounds. Let your esthetician take the reins, and if you’re curious about waxing, we’re ready to help. Head on over to our website to book your waxing appointment today.