Ingrown Hairs

Anyone can get ingrown hairs, but they tend to be more of a problem in people with curly or coarse hair. Anything which causes the hair to be broken off unevenly with a sharp tip can cause ingrown hairs. Shaving is the leading cause, followed by waxing and tight clothing. Ingrown hairs can be itchy and embarrassing, but they often go away on their own without having to do anything. If they do not go away, ingrown hairs can become infected, darken the skin, or leave behind scars, especially if you have scratched or picked the ingrown hair areas.

Avoid shaving altogether to prevent ingrown hairs, selecting instead an option that will stop this from happening such as Laser Hair Removal. Ingrown hairs show as angry red and raised bumps on the skin, often with pus and discharge.

Laser hair removal treatments work by targeting the specific body areas with ingrown hairs to help damage and weaken the hair follicles and reduce their ability to produce hairs long-term.

The treatment tends to work best on dark, coarse hair, however, we are able to treat those with some blonde hair. Laser treatment for ingrown hairs is a very fast, effective, and safe method to prevent ingrown hairs from reoccurring and permanently removing or reducing hair at the same time.

To help prevent ingrown hairs, avoid shaving, tweezing and waxing. If that's not an option, use these tips to make ingrown hairs less likely:

Wash your skin with warm water and a mild facial cleanser before shaving.

Apply lubricating shaving cream or gel a few minutes before shaving to soften the hair. Or apply a warm compress.

Use a sharp razor every time you shave. Further study is needed to determine whether a single- or multiple-blade razor is best for preventing ingrown hair. See what works best for you.

Avoid close shaves.

Don't pull your skin taut while shaving.

Shave in the direction of hair growth.

Rinse the blade after each stroke.

Rinse your skin and apply lotion after you shave.