Prevent Ingrown Hairs When Shaving Or Waxing – When Shaving…
Shave after the hair has been wet for at least 5 minutes. Hair
that is wet and full of moisture can be cut easily. Hair that is
not well saturated can be very strong and tough. As the razor
passes over, the hair is pulled up from the follicle. After it is
cut it retracts below the skin surface with the resultant risk of
it growing into surrounding tissue.
Shave in the direction of the hair growth. Cutting with the grain
not against it will prevent hair being cut too short.
Prevent ingrown hairs by avoiding repeat strokes over the same
area. Repeated strokes can also result in hair being cut too
short.
Shave with the skin in a relaxed condition. Do not stretch the
skin too taught. A little pressure may be necessary but excessive
stretching can again result in hair being cut too short.
Use Tea Tree Oil twice a day in conjunction with a loofah bath or
shower. Tea Tree Oil has a bacterial ability to kill infection
and prevent pustules forming. (Avoid the eye area)
When Waxing
To pull out the hair cleanly without breaking it follow these
recommendations: Apply a thin layer of wax in the direction of
the hair growth, preferably holding the spatula or tongue
depresser at a 45 degree angle as you spread the wax.
When applying the cotton strip over the wax, rub in the same
direction as the hair growth leaving about 1/3 of the strip free
to allow for a firm grip for a fast back pulling action.
Pull the skin taut before pulling the cotton strip away.
Pull back with a rapid movement close to the skin. Do not pull up
or out, rather pull back.
One fast, smooth, pull back is much more effective than a series
of light pulls which only increase the pain and leave patchy
areas.
After 24-48 hours exfoliate the skin (with a Loofa sponge for
example) to prevent the dead skin from accumulating in areas that
can become ingrown such as the bikini line, upper thighs,
underarms and calves.
Prevent ingrown hairs by not wearing tight clothing over freshly
waxed areas to minimize the risk of irritation and ingrown hairs.
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