How can I avoid ingrown hairs and bumps? - Health & Beauty

Back razors are specially designed large razors with wide blades that allow you to take the hair off your back in a kind of scrubbing motion. It can be an effective way to remove a lot of hair in a fairly painless method but it does increase the risk of ingrown hairs and does not have long lasting results.

Shaving can cause ingrowing hairs. This happens when the hair that is cut curls back and grows inwards. It shows up as pimples or bumps and can look red and inflamed. If it's a constant problem or gets infected, you may need to get advice from a dermatologist.

The best way to shave your beard is close, but not too close. Excessive pulling and stretching of the skin causes the hair to protrude a bit farther out than normal. Shaving over stretched skin may cut the hairs below the surface of resting skin, thus increasing the risk of ingrown hairs.

The blades should be changed every 4-6 shaves or more frequently if you have a very coarse beard. A dull blade will cause you to push down harder in order to be effective, pulling at your hairs and skin and causing irritation and possibly ingrown hairs.

The reason why you should shave with the hair growth is because there is less of a chance of nicks and cuts, and because it reduces the chance of ingrown hairs and razor bumps. Shaving with the hair growth tends to be a little easier on your skin as well.

I would recommend seeing a dermatologist. There are products that are intended to treat ingrown hairs, but here is an article I found that has some common sense pointers: http://www.livestrong.com/article/196232-how-to-prevent-ingrown-hairs-in-a-womans-facial-hair/

Shaving in the same direction as the hair growth is the most comfortable method. Shaving against the hair growth certainly gives a much closer shave. Many use a combination of both.

Many dermatologists warn however that shaving against the hair growth can cause ingrown hair and irritation and it can make the skin sore and sensitive.

Although we can not predict or guarantee who may react, most clients do not experience reactions beyond redness and minor irritation. Hair may break at the root during waxing, causing some hairs to grow out faster. Please follow these guidelines to minimize irritation and possible break outs.

Avoid the sun immediately after waxing and please wear sun screen; recently waxed areas are prone to hyperpigmentation (permanent darkening of the skin) if exposed to the sun.
Avoid heavy exercise for at least 10 hours after waxing.
Avoid saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools and other heated sources for at least 48 hours.
Do not use exfoliating products (AHAs, scrubs, etc) and loofas until at least 24 hours after waxing.
Avoid tight clothing after waxing, especially in the waxed areas. Tight clothing may result in irritation and ingrown hairs
Regular exfoliation may be helpful especially on leg and arm areas.
Routine waxing helps the skin get accustomed to the procedure and may minimize irritation
Unfortunately, no shower or oral *** for 10 hours after a Brazilian.
Products are available that can be applied topically to avoid in-grown hairs and condition the skin for better waxing results.

When hair curls around and re-enters the skin (an ingrown hair) this creates a razor bump. To rid yourself of ingrown hairs and the resulting razor bumps - use an exfoliator to remove dead skin cells or a face scrub to free ingrowns. Also, warming the face thoroughly will make you kinder to existing bumps. If all else fails, try a targeted ingrown hair solution.