Why and how to treat ingrown hair?

I've always shaved but recently I've been waxing, and noticed that I started getting ingrown hairs, why is that? does waxing causes that? How do you treat them? is this suppose to happen? Plz Help

Why and how to treat ingrown hair?

I also wax, and yes, it causes ingrown hairs occasionally, especially if you have really thick, coarse hair. The best way I've found to treat them if you already have them is to sterilize a needle and tweezers, and pull them out at the source. Typically you can see the ingrown hair just under the surface of the skin. Lance the skin with the needle just enough to expose the hair, then pull it out with the tweezers. Follow up with antibiotic cream so that it doesn't get infected.

However, the best way to deal with the problem is to prevent it. Most wax kits come with an exfoliating cream. For about five days after waxing, use it with a rough sponge or washcloth, and it will do a great job at preventing ingrown hairs.

Why and how to treat ingrown hair?

ingrown hairs is normally caused when your hair is extremely curly it starts to grow and then it starts curling so it grows under the skin.

sometimes if you put a a towel with pretty warm water on it it helps pull them out or you could pick at it and get it infected.

I don't think waxing causes it.

hope I helped.

Why and how to treat ingrown hair?

Yes waxing is causing the ingrown hairs. Its because you took the hair out from the root and now they are starting to grow back and your pores are closed. Some people think its because the hair curls but not completely true. I have straight hair and I got ingrown hair in my leg. just rub your skin with warm water with a cloth/sponge. It will take the dead skin and open your pores, it will also release some of those ingrowing hairs. If you have lots of them and they are getting infected (red with pus) go to the doctor. I know that some people take them out themselves with a needle. It works but you might damage your skin and even give yourself a bigger infection. Shaving is better because you are only shaving the surface of the hair, and your hair will continue grow back normally....Hope this helped!!!

Why and how to treat ingrown hair?

i would stop waxing and go back to shaving.

Why and how to treat ingrown hair?

Ingrown hairs happen when the hairs curl back under the skin and can cause red bumps and inflammation of the hair follicle (folliculitis). When you have ingrowns you should exfoliate the area daily with a loofah or scrub to help hair grow in the right direction.