How to avoid ingrown hair

Exfoliation is the term for removing dead skin cells. Buffing away dead skin cells reveals fresh and youthful looking skin that radiates an irresistible glow.

Be aware: exfoliation is great for your skin, but in some cases you should put it off, e.g. if you are sunburned or have any open cuts or wounds.

1. Get wet: Step into the shower and wet your body from head to toe.

2. Circular rotation: buff your skin with gentle circular motions. Take special care on shins and calves, where ingrown hair are most often found.

3. Use your favorite product or scrub to exfoliate.

4. Don’t scrub too hard, if you are exfoliating a sensitive area you might want to use a gentler product or a softer brush.

5. Apply a moisturizing / hydrating lotion after getting out of the shower or bath.

6. Remember: moisturize regularly.

If you’re wondering what the best way to trim pubic hair for women is, Braun offer a range of methods to choose from. Whether it’s a Silk-épil epilator with shaver head and trimming comb, the bikini styler or a Silk-Expert IPL, the choice is yours and each have their own individual advantages.

All of the following methods remove pubic hair at the root for longer lasting results than traditional shaving. IPL requires you to shave beforehand but results can last for a month and improve with each treatment.

If you opt for the latest salon technology of IPL (Intense Pulsed Laser), this is one of our favoured hair removals for bikini hair removal, as it means that the hair grows back more slowly than with traditional hair removal and it tends to be thinner and finer on each treatment. It’s also worth knowing you’ll get the best results with IPL if you have lighter pigments of skin and darker hair.

Another recent innovation, Braun’s Silk-épil Bikini Styler gives you a precision head for tricky spots and sits in your hand like a pen for ease of use.

If you want to find out more about all of Braun’s root hair removal methods, check out our full guide to the pros and cons.

1. How long does it take for an ingrown hair to go away?

Despite being painful and annoying, most ingrown hairs can go away within a few days but in extreme cases they can take up to a couple of weeks.

2. Are different hair types more prone to ingrown hair?

If you have coarse or curly hair you may be more likely to develop ingrown hair so may want to take more precautions.

3. What should I do before removing hair?

Using a mild soap on the skin you wish to shave or epilate and using a lubricating shaving cream or gel can help to get a smoother experience.