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How to Prevent and Treat Ingrown Hairs After a Brazilian Bikini Wax 

 Developing ingrown hairs after waxing is uncommon, however,
for some people with very coarse, curly or unruly hair—it could happen. 

Usually, ingrown hairs develop after shaving, or after
tweezing if you break the hair or do not pull it from the root.  When you shave, you are actually cutting the
hair at the skin’s surface, leaving it with a dull, flat top.  New skin cells can grow over the left over
hair before it has a chance to grow above the surface again. When this happens,
often times the flat top cannot poke through your skin cells, and the hair starts
to curl and gets trapped under the skin.

Waxing however is much different.  When you wax, you are removing the entire
hair from the root.  A new, fresh hair
grows back with a pointed tip that can easily break through the skin’s surface,
reducing the chance for ingrown hairs.  However,
as I said, if you have very curly hair, there is a chance that the hair will
grow and start to curl inwards before making it above the surface of the
skin.  It can cause scarring, redness and
swelling (its medical term is Pseudofolliculitis Barbae or PFB).

Which
Products Will Treat Ingrown Hairs?

‘IN-GROW GOLD’ is the best product I found for my clients.

Hovan's
Gold Medi Cream is the original In-Grown Hair Cream that is guaranteed to clear
and prevent unsightly/ painful “bumps” caused by In-Grown Hair on Face, Body,
Legs, Bikini Line & Underarm. Bikini Saver Cream "from down under
for down under" is also colourless with light fragrance and Tea Tree Oil.

A
jar easily lasts for two months if used daily. Only a small amount is needed,
the product is concentrated. (0.5oz / 14.2g)

Guaranteed
to Eliminate & Prevent In-Grown Hair on Face, Neck, Underarm, Body, Bikini
Line, legs, All Over.

Salicylic acid is another one of the best treatments for
ingrown hairs.  You can find it in almost
any over-the-counter anti-acne treatment. 
It is a dermatological-grade ingredient that exfoliates, moisturizes,
clears pores and can help prevent infection. After waxing, apply a product salicylic
acid so it remains on your skin the whole day. 
Continue to do so for several days after waxing. 

If you have ingrown hairs that are causing redness, swelling
and pain, they can be carefully removed, by a professional.  Consider visiting your trusted skin care
professional for help.  Using a warm
compress and a buffing agent, the technician can gently exfoliate some of the
dead skin away which is trapping the ingrown hair.  Then, she can gently free the tip of the
hair.  Do not pluck the hair out until
the hair has had a chance to fully grow and all redness and swelling has
subsided. 

Preventing
Ingrown Hairs

Ingrown hairs can be prevented through regular
exfoliation.  Choose a product that is
gentle enough for frequent use. 
Exfoliate any areas where ingrown hairs tend to occur a few times a
week.  This constant removal of dead skin
cells will give your hair a better chance of growing through the surface.

Keep the great questions coming!  Email me at info@dayspaexpert.com

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About Valentina Chistova

Valentina Chistova is a world-renowned aesthetician and
beauty expert whose experience encompasses all facets of skin care and body
treatments. Internationally trained, educated and certified, Valentina has
devoted more than twenty years to her profession.

Valentina is a member of the National Cosmetology
Association and a CIDESCO candidate (Comite International Desthetique et de
Cosmetologie Desthetique), which is the highest degree of beauty therapy
certification available in the United
States and worldwide. Most recently,
Valentina completed a rigorous training program with the Spanish organization
Wontersaf, one of the world’s leading centers for trichology, capillary
diagnostics and scalp and hair treatment to combat hair loss and other hair
dysfunctions. Valentina also holds a Registered Nursing Degree from Kharkov State
University and Cosmetology degrees
from the Kharkov Medical Institute in the Ukraine
and the Capri Institute of Cosmetology in New Jersey.

Valentina is the owner and director of skin care for Aquamedica Salon and Day Spa in Long
Branch NJ.