Unfortunately some of us are more prone to them than others. The dreaded ingrown hair. Despite our best intentions they can pop up at the peskiest of times wreaking havoc on our smooth bikini line. For those of us who are prone follow these steps for a bump free bikini line:

1. Don’t pick! It’s tempting to take those tweezers and dig in to try to get the hair out, but often that can lead to inflammation, damaging of the skin and sometimes infection. If the hair is close enough to the surface that you can easily remove without “digging” into the skin then go ahead. But make sure to disinfect your tweezers first!!
2. If you are haunted by ingrown hairs WAX offers a special treatment post-waxing containing low-grade salicylic acid to gently start the exfoliating process.
3. 48 hours after waxing begin to exfoliate using either a mechanical (loofah) or chemical (salicylic, glycolic or lactic acids) method. We recommend a combination of both typically using a “scrubby glove” in the shower and then following up with a product applied directly to the area. Right now our favorites are PFB Vanish & Ingrown X-it both of which are available at WAX. Continue to do this 2-3 times a week until your next appointment.
4. Dry brushing. Done before you get in the shower it wakes you up, stimulates circulation, assists with reduction in the appearance of cellulite and exfoliates. What’s not to love? For the bikini line short strokes in an upward direction will remove any dead skin as well as lift any hair that might be trapped under the surface. Click here for a video on how to dry brush your entire body.
5. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Skin needs moisture to remain supple and that goes for the bikini line as well. Look for something light that won’t clog pores. Clients love our post -waxing Remedy oil – hand blended with organic oils like tea tree and lavender it moisturizes and smells great. Can be used all over.

If you follow these steps you should be able to send those ingrowns packing! Just in time for summer.