Ingrown hairs are something we are all unfortunate enough to suffer from on occasion. When one appears however, the best thing ever is to know how to remove it properly.
Many people resort to poking around with a needle to remove the hair or, worse still, scratching and squeezing at the skin. The hair may, or may not, come out but the unfortunate soul is usually left with a wound that looks ten times worse than the ingrown hair did. Worse still, many people can finish up with an infection.
There are more sensible approaches that give much better results.
Step 1
Disinfect the area thoroughly.
Step 2
Relax for twenty minutes or so in a warm, salted bath or, if you don't have the time, place a warm, damp cloth over the area for 5 - 10 minutes to soften the skin.
Step 3
Exfoliate the area to remove any build up of dead skin cells. Salt is a natural exfoliator that will also help reduce swelling so if you have some left over from the bath, make use of it here. Use your fingertips to gently massage a little salt into the skin or, if you find this too harsh, make up a salt solution with 250 ml water and 1 - 2 teaspoons of salt.
Step 4
In the opposite direction to the growth of the hair, try scraping a disinfected cotton pad over the skin to try to help the hair come to the surface.If you don't have any success with this, try using ingrown hair tweezers.
Step 5
This is where having the right tools comes in. It is money well spent to invest in a pair of ingrown hair tweezers. If you get them, you will also be able to use them to remove splinters so they are a worthwhile addition to the first aid box. Once you have sterilized the tweezers, try and grasp the hair and pull the tip from under the skin. Try not to pull the hair out completely. Just uncover the hair tip so that it can grow more naturally until your next hair removal treatment. In a day or so, you can shave or wax it as normal.
Step 6
Finally, apply an antiseptic to keep infections at bay.
Prevention is of course much better than cure so you would be better off trying to avoid them. A good, regular method of exfoliation will help considerably, as will the application of a decent moisturizer. There are now even a number of good products on sale that have been designed specifically to help avoid ingrown hairs.
If you are interested in finding out more about getting rid of ingrown hairs, check out Bikini Waxing HQ, a site dedicated to providing advice and information on home hair removal.
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Wednesday, 13 July 2011
Monday, 4 July 2011
Ingrown Hair Prevention
Hair sometimes curls back on itself and becomes trapped beneath the skin where it continues to grow. This is known as an ingrown hair. Hairs that grow under the skin in this way can end up infected or leave you with ugly bumps. A warm, damp cloth and sterilized tweezers are often enough to remove ingrown hairs.
To give our readers some of the very best advice possible, we talked with a physician about what are the best methods of getting rid of ingrown hairs or, better still, preventing them in the first place.
How to Avoid Getting Ingrown Hairs
It may be nice to get a good, close shave, but shaving too closely can irritate the skin and cause ingrown hairs. It's also key to check which direction the hair is growing so that you can shave with it as opposed to against it.
If waxing at home is your weapon of choice for hair removal, "gently" exfoliate the area regularly to keep it clear of skin debris that can clog the pores and cause ingrown hairs.
To help prevent ingrown hair around the bikini line, wear looser clothing. If hairs have to fight against tight fitting clothes, they sometimes don't have the strength to make it out of the hair follicle and curl inwards instead.
How to Get Rid of an Ingrown Hair
The easiest and most common way is with a warm cloth and a pair of sterilized tweezers. If the hair isn't too deep, simply apply the warm, damp cloth to soften the skin and then gently remove the hair with the tweezers.
Should you suffer from an slightly infected ingrown hair, treat it immediately with antiseptic. Witch Hazel and Tee Tree Oil are both very good antiseptics for treating ingrown hairs.
Many products specifically designed for treating ingrown hairs are now available and worth trying.
Products for Treating Ingrown Hairs
Don't use any product without first having studied the guidance leaflet. This way you can be sure it is suitable for you personally and how you should apply it. Many make use of harsh chemicals/acids mixed with moisturizer that can easily irritate the skin.
Test the product on a small area first. If there is no irritation, you can confidently apply it as normal.
Using these product regularly can dramatically reduce the amount of ingrown hairs you get and prevention is always better than cure.
These are just a few suggestions for dealing with ingrown hairs. Nothing beats professional medical advice so if you have any doubts, chronic ingrown hairs or infected ingrown hairs, consult a physician or dermatologist.
If you are interested in finding out more about how to get rid of an ingrown hair, check out Bikini Waxing HQ, a site dedicated to providing advice and information on home hair removal.
To give our readers some of the very best advice possible, we talked with a physician about what are the best methods of getting rid of ingrown hairs or, better still, preventing them in the first place.
How to Avoid Getting Ingrown Hairs
It may be nice to get a good, close shave, but shaving too closely can irritate the skin and cause ingrown hairs. It's also key to check which direction the hair is growing so that you can shave with it as opposed to against it.
If waxing at home is your weapon of choice for hair removal, "gently" exfoliate the area regularly to keep it clear of skin debris that can clog the pores and cause ingrown hairs.
To help prevent ingrown hair around the bikini line, wear looser clothing. If hairs have to fight against tight fitting clothes, they sometimes don't have the strength to make it out of the hair follicle and curl inwards instead.
How to Get Rid of an Ingrown Hair
The easiest and most common way is with a warm cloth and a pair of sterilized tweezers. If the hair isn't too deep, simply apply the warm, damp cloth to soften the skin and then gently remove the hair with the tweezers.
Should you suffer from an slightly infected ingrown hair, treat it immediately with antiseptic. Witch Hazel and Tee Tree Oil are both very good antiseptics for treating ingrown hairs.
Many products specifically designed for treating ingrown hairs are now available and worth trying.
Products for Treating Ingrown Hairs
Don't use any product without first having studied the guidance leaflet. This way you can be sure it is suitable for you personally and how you should apply it. Many make use of harsh chemicals/acids mixed with moisturizer that can easily irritate the skin.
Test the product on a small area first. If there is no irritation, you can confidently apply it as normal.
Using these product regularly can dramatically reduce the amount of ingrown hairs you get and prevention is always better than cure.
These are just a few suggestions for dealing with ingrown hairs. Nothing beats professional medical advice so if you have any doubts, chronic ingrown hairs or infected ingrown hairs, consult a physician or dermatologist.
If you are interested in finding out more about how to get rid of an ingrown hair, check out Bikini Waxing HQ, a site dedicated to providing advice and information on home hair removal.
Monday, 6 June 2011
The Simplest Way to Get Ready to Wax at Home
You look down and realize the moment has arrived. There has been uncontrolled growth in the panty area, armpits and on the legs and it's time to get you wax at home kit out. Although it's got to be done you aren't particularly looking forward to it, so here are a few ideas on how to wax at home effectively.
1. Check you have the right amount of wax. You don't want to get halfway down you leg and then realise you have run out.
2. Is the hair long enough for your wax to get to grips with. It's always a bit tempting to wax too early, in particular if you have got a special night out or you are planning on hitting the beach wearing your latest swimsuit. Don't! You regret it when you see the results.
3. To reduce ingrown hairs, exfoliate two or three days before.
4. Be sure that the area is clean and that you have wiped off all remains of creams and / or deodorants.
5. Apply a numbing spray or numbing cream. They are not necessary but will make waxing at home a bit more comfortable.
6. With warm wax, be sure you allow it to cool down adequately before applying it and dab a bit on your hand to check the temperature before applying it to more sensitive areas.
7.This maybe drastic but still reasonable, particularly for anyone who is a novice to waxing at home. Think about taking a painkiller as it will ease any pain a little.
8. Lastly, breathe in deeply and immediately put your hand on the treated area as soon as you have ripped the hair away. It really does help.
If you are interested in finding out more about waxing at home, check out Bikini Waxing, a site dedicated to providing advice and information on wax at home hair removal.
1. Check you have the right amount of wax. You don't want to get halfway down you leg and then realise you have run out.
2. Is the hair long enough for your wax to get to grips with. It's always a bit tempting to wax too early, in particular if you have got a special night out or you are planning on hitting the beach wearing your latest swimsuit. Don't! You regret it when you see the results.
3. To reduce ingrown hairs, exfoliate two or three days before.
4. Be sure that the area is clean and that you have wiped off all remains of creams and / or deodorants.
5. Apply a numbing spray or numbing cream. They are not necessary but will make waxing at home a bit more comfortable.
6. With warm wax, be sure you allow it to cool down adequately before applying it and dab a bit on your hand to check the temperature before applying it to more sensitive areas.
7.This maybe drastic but still reasonable, particularly for anyone who is a novice to waxing at home. Think about taking a painkiller as it will ease any pain a little.
8. Lastly, breathe in deeply and immediately put your hand on the treated area as soon as you have ripped the hair away. It really does help.
If you are interested in finding out more about waxing at home, check out Bikini Waxing, a site dedicated to providing advice and information on wax at home hair removal.
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
Seek Out the Alternatives to Shaving for Getting Rid of Hair Under the Arm
A few years ago you may have spotted the odd female athlete showing off surplus hair under their arms but it is not the sort of thing any of us girls want to be seen with these days.
A huge proportion of women still use razors to shave themselves in spite of the inevitable stubble they end up with the next day. This is a shame because there are now many better, longer-term products and possibilities available.
Waxing at home can be good a form of hair removal for the underarms as it is for the legs or bikini line.You may well find yourself hair free for a number of weeks before you experience any regrowth, in addition to this hair follicles will probably become damaged so that the hair, when it grows back, might be sparser and finer - consequently appearing lighter in colour too. The possible downside of underarm waxing at home is how awkward it is. You can’t see the spot you want to wax thoroughly and you also just have one hand to utilize as the other is suspended somewhere over or in back of the head. Also, the hair grows in various directions under the arm, so various applications of wax may be needed to get the wanted results and that might leave the skin sore. Overall with the underarm area, you may be best off heading to the salon for a professional wax. Or may be not…
Modern advances in home hair laser removal have produced some pretty amazing intense pulsed light hair reduction units. The Remington i-Light, Silk’n Sensepil and VISS are just some of the names available and, although they tend to be a significantly cheaper option compared to making a reservation for yourself in a salon for professional laser treatment, they appear to be pricey and relatively time-consuming to utilize. A different thing to consider is basically that you aren’t just looking at the cost of an initial IPL reduction product, you will have to replace the lamps every so often with some of the devices and they can cost around $50-$100 a time.
One of the hair reduction devices which differentiates itself from the others is the no!no!. It makes use of a different technology to IPL (intense pulsed light) products in that it uses Thermicon to pulse heat into the skin rather than light. It more or less singes the hair which could get up your nose some but you will find yourself free of underarm hairs at a cheap price, quite rapidly and without pain.
Regardless of whether you want to underarm wax at home, visit a salon or get a no!no! or another IPL hair reduction product, it is essential to ready your skin properly for the greatest final results. Be sure you:
• Exfoliate the skin to remove any dead skin cells which will prevent in-grown hairs.
• Use an astringent to clean away any sort of residues of deodorants and do not apply deodorant the day you have your treatment as it can irritate your skin.
• Ensure the hair is of sufficient length for the hair treatment method you have decided to use.
If you are interested in finding out more about waxing at home, check out Bikini Waxing HQ, a site dedicated to providing advice and information on home hair removal.
Thursday, 26 May 2011
Bikini Waxing Shapes - Find Out What Styles Are Available Whatever Your Choice of Bikini
Whether you are bikini waxing for the first time or simply looking for a fresh look for your bikini line for the summer, knowing what bikini waxing shapes and styles are available is essential.
Bikini Waxing has become something of an art and whether you are thinking of getting rid of the lot or just having a bit of a tuck and trim around the sides, there will be a style for you and it is very likely to have a “pet” name. This brief article talks about the various bikini waxing shapes and fashions for girls (not necessarily because gentlemen don´t do bikini waxing but because there are various points to consider that aren´t included here).
So what are the basic styles?
The American Wax or Regular Bikini Wax
This involves the removal of hair that escapes past the panty/bikini line. If your bikini will expose it, it is taken away. Unless you say otherwise, any hair that you have at the top of your thighs or between your belly button and the top of your panties will be whisked away. This is the ideal bikini waxing shape for you if you are having your first wax or you are just looking to freshen everything up.
The Full Bikini Wax
This is more or less the same as the basic American Wax, just more... They will take away slightly more at the edges to give you more of a defined shape, for example a definate triangular shape. They may also trim any remaining hair so that it is shorter and less straggly. The Full Bikini Wax is an excellent option if you still want hair so you feel ´grown up´ but feel the need for a cleaner, more defined look.
The French Bikini Wax
With this style, you will end up with a vertical strip at the front which can be as thin or thick as you choose. This bikini waxing style is often also referred to as the Partial Brazilian or Landing Strip. If you are one of those girls that is fond of skimpy bikinis then this may be the ideal shape for you.
The Brazilian Bikini Wax
Probably the most heard of and talked about of the bikini waxing shapes and styles, the Brazilian Bikini Wax removes all the hair in the pelvic area both front and back (yes we are talking about your bum here!). A small area of hair is sometimes left on the pubis, by request, and can range from a tuft to a specific shape. This style is also sometimes called the Full Brazilian Wax, the Hollywood Wax or the Sphinx (ironically after the smooth-skinned, hairless Sphinx cat.) This bikini waxing style is apt for you if you are a fan of thong-like bikinis and lingerie. You end up feeling fresh and clean - albeit a bit tender the first couple of times. Don´t go for this style for your first wax, you may well regret it. Every scrape of clothing needs to be removed so it is not for the faint-hearted. As well as the modesty issue, there is the pain involved. The hair follicles are really strong the first few times you wax which makes it all a lot more painful. If you are new to waxing, it is better to go slowly and remove hair bit by bit. Once you have a few waxes under your belt (pardon the pun), you can afford to be a little more adventurous.
If perhaps you would like to find out more concerning Bikini Waxing Shapes and Styles check out Bikini Waxing HQ a site focused on providing the latest information on waxing at home and new IPL hair reductions techniques.
Bikini Waxing has become something of an art and whether you are thinking of getting rid of the lot or just having a bit of a tuck and trim around the sides, there will be a style for you and it is very likely to have a “pet” name. This brief article talks about the various bikini waxing shapes and fashions for girls (not necessarily because gentlemen don´t do bikini waxing but because there are various points to consider that aren´t included here).
So what are the basic styles?
The American Wax or Regular Bikini Wax
This involves the removal of hair that escapes past the panty/bikini line. If your bikini will expose it, it is taken away. Unless you say otherwise, any hair that you have at the top of your thighs or between your belly button and the top of your panties will be whisked away. This is the ideal bikini waxing shape for you if you are having your first wax or you are just looking to freshen everything up.
The Full Bikini Wax
This is more or less the same as the basic American Wax, just more... They will take away slightly more at the edges to give you more of a defined shape, for example a definate triangular shape. They may also trim any remaining hair so that it is shorter and less straggly. The Full Bikini Wax is an excellent option if you still want hair so you feel ´grown up´ but feel the need for a cleaner, more defined look.
The French Bikini Wax
With this style, you will end up with a vertical strip at the front which can be as thin or thick as you choose. This bikini waxing style is often also referred to as the Partial Brazilian or Landing Strip. If you are one of those girls that is fond of skimpy bikinis then this may be the ideal shape for you.
The Brazilian Bikini Wax
Probably the most heard of and talked about of the bikini waxing shapes and styles, the Brazilian Bikini Wax removes all the hair in the pelvic area both front and back (yes we are talking about your bum here!). A small area of hair is sometimes left on the pubis, by request, and can range from a tuft to a specific shape. This style is also sometimes called the Full Brazilian Wax, the Hollywood Wax or the Sphinx (ironically after the smooth-skinned, hairless Sphinx cat.) This bikini waxing style is apt for you if you are a fan of thong-like bikinis and lingerie. You end up feeling fresh and clean - albeit a bit tender the first couple of times. Don´t go for this style for your first wax, you may well regret it. Every scrape of clothing needs to be removed so it is not for the faint-hearted. As well as the modesty issue, there is the pain involved. The hair follicles are really strong the first few times you wax which makes it all a lot more painful. If you are new to waxing, it is better to go slowly and remove hair bit by bit. Once you have a few waxes under your belt (pardon the pun), you can afford to be a little more adventurous.
If perhaps you would like to find out more concerning Bikini Waxing Shapes and Styles check out Bikini Waxing HQ a site focused on providing the latest information on waxing at home and new IPL hair reductions techniques.
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