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Red. Irritated. Bumpy. Painful. Unsightly. Frustrating.
These are the words most often used by our clients to describe
their top complaint when it comes to Brazilian hair removal:
ingrown hair.
Whether clients wax, shave, trim, or sugar, ingrown hair is a nasty little side
eff ect that can happen when grooming the delicate skin in this intimate area.
Ingrown hairs are nothing new, but they have certainly gotten a lot more
attention in the last decade or so since Brazilian waxing has become more
common among the masses. That is not to say that Brazilian waxing causes
ingrown hair—it has just made it a more acceptable topic of conversation.
As waxing experts, it is our duty to help our clients solve their
ingrown hair issues. To do that, it's important to understand the ingrown
hair: what it is, how it happens, and how to treat it. We also need to set
proper expectations with our clients so they are not disappointed.
An ingrown hair is a hair that becomes trapped under the skin and
cannot exit the follicle. Since the hair cannot exit the follicle, it has no
choice but to turn around and go back into or under the skin. This can take
many diff erent forms, from a minor annoyance to a huge infection.
Simple ways to help waxing clients
combat ingrown hairs
by Crickett Enos
