What causes in-grown hairs?

Have you ever wondered the reason behind in-growing hair and if you can prevent it or reduce it post waxing! These are the five main reason!

• Skin suffering from lack of moisture
• Coarse hair
• Embedded oil in the hair follicles
• Build up of dead skin cells in the pores and on the surface of the skin can cause ingrown hairs – some are more prone to this than others due to genetics
• Coarse curly hair growing in a curved hair follicle

So now you know the five key reasons we suggest following our waxing after care advice as per the below:

You may experience slight pinkness after a waxing treatment but this is normal. However, if this lasts for more than 48 hours please feel free to contact me for further advice. After your wax, keep the waxed area clean and avoid heat for 24 hours, therefore avoiding: -hot baths or showers (warm water only) -tanning (natural sunbathing, sun beds or fake tans) -saunas, hot tubs, Jacuzzis or steam room treatments and avoid swimming pools -sports, gym work or other exercise which will increase perspiration -Ensure your hands are washed and clean before touching the area -Do not apply deodorants, lotions or other products to the area, other than those recommended by your therapist for 24 hours. After about a week start to exfoliate 3 times a week with exfoliating gloves, this will remove dead skin cells which will help the new hairs to grown through and will avoid you getting in-grown hairs!

So away you go to get waxed to look and feel your best. Don’t forget if you are in our vicinity come and try us out for all of your waxing requirements!