How to remove an ingrown hair
Sometimes Ingrown hairs get out of control and you get a really infected one that just has to go, so how do you remove an ingrown hair?
We recommend seeing your doctor or esthetician for care but we do understand that sometimes it’s the middle of the night and you just have to get it out or you can’t afford to visit a professional. So we came up with this post to help you out.
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What you need to remove an ingrown hair:
Tweezers:
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What we love about them: Perfectly calibrated tension for more control and a stress-free tweezing ritual. Stainless steel slant tip design that is durable & easy to clean.Perfectly aligned tips. This set is incredibly affordable! If you want more tweezer options we have a great post on it! Tip: Buy an extra set to keep in your travel bag so you always have a set on hand!
Alcohol pads:
It is important to clean the area before actually performing a removal you will want to buy some alcohol prep pads. These are handy to keep around the house. We recommend:
You may want to have:
Tiny bandaids. Sometimes a hair will create some blood spots. You might want to apply a small band-aid on the area. These band-aids are really tiny and inexpensive:
Neopsporin. This First-aid ointment nourishes skin to minimize the appearance of scars after healing.
An exfoliation brush. The best way to prevent those ingrown hairs in the first place is to exfoliate every day. We like the wizker brush but there are a few others you might want to try.
In conclusion, the best way to deal with those bad little ingrowns is consistent prevention. We have a variety of ways to treat your ingrown hairs. You could try Natural Remedies or Commercial serums.
If you are a chronic picker you may have developed scars from your ingrown hairs. Take a look at our most popular blog post on Scar Treatments.
