How to Treat Ingrown Hairs

How to Treat Ingrown Hairs

1. Prevention

The first step to treating ingrown hairs is to prevent them. There are many ways to do this. First, make sure that you are shaving or waxing properly. When shaving, make sure the skin is lubricated and only use a single blade razor to avoid the hair being cut under the surface of the skin. When waxing at home, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Remember to smoothe the wax on in the direction of the hair growth and then pull it off in the opposite direction.
There is also a daily routine one should follow to prevent ingrown hairs. Sometimes ingrown hairs form because they are trapped under dead skin or dirt. It is important to exfoliate daily. The best way to do this is to use an exfoliating glove. Remember to exfoliate gently in a circular motion. There are also many products on the market, such as PFB Vanish, that aid in the prevention and relief of ingrown hair.

2.Getting them out

Trying to get out an ingrown hair can be a tricky. Many people pick and squeeze to get out ingrowns. This only damages the skin causing scabs and dark spots. Another huge mistake people make is to try to get out a hair that is not ready to come out, because it trapped too far below the surface of the skin. In this case the best thing to do is wait! With daily exfoliation and use of products, the hair will eventually work itself to the top.


To release an ingrown hair from the skin, follow these steps:

1. Exfoliate the area

2.  Apply a warm compress for at least 10 minutes. If the hair has not risen to the surface, it may not be ready to come out!

3. Use a sterile needle or good quality tweezers to GENTLY pull the hair out of the skin. If it doesn’t surface after a few tries you can give it one GENTLE squeeze. If nothing happens then STOP! Continuing to try getting out am ingrown hair that is not ready will cause bleeding, scabs, dark spots or scars. If you have dark spots, try PFB Vanish with Chromabright to aid in the relief of ingrown hairs and diminish dark spots.

However, the safest route is to leave your ingrown hairs alone! It is always best to take preventative measures against ingrown hairs, but let your esthetician try to remove them.

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