Ingrown hair is one of the most common annoyances after waxing, but you can greatly reduce its chances with the right aftercare routine.
🕐 Right After Waxing (0–24 Hours)
✅ 1. Cool Down the Area
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Apply a cold compress or cool aloe vera gel to reduce inflammation.
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Avoid touching the area with unwashed hands.
✅ 2. Avoid Irritants
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No tight clothing, sweating, workouts, saunas, or hot showers for 24 hours.
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Skip perfumed lotions, deodorants, and alcohol-based products on the waxed area.
- 📝 Tip: Don't exfoliate too soon or too hard—it can cause irritation.
💧 Daily Maintenance Routine
✅ 4. Moisturize Daily
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Use a fragrance-free, non-comedogenic moisturizer.
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Look for ingredients like aloe vera, niacinamide, or chamomile to soothe and hydrate.
✅ 5. Use an Ingrown Hair Serum
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Apply a targeted ingrown hair treatment (with salicylic acid, tea tree oil, or witch hazel) daily to areas prone to bumps.
🧼 Optional: Weekly Add-Ons
✅ 6. Use a Dry Brush or Exfoliating Glove
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Before showering, use a dry brush in circular motions to increase circulation and reduce dead skin buildup.
🔁 Repeat & Stay Consistent
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Keep up this routine between wax appointments for smoother skin and fewer ingrowns.
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