Nothing sucks the joy out of that post-everything shower bliss quite like discovering a nasty ingrown hair on my bikini line or in my armpit. I’m the Queen of Body Exfoliation and use a clean razor every single time I shave. And yet the tender, little, hair-clogged bumps still happen. Such is life, but the good news: I know exactly how to get rid of ingrown hair quickly, efficiently, and safely.
Tempting as it may be to go to town with a pair of tweezers, digging and fishing for a hair underneath the skin can lead to infection, irritation, and pain (these guys can be mega-tender). For the best ingrown hair removal outcome, I’ve learned to practice patience, enter a short-term relationship with hot compresses, and stock my shower with the best possible products for very gentle exfoliation. Most importantly, I follow my incredibly thorough dermatologist-approved checklist for ingrown hair removal.
