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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Rebecca Fearn

Ingrown Hairs 101: What The Experts Actually Recommend For Treating Yours (And How To Stop Them)

Woman holding onto her bare legs - ingrown hairs.

If there's one thing we can all universally agree on, it's that there's nothing fun about having an ingrown hair. They're sore, itchy, and look red and inflamed, meaning just one can cause all sorts of issues.

However, whether they appear on your bikini line, face, underarms or legs, there are ways to prevent them, and effective treatments if they do. I spoke to dermatologists and hair removal experts and asked for their best advice on dealing with them.

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