Fix that Pesky Ingrown Hair the Right Way
This post is part of our Encyclopedia of Grooming: 2015 Edition.
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If you shave everyday — or even every week — there can be nothing more painful or frustrating than an ingrown hair. It can happen innocently enough: the hair simply curls back in on itself, getting covered by skin and causing all sorts of irritation. They look a little like pimples, but feel exponentially worse. But it can be fixed! Or better, it can be prevented. Here’s how:
Use a single-blade razor
Mühle R 41 Open Comb Double Edge Safety Razor: This will reduce some of the friction caused by multiple blades. $90
Shave with the grain
Always.
Keep your skin soft and smooth — and not just for shaving
Washing your face daily will help keep your pores open and your facial hair growing the right way. This is especially true if you use a good exfoliating face wash — we’re talking anything that deeply scrubs into your pores. (See: Acne)
