The only reason to shave your beard should be the reason for making it grow again. When the joy turns to a vein who likes it. Let’s discuss the most seven tests and tried methods to prevent ingrown hair in this article.
What are ingrown hairs?
Ingrown hair is a condition where the hair just curls inside which causes inflammation in the skin sometimes accompanied pain and small cysts.
What is the main cause of ingrown hair?
When you shave, just take the hair from its surface and not from the roots. Because of this when the hair grows back instead of growing outwards it just grows inwards and it starts curling.
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Here’s how to prevent ingrown hair
1. Always use shaving cream
Shaving dry hair is often the main cause of ingrown hair. Always use some kind of lubrication before shaving which not only helps to have a smooth shave but will also really helps in avoiding ingrown hairs.
2. Don’t repeat the razor
Yes, you read it right. Repeating the razor is not advisable because on single shave itself the blade becomes dull which results in a coarse shave and it won’t be helpful in removing your dead cells from the skin. Either toss it or swap the blades once in a while.
3. Never shave opposite side
Always try to shave in the direction your hair grows. Shaving the opposite side can give you a close shave but it will also result in wide-open pores which will be easier for your hair to curl back.
4. Use moisturizer right after shaving
A moisturizer helps to keep your skin more lively. It helps the skin to be softer and also it reduces the inflammation caused due to shaving. The inflammation can be also caused by our enemy the ingrown hairs. So moisturizing your skin is the most effective thing end of the day.
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5. Laser hair removal
This method may be on the pricier side but it is one of the most effective methods. Like any other method, this also comes with some side effects such as skin irritation, pigmentation but they can be treated when given some time for the skin to heal.
6. Stay hydrated
Staying hydrated not only means drinking liters of water but even taking good care of your skin outside matters. Keep your skin hydrated by cleansing, toning and moisturizing and also by applying sunscreen whenever moving out on a sunny day right after shaving.
7. Exfoliate to prevent ingrown hair
The dead cells trap the new hair from growing outside. Our human body can shed dead cells on its own and it takes around 30 days of time but sometimes it won’t completely shed all the dead cells. So exfoliating skin with mild scrubber or loofah helps in removing dead cells completely which will help the new hair to grow outside.
Trust and try all these prevention methods and get benefited from them. Shaving tells a lot about men. Don’t stop shaving due to your ingrown, prevent ingrown hair instead. No more ingrown hair if you being consistent in following the above steps. Consistency matters.
Happy shaving.
Literally these are working tips, thanks man
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