🪒If you're struggling with ingrown hairs, don't despair! There is hope. In this video, I'm sharing an unexpected tip from a dermatologist that can help you get rid of your ingrown hairs for good.
Shaving is often the culprit behind ingrown hairs, but you don't have to suffer. By following this dermatologist's shave tip, you can prevent ingrown hairs from happening and get rid of them for good! With this tip, you'll be able to shave everyday and avoid the hassle and pain of ingrown hairs!
🪒Shaving against the grain means that you are cutting the hair in the opposite direction to its natural growth pattern. While this can provide a closer shave, it can also cause the hair to become cut too short, which can increase the likelihood of it becoming trapped beneath the skin's surface and causing an ingrown hair.
Ingrown hairs occur when the hair follicle becomes clogged with dead skin cells or other debris, causing the hair to grow sideways or curl back into the skin. Shaving against the grain can create sharp, jagged edges on the hair, making it easier for it to pierce the skin and cause an ingrown hair.
Additionally, shaving too closely can cause irritation to the skin, leading to inflammation and redness that can also contribute to the development of ingrown hairs.
To reduce the risk of ingrown hairs, Apply a moisturizing shaving cream, shave in the direction of hair growth and avoid shaving too closely or choose alternative hair removal options.
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Wait….. are we supposed to be shaving WITH the hair???
Helpful if you deal with ingrown hairs or razor bumps!
😅can you share easy ways to shave with the direction of the hair? I tried it before but I didn’t have as much control of the razor and cut/nicked myself more than a few times 😅 thx!
@Shae2Shar Maybe check out her full-length video on shaving/ingrown hairs.
🙋🏽♀️guilty I thought that was the way you were supposed to do he other way doesn’t remove them😲🤦🏽♀️
Not to worry. If you don’t suffer from ingrown hairs there is nothing wrong with doing it against the grain.
😅can you share easy ways to shave with the direction of the hair? I tried it before but I didn’t have as much control of the razor and cut/nicked myself a few times 😅 🙏🏾 thanks!
Sure 😊
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@Dr Alexis Stephens summers are almost here, pls do one at the earliest! Thanks
I am confused. 😢
Not to worry. If you don’t suffer from ingrown hairs there is nothing wrong with doing it against the grain.
But shaving with the hair doesn’t do anything 😩
I hear you! It for sure depends on the razor!
@Dr Alexis Stephens which razor would you recommend then?
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Thank you so much for your kind words. I will be begin doing online consultations very soon🥰 I’ll post the info in the community post soon!
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I do get ingrown hairs when going against the grain, but i’ve found switching to a safety razor, as well as using an exfoliating toner nightly like the Ordinary’s Glycolic Acid has helped keep them at bay. I hate shaving with the grain because i always feel like i need to shave again only two days later, this way i get a perfect clean shave, and it lasts much longer :)
Wonderful tips. Exfoliating💯 helps as well! Thanks so much for sharing
Sadly I have light skin with black body hair. If I shave with the grain, I look like I have stubble aka like I shave two days ago even tho it’s fresh. I’m going to try fully shaving with the grain and seeing how it looks.
I haven’t shaved in 3+ months due to it being winter so my leg hair is fully grown in. It’ll take me a while…
Unless you’re a blonde, having dark hair is what you’d have anyways, it’s not something that should be regarded as “sadly”..
@Blue Haze i guess. I should have emphasized that my body hair is pretty thick, not just dark. Many people have dark body hair but theirs is thinner or seems lighter because they don’t have as much. I on the other hand sometimes have two hairs coming out of one pore as well as two or three hairs grouped near one another so closely it looks like multiple from one pore. Also if you have darker skin with dark hair it doesn’t stand out nearly as much. Idk dude, I had been teased as a kid ruthlessly about how hairy I am. I never have to fill in my eyebrows because they’re naturally thick and dark. My body hair is quite noticeable is all I was trying to say
Edit: saw that you commented asking about KP and strawberry skin. I also have KP on my upper arms and I get strawberry legs pretty easily, esp my thighs. So I feel your pain too
Does the same apply to those of us with kp/strawberry skin?
It’s worse when you’re allergic to the nickle in razors. Instant rash and ingrown hairs. Laser hair removal has been my savior
Whoah I never thought about that…
For people like me with thick hair prone to ingrowns, going with the grain makes you feel like you didn’t get a great shave at all. Wax, Laser, and Electrolysis are better options for those of us with this problem.