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what causes in-grown hairs?
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johnmartin78
macrumors regular
Strange topic for MacRumors, but I would also like to know the answer to this... They only occur on the part of your face that you shave, so it must be connected to shaving.
Hmmm.
Steve.
Hmmm.
Steve.
devilot
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macrumors Penryn
How do I know if I have an ingrown hair? I mean, what am I looking for.....inflammation or something?
I heard inflammation and some other skin reactions can be caused by ingrown hairs, kind of like that guy who posted a thread here recently about shaving his butt crack and requiring major surgery because of some weird skin reaction down there. 😱
Ok....what was I talking about? Oh yes, ingrown hairs. 😛 Does it cause irritation? What does it even look like? Oh, if you have fair skin and have dark facial hair, does ingrown hair make your face appear a bit hairy even after shaving?
I heard inflammation and some other skin reactions can be caused by ingrown hairs, kind of like that guy who posted a thread here recently about shaving his butt crack and requiring major surgery because of some weird skin reaction down there. 😱
Ok....what was I talking about? Oh yes, ingrown hairs. 😛 Does it cause irritation? What does it even look like? Oh, if you have fair skin and have dark facial hair, does ingrown hair make your face appear a bit hairy even after shaving?
Scarlet Fever
macrumors 68040
it comes up as a pimple after a couple of days. Its just a hair which folded in on itself and skin grew over it. They aren't the most comfortable of things
miniConvert
macrumors 68040
It's really not. I'm not even going to grace some of the others with links 😛
I don't think there necessarily has to be a cause for ingrowing hairs. Some people get them more than others.
iSaint
macrumors 603
I tried electric razors when I was 20 or so, and I would tend to get ingrown hairs. I've used a razor (now Mach III) ever since with no problems. I was recently thinking (wondering) to myself if electrics have improved enough over the years so that I might have better luck with one now?!
miniConvert
macrumors 68040
Maybe, I use one of the top end Philishave's with no problems, though every now and then I use this... Oo vibrations 😀
Scarlet Fever
macrumors 68040
SpookTheHamster
macrumors 65816
It simply makes the razor "buzz" as it moves across your face. I use one, and I actually think it helps a lot to make the razor move smoother, without dragging at all on your skin or any imperfections.
AlBDamned
macrumors 68030
iSaint
macrumors 603
iBlue
macrumors Core
you've angered the hair gods, you must pray more.
No really, it happens, but sometimes changing the blade (even brand) and not going against the grain helps. However nothing more pointless than a shave that doesn't go against the grain... it's just not smooth. 😛
I've also waxed and didn't suffer ingrown hairs but that wasn't on my face either. (plus I'm a laser hair removal type of gal) ;-)
Anyway, exfoliate* it might help.
*a word that might frighten men but it's worth it
No really, it happens, but sometimes changing the blade (even brand) and not going against the grain helps. However nothing more pointless than a shave that doesn't go against the grain... it's just not smooth. 😛
I've also waxed and didn't suffer ingrown hairs but that wasn't on my face either. (plus I'm a laser hair removal type of gal) ;-)
Anyway, exfoliate* it might help.
*a word that might frighten men but it's worth it
GoCubsGo
macrumors Nehalem
Generally ingrown hairs show up where the hair is restricted (under your arms) or where you shave. I have never had any issues with waxing and ingrown hairs though. Generally if you shave after you shower that loosens up the hair and helps with shaving. You should also ex foliate from time to time. Use a mild scrub on your face, proactive makes a daily scrub that is mild and while it was geared towards acne, it really works well. For women, a sugar scrub from the body shop is amazing. It leaves a gentle film on your skin that makes shaving great.
You should also consider changing your razor, I generally think something with two blades is better than something with one. Also consider how you're holding your razor.
You should also consider changing your razor, I generally think something with two blades is better than something with one. Also consider how you're holding your razor.
Apemanblues
macrumors regular
well i use a cheap electric razor from wal-mart. to get it to shave right, i first have to shave with the trimmer part, and then after that gets it, i use it like a regular shaver.
i only get the in-grown hairs under my chin and on my neck.
so you think i should get a new razor?
i only get the in-grown hairs under my chin and on my neck.
so you think i should get a new razor?
