Ingrowing Hairs

[fortuna2007]

Basically, I get a bikini line wax regularly. I tried shaving completely before, and also a Braziliian Wax, but i have a real problem with ingrowing hairs. It makes the whole thing seem pointless because once it's done i'm covered in sore spots (which lets face it isn't the most attractive thing). Even with my Bikini Line, i get ingrowing hairs which i haven't been able to get rid of. Has anyone else had this problem or know of a way to make it better? It's really getting me down now.

[Brandye]

Yes, it is not uncommon. The hair belongs there and often when we try to change that, the ingrowing begins. The stubs have sharp ends while normal hairs are quite soft when they emerge. The sharp stubs can burrow right in.

Waxing actually confuses the hairs and they may grow diagonally or sideways and never emerge above the surface. Some of us can doit and for others, it does not work.

[fortuna2007]

It's so annoying. Obviously, i don't want my bf to get a mouth full when he goes down there, but the spots make it look horrible. He says it's okay - but deep down i know it's not pleasant and makes me feel so unattractive and self conscious.

[Brandye]

OK, maybe you are better of letting it grow.

[Browser]

If you need to let it grow, he can deal with it. I'm sure he woln't mind too much, if at all.

[venus]

Is there anything that can be done for ingrown hair?

[Brandye]

Essentially, no. By washing very well you can reduce the number of hairs that will grow inwardly. If they become infected, any good anti-bacterial cream will do. Let them grow freely and keep clean to prevent them.