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There is nothing more uncomfortable than an ingrown hair.  An ingrown hair will often look like a spot or pimple but be itchy and sometimes even painful if it has become infected.  Regardless of whereabouts on your body an ingrown is, there are a few simple steps you can take to remove the hair.

The first step you will need to take is to cleanse the skin surrounding the ingrown hair, whether it be your face, underarm, leg or even a more intimate area.  Use a mild cleanser to clean the skin surrounding the ingrown hair. Next, you’ll need to apply some heat to the area.  This can be done by taking a warm bath or shower.  Alternatively, take a flannel and soak it in hot water, rinse and apply the hot flannel to the ingrown hair for 5 minutes. This will soften your skin and helps the hair to come to the skin surface by relaxing the hair follicle.

You should be able to tell whether or not the area is infected.  If it is inflamed and uncomfortable, then you can safely assume that there is some infection.  If it is simply a bump on the surface of the skin, then exfoliate the area using a gentle exfoliant, rubbing it in circular motions with your fingertips.  If there is any chance that the area is infected then skip this step.

The next step is to remove the hair.  Try first using a cotton bud.  Holding the skin taut, wipe the cotton bud firmly in the opposite direction of the ingrown hair.  Hopefully, this will bring the hair to the surface.  If not, you will need to use some sanitised tweezers instead.  You can buy tweezers specifically for removing ingrown hairs and these will have a point to the ends of the tweezers.  Gently grab the hair and ease it to the surface of the skin.  Try not to remove the hair at the root as this can lead to another ingrown hair resulting from the same follicle.  Instead, bring the hair to the skin’s surface and shave down as required using a razor and shaving cream or gel.

Apply some antiseptic to the area to prevent further infection.  Tea tree oil is ideal for this as it can also prevent ingrown hairs if used regularly. If you are unfortunate enough to suffer ingrown hairs on a regular basis then there are products on the market that, with regular use, can minimise and even eliminate ingrown hairs. Another tip to reduce ingrown hairs is to make sure that you’re shaving correctly.  Exfoliate before shaving to bring hairs to the surface of the skin and make sure you always shave in the direction of hair growth and not against the grain.  By taking care when shaving, you can minimise unsightly and painful ingrown hairs and razor bumps leaving your skin silky smooth.

There is nothing more uncomfortable than an ingrown hair.  An ingrown hair will often look like a spot or pimple but be itchy and sometimes even painful if it has become infected.  Regardless of whereabouts on your body an ingrown is, there are a few simple steps you can take to remove the hair.

The first step you will need to take is to cleanse the skin surrounding the ingrown hair, whether it be your face, underarm, leg or even a more intimate area.  Use a mild cleanser to clean the skin surrounding the ingrown hair. Next, you’ll need to apply some heat to the area.  This can be done by taking a warm bath or shower.  Alternatively, take a flannel and soak it in hot water, rinse and apply the hot flannel to the ingrown hair for 5 minutes. This will soften your skin and helps the hair to come to the skin surface by relaxing the hair follicle.

You should be able to tell whether or not the area is infected.  If it is inflamed and uncomfortable, then you can safely assume that there is some infection.  If it is simply a bump on the surface of the skin, then exfoliate the area using a gentle exfoliant, rubbing it in circular motions with your fingertips.  If there is any chance that the area is infected then skip this step.

The next step is to remove the hair.  Try first using a cotton bud.  Holding the skin taut, wipe the cotton bud firmly in the opposite direction of the ingrown hair.  Hopefully, this will bring the hair to the surface.  If not, you will need to use some sanitised tweezers instead.  You can buy tweezers specifically for removing ingrown hairs and these will have a point to the ends of the tweezers.  Gently grab the hair and ease it to the surface of the skin.  Try not to remove the hair at the root as this can lead to another ingrown hair resulting from the same follicle.  Instead, bring the hair to the skin’s surface and shave down as required using a razor and shaving cream or gel.

Apply some antiseptic to the area to prevent further infection.  Tea tree oil is ideal for this as it can also prevent ingrown hairs if used regularly. If you are unfortunate enough to suffer ingrown hairs on a regular basis then there are products on the market that, with regular use, can minimise and even eliminate ingrown hairs. Another tip to reduce ingrown hairs is to make sure that you’re shaving correctly.  Exfoliate before shaving to bring hairs to the surface of the skin and make sure you always shave in the direction of hair growth and not against the grain.  By taking care when shaving, you can minimise unsightly and painful ingrown hairs and razor bumps leaving your skin silky smooth.

Hair bonding glue is usually used when applying “tracks” directly to the head or on a wig cap.  Although it is one of the most inexpensive methods of applying a hair weave, the cost to natural hair can be detrimental, making the use of hair bonding glue potentially not worth it.  In addition to the glue being a pain to remove, if not removed properly the glue will leave a sticky residual on the hair, which can cause hair damage, and possibly cause hair to fall out.  To prevent this outcome, there are several ways to ensure hair bonding glue is completely removed and to gaurantee that natural hair remains safe and healthy. 

Hair bonding glue remover shampoo is sold in most stores, and is applied just as a regular shampoo would be.  Wet hair and massage the remover shampoo into the hair focusing mainly on the scalp until the tracks begin to loosen up.  When the tracks are loose enough they will slide out gently with a small tug.  Once all of the tracks are out, rinse hair, then shampoo and condition hair with whatever other products are available.  After the conditioner is out, all hair glue should be removed.  If there is still some residual hair glue left on the hair or scalp, use oil sheen or hair oil to saturate the area.  Then, whatever residuals are left should comb out easily.

If hair bonding glue remover shampoo is not available, or if just looking for an inexpensive option to remove hair bonding glue, there is a product that can be helpful that is found in most kitchens. Olive Oil is very helpful in removing hair glue, although it can be messy.  For this method of removal, in addition to the olive oil, a towel should be draped on the shoulders, and a comb should be handy.  Saturate each track one by one in olive oil, massaging along the way.  Once tracks are saturated, they should slide out quickly. For the tracks that are a little harder to remove, just add a little more olive oil and continue to massage scalp.  Once all of the tracks are removed, comb hair thoroughly.  If there residual glue on the hair or scalp, it should all be out after a shampoo and conditioner treatment.

A lot of people stay away from hair bonding glue because of the effects on the hair when not taken care of and removed properly, but, by following these tips, removal of hair bonding glue should never be a problem again.

Babies have very sensitive skin.  When you are holding your newborn in your arms, you may notice how fragile and easily irritated their skin seems.  Many newborn babies either have dry skin almost immediately, or suffer from dry skin by the time they’re six months old.  As a parent, here are tips that I’ve learned to help to care for your baby’s dry skin.

Dress for Success

Babies have sensitive skin that is easily irritated by fabrics.  When picking baby clothes, pick out clothes that feel good as well as look good.  Natural fabrics are best.  My babies were always happiest in cotton (organic when possible).  Natural fabrics “breathe” better than synthetic fabrics, and so allow better circulation on your baby’s delicate skin.  Cotton helps your baby to stay at the right temperature rather than getting cold or over-heated. 

Moisturize

Moisturizing your baby’s skin can both help their dry skin and be a great bonding experience for the two of you.  Babies benefit from skin to skin contact, and rubbing lotion or oil into their skin helps to make sure that they get this comforting touch.  When choosing a moisturizer for your baby’s skin, I recommend buying not just a natural product, but one that is certified organic.  Chemicals can easily irritate or be absorbed by your baby’s skin, so it really is worth buying a good organic product.  You can use either an organic oil (Green People or Burt’s Bees).  Make sure to spread it gently.

Don’t Over Circulate

My skin is easily dried out by central heating, standing in front of a fan, or spending time out in the wind.  If I can feel it affecting my skin, then think how it feels to a newborn.  Make sure than your baby’s bed is not directly next to any heating vents, heaters, or fans.  Angle car vents off of them so that the air isn’t blowing directly in their faces, and consider putting up a shade on strollers on very windy days.

Seek Help if Needed

If your baby’s dry skin seems painful, inflamed, or otherwise worrying, don’t hesitate to consult your pediatrician or other healthcare provider.  My daughter developed eczema when she was still only a small baby, and it was very helpful to talk to our doctor, get it properly diagnosed, and get advice.  If you’re worried about your baby’s skin, talk to someone about it.

Babies have very sensitive skin.  When you are holding your newborn in your arms, you may notice how fragile and easily irritated their skin seems.  Many newborn babies either have dry skin almost immediately, or suffer from dry skin by the time they’re six months old.  As a parent, here are tips that I’ve learned to help to care for your baby’s dry skin.

Dress for Success

Babies have sensitive skin that is easily irritated by fabrics.  When picking baby clothes, pick out clothes that feel good as well as look good.  Natural fabrics are best.  My babies were always happiest in cotton (organic when possible).  Natural fabrics “breathe” better than synthetic fabrics, and so allow better circulation on your baby’s delicate skin.  Cotton helps your baby to stay at the right temperature rather than getting cold or over-heated. 

Moisturize

Moisturizing your baby’s skin can both help their dry skin and be a great bonding experience for the two of you.  Babies benefit from skin to skin contact, and rubbing lotion or oil into their skin helps to make sure that they get this comforting touch.  When choosing a moisturizer for your baby’s skin, I recommend buying not just a natural product, but one that is certified organic.  Chemicals can easily irritate or be absorbed by your baby’s skin, so it really is worth buying a good organic product.  You can use either an organic oil (Green People or Burt’s Bees).  Make sure to spread it gently.

Don’t Over Circulate

My skin is easily dried out by central heating, standing in front of a fan, or spending time out in the wind.  If I can feel it affecting my skin, then think how it feels to a newborn.  Make sure than your baby’s bed is not directly next to any heating vents, heaters, or fans.  Angle car vents off of them so that the air isn’t blowing directly in their faces, and consider putting up a shade on strollers on very windy days.

Seek Help if Needed

If your baby’s dry skin seems painful, inflamed, or otherwise worrying, don’t hesitate to consult your pediatrician or other healthcare provider.  My daughter developed eczema when she was still only a small baby, and it was very helpful to talk to our doctor, get it properly diagnosed, and get advice.  If you’re worried about your baby’s skin, talk to someone about it.