5 ways to prevent ingrown hairs including £5 body brush

How annoying is it when you get your best bikini out to go and have a sunbathe, only to realise you've got a cluster of ingrown hairs, right where you don't want them?!

It's super-annoying, we know. Don't get us wrong… we're over the moon that the UK has had a glorious heatwave. But let's face it, it does make life a little harder for us women.

Ingrown hairs can appear anywhere on the body; however, they tend to pop up in places where you are repeatedly removing hair. This can be anywhere, from your bikini line and legs to your facial hair, which tends to be on your jawline and neck.

The hairs can appear in a bumpy rash that can have whiteheads, redness, and larger sore spots. Delightful, right?

The NHS website says: "Ingrown hairs cause bumps, which are often itchy, where a hair has grown back into the skin."

"There are things you can do to treat and prevent them, and in most cases, you will not need to see a GP for treatment," they reassure.

So, here are 5 ways you can help prevent ingrown hairs:

Top-tier razor blade

First of all, if you are shaving, please put down that old razor blade. In fact, chuck it away!

Disposable razors are made to do just that, be disposable. Not re-used for months. No judgement here! But if you don't want the bumpy rash to make an appearance just before you hit the pool, make sure to buy a high quality razor with sharp blades.

Many people swear by Gillette's £17.99 Deluxe Smooth Sensitive Women's Razor, with it racking up an impressive 4.5-star review from nearly 5,000 reviews on Amazon.

Alternatives to shaving

Hair removal is the most common reason for ingrown hairs, especially after shaving. So why not try an alternative that'll be kind to sensitive skin?

It may not stop the problem completely, but a hair removal cream might just stop such an aggressive outbreak.

Superdrug's Sensitive Hair Removal Cream is a great option!

Shaving cream

If you're still super-keen on shaving, remember to always use shaving cream during the process.

The shaving cream will help the razor glide easily by softening the skin and hairs, which will put a stop to quite so many ingrown hairs.

We love the £14.77 EOS shaving cream from Amazon.

Exfoliating

It's so important to make exfoliation a regular part of your skincare routine in order to try and stop ingrown hairs.

Ingrown hairs can be caused by a hair follicle being obstructed by dead skin cells, which consistent exfoliation will remove.

If you're experiencing ingrown hairs, you could try the Palmers Cocoa Butter Body Scrub, £5.99.

Body Brushing

Finally, for less clogged pores and to allow your hair to grow out more evenly – try out body brushing!

Using a dry brush on your skin stimulates the lymphatic system, which helps reduce signs of celulite and remove dead skin cells, perfect for preventing ingrown hairs.

This Round Body Brush from Body Shop is currently on sale for £5.

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