The Ammonite Journal · Laser
Laser + Ingrown Care
How laser hair removal fits into caring for ingrown-prone skin.
If you're prone to ingrown hairs, the method you use to remove hair matters.
Why ingrowns happen
Shaving and waxing can leave hair tips sharp or trapped, encouraging them to grow back into the skin.
How laser can help
Because laser reduces the hair itself over a series of sessions, many people find they get fewer ingrowns over time.
Between sessions
Shave with a fresh blade, exfoliate gently a few times a week, and avoid picking. If an ingrown becomes infected or painful, see a doctor.