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When you get a bikini wax, you're hoping for perfectly smooth skin so it's really frustrating to see bumpy ingrown hairs! Ingrown hairs happen when the hairs curve down as they grow back. This makes them grow down into the skin so it looks red and irritated. The easiest way to prevent ingrown hairs is through regular cleansing and exfoliating so your hair follicles don't get clogged. We'll give you specific tips to make prevention part of your skincare routine. Your bikini line will thank you!
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