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Remedies for ingrown hairs

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If you shave or wax, at some point in your life you’ve experienced ingrown hairs, especially if you have curly hair. Ingrown hairs can cause uncomfortable and embarrassing bumps, also known as razor bumps.

They occur when a hair curls back into the skin rather than growing out, and this results in a bump that looks like a pimple. Ingrown hairs usually go away on their own, however, here are some remedies to speed up the healing process.

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