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I got my legs waxed for the first time. a week later the hair is growing back ingrown. will the ingrown hairs go away by itself? what should i do?
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Warm compresses: Here's a link that will answer your question: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/folliculitis/basics/lifestyle-home-remedies/con-20025909 Before you go for waxing the next time make sure you have conditioned your skin by soaking your legs in warm water for a few minutes and applying moisturizer. You can also use soothing moisturizers with aloe after the waxing.
Answered 12/29/2014
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