Does Epilator Cause Ingrown Hairs?

Epilation removes body hair at its root, or follicle. Forms of epilation include waxing, plucking, and lasering. Every type of epilation comes with a risk of developing ingrown hairs. These can become infected and painful, creating an even bigger problem than the unwanted hair.

How do you prevent ingrown hairs when epilating?

Exfoliation removes dead skin cells and can prevent ingrown hairs. Begin by positioning the epilator at a 90-degree angle to your skin. Don't press the device against your skin. Rather, hold it loosely against your skin.

Can using epilator cause ingrown hairs?

“Epilators remove hairs by the roots without exfoliating the stratum corneum, so when the hairs start to grow back there is a higher likelihood of them getting trapped underneath the surface of the skin, curling under, and becoming ingrown.”