Lack of proper exfoliation routine before and after shaving, waxing, or epilating your bikini line is a great mistake that exposes you to a high risk of ingrown hairs. Waxing and epilation hair removal methods expose the bikini area to the risk of ingrown hair because you can only uproot your hairs through these methods, the hair follicles are left intact. 

Shaving, on the other hand, does not even uproot your hair. It only cut off visible hairs on the surface of the skin. It leaves behind sharp-edged hairs that can recoil back into the skin. You can feel these sharp hairs if you carefully run yours has over a shaved bikini area. Dead skin cells will trap hairs that recoil back into the skin down there and cause them to start growing inward.

Exfoliation before and after hair removal will help you get rid of these dead skin cells and any other germs that can block the hair follicles. If you don't exfoliate there is no way of getting rid of dead skin cells. 

Whether you prefer to wax or shave, removing your in the wrong direction is a special invite to ingrown hairs.

Whether waxing is done DIY or in a salon, wax should be applied to the bikini area in direction of your hair growth and should be removed against the direction of the hair growth. Removing the wax in the wrong direction is a mistake that can lead to ingrown hairs.

If you are someone who shaves, chances are you do not pay attention to the direction of your hair growth. Shaving against the direction of your hair growth also increases your risk of ingrown hairs.

Do you just sprinkle water over your pubes and pull the razor over unwanted hair? If yes, that's a terrible mistake.  Shaving cream is an essential shaving ingredient that helps you achieve a clean and bump-free shave. If you shave without cream or gel, there wouldn't be any barrier between your skin and the blade. As result, your hairs may break midway and recoil back into the skin. Aside from that, shaving cream helps you prevent dry skin by restoring your skin moisture as you are shaving.

Not investing in a sharp razor anytime you intend to shave leaves your bikini area vulnerable to ingrown hairs. A dull blade will have to go over your skin several times before you can remove unwanted hair out. Blunt razor will not get the job done effectively at the end of the day. It will leave a lot of sharp-edged tiny hair strands that can recoil back into the skin and cause ingrown hairs. Aside from that,  multiple shaves due to a dull razor will exert a lot of pressure on your skin and eventually irritate it. 

Not moisturizing your pubic skin after hair removal is an expensive oversight. Moisturizing the skin regularly soothes your skin and softens it. As such, soft skin will allow hairs to grow out instead of growing inward. The best way to avoid pesky ingrown hairs on your bikini area after hair removal is to avoid the above mistakes and stick to a good pubic skincare regimen. A good pubic skincare routine will eliminate the fear of ingrown hair and any other pubic skin blemish. Clean, moisturize and exfoliate your bikini area before and after hair removal.