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• Shave with the skin in a relaxed condition
• Do not stretch the skin too taught. A small pressure may be necessary but excessive
stretching can again result in hair being cut too small.
• Use Tea Tree Oil twice a day in conjunction with a loofah bath or shower. Tea Tree Oil
has a bacterial ability to kill infection and prevent pustules forming. (Avoid the eye area)
Prevention – Waxing
To pull out the hair cleanly without breaking it follow these recommendations:
• Apply a thin layer of wax in the direction of the hair growth, preferably holding the
spatula or tongue depresser at a 45 degree angle as you spread the wax.
• When applying the cotton strip over the wax, rub in the same direction as the hair
growth leaving about 1/3 of the strip free to allow for a firm grip for a quick back pulling
action.
• Pull the skin taut before pulling the cotton strip away.
• Pull back with a rapid movement close to the skin. Do not pull up or out, rather pull back.
• One quick, smooth, pull back is much more effective than a series of light pulls which
only increase the pain and leave patchy areas.
• After 24-48 hours exfoliate the skin (with a Loofa sponge for example) to prevent the
dead skin from accumulating in areas that can become ingrown such as the bikini line,
upper thighs, underarms and calves.
• Avoid wearing tight clothing over freshly waxed areas to minimize the risk of irritation and
ingrown hairs.
Ingrown Hair: Pilonidal Sinus – Definition & Treatment
Pilonidal Sinus literally means ‘nest of hairs.’
It is an extremely painful condition that can result from hairs being trapped in an indentation
located above the cleft of the buttocks. The ingrown hairs can become inflamed resulting in a boil
which starts secreting pus.
To relieve the discomfort, soak the area in warm water. Pain-killers can be used and antiinflammatory
medication.
Surgery is often necessary if an abscess forms. The ‘pits’ in which the hairs get stuck and
cause infection are removed. The procedure takes about 30 minutes.
Controlled sedation through injection of a local anaesthetic allow the surgery to be performed
painlessly and with quick recovery.
A person can often get up and walk around within one or two hours after the operation and return
home the same day.
A person generally only becomes aware of a Pilonidal Sinus when it becomes infected and a
resulting abscess causes hot, red, tender swelling between the buttocks.
Pilonidal Sinus seems to be more common in younger adults and more common among men
than women, especially those who have a large amount of body hair.
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It is not inherited but generally develops from the late teens onward.

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• If you carry out skin exfoliation regularly with a loofah or mesh sponge after waxing or
shaving, you’ll take off the thin layer of skin that’s trapping the ingrown hairs and set them
free.
• A loofah is a natural bath sponge taken from the fibrous interior of the loofah plant. The
loofah’s natural fibers stimulate circulation and remove dead skin cells. They can be used
with soaps, creams, or lotions when performing skin exfoliation.
• Wet the loofah and squeeze to soften if preferred, then gently massage the skin,
especially dry, rough areas.
• Do not use the loofah on broken skin.
• Some beauty advisors believe using a loofah once a week for skin exfoliation is enough
to keep the area exfoliated. Exfoliating too much will dry the skin and leave it sensitive
and susceptible to ingrown hair.
• After using a loofah be sure to keep it in a well ventilated place where it can dry
completely. A loofah left damp can become a breeding ground for bacteria and increase
the risk of infection when it is used.
• Additionally use a gentle scrub cleanser once a week to prevent ingrown hair.
• Keep the area hydrated and moisturized using body milk or body oil, which will soothe the
skin after exfoliation.
Summary Chart for Quick Comparison
Note: Time before regrowth shown in ‘Duration’ column is only approximate depending on an
individual’s rate of hair regrowth and density of hair to start with.
Method Suitable Body Areas Duration
Electrolysis Facial areas, underarms,
arms, legs, back, bikini line Permanent
Laser Facial areas, underarms,
arms, legs, back, bikini line Permanent to semi-permanent
Depilatories
Arms, legs, bikini line. For
facial areas use specially
formulated depilatories
Two weeks
Hair Inhibitors Facial areas, underarms,
arms, legs, back, bikini line
Many months, sometimes
permanent.
Shaving
Underarms, legs, bikini line.
Not suitable for women’s facial
areas
Three days
Sugaring Facial areas, underarms,
arms, legs, back, bikini line Three to six weeks
Threading Facial areas only: eyebrows,
upper lip, chin Three weeks
Tweezers
Eyebrows, chin. For those less
sensitive: bikini line and upper
lip
Three to eight weeks
Waxing Facial areas, underarms,
arms, legs, back, bikini line Three to six weeks
Attitudes to Body Hair and Background to Hair Removal
Some surveys indicate that as many as 80% of women and 50% of men have unwanted hair on
various parts of their body – thus the fantastic demand for ideal hair removal products.
Some hair removal salons report an increasing interest in hair removal from men. They often
want hair removed from between the eyebrows, around the outside of the ears, and the
shoulders.
Women often want hair removed from the lip, chin, eyebrows, and neck, bikini line, abdomen,
breasts, forearms, and underarms.
Sports enthusiasts want smooth bodies to cut down on wind resistance. Male cyclists and
swimmers want hair removed to give them speed and an edge on the competition.
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Head Shaving: How To Get The Best Results
• Pure aloe vera gel is very excellent for soothing distressed skin. It will also add a high shine
to the scalp.
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• Be sure to allow sufficient time for head shaving. Rushing may result in numerous nicks
and cuts especially when shaving this part of the body.
• Be prepared initially for a new, weird sensation. The scalp will be very sensitive and
even a soft breeze outside can make the whole body tingle.
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Amino Scalp Therapy. Ingrown Hair: Facts and Solutions
Ingrown Hair – Causes
• Skin suffering from lack of moisture
• Stiff beard hair
• Embedded oil in the hair follicles
• Build up of dead skin cells in the pores and on the surface of the skin can cause ingrown
hairs – some are more prone to this than others due to genetics
• Coarse curly hair growing in a curved hair follicle
• Improper shaving technique with a blade such as too close a shave
• Hair removal methods such as shaving, waxing, tweezing, electrolysis, often irritate the
hair follicle. Dead cells can accumulate at the site of the irritation and form papule which
can also contain pus while the skin heals. While this process continues any hair in the
area can get trapped under the formation and is prevented from exiting the skin properly.
Ingrown hairs are the result.
Ingrown Hair – Effects
• Constant tenderness
• Trapped, ingrown hairs cause inflamation which result in the body forming papule – a
small, raised, abnormality on the skin commonly known as a bump giving rise to the term
‘razor bumps’.
• The body can also respond by producing a pustule – a blister on the skin containing pus.
• An infected pustule can become ruptured resulting in bleeding.
• Itching
• Tingling
• Pain – mild or severe
• Hard, prominent, irregular scar tissue in the skin in chronic cases
Prevention – Shaving
• Shave after the hair has been wet for at least 5 minutes.
• Hair that is wet and full of moisture can be cut easily. Hair that is not well saturated can
be very strong and tough. As the razor passes over, the hair is pulled up from the follicle.
After it is cut it retracts below the skin surface with the resultant risk of it growing into
surrounding tissue.
• Shave in the direction of the hair growth.
• Cutting with the grain not against it will prevent hair being cut too small.
• Avoid repeating strokes over the same area.
• Repeated strokes can also result in hair being cut too small.
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Permanent Hair Removal: A Definition
Permanent Hair Removal is defined by the International Guild of Professional Electrologists
(IGPE) in their Official Standards dated December 8, 1978 as follows:
DEFINITION: Hair removal is accomplished by destroying the dermal papilla and the surrounding
germinative cells in the lower part of the hair follicle, without harming the upper layers of the
skin. The hair follicle provides access to the dermal papilla. The skin is not punctured.
PURPOSE: This document sets forth acceptable equipment and techniques for permanent
removal of hair. A process alleged to be effective must remove permanently at least 40-50% of
the hairs on initial treatment, 50-60% should be an average, with possible highs of 60-70%. The
increase of percentages would be proportionate to the proficiency of the practitioner.