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  Dealing with ingrown hair is painful, especially if it’s in an area that’s rather sensitive. Sometimes, no matter how careful you are about hair removal , ingrown hairs are just unavoidable. Thankfully, there are a few extra things you can do/add to your routine to reduce your chances of developing ingrown hair, whether it be facial or anywhere else on your body. Here are some tips for treating and preventing ingrown hair growth. For guys, leaving a bit of stubble can prevent bacteria from getting into your skin so, unless totally necessary, do not go for a very close shave.  Another way to prevent ingrown hair from developing is to avoid hair removal whenever you can. Not going anywhere anytime soon? Or maybe you are but you’re not planning on wearing anything that will show your legs. In that case, just forego the hair removal process altogether and do it only when needed. Too body and facial hair removal can also trigger the growth of ingrown hair so try to avoid doing i...

  Sometimes, you get tired of sporting the same look so you start experimenting with different hairstyles to spice up your everyday look. Unfortunately, not everyone has all the hairstyling tools needed to come up with something that’s totally new aka a style you haven’t done before or something you haven’t done in a long while. Case in point: when you always straighten your hair with a hair iron because that’s what you have at home and then you get that sudden change to go curly but don’t have a curling wand . That shouldn’t stop you from trying to curl your hair, though. There are plenty of ways to curl your hair without using a curling iron . Check them out below and try them out.  Sleep with braided hair - braiding your hair is one of the easiest ways to curl your hair without using any type of curling machine. Small tight braids will give you a crimped to wavy kind of look similar to what you would get with a hair waver . To get bigger and rounder waves/curls, you can do...

Sometimes, we make the wrong hair choices like cutting our hair a certain way and then finding out it’s not really the best look for us or cutting it too short when we know full well that having long hair gives us more confidence. If you’re in either of these situations right now, stop kicking yourself for cutting your hair wrong! It may sound cliche but it’s just hair, it’ll grow back. What’s even better is that you can help your hair grow longer, and faster. Here’s how: Taking a break from heat styling helps - heat styling makes hair prep so much faster and easier, but itcan damage hair too. Put down the curling and straightening iron and let your hair take a break from the heat so it can grow back more quickly.  Leave wet hair alone - if you think you’re doing your hair a favor by getting rid of knots and tangles as soon as you step out of the shower, think again. Wet hair is stretchy so subjecting it to too much pulling can break it and this can slow down hair growth. Let it a...

  There’s nothing wrong with tweaking your hair routine to save time (and maybe even money). There’s also nothing wrong with admitting that you’re simply too lazy to follow the whole procedure as long as you get the same look in the end.  Looking for lazy girl hair hacks? We’ve got them right here.  Get a Tangle Teezer - detangling your hair is easier when it’s wet. As long as you’re using the right hairbrush for the job, you can forget about damaging your hair too much and having it shed later.  Brush before you showe r - don’t want to spend money on a Tangle Teezer? Another way to get rid of knots and tangles easily after washing your hair is to brush it beforehand. Going into the shower with tangle-free hair reduces the risk for tangles. It also reduces the amount of hair that falls off of your hair so it can save your drain from clogging, too. Quick curls - don’t want to spend an entire hour curling your hair? Tie it up in a pony tail before you start curling. Y...

  Has anyone ever asked you what your hair type is? What did you say? Or what would you have said if someone did? Most people can describe their hair but only a few will be able to answer specifically what their hair type is. It may seem unnecessary, but it’s really something we need to spend a bit more time and effort into researching, especially if you want to be able to care for your hair better and style it the right way.  Did you know that there are four main hair types: straight, wavy, curly, and coily? And that each of these hair types can be further categorized into three more hair types (A, B, and C)? Let’s talk about straight hair today. Here’s what you need to know about it and how you can style it better if this is the type of hair that you have.  Straight Hair Types  Straight Hair 1A - 1A hair is the straightest and the thinnest of all hair types. It is characterized by pin-straight hair that’s often limp and flat. This hair type is prone to breakage so ...

  With the year almost coming to an end, many people are starting to think of things to add to their New Year’s resolutions. For beauty lovers, this time is a good chance to reflect on their beauty routine and figure out what worked, what didn’t, and what areas need more improvement. If you’re looking for beauty-related stuff to add to your New Year’s resolutions this year, we’ve got you covered. Check them out below.   Learn how to trim your own hair - a simple trim at the salon can cost just as much as a full, proper haircut. Learn how to do it on your own and you’ll be surprised by how easy it actually is to maintain your own hair. Make sure you invest in good-quality styling scissors to make the job easier and lessen your chances of botching your hair job. Start a seasonal haircare routine - it’s time to say goodbye to that generic wash-and-wear type of hair routine you’ve been on for so long and hello to season-appropriate haircare routines. Get to know your hair a littl...