Ingrown Hairs After Shaving? Here’s How to Help Prevent the Bumps
Smooth legs. Fresh shave. Feeling fabulous.
And then… hello, little red bumps.
Ingrown hairs and post-shave bumps are frustrating, but a few simple changes to your exfoliating and shaving routine can help keep skin feeling smoother, softer and happier.
No complicated 12-step routine required.
Here’s what you need to know.
What Is an Ingrown Hair?
An ingrown hair happens when a hair grows back into or underneath the skin instead of growing normally out from the surface.
Dead skin build-up can make it harder for the hair to grow through cleanly, which is why a good exfoliating routine can make such a difference.
1. Exfoliate Before You Shave
Smooth skin starts before the razor comes out.
Regular exfoliation helps remove dead skin and surface build-up while keeping skin feeling smoother.
Before shaving, gently massage your favourite BOMD Body Scrub over wet skin using circular motions.
Focus on areas you regularly shave or where skin tends to feel rough.
BOMD Tip: Don’t scrub like you’re cleaning a saucepan. More pressure doesn’t mean better exfoliation. Let the scrub do the work.
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2. Give Your Razor Something to Glide Over
Once your skin is prepped, don’t drag a razor over bare skin.
A creamy shave product creates slip between the razor and your skin, helping reduce drag and friction.
Enter Bom Bom Whipped Body Wash & Shave.
Apply it generously to wet skin and work it into a creamy layer before shaving.
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3. Check Your Razor
Sometimes the problem isn’t your skin. It’s the razor.
A blunt or clogged blade can pull at hairs and force you to repeatedly go over the same area.
- Use a clean, sharp razor.
- Rinse the blade regularly.
- Use light pressure.
- Avoid repeatedly shaving over the same spot.
- Replace the blade when it starts pulling or dragging.
Your razor should glide. You shouldn’t have to wrestle with it.
4. Don’t Rush Your Shave
Warm water first. Shave cream second. Razor third.
Give your skin a minute under warm water before shaving, apply your shave cream properly, and let the razor do the work.
That extra minute can make your whole routine feel better.
5. Rinse, Pat Dry & Be Gentle
After shaving, rinse thoroughly and gently pat your skin dry with a clean towel.
Pat. Don’t scrub, rub or attack your freshly shaved skin with a towel.
If an area is already irritated, give it time to settle before exfoliating again.
Already Have an Ingrown Hair?
Rule number one: don’t pick at it.
Picking or squeezing can make irritation worse.
Keep the area clean, be gentle with exfoliation and avoid repeatedly shaving over irritated skin.
If the area becomes very painful, swollen, increasingly red, warm or appears infected, speak with a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
The BOMD Smooth Skin Routine
SCRUB → RINSE → BOM BOM → SHAVE → GLOW ✨
That’s it.
No overflowing bathroom cupboard. No ridiculous routine.
Just good skin prep followed by a creamy shave.
Our Smooth Skin Routine Duo brings together the Original Coffee Body Scrub and Bom Bom Whipped Body Wash & Shave so both steps are ready to go.
Because sometimes the secret to a smoother shave isn’t what you do while shaving.
It’s what you do before it.
Ingrown Hair & Shaving FAQs
Should I exfoliate before or after shaving?
For the BOMD smooth-skin routine, exfoliate before shaving. This helps remove dead skin and prepare a smoother surface before you reach for your razor.
How often should I exfoliate if I shave my legs?
It depends on your skin and the scrub you use. For a stronger exfoliant such as the BOMD Original Coffee Body Scrub, around 1–2 times per week is generally enough.
Can exfoliating help with ingrown hairs?
Regular exfoliation can help remove dead skin build-up that may contribute to hairs becoming trapped beneath the surface of the skin.
Why do I still get bumps after shaving?
Dry shaving, dull blades, too much pressure, repeatedly shaving over the same area and skin irritation can all contribute to post-shave bumps.
What is a simple routine for smoother skin before shaving?
Wet your skin, exfoliate gently, rinse, apply a creamy shave product, shave with a clean sharp razor using light pressure, then rinse and gently pat dry.
Keep the Smooth-Skin Reading Going
- How to Get the Smoothest Shave Ever (Without the Drama)
- How to Use Body Scrubs for the Best Results
- Meet BOMD Original Coffee Scrub
Smooth skin secrets, solved. 💗
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