Releasing an Ingrown Hair.

Sometimes dead skin can clog up a hair follicle. That forces the hair inside it to grow sideways under the skin, rather than upward and outward.

Ingrown hairs are not serious. In fact, often an ingrown hair will go away on its own. If it doesn’t go away, can become infected, permanently darken the skin, or leave behind a scar. So, If an ingrown hair is bothering you, your electrologist can release this hair in a very simple way and with a sterile needle. The procedure is completely painless and never leave a scar.

IMPORTANT: Do not do this with a non-sterile needle.

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