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Even though it may be tough not to squeeze or pick an ingrown hair, try to leave it alone and allow time for the hair to naturally come to the surface and visible underneath the skin.

Then try the dry brushing method to exfoliate the skin and gently brush the impacted hair loose.

If you pick the ingrown you can undo the process of your body pushing the hair out and making the surrounding area angry and irritated, which means it'll probably take longer to heal. You may even get a scar (a.k.a hyperpigmentation).

If you notice that the skin around the ingrown feels tender while dry brushing, try applying 2-3 drops of a light, noncomedogenic oil (Ex., Neem oil for its antibacterial properties) to the bristles of the brush, before using it.

Have you had any success with the dry brushing method ~0️⃣R~ have you discovered a tool or product that really w0️⃣rks? Do tell in the comments👇🏼👀👂🏼

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You DON’T have to be…

a celebrity or a model,
hairy,
in a relationship,
a certain shape or size,
in your twenties,
a certain nationality,
or in the spring & summer months

to WAX.

If you can grow hair and you prefer the feeling of softer, healthier, stubble free skin then you’re good to go!

Keep in mind that you will be more sensitive. ❤️

That includes your hands too, besties! If you want to see your Esty squirm, touch your freshly waxed skin. 🫣

Remember, your hair follicles will remain open for up to 48 hours after waxing. Touching your freshly waxed skin can introduce germs and bacteria. Having open hair follicles gives them easy access to be able to travel inside of your body and cause breakouts.

While between waxes, never, ever shave your hair. It drastically speeds up the growth of your hair, changes its texture, causes itching and red bump irritation or whiteheads.

Have you ever noticed that within 12 hours after a shave you feel stumble? 🤨🙃

Besides my smooth, freshly waxed legs, I can’t help to notice a change in their overall appearance. 🤔

Can we talk about spider and varicose veins? How do we get them and are they preventable?

If you’re an esthetician like me, a hairstylist, nurse, or a teacher to name a few, and your work involves standing and or sitting for extended periods of the day, most days of the week, then you’re more likely to experience spider and varicose veins in your lifetime. 🙄

Spider and varicose veins are burst blood vessels or enlarged veins that can be seen and sometimes felt underneath the skin’s surface. They can also be painful. They’re more common to appear in the legs and or feet of women ages 40 and up. However, lifestyle does play a big part in weather they appear earlier or later
in life. They can also be genetic.

Bothersome and in some cases a bit unsightly (depending on who’s looking 👀) you may just want to cover them up and look away. But, unfortunately, for us, they don’t go away on their own.

Usually self-diagnosed, meaning you noticed them 1st, early detection and treatment is the best way to prevent them from getting worse.

So, I’ve gathered a few ways to help treat spider and varicose veins YOURSELF:

👉🏼My personal go to. Lightly massage your legs in a circular motion, moving up towards your heart.
👉🏼Choose proper footwear.
👉🏼Move about if possible and try to avoid standing in one spot for long.
👉🏼Try not to wear restricting clothing especially behind your knees.
👉🏼Get off of your feet as soon as you can and elevate your feet using 1-2 pillows.
👉🏼Reduce your salt intake.🧂
👉🏼Last but not least, drink plenty of water.💧

Are you experiencing spider or varicose veins or know someone who is? How are you treating them?

If this was helpful please 👍🏼 or ↗️. 😘

That moment you realize you could’ve had an amazing before and after but you’re almost done. 😫😅

This gentleman is headed on a to sunny Mexico. But, not before getting a full back+ shoulder wax !

Quick tip ~Try scheduling your wax a minimum of 2 days before you plan to sunbathe or get into a pool or ocean. 🌊

The hair follicles remain open for at least 48hrs after waxing. So, during this time, they’re more susceptible to bacteria.

Trust me, the last thing you want on your vacation is folliculitis (Alexa, Google images of folliculitis) it’s not a pretty sight. 👀

Who else is headed to the beach? Where are you going? 😎

Because I don’t double-dip my chips or my waxing sticks. 🤘🏼

What’s double dipping?

Think of it like dipping a tortilla chip in the Not’cho cheese” dip at the party, taking a bite, and re-dipping the same chip (that now has your saliva on it).

In the world of waxing, it’s when the waxing stick is inserted into the wax pot, applied on the skin to be waxed, and then reinserted into the wax pot multiple times. 

And, what ends up in the wax pot is dead skin, germs, STD’s such as herpes and infections like Staph bacteria.

Not the business and should be avoided at any cost. 💵

Drop a 🤢 if you’ve ever caught this in action.

A special Valentine’s gift for you! 💝

Do blonde bays have more fun? ✨🤍

Inquiring minds wanna know.