How To Prevent Razor Bumps & Ingrowns For Smooth Skin

Skip navigation!ADVERTISEMENTStory from BeautyYour Everything Guide To A Bump-Free Bikini LineUsLast Updated July 23, 2020, 3:55 PM ADVERTISEMENTSee All SlidesBegin SlideshowA bikini wax has a lot in common with having a third margarita: It may seem like a no-brainer at the time — especially in the summer — but if you’re not careful, you’ll wake up the next day in serious pain. In the case of your bikini line, a poorly planned hair-removal experience can leave you with a “hangover” of red, itchy ingrown hairs and razor bumps.But there’s no need to avoid hot wax and razors as if they were cheap tequila; you just need to know the best ways to handle them. We got some of the top hair-removal experts in the game to share their tips and tricks for waxing and shaving to prevent ingrown hair and irritation — for a smooth, bump-free experience you’ll never regret.At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.Begin Slideshow ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT BeautySofie Pavitt Just Dropped My Ideal Sunscreen — & It Won’t Break Y...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. In the year 2026, by Karina HoshikawaBeauty Studio5 Skin Tweaks A Dermatologist Told Me To Make For SpringAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Spring is right around the by Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyI Tried $320 Of Medicube Korean Skincare — & Now I Get The HypeAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. After more than 10 years&nbby Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyI Didn’t Love Tatcha’s Longevity Cream Moisturizer At First — Now...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. There are some brby Karina HoshikawaBeauty7 Skin Tips I Got From The Esthetician Behind The BAFTAs’ Most Ic...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Keren Bartov has magic handby Jacqueline KilikitaSkin Care14 Niacinamide Skincare Products To Try For Clearer, Brighter Skinby Karina HoshikawaBeautyEverything You Ever Wanted To Know About LED Skin Wands — & The B...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. If, like me, your skincareby Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyThe Little-Known Side Effect Of Masseter Botox I Didn’t ExpectI can pinpoint the exact moment I knew I had to do something about my jaw pain. It was my birthday, and a friend cracked a joke so good that half the by Jacqueline KilikitaMercadoThe Milk & Rose Bath Collection We’re Buying Ourselves This Valen...Whether you’re in a relationship, single, or figuring out wth to do with that situationship, Valentine’s Day invites us to reflect on how we’ve been by Raquel ReichardBeautyThe Ordinary’s New Milky Moisturizer Is For Everyone, But My Dry ...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Having combination skiby Jacqueline KilikitaSkin CareThe Best Moisturizers To Quench Thirsty Dry Skinby Rachel KrauseBeauty StudioEvery Dermatologist I Know Swears By La Roche-Posay, Namely These...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. I’m very lucky to have acby Venus WongADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT