Keep Skin Smooth & Prevent Irritation
(nkd) Hair Removal Aftercare Blog
Proper aftercare is essential for maintaining healthy, smooth skin and avoiding issues like redness, irritation, ingrown hairs, and dryness. Follow our expert tips to ensure the best aftercare for your skin type and chosen method.
THREE STEPS TO HAPPIER SKIN AFTER HAIR REMOVAL
- Moisturise daily to keep your skin supple which will allow your hair regrowth to break through the skin normally. Ingrown hairs and razor bumps are often caused by dry and flaky skin, which the new hair can’t grow through.
- Use of a naturally-antibacterial cleanser will deep clean your open pores and help ward off any potential infection.
- Starting from 2 – 3 days after your wax, gently exfoliate the waxed area in the bath or shower with a suitable exfoliator. Regular exfoliation of the waxed area is also key to preventing and eliminating ingrown hairs.
Shaving
- Moisturize: After shaving, use a hydrating lotion or cream to prevent dryness and irritation.
- Avoid Razor Burns: Apply a soothing gel or aloe vera to prevent razor burns.
- Shave in the Direction of Hair Growth: This reduces the chances of ingrown hairs.
- after shaving, rinse the skin and apply our moisturiser for to keep skin smooth and calm irritation. it hydrates and soothes for a soft, silky finish.
- daily use of our cleansing body wash helps refresh and maintain clean, healthy skin.
- regular use of our exfoliating body scrub prevents ingrown hairs and removes dead skin – gentle enough for all-over care.
- Use a cool compress to soothe redness and swelling.
- Avoid sun exposure for several days, and apply sunscreen.
- Moisturize the treated area to promote healing.
- Apply aloe vera or soothing gel to reduce redness.
- Avoid makeup for 24 hours to allow the skin to breathe.
- Moisturize the treated area to prevent dryness.
- Use a soothing lotion after epilating.
- Exfoliate after 48 hours to prevent ingrown hairs.
- Moisturize the treated area to keep skin soft.
- Rinse off the cream after the recommended time.
- Moisturize to prevent dryness and irritation.
- Avoid rubbing or scrubbing the skin after use.
- Apply cool compresses to soothe the skin.
- Avoid tight clothing for 24 hours.
- Exfoliate gently after a few days to prevent ingrown hairs.
- Apply cool compresses to soothe the skin.
- Avoid tight clothing for 24 hours.
- Exfoliate gently after a few days to prevent ingrown hairs.
- Avoid sun exposure immediately after IPL treatment.
- Moisturize and hydrate the treated area.
- Apply sunscreen regularly to avoid pigmentation.
Each hair removal method—waxing, shaving, laser, threading, epilating, depilatory creams, sugaring, and IPL—affects the skin differently. Without the right care, you may experience discomfort, sensitivity, or uneven results.
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Waxing Aftercare Advice
BROWSE ARTICLESAfter waxing, you should care for your skin by exfoliating, moisturising, and avoiding heat and friction.You should also avoid touching the waxed area, and wear loose-fitting clothing
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Laser Hair Removal Aftercare
BROWSE ARTICLESAfter laser hair removal, you shouldavoid heat, sun exposure, and tight clothing.You should also avoid scrubbing, scratching, and shaving the treated area
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Threading Aftercare
BROWSE ARTICLESAfter threading, you should avoid touching the area, sun exposure, and harsh products.You can also apply a moisturiser to help your skin heal. read more from threading aftercare articles
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Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Aftercare
BROWSE ARTICLESAfter an intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment avoid heat, UV exposure, chlorine, and perfumed products.moisturise your skin and apply a cold compress to soothe it.
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Tweezing/Plucking Aftercare
BROWSE ARTICLESAfter tweezing or plucking, you cansoothe the skin with aloe vera, toner, or a cold compress.You can also moisturize to prevent ingrown hairs.
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Electrolysis Aftercare
BROWSE ARTICLESAfter electrolysis, you shouldavoid touching or scratching the treated area, and avoid activities that stimulate blood flow.You should also avoid sun exposure and swimming in chlorinated water
How to Manage Side Effects of Hair Removal
Learn about the causes, treatments, and prevention of common side effects after hair removal.
Hair removal methods including shaving, waxing, and laser treatments, can cause side effects like skin irritation, redness, and ingrown hairs. Prevention involves proper techniques, avoiding sun exposure, and seeking professional advice if needed.
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Razor Burn
BROWSE ARTICLESRazor burn is a skin irritation that can occur after shaving.It can appear as a red rash, small bumps, or a burning sensation.Razor burn can affect any part of the body, but is most common on the face and pubic area
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Redness and Swelling
BROWSE ARTICLESRedness and swelling, often signs of inflammation can indicate various conditions, from minor injuries or infections to more serious issues like cellulitis or autoimmune disorders and read more from our articles
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Skin Irritation
BROWSE ARTICLESSkin irritation, often manifesting as rashes,can be caused by various factors like allergens, irritants, infections, or underlying skin conditions, leading to symptoms like redness, itching, and inflammation
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Ingrown Hairs
BROWSE ARTICLESAn ingrown hair looks like araised, discolored spot on your skin. It's a strand of hair that grows back into your skin after shaving, tweezing or waxing
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Folliculitis
BROWSE ARTICLESFolliculitis is a common skin condition when hair follicles become with bacteria its look like small pimples around the tiny pockets from where each hair grows
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Post Hair Removal Essentials
BROWSE ARTICLESWhere we talk all things hair removal & How to keep your skin smoother, softer and silkier for longer in between treatments
Hair Removal Aftercare (FAQs)
What is the aftercare of hair removal?
How to take care of skin after hair removal?
What to do after body hair removal?
Can I shower after hair removal?
Should I moisturize after hair removal?
Can I apply aloe vera after waxing?
Can I use coconut oil after hair removal cream?
Can I wash my face after hair removal?
What is the best aftercare for waxing?
What to apply after removing pubic hair?
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