Ive been waxing for like forever. But I have little bumps in some places where I wax. Ive had it done by other people and done wazing myself. The hairs come out but theres little lumps underneath. These dont go away. My hair is naturally very thick and wavy. I can feel little lumps and on waxing my back parts of it are doing the same. Does anyone know why. Its from both rollon wax and wax from wax heater.
Any ideas let me know
Thanks
Those are places where the hairs have broken off after the root system was disturbed as the ripping action of the wax pulled the hairs from their natural place, but did not free them from the skin. These are called Tombstones. If you use Tea Tree Oil and or a product like Tend Skin, these will be dissolved, and you will have restored your skin.
What you really need to do, however, is switch to permanent hair removal so that you can be done with this once and for all. The longer you wax, you worse this condition will become, as the hairs get more distorted and thicker and darker, and more hard to remove. Each place where you have those black bumps is a potential hard-core distorted hair.
What area are you waxing?
It’s common to experience small lumps or bumps after waxing, typically caused by irritation or hair follicles being temporarily inflamed. These lumps usually disappear within a few hours to a couple of days. To soothe your skin, apply a cool compress or aloe vera gel, and avoid tight clothing that may aggravate the area. If lumps persist or are accompanied by redness or pain, it’s a good idea to consult with a professional.
Since your hair is naturally thick and wavy, it’s more prone to curling back into the skin, causing those small bumps. Waxing can also irritate hair follicles, leading to inflammation. Exfoliating regularly with a gentle scrub or chemical exfoliant can help prevent this by keeping the follicles clear. Moisturizing with a non-comedogenic lotion and using antibacterial treatments like tea tree oil may also reduce irritation. If the bumps persist, a dermatologist might recommend a targeted solution to prevent ingrown hairs and soothe your skin.
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I’ve had something similar happen before, so I totally get how frustrating it can be. Little bumps after waxing can be caused by a few different things, sometimes it’s due to irritation or minor inflammation, especially if the skin is sensitive or the waxing technique is a bit aggressive. But if they feel like tiny lumps under the skin that don’t go away, there’s a good chance they might be ingrown hairs.
With thick and wavy hair, ingrown hairs are more common because the hair tends to curl back into the skin instead of growing out properly. If waxing is pulling hairs at the wrong angle or if the skin isn’t exfoliated regularly, those little bumps can pop up and linger for a while.
It might help to gently exfoliate between waxing sessions, keep the skin moisturized, and try using products with ingredients like salicylic acid or tea tree oil, they can help calm irritation and reduce the chance of ingrowns. Also, letting the skin rest longer between waxing might help if it’s being done too frequently.