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Common Problems
Ingrown Hairs
Hairs that curl back into the skin instead of growing outward — common on the neckline and after shaving.
An ingrown hair happens when hair curves back into the skin after cutting. Under a beard, they show up as painful red bumps on the neckline. The fix is a combination of: shaving with the grain (never against), exfoliating 2x per week, and using a moisturizing aftershave balm.
Key Facts
- ›Most common on the neckline after shaving.
- ›Prevention: shave with the grain, exfoliate 2x/week.
- ›Aftershave balm with salicylic acid speeds healing.
- ›Never dig them out — leads to scarring.
- ›Warm compress + Aftershave Balm is the safe protocol.
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