General Hair Removal: Preventing Ingrowns and Scarring

General hair removal can lead to painful ingrown hairs and scars if not done correctly. From sugaring and turmeric methods to managing unwanted facial hair in women, proper exfoliation and ingredient awareness are essential for smooth skin.

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How to Keep Your Legs Smooth for a Long Period of Time Without Shaving

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Celeigh O'Neil

While it's easy to reach for a razor to keep your legs smooth, shaving isn't the longest-lasting method. Shaved hair starts to grow back within a day, losing the smooth finish you worked for in favor of stubble. If a busy schedule doesn't allow you to tote a razor around, opt for depilatory products instead.

Celeigh O'Neil has been writing professionally since 2008. She has a Bachelor of fine arts from the University of Ottawa, as well as degrees in fashion illustration/design, digital arts and certification in hair and makeup artistry. O'Neil was a frequent contributor to Toronto's "Dialog" newspaper and has worked as an instructional writer, creating lessons in fashion, art and English for students of all ages.