What can I do about Bumps and Ingrowns?

The worst side effects of waxing are red bumps and ingrown hairs. The easiest thing to do for ingrowns is to exfoliate the skin as the hairs are growing back in. That keeps the dead skin cells from clogging the follicle, allowing the hair to come through. There are many options for exfoliating. When a client visits our studio for the first time, I send them home with a pair of exfoliating gloves. These work better than a loofah or wash cloth because they are 'scratchier'.
There are quite a few products on the market that work really well. One of the main products is called Tend Skin. You can't buy it in stores, but alot of salons carry it. We sell it from our website or at the studio. It costs $20 for a 4oz bottle.
Sanitas makes a product called "Drying Lotion." Originally made as a moisturizer for acne skin, has been discovered to get rid of ingrown hairs. We sell it for $24 for a 1oz container. It contains Zinc and Sulfur to soothe the skin, minimizing any redness.
To minimize the red bumps, you want to calm the skin. Aloe Vera and Tea Tree are two natural products that seem to work well and you may already have some in your medicine cupboard. Especially this time of year, to aide sunburns.

Please post any comments with your concerns or tips. This is an important subject when it comes to waxing.
My clients love the hair free feeling so much, that a few ingrowns and red bumps don't seem to keep them away. Everyone's different, so I carry a variety of product options so that I'll be sure to have something that works for you!