Hair removal is a process that many women and men have to go through on a weekly or daily basis. One nasty side effect of hair removal is razor bumps. These red bumps can be swollen, itchy, and might even get infected. Preventing razor bumps, or ingrown hairs, is much better than having to treat razor bumps. Through a few simple steps, you too can keep from getting razor bumps.

Step 1

Wash your skin prior to shaving. Make sure to use an exfoliating shower gel to help to exfoliate the skin and lift the hair from your skin to ease shaving.

Step 2

Apply a soothing shave gel directly to the area to be shaved. Shave the hair in the direction of the growth to help prevent ingrown hairs, or razor bumps.

Step 3

Apply a hot towel directly to the shaved area to help open up pores and prevent razor bumps.

Apply an after shave gel or lotion directly to the shaved area to further soothe skin.