The Takedown Both Williams and Kimble advise leaving your braids in for no more than two months at a time. Williams suggests getting a touch-up around the hairline â getting the front portion rebraided â between every four to six weeks in order to preserve both the style and your edges.
There are many causes why hair becomes ingrown. In order to understand how to get rid of ingrown hairs permanently, you need to understand what is causing them in the first place. The typical causes are: tightly curled hair; dry skin; bacterial and fungal infections; shaving too closely; hair removal such as waxing and tweezing; friction from clothing
Also, avoid shaving too close to the skin to prevent damaging the hair follicles which can cause infected ingrown hair cysts. 2. Acne . Cystic acne is the other possible cause of infected ingrown hair. Acne is a common skin condition characterized by red bumps on face. Acne is known to cause red spots, oily skin, and sometimes hot or painful skin.