1
: grown in
specifically
: having the free tip or edge embedded in the flesh
an ingrown toenail
2
: having the direction of growth or activity or interest inward rather than outward
swarms of ingrown, infighting bureaucracies—
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Real talk: my skin is extremely prone to acne and ingrown hairs from the neck downwards.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 8 Oct. 2024
Technically rotary shavers don’t cut quite as close as foil ones, but Philips seems to be bucking that trend with its latest launches, including this one; on the other hand, these types of shavers tend to reduce the risk for ingrown hairs, hence its mass appeal.
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Additionally, plant extracts—like narcissus bulb and allantoin— help release and heal ingrown hairs; relieving the skin post-hair removal.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Sep. 2024
The best way to prevent ingrown hairs is to use razors with fewer blades and change them frequently.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 8 Oct. 2024
Technically rotary shavers don’t cut quite as close as foil ones, but Philips seems to be bucking that trend with its latest launches, including this one; on the other hand, these types of shavers tend to reduce the risk for ingrown hairs, hence its mass appeal.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2024
Additionally, plant extracts—like narcissus bulb and allantoin— help release and heal ingrown hairs; relieving the skin post-hair removal.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Sep. 2024
The best way to prevent ingrown hairs is to use razors with fewer blades and change them frequently.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2024
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ingrown
adjective
in·grown
ˈin-ˌgrōn 
: grown in
especially
: having the free tip or edge grown back into the flesh
an ingrown toenail
Medical Definition
ingrown
adjective
in·grown
ˈin-ˌgrōn
: grown in
specifically
: having the normally free tip or edge embedded in the flesh
an ingrown toenail
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