3. Exfoliate
Exfoliation should be done at least twice a day from the time you notice the ingrown hair. This can be down with an exfoliating glove or specially made exfoliating scrub to slough off dead cells.
In addition to easing out your ingrown hair, exfoliation is generally good for your skin because it removes dead skin cells, dirt that may be lodged under the skin and can stimulate circulation to give a glow to your skin. When you exfoliate, push against the area from all sides to try to coax out the hair from the growth.
When purchasing the exfoliating loofah glove or scrub, ask the salesperson which is the best to use for your purpose. You may need something more powerful than a daily exfoliating glove or scrub that simply gets the skin into condition. Exfoliation should be a regular habit, not just for when you have an ingrown hair.