ingrown

adjective

in·grown ˈin-ˌgrōn

: grown in

specifically : having the free tip or edge embedded in the flesh

an ingrown toenail

: having the direction of growth or activity or interest inward rather than outward

swarms of ingrown, infighting bureaucracies—

H. R. Cilley

ingrownness

(ˌ)in-ˈgrōn-nəs

noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Constantly wearing tighter clothes can create friction in the bikini area, which can eventually lead to ingrown hairs or irritation. —

Maddy Zollo Rusbosin, Women's Health, 28 Feb. 2023 Bevel was developed to help men who suffer from chronic ingrown hairs and razor bumps, especially those with especially curly hair. —

Men's Health, 16 Feb. 2023 So Kitsch designed this plastic-free Perfect Glide Safety Razor, which features a single stainless blade and a copper handle, to achieve a smoother shave and prevent ingrown hairs and razor burn. —

Lisa Desantis, Allure, 14 Feb. 2023 An ingrown hair is a strand that grows back into your skin. —

Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 4 Feb. 2023 Our brow consultant Soledad Alberti also named it the best at removing ingrown hairs. —

Birnur K. Aral, Good Housekeeping, 13 Jan. 2023 Fur specializes in skincare products to soften coarse hair and treat ingrown hairs. —

Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 31 Dec. 2022 Electric razors are also better at preventing ingrown hairs because there is a less margin of user error. —

Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022 For example, ingrown hairs don’t stand a chance against Fur’s hair-softening oil. —

Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2023 See More

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