Remove dead skin cells with an exfoliating scrub. SCRUB. Using a warm washcloth, put gentle pressure on each side of the bump for 2 to 3 minutes twice a day until hair emerges. APPLY HEAT. When (and only when) the hair is at the surface of the skin, you can grab it with sterilized tweezers. PLUCK. MORE: Your Head-To-Toe Hair Removal Guide