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Shaving has no affect on hair growing faster. This is a common myth. Below are the reasons this myth began and persists
Hair grows in cycles that change with age
* Hair grows from the corners of the upper lip, and then forms a complete moustache. Hair then develops on the upper part of the cheeks, and under the lower lip. Hair then spreads to the sides and lower portion of the chin and the growth continues to form a full beard. Facial hair continues to grow coarser, thicker for several years after the onset of puberty; this process varies with each person and can take up to a decade to complete.
Hair is dead, shaving does not affect it
* By the time hair is what you call hair, the magic is over. Hair is composed mainly of keratin, a mineralized protein, all the growth occurs in the bulb deep in the skin and can not be affected by shaving.
Hair tapers as it grows, therefore it appears thicker after shaving
* When facial hair is shaved the proximal shaft (portion of hair closet to skin) is thicker, hair naturally tapers with growth. This gives the impression of thicker growth.
Stubble: Hair that is freshly shaved is blunted and coarser
* Shaving puts an angular bias on hair that to the touch seems like more hair growth. Short fresh cut hair is stiffer due closeness to the follicle, less room for movement. All hair softens when it tapers with growth adding to the misconception thicker growth.
Hair becomes lighter has it grows due to sun and chemical exposure
* New growth, it is darker because it has not been exposed to the sun and the chemicals of everyday life. When you shave the initial growth is darker, this is naturally perceived has thicker.
Perception
* Initial growth appears greater because hair grows so slow. You will notice the first few millimeters with further growth the change seems diminished. Baby faced to a five o'clock shadow is a stark change, and then comes peach fuzz, after that change is subtle. * Wishful thinking seems to be the greatest reason this myth persists, you want to see growth so you do. Source:Kentonville.com
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Does your hair grow darker and thicker when you shave?
no it just looks darker and thicker because of stubble
Does hair grow back thicker after you shave?
No; that's a common myth. It seems thicker because of the stubble.
Haircut for thin hair?
shave it all off. It'll grow back thicker
How old does a child have to be to get his hair cut with hair clippers?
about 1 but if you shave it bald the hair will grow back faster and thicker
Will your hair grow back after you shave it thin or thick?
It will come back a bit thicker - shave it a few times and will add to the thickness.
If you shave your leg does the hair get bigger?
No that's a myth. Shaving is a nusiance because the hair does seem to grow back thicker.
Does chaving more make hair grow faster?
Yes, if you shave your hair it will grow back faster, and thicker. (The same will happen if you cut/trim it, or wax it).
How can you grow facial hair faster and thicker natural?
shave it for continues of one weak.and later 3 months you had a facial hair......
If you shave your chest hair will it grow back thicker?
Yes, it will grow back thicker and darker. But shaving your chest itches very badly.
Im only 27 my Hair is thinning on top would it help to shave my hair short would it come back thicker?
No, shaving your head won't make the hair grow back thicker.
Does shaving make your hair grow thicker even if i shave multiple times?
No. You know. You can even shave your mustache as a girl and they wil remain the same as before.
Why do girls grow hair on there stomach?
All people grow hair everywhere on they're body. Its natural. I even have hair on my belly. I suggest bleaching it if it bothers you. Don't shave it because the hair as you know will grow back thicker and darker.
