If you've used a razor at least once in your life, you've probably heard the classic phrase: "Don't shave, it'll make your hair grow back thicker!" This is one of the most common myths about hair removal, but is it really based on scientific facts?
What does science say?
When we shave, the hairs are cut at the skin level, creating a straight cut tip. This makes them feel thicker and rougher to the touch when they grow back. However, this does not mean that the hairs actually change in thickness or density.
Shaving does not affect the number of hairs, their growth rate, or their thickness. Each hair has a natural shape that is determined by genes, and shaving does not change this.
Why do hairs look thicker?
There are several reasons why shaving may create the illusion that hair is growing back stronger:
• Straight cut: The tips of newly emerging hairs are thicker at the base and are not thinned out like naturally falling hairs.
• Color: New hairs have not yet been exposed to the sun and external factors, so they appear darker.
• Touch: Since the tip of the hair is not naturally thin, it is easier to touch and creates the sensation of roughness.
What about other methods?
If you want your hair to look thinner or grow more slowly, you can try methods like waxing, laser hair removal, or depilatory creams, which remove the hair from the root and make the growth softer.
Myth! Shaving doesn't make hair thicker, it just makes it look and feel that way. If you prefer a quick and painless method of hair removal, don't worry - use a razor without fear!
Sources: Healthline
