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Does Shaving Make Hair Grow Thicker? 🪒 Myth Busted
Published on September 25, 2025
It's one of the most repeated pieces of advice: "Don't shave, your hair will grow back thicker and darker!" This belief has been around for generations, causing many to hesitate before picking up a razor. But is this a hard scientific fact, or just a widespread illusion? Let's cut through the confusion and get to the root of this myth!
The Myth
"Shaving your hair causes it to grow back thicker, darker, and at a faster rate."
The Fact
"Science confirms that shaving has absolutely no effect on the thickness, color, or rate of hair growth. It simply cuts the hair at the skin's surface, which can change how it *feels* as it grows back."
Breaking Down the Evidence
Science Says No: Scientific evidence clearly shows that shaving does not make hair thicker or increase its growth rate. [00:00:06]
The "Blunt Edge" Illusion: The main reason people believe this myth is because shaved hair grows back with a blunt, flat edge. This blunt "stubble" feels rougher and more noticeable compared to the soft, tapered end of an uncut hair, creating the illusion of thickness. [00:00:12]
No Follicle Effect: Shaving only affects the hair shaft above the skin. It does not interact with the hair follicle, which is located deep under the skin and is responsible for determining hair's texture, color, and growth speed. [00:00:18]
Impact of Shaving on Hair Growth
Conclusion
So, you can shave without any fear of your hair turning into a thick, dark forest. The feeling of "thicker" hair is just a temporary illusion caused by the blunt edge of the cut hair. Shaving has no impact on your hair's actual growth or thickness. Another myth busted! [00:00:18]
