Why does hair (anywhere) grow back thicker and darker after you shave it?

Question

self explaintry

Answer 1

As far as I know it doesn't...although it may seem that way. It is just an old wives tale...see link below.

http://www.snopes.com/oldwives/hairgrow.asp

Answer 2

As the others have said, luv, no it doesn't. That's an old wive's tale just like saying you'll get cramps if you swim after eating or that milk curdles in your stomache when you are sick (yes, none of those are true. Milk actually makes you BETTER when you have the flu)

But anyway, no, your hair grows back the same thickness and fastness as ever. Think about men's leg hairs... thick and dark but most have never had a razor touch their legs.

Hope that helps :D

Answer 3

It doesnt. Hair only looks thicker and darker because unshaved hair is generally lighter from exposure to UVA/UVB ( even subtle differences in color can make hair appear thinner ) Also freshly cut hair ( or hair cut with a razor ) looks thicker because of the blunt cut end. uncut/unshaved hair has a narrower tapered end because of wear/breakage. Its a visual trick.

Answer 4

It doesn't.its an old wives tale,you only have so many hair follicles and they dont grow any differently whether you shave or not.