Face shaving has always been a controversial topic for women in the world of beauty and skincare. Most women even today do not use razors on their faces due to the fear that their hair will start becoming harder, thicker or darker like men. Due to this fear, women choose the painful path of threading and waxing. However, skin experts have now clarified the situation on this.

Face Shaving Myths: Women do not get hair like men after shaving, dermatologist told the scientific truth.

Scientific Truth: Does shaving change hair texture?

According to the famous doctor, this fear spread regarding face shaving is just a myth. From a scientific point of view, shaving does not affect the thickness, color or speed of hair growth. Hair growth is completely determined by the hormones and genetics of the person. The razor only removes hair from the surface of the skin, it does not affect the hair follicles or roots from which the hair grows.

Why does it feel like hair is getting ‘harder’?

Often women feel their hair a little stiff in the first few days after shaving. Dr. says that the reason for this is hair cutting. When we shave, the hair is cut at a blunt angle. When those same hairs grow back out, their ends are flat rather than pointed or thin, which can make them feel a little rough to the touch. But as soon as the hair grows out completely, it returns to its original soft form.

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