Does shaving make your hair thick? 6 common shaving myths debunked

A lot of women do not use razors thinking it can promote thicker or faster re-growth of hair, darkens the skin, cause in-growths, etc. But these are all just myths.

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Published on Jun 19, 2021 05:19 pm IST 7 Photos
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Clinical studies debunked all these myths many years ago but people are still living with the misconception. It can be because their hair regrowth after shaving looks different. Here are six popular shaving myths busted.(Unsplash)

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Dry shave is okay: No, dry shaving should never be an option since it can irritate the skin and make it dry and flaky. Wet the skin, apply a conditioner and then shave.(Pexels)

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Shaving promotes thicker or faster re-growth of hair: When the hair starts growing after a shave it might seem coarse but after a few days it goes back to its original colour and texture.(Pexels)

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Shaving darkens the skin: Shaving only gets rid of the hair and has nothing to do with skin darkening.(Pexels)

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Shaving causes hair in-growths: In-growths are caused by blockage and not razors. To get rid of them you need to exfoliate the area before sliding a razor.(Pexels)

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