Many people I know believe that when you shave your legs or arms that the hair grows back thicker and darker. I don't understand why it would. Also, I've heard that when you shed hair from your scalp, each hair you lose grows back three more strands of hair. Another wive's tail that I question.
198737
First of all the shedding hair is totally shenanigans, I wouldn't believe that for a second.\n\nAs for hte shaving hair, I believe it is a wives tale to get their kids to look clean :) Hair growth is caused by chemical hormones in your body, IDK why shaving would effect them. Plus, I don't see any difference when I shave =&#92;
620105
bumps are caused when your hair grows inward so you can pull the hair out and the bump will go away or you can use creams that get rid of hair like Nair that way the hair is not under the skin and when it starts growing back it will grow out instead of inward
422113
when u shave a hair you end up blunting off the tip down near the root.  The natural shape of a hair is tapered.  By cutting it close to the root you then eliminate this tapering and end up with a thicker, blunter tip as the hair then grows back out.  So yes, it may appear thicker now but over time will taper back to a lesser thickness as the hair is worn back to a more natural tapering.
183213
You always shave against the grain.  Use a good lather of soap, shaving cream, or better yet an oil based lotion.  You can shave the pubic area, but be ready for the itches as it grows back - a lot of people shave only the area that does not get covered by panties.  Under arm shaving is from the top down and should be done prior to the legs.  Otherwise, I cannot conceive of an area that needs shaving!
338240
well i don't know if you are male or female, but i don't see a reason why your parents would be mad at you for shaving except maybe that the hair grow back stranger once you start shaving with a razor. maybe you want to try depilatory shaving cream.
107949
Actually, the myth that facial comes back thicker after shaving is a untrue.  It does look thicker by shaving a certain way.  The blades of the razor change the direction of you hairs so when it grows back it looks thicker.  So, im sorry bud, unless your still in puberty, nothing can help you besides some hormones.
180927
Shaving won't make your hair thicker, but time probably will if you're just starting to shave.\n\nMaybe some men will answer but for the men in my life I've found that wet or dry shaving is very much personal preference.  Try both and see how you go.
155357
The darker your pigmentation, the thicker and darker your hair is going to be. It`s a genetic trait. Most people have the same amount of hair.\nA very light colored blond will have just at much hair, but it is much much thinner and lighter so not nearly as obvious.
194663
No to both. \n\nThe biggest difference is that before shaving, your hair is thinner at the tips.  When it grows back out from shaving, it's the same thickness at the tip as it is near your skin which makes it seem like it grows back in more.  Your # of follicles don't change.\n\nIf that were true, balding men everywhere would be shaving away, wouldn't they!
68566
thats ok, what you are seeing are the hairs which are going to peep out of your skin in a few days.\n\nWhile there is nothing wrong with shaving off hair from the underarm region, the underarm region does tend to get darker especially with Indian women, since they have black or brown hair. This hair is not pulled out from the roots, and so it is often visible below the skin even after shaving, especially if you are light-skinned. If you have not had any problems with shaving your underarms, and if your armpits have not darkened, you can continue shaving them\n\nI highly recommend waxing or if you cant stand the idea of that, try shaving your underarms in different directions?  The hairs all grow in different directons.\n\nGood Luck!!!
332848
No, the hair grows from the follicles in your scalp.  The hair hanging out is technically dead.  That's why it doesn't hurt when it's cut.  However, it appears you're hair grows faster when you cut it because the split ends are cut off & while you're hair grows at different rates in different hairs, when it's neatly trimmed, it looks better & it seems to look like it's growing faster afterward.  But it's just an illusion.
33057
Hair loss happens to women as well as men. For us ladies, it's often tied into hormonal changes -- the same monsters that make you want to eat those around you for breakfast also control your hair. \n\nThere are all kinds of medical remedies available. If you're serious about remedying hair loss, see your doctor. You can also take steps to preserve the hair your have. One easy thing, only comb your hair from roots to ends. Anything else tangles and then pulls out hair in the detangling process. Follow this pattern also when you wash and condition your hair. Also, keep your hair cut short as weight will also increase fallout. Finally, Mane and Tail shampoo seem to help, and some judicious use of hair gel will make the hair you have seem thicker.
360318
you losing hair because of hair follicle dying.  you could try going to one of those hair treatmeant place where they use your own hair.  You could also shave your head.
549387
Yes there is usually some redness for a day or two.  Generally it takes several treatments to get a good result.  Only the hairs that are in the active growth cycle are killed with the treatment.  Since a third of your hair foolicles are dormant at any time, we generally tell people to return every 6 weeks or so to optimize the number of hairs we catch in the growth phase.  Skin type can also be a factor.  Dark hair with lighter skin can usually be done with fewer visits than people with light hair or dark skin.
78487
The average person loses about 100 strands per day (while the average hair grows only 1/2 inch per month). So the more days you live, the more hairs you lose. While you can't stop time or heredity, you can do something about the way your hair appears, even if it's thinning.  Try the site below for information and products.  Good luck!
43321
You should see a dermatologist. A friend of mine suddenly lost ALL her hair (alopecia)-sp?  It was traumatic. She had to get a wig which was hard because she had no hair with which to fasten the wig onto. Miraculously her hair all came back after about 6 months or so.
318279
they dont shave, they get them waxed.  shaving can leave a dark mark and you may not be able to get ALL the hair.  go get them waxed it doesnt cost much and it lasts MUCH longer.  you could also try a hair remover like nair or veet.  just know that shaving isnt goint to give you that awesome look.