Question 1

how come i have no chest hair at 22? am i just a slow bloomer?

Accepted Answer

Your genes: About 5% of men never grow chest hair. This has nothing to do with virility in any other respect. Especially nowadays, many women say they prefer it, and these men also generally do not get progression of male balding on the scalp. Paul newman (photo) talked in an interview about being completely smooth; one couldn't say he was less masculine. Enjoy who you are.

Question 2

what are risks of waxing chest hair?

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis: Waxing can result in a localized infection in certain individuals. It is not suited for people with chest acne. Waxing is repeated at about 4-6 weeks, and there needs to be stubble for waxing to be effective. Longer term laser offers advantages if affordable.

Question 3

how can i grow chest hair in puberty?

Accepted Answer

It's genetic: If you're normally masculinized by your hormones, whether you get chest hair (and 95% of men in the us do) is entirely a function of your genes. Almost all men envy a guy with a hairy pelt, but most women say they prefer smooth, top hollywood stars shave it fof, and hairy guys go bald much sooner than others. Enjoy whatever the genetic lottery gave you. Paul 'best chest' newman had no chest hair.

Question 4

is normal for girls to have chest hair?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Hirsutism is male pattern hair growth in women. It may be due to excess androgens, especially testosterone. This may be due to polycystic ovarian syndrome. Discuss this w/your Family Doc, GYN or Planned Parenthood. There are medical options to deal w/metabolic issues of PCOS. Laser hair removal can get rid of hair once &amp; for all.

Question 5

does chest hair and facial hair ever stop growing?

Accepted Answer

No: Chest hairs tend to have a short life cycle which is why they never grow very long like the ones on your head or face. Feel free to shave, or you can have hair removed where you don't want it if you're sure it's what's right for you and your partner.

Question 6

is it normal for a 16 year old boy, to have lots of chest hair?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can be totally normal for a 16 year old boy to have chest hair as part of normal maturation

Question 7

wondering why some men can not grow chest hair and facial hair?

Accepted Answer

Genetics: About 5% of men never grow chest hair and have relatively thin beards. Many (maybe most) women in the us say they prefer this, and such guys are the least likely to get male pattern baldness. Paul newman had no chest hair and was the first hollywood man with really good muscle definition to go shirtless in the movies. It didn't bother him. Enjoy who you are.

Question 8

do facial or chest hair grow back faster when they are plucked out?

Accepted Answer

No: Rate of hair growth is not related to removal.

Question 9

for a 18 year old guy, is having no chest hair and no need to shave daily normal?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely.: Completely normal.  Same thing goes for leg hair - some guys just don't have any.  No need to worry.  You have the same amount of testosterone and "fuerza".

Question 10

when do boys usually get chest hair?

Accepted Answer

Late puberty: In later puberty, around the time when all of the pubic hair is in and there is underarm hair and the need for shaving the face every day. However, many men never get any and that is inherited.

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