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Is shaving head hair will generate a better hair ( like that i used to have when i was 2 years old ) ?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Genes and hair: No. Shaving your head will not change your genes. If you are not eating enough protein in your diet that may be a place to look for better hair growth.

Answered 3/6/2014

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A member asked:

Is shaving head hair will generate a better hair ( like that i used to have when i was 2 years old ) ?

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