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Does shaving make your hair grow thicker?

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Dr. Mark Christensen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: This is a common myth. Shaving also does not cause hair to grow back faster. Contrary to popular belief, shaving does not change the texture, color, or growth rate of hair.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/9/2014

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