#16: Hair Growth
The belief that shaving body hair makes it grow back thicker is another common misconception perpetuated by TV and movies. When you shave, you only cut the hair above the skin’s surface, not affecting the hair follicle or its thickness. The illusion of thicker hair after shaving may arise because the hair that regrows has a blunt tip instead of a naturally tapered one, making it feel coarser.
This misconception likely originated from observations of the short, stubbly regrowth following shaving. However, over time, the shaved hair will return to its normal texture. In reality, shaving has no impact on the rate or thickness of hair growth. So, feel free to groom your body hair without worrying that it will come back thicker – it’s just a myth.