Here's why:
* Hair shaft appearance: When you shave, you cut the hair at the surface, leaving a blunt end. This can make it feel thicker and coarser because the cut is straight, not tapered like naturally grown hair.
* Appearance of growth: The hair that grows back after shaving seems to be thicker because the tapered end has been removed, so it appears to be a more substantial hair.
* No impact on hair follicles: Shaving only affects the hair shaft, not the hair follicle itself. The follicle, where hair grows from, remains unchanged.
What can make your hair appear thicker or darker?
* Hormonal changes: Puberty, pregnancy, and certain medications can cause hair growth to change.
* Genetics: Some people are naturally predisposed to having thicker or darker hair.
* Hair care practices: Using harsh hair removal methods, like waxing, can cause hair to grow back thicker, but this is usually temporary.
So, you can shave as often as you like without worrying about it changing your hair growth.