Urban Beauty Myths from Your Momma Revealed
Shaving makes your hair grow back thicker.
Shaving cuts the mid-shaft of the hair making it seem more coarse and wider. Although it appears larger when grown out, your hair texture, width, and color do not ever change. Dr. Marjory Nigro, a Houston dermatologist suggests shaving with warm water at the end of the shower to soften the hair. He also says applying cortisone cream to the shaven area, if prone to razor bumps, “works like a charm”.