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Gibson, M.D. No - shaving hair doesn't change its thickness, color or rate of growth. Shaving facial or body hair gives the hair a blunt tip.
Gibson, M.D. No - shaving hair doesn't change its thickness, color or rate of growth. Shaving facial or body hair gives the hair a blunt tip.
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The tip might feel coarse or "stubbly" for a time as it grows out. During this phase, the hair might be more noticeable and perhaps appear darker or thicker.
The tip might feel coarse or "stubbly" for a time as it grows out. During this phase, the hair might be more noticeable and perhaps appear darker or thicker.
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