Why does my beard grow back faster after shaving?

governorkeagan@lemdro.id to No Stupid Questions@lemmy.world – 23 points –

I’ve often been told that this isn’t actually true but I can’t help but feel that it does happen. Until recently I hadn’t shaved for about a year, maybe two. Now I feel like it’s growing back quicker than what it did the last time (after shaving on a more regular basis).

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It doesn't, it's just that going from zero to 1/4" inch of hair is a lot more noticeable than going from 1 to 1.25 inches.

Also the newly cut edge is sharper and feels more than a 3 week old bristle.

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