What Really Happens to Your Hair + Skin
There are so many rumours about shaving that it’s no wonder first-timers feel confused. Does it make your hair thicker? Faster-growing? Darker? The truth is much simpler - and way less scary. Let’s clear up the 5 most common shaving myths once and for all.
Myth 1: Shaving Makes Hair Grow Back Thicker or Darker
Nope. When you shave, you cut the hair at the surface, leaving a blunt edge. That edge can feel coarser, but your hair’s colour and thickness are determined by genetics — shaving doesn’t change that.
👉 Truth: It only looks different because the hair is blunt, not tapered.
Myth 2: Shaving Makes Hair Grow Faster
Hair growth happens under the skin at the follicle level. Shaving never touches the follicle - it only cuts the part of the hair you can see.
👉 Truth: Shaving doesn’t increase growth rate or density.
Myth 3: Shaving is the Same as Exfoliation
Shaving removes some dead skin cells, but it’s not the same as true exfoliation. Your skin still benefits from a gentle scrub or exfoliating wash between shaves to prevent ingrown hairs.
👉 Truth: Shaving = hair removal, not skincare.
Myth 4: A Stick Face Razor Works Fine for the Body
The “classic” razor design was originally made for men’s beards, not bodies. In 1915, it was literally flipped upside down and marketed to women. Your body deserves better.
👉 Truth: Face razors aren’t designed for the curves and surfaces of body shaving.
Myth 5: Everyone Needs to Shave Every Day
Nope. Some people shave daily, some weekly, some never — and all of those are valid. Shaving is personal, and it should always be your choice-
👉 Truth: Shave when (and if) you want to.
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Reset Razor’s Honest Take on Shaving Myths
We don’t believe in fear or fake rules. Shaving should be about confidence, comfort, and choice - not pressure or myths. With the right razor, you’ll have fewer nicks, less confusion, and more freedom.
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