Will frequent shaving make your beard grow faster?

Every man has a beard, but the density of each man's beard is different. In fact, the growth of beards is closely related to hormone interference, and the density of beards depends on the density of hair follicles. Many people find that the more they shave, the faster their beards grow. And they have to shave every morning, which is a waste of time. Is the rapid growth of beards caused by shaving? This still requires professional introduction.

How did the beard come about?

To understand the impact of shaving, you must first understand how beards are formed.

Beards, like our sweat hair and hair, are body hair, formed by the accumulation of cells produced by the division of hair mother cells in hair follicles. However, beards are a type of hair that is more regulated by hormones.

Generally speaking, after men enter puberty, the hair mother cells in the hair follicles around the cheeks and lips become active due to the stimulation of testosterone and other male hormones, and divide in large numbers to form keratinocytes, making the originally weak hair gradually thicker and harder, thus forming a beard. The growth of the beard is an important manifestation of male secondary sexual characteristics.

The density of beard depends on the density of hair follicles

Okay, the prelude is over, and now it’s time to reveal the secret: Is there really such a thing as shaving and density?

Normally, only one hair grows in a hair follicle, so the density of a beard depends on the density of the hair follicles that grow it. Starting from puberty, the number of hair follicles that grow beards begins to increase gradually, and the number tends to stabilize in adulthood. Therefore, when shaving during adolescence, it is true that "the more you shave, the denser and harder your beard becomes." However, this is not caused by the act of shaving, but the result of the increase in the number of hair follicles that grow beards and the strengthening of their activity. After the development is completed, this phenomenon is not obvious.

For adults, the illusion that the beard grows thicker the more you shave is because the stubble that grows after shaving is harder and feels thicker. In fact, if you touch the beard when it grows for the same period of time, there is no big difference.

Shaving the right beard will naturally make you more manly

For men's face, shaving should not be done carelessly. Therefore, shaving should also be done with the correct posture:

Shave in the direction of beard growth: Before shaving, it is best to understand the direction of your beard growth, and then shave in its direction, so as to maximize the removal of beard and reduce the stinging sensation. People with sensitive skin are best to use a multi-blade razor, which can reduce the number of shaving times and reduce the sensitive receiving area.

Before shaving: Wash your face first and apply a hot towel to it to swell the pores and beard and soften them for easier shaving. After applying the towel for about 3 to 4 minutes, apply shaving foam to the cheeks and lips and wait for a while to soften the beard.

Shaving steps: Start from the upper cheeks on both sides, then the beard on the upper lip, and then the corners of the face. The general principle is to start from the sparse beard and leave the dense one at the end, because the shaving cream stays on the beard longer and the beard roots can be further softened.

So, you still need to shave your beard, improve your looks, and get healthy again.