# 1722: "Does Hair Grow Back Thicker if You Shave It?"

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Published: 2026-07-23T07:00:15+00:00
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## Resource

Interesting Things with JC #1722: "Does Hair Grow Back Thicker if You Shave It?" – Freshly shaved hair feels thicker because the razor leaves every strand with a blunt end instead of its natural tapered tip, creating the same illusion that has kept this myth alive for generations.

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