Episode

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

Podcast: Interesting Things with JC
Published: Jul 23, 2026
Duration seconds: 162
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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.