Even when we reach adulthood, there are stories, old wives’ tales, and myths that persist in hanging around. It can be hard to shake them off, even with cold hard scientific evidence to prove them wrong. Here are the six of the most common myths that adults believe to be true.
#6 – Don’t shave; the hair will grow back thicker!
This old wives’ tale has been passed down to young women getting their first razor for generations. Yes, leg hair does grow back if you shave it. No, it does not get thicker every time. If it did women would be using blowtorches for depilatory purposes by the time they reached their 20s. The myth comes from the texture of hair when it grows back: blunt and jagged instead of pointed and fine. This is caused by the razor slicing the hair in a straight line when you shave: when you wax, the hair is pulled right out and grows back in a natural point. Your hair may look different when it grows back after a shave, but it isn’t any thicker or harder to remove.