What I Wish I Knew Before Shaving My Face ✨ Shaving doesn’t change hair growth. I once believed that shaving would make my facial hair grow thicker or darker — but scientifically, that’s false. Shaving only cuts the hair at the surface and doesn’t affect the follicle or pigment beneath the skin. ✨ It’s a form of gentle exfoliation. When you shave, you’re not just removing hair — you’re also clearing away dead skin cells. This process, known as physical exfoliation, helps reveal smoother, more ra