Side Effects of Shaving Head

Having a shaved isn’t all roses, well not completely. There are a few minor issues with it:

1. Your scalp might become overly dry from exposure to the sun and the elements.
2. If you don’t use sunscreen or a hat, your scalp can also be exposed to harmful UV sun rays.
3. Shaving and low clipping can produce ingrown hairs.
4. It does save time, but you’ll probably have to shave it daily to keep it closely cut — just like shaving your face.
5. Opinionated people might feel prompted to comment on your new look. It’s okay, let them.

How to Care for Shaved Head for Healthy Regrowth

Shaving your head doesn’t mean your hair will grow healthier or not healthier. If your hair is just damaged and you want to grow it afresh, or you’re looking for a new style, shaving really isn’t going to make a negative impact on the growth of your hair.

But if you have alopecia and don’t treat it while you have a shaved head, you could see quite a bit of degeneration when you do grow your hair again. To avoid that, use hair growth products on your scalp.

It’s the scalp, after all, that’s in need of regenerating nutrients to grow your hair healthily. Invest in an anti-hair loss shampoo, even if you’re shaving your hair temporarily. These have ingredients that work against the DHT on your scalp. DHT is a hair loss hormone that kills hair follicles.

After using an anti-hair loss shampoo, massage your scalp with a hair growth oil. You might find that when you stop shaving your hair, it’s ready to grow back just fine.

FAQs

If you shave your head will it grow back?

Yes.

When you shave your head does it grow back thicker?

No. It’s actually a myth that shaving the hair makes it grow back thicker.

Does hair regrow differently after shaving?

No.

Is shaving hair good for hair growth?

No. This is a myth. It’s good for getting rid of damage or hiding alopecia. Your hair will grow as it did before unless there is degeneration due to alopecia. In that case, it could grow back worse.