Does shaving make your beard grow back thicker?
The oldest myth in grooming. The honest answer, and what actually affects how a beard fills in.
Ask The BrotiqueRichard Murphy20 May 20261 min read
No. It is the most repeated myth in grooming, and it simply is not true. Shaving cuts the hair at the surface and has no effect on the follicle below the skin, where thickness and growth are actually decided.
What fools people is the regrowth. A shaved hair grows back with a blunt, cut end rather than the soft taper it had naturally, so it feels coarser and looks darker for a while. That is texture, not thickness, and it settles as the hair grows out.
What does affect how a beard fills in is mostly genetics and age, helped along by looking after yourself: staying hydrated, eating well, sleeping, and keeping the skin healthy so every follicle has its best chance. So put the razor down and give it time. That is the real secret.
Worth owning
Men Rock
Awakening Beard Balm
A leave-in balm that softens the beard and wakes you up with a sharp Sicilian lime and caffeine scent. Light enough for daily use, with no greasy residue.
Men Rock
Men Rock Sicilian Lime and Caffeine Awakening Moustache Wax
An un-waxed moustache is a crime in the world of gentlemen so don’t leave without a jar of this sicilian lime and caffeine scented magic.
Braw
Braw Beard Butter - Beard Balm
Braw Beard Butter can be used on it’s own or after applying Braw Beard Oil.
Braw
Braw Beard Oils - The Grand Eckson
The Black Series are a heavier weight oil, better used for a fuller look.
Braw
Braw Beard Heather Beard Oil
Heather has a light floral scent, perfect for the gentleman out to make an impression.
Uppercut Deluxe
Uppercut Deluxe Matt Pomade
Apothecary87
Apothecary87 Manitoba Maple Hair Pomade
Suavecito Pomade