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  Freshly shaven hair under a microscope

You may think it is just easier to shave.  Think again.  Shaving creates “Hair Spears” that immediatly begin to grow back, thicker, stronger, and Prickly!  Don’t be a Cactus.  Waxing removes the hair spear by the root leaving smooth, soft skin and the hair takes longer to return.

Disadvantages of Shaving:

• It’s easy to cut yourself, even if you are careful, and razor wounds tend to bleed heavily.  Of course the wound can also become infected.
• Razors can become easily contaminated with bacteria and viruses, such as staphylococcus, which can cause serious infections which require medical attention.
• You have to do it often, sometimes daily, depending on your lifestyle, the season, and how coarse your hair is.
• Hair grows back quickly, and appears darker and thicker due to the blunt cut of the hair.
• You can get unsightly razor bumps/burn, which is actually an infection of the hair follicle. This infection can get worse and spread.