Top 5 shaving myths busted

Nisean Lorde

May 30, 2017 at 3:50 p.m.

MYTH: Shaving every day causes hair to grow back thicker, darker and faster

MYTH: Shaving will make my tan fade faster

MYTH: Using a men’s razor gives you a closer shave

MYTH: A new razor blade causes more nicks and cuts than a broken-in razor blade

Top 5 shaving myths busted

Looking for a perfect shave, but not sure whether your triple-bladed razor for women will perform better than a disposable men’s razor? Will shaving your hair every day cause it to grow back twice as fast? Celebrity dermatologist Dr. Jody Levine, a Gillette Venus expert, and Director of Dermatology at Plastic Surgery & Dermatology of NYC, PLLC, breaks down some of the top shaving myths so you can get your smooth skin glow on this summer. (Photo: Getty)

Looking for a perfect shave, but not sure whether your triple-bladed razor for women will perform better than a disposable men’s razor? Will shaving your hair every day cause it to grow back twice as fast? Celebrity dermatologist Dr. Jody Levine, a Gillette Venus expert and Director of Dermatology at Plastic Surgery & Dermatology of NYC, PLLC, breaks down some of the top shaving myths so you can get your smooth skin glow on this summer.

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