Cutting Hair Doesn’t Make It Thicker
Experts say it’s normal for babies to lose the hair they were born with around the fourth month of life.
Most parents think that after the first haircut their little one’s hair will get stronger and thicker—and even more so after the second or third… However, experts say this is a misconception – writes Biti roditelj.
They claim that cutting has nothing to do with how thick new hair will be, because it grows from the follicle beneath the scalp, and whatever is done on the surface does not affect the process in the follicle. The truth is that when it starts to grow, it may seem thicker because the ends are the same length, while individual hairs go through cycles of resting and growth.
However, no matter how much you cut, shave, or comb a baby’s hair, it will not become thicker. Experts also add that it’s normal for babies to lose the hair they had at birth around the fourth month, and that the new hair will need some time to grow back. At that point, it may be a completely different texture and color.
