Does Waxing Make Facial Hair Darker?
Softer, Lighter Regrowth It is not true that waxing makes facial hair darker. In fact, when done properly, facial waxing will actually result in softer, thinner hair. This is because hair is removed by the root, not at the surface, causing the new hairs to grow in finer and often in a lighter color than the original hair. Broken Hairs In some cases, if the wax does not adhere well or is not properly removed, facial hair may break off at the surface of the skin rather than being removed completely. When this happens, it may appear that the hair has become darker because of the blunt broken end. The hair is not actually darker and as it grows it will appear to lighten. Disturbed Follicles Occasionally, facial waxing will result in disturbed hair follicles. This may be caused by improper removal techniques or by individual skin sensitivities. Disturbance of the hair follicles can cause the hairs to start growing in a different direction than before and may make the hair appear to be darke
