Shaving is a quick and easy method of hair removal that can be done at home with minimal preparation. Here
Shaving is a quick and easy method of hair removal that can be done at home with minimal preparation. Here are five most common shaving myths debunked.
Shaving is a form of physical exfoliation that can help remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, leaving it smoother and brighter. It also improves the effectiveness of skincare products by removing dead skin cells that can prevent active ingredients from penetrating the skin. Here are five shaving myths you think are true but aren't. (gettyimages)
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Myth: Shaving facial hair can cause acne and breakouts.Fact: Shaving facial hair can cause acne and breakouts if not done properly. It's important to use a clean razor and to shave in the direction of hair growth to avoid irritation and inflammation of the hair follicles. Exfoliating regularly can also help prevent ingrown hairs and breakouts.(File Photo)
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Myth: Shaving facial hair will make it grow back thicker and darker.Fact: This is a common myth that is not true. Shaving does not affect the thickness or colour of hair. Hair may appear thicker and darker immediately after shaving because the hair shaft is cut at a sharp angle, but it will grow back with the same thickness and colour as before.(Unsplash)
Myth: Shaving facial hair will make it grow back thicker and coarser.Fact: This is another common myth that is not true. Shaving does not affect the texture or thickness of hair. Hair will grow back with the same texture and thickness as before.(Unsplash)
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Myth: Shaving facial hair is not a long-term solution.Fact: Shaving facial hair is a temporary solution to hair removal. The hair will grow back in a few days, but it can be a convenient and cost-effective method for some women. Other methods of hair removal such as waxing, threading, and laser hair removal provide longer-lasting results but can be more expensive and require more time and maintenance.(Unsplash)
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The likes of Angelina Jolie and Anya Taylor-Joy, have all been spotted on the Toronto Film Festival red carpet this year. Actor Janhvi Kapoor also made her debut at the film festival, wearing flirtatious dresses, and plenty of India-inspired look. Discover all of her best fashion moments from TIFF this year, right here. (All pics: Instagram/ Rhea Kapoor)
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This photograph shows a view of a full moon also known as "Blood Moon" with leaves in the foreground during a phase of a total lunar eclipse in Jakarta on September 8, 2025.
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Sabrina Carpenter looked stunning in a sheer red Valentino lace gown, paired with a light pink furry boa. Her look was accessorised with Tiffany & Co. jewellery, and her signature gold locks and dewy makeup.
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The first look at the official trailer of Bugonia, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, revealed Emma Stone's hair transformation. A scene from the film, which recently premiered at the Venice Film Festival 2025, shows abductors shaving Stone's character's head in the back of a car - and it is all real!
