As a dermatologist with extensive experience in skin and hair health, I can confidently address your question regarding eyebrow hair regrowth.

Yes, plucked eyebrow hairs do grow back. The process of plucking involves removing the hair from the follicle, but it does not destroy the follicle itself. Hair growth occurs in cycles, and plucking simply shifts the hair to a new growth phase. After plucking, the hair will typically go through a resting phase before it starts growing again. This cycle can take anywhere from a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on the individual's hair growth rate.

It's important to note that while plucking can lead to regrowth, it can also cause trauma to the follicle, which may result in slower regrowth or, in some cases, the hair may not grow back as thick as before. Additionally, frequent plucking can lead to a condition called traction alopecia, where the hair follicle is damaged to the point that it no longer produces hair.

To minimize the risk of damage, it's recommended to use clean, sharp tweezers and to avoid plucking the same area repeatedly. Using a gentle hair removal cream or wax can also be less traumatic to the follicle.

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Myth 4: If you've over-plucked, your eyebrows won't grow back. For a healthy young adult, the average time for tweezed hair to grow back is 56 days. As a licensed esthetician, Joey says that excessive plucking, rubbing eyebrows from habit, or applying aggressive skincare treatments can cause eyebrows to fall out.read more >>