I agree it shouldn't make any difference logically, unless it is different on the scalp to actually shaving it and maybe the cold etc or lack of oils being trapped in stimulates something extra? She said to shave, not to cut.

I guess the only way to truely know whether it would have happened or not is to shave half her head and see what happens with the other half - but i can't exactly do that to her.

But i cover my hair, so maybe i should do it to myself... although DH would NOT be impressed.

Hey Onyx - you want to do a "women who cover their hair so nobody will know what we are doing and how freaky we look" trial for 6 months in the name of science and shave one side of our heads??? :P