Once a follicle exists, it exists. Only magic (laser/electro) can make it stop growing those pesky pricklies. The thickness, darkness, firmness, and growth rate are not fixed though. Personally, I've noticed my facial hair is coming in whiter and whiter as time passes. The hair on my legs is taking longer and longer to grow back. And the hair on my chest and arms is becoming thinner and lighter, almost to the point you can't see it. YMMV, we're all unique, right?