Now it's time for the age-old question, "Shave with or against the grain?" Experts recommend shaving with the grain to avoid razor-burns and ingrown hairs. If you're looking for an extremely close shave, some barbers recommend shaving with the grain at first, then finishing the job with one stroke against the grain. In other words, you can use a combination of shaving with and against the grain, but it's widely recommended to just shave with the grain.
- If you aren't sure how to shave with the grain, try feeling the hair around your face.
- When you rub your face in the direction of the grain (or hair growth) it should feel smooth.
- When going against the grain, it should feel fuzzy, like your hairs are almost pulling at your skin.
- Remember, facial hair grows in different directions or angles depending on where it is located on your face. Don't make the mistake of shaving in the same direction for your entire face, especially when going from your face to your neck.
