Shaving people say follow the hair growth does that mean if it grows down shave down?

Question

or if it growns down shave up? i.e. against it

Answer 1

Follow the grain, if the hair grows down, you have down, if you shave against the grain you cause ingrown hairs which make little red bumps and they hurt!

Answer 2

On the better part of your face, this would mean shaving down. But, on your neck and underneath your face, this would mean shaving up. While it is not advisable to shave against the grain, you can still shave across it (sideways) to get a closer shave. Here is a video that will walk you through the "ideal" shaving steps: http://www.debonairmag.com/the_art_of_the_perfect_shave.htm

And here is a good article for some basic shaving tips:
http://www.debonairmag.com/saving_face_-_the_ultimate_male_skin_care_guide.htm

Answer 3

yes.

shave in the same direction the hair points. However after that you can shave the shaved areas against the growth of an even closer shave. This can lead to nicks though.

Answer 4

You should shave down if it grows down.
But it really depends on how sensitive the area is.
If it's not that sensitive it really doesn't matter a whole lot, but if it is you will get razor burn if you try to shave against it.
If shaving with it doesn't get rid of all the hair try shaving with it and then against it. That's what i do! [=

Answer 5

Well we was watching a program once and the man shaved down then shaved up,it was on shaving tips,apparently it gives a closer shave,I pluck mine (female) yes the occasional hair doe's sprout out but when I shave my legs I shave against the hair,,ummmmm this is getting very technical,oh & apparently if you put your razer in the sink with hot water for awhile it make it easier to shave with,,,not to hot thoe ouch!!!!!

Answer 6

If you have sensitive skin and you shave against the grain, you may be asking for bumps and/or ingrown hairs. I prefer to shave across rather than to follow the growth because it seems to cut closer.

Answer 7

It means if it grows down shave down.

The opposite of this is called "back-shaving" it will cut the hairs closer to the skin but is the cause of razor bumps and ingrown hairs in some people, especially if your hair is really curly.

Answer 8

I shave my upper lip down first and then side to side, BUT never upside down.

The only part of my face I shave from bottom to top is my neck and on occasion, for a very close shave, my cheeks after shaving them once top to bottom.

I like to use Avalon Organics Peppermint Body/Hand Lotion instead of shaving gel. It works better for me. They also make a very nice shaving cream, but it's hard to find and doesn't last long.

Answer 9

I think it means to shave in the direction the hair grows (at it's roots)... could be wrong....I'm just a girly-girly after all who doesn't shave what you are talking about shaving, I don't think. Eeeeeeeewwwww!

Answer 10

i usually wax but it hurt so in the shower i sit wwith my legs WID open then i start at the op and go down i use the razor with the soap on the sides soo it dont burn when i get soap their next i do the flaps of skin then i open the flaps and do the inse of the flaps not were your vagina is also shave often because it itches when the hair starts to grow back