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Offline sam2021

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Shave with for how long before shave against?
« on: March 14, 2012, 08:33:55 PM »
I have just started shaving my head again and was wondering.  How long should i shave with the grain before i attempt shaving against the grain? 
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Re: Shave with for how long before shave against?
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2012, 09:41:30 PM »
Às long as you have a good sharp razor i would do it now.
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Re: Shave with for how long before shave against?
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2012, 01:52:43 AM »
hey.
I started shaving it against the grain from the very beginning.
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Re: Shave with for how long before shave against?
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2012, 02:02:07 AM »
No questions , shave against the grain take your time , no rushing . The best finish is against the grain
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Re: Shave with for how long before shave against?
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2012, 04:03:22 AM »
I only did one shave with the grain, then the next few with the grain then against to make sure the hair was shorter, now I only shave against.
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Re: Shave with for how long before shave against?
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2012, 05:59:15 AM »
As long as you prep your head well, you can shave against the grain right away.  Be sure your razor is sharp or you will feel mor tugging and pulling as you go against the grain. 
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Re: Shave with for how long before shave against?
« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2012, 07:21:20 AM »
Shaving with the grain does almost nothing for me so it's always against unless I go a couple days without shaving.  Even on day one, I had to go against to get any result.
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Offline sam2021

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Re: Shave with for how long before shave against?
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2012, 08:53:47 AM »
I was thinking of shaving with the grain for a week just to let the old dome toughen up before going against.
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Re: Shave with for how long before shave against?
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2012, 11:05:06 AM »
Quote from: sam2021 on March 15, 2012, 08:53:47 AM
I was thinking of shaving with the grain for a week just to let the old dome toughen up before going against.

You shouldn't have any issues. Try applying Witch Hazel after your shave to help sooth the dome.
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Re: Shave with for how long before shave against?
« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2012, 11:13:14 AM »
It depends how long it's been since you last shaved. Maybe try with the grain at first for a few days, then give against the grain a shot. You definitely want to soothe the dome after, like BaldHD said.
Use some witch hazel first, when it dries then go with BG'z moisture or some aloe gel. Good luck.  O0
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Re: Shave with for how long before shave against?
« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2012, 01:03:23 PM »
aslong as its not long, go against the grain
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Re: Shave with for how long before shave against?
« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2012, 04:41:31 AM »
shaved against and had wonderful results.  I did have to run out and buy a head blade due to the fact the razor i was using just would not do the job.  not enough to cut in a consistent manner.
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Re: Shave with for how long before shave against?
« Reply #12 on: March 18, 2012, 06:37:38 PM »
headblade is the way to go! O0
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Re: Shave with for how long before shave against?
« Reply #13 on: March 19, 2012, 04:25:24 PM »
Quote from: Slyfive on March 18, 2012, 06:37:38 PM
headblade is the way to go! O0

Agreed.

Started shaving against the grain from day 2. No regrets.
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Offline Shane.G

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Re: Shave with for how long before shave against?
« Reply #14 on: April 11, 2012, 03:01:41 PM »
hey i started shaving a week ago im 17 with a full head of hair and i started against the grain :) rushed it but only got a few minor cuts mainly due to a few spots on my head :) just go against man you wont regret it :)
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