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When shaving your head, do you shave against the grain or with it?

Against the grain
69 (92%)
With the grain
6 (8%)

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Offline Deadbob

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Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #45 on: May 21, 2007, 01:12:43 AM »
I shave with the grain first, then against the grain and then whatever direction i need to go to get rid of ALL the stubble
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Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #46 on: May 21, 2007, 07:49:49 AM »
I shave every other day against the grain only once.  If I go with then against it irritates my dome too much.
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Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #47 on: May 31, 2007, 04:31:04 PM »
I'm against the grain man-entire head.  Use my free hand to stretch my scalp tight getting even closer. I'm one slick skinhead after a good shave. 
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Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #48 on: June 02, 2007, 01:56:54 PM »
Quote from: YOSP on May 16, 2007, 08:46:44 AM
Shaved against the grain and it feels great, was nervous because of my sensitive skin that my head would look like a fruitcake but its not that bad, I think it will improve over time. Have to say taking your time is a definite plus...

I can't recommend more if you shave against the grain to make sure that you use a good moisturizer after, or pick up the after shave alcohol routine.  I shaved the sides of my head against the grain at first, and I found that I would have a lot of irritation.  It calmed down when i started using HeadLube.
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Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #49 on: June 06, 2007, 03:16:01 AM »
from my 1st shave it's always been against the grain..

never tried with the grain..
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Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #50 on: June 06, 2007, 11:33:37 AM »
I started "against the grain" and have never even tried "with the grain"  I want it so close and smooth that it looks and feels like I've NEVER had hair!   :*))
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Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #51 on: June 06, 2007, 11:46:56 AM »
rubbing alchohol and a match gets me super sly. aloe vera helps with the burning sensation.  >:D
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Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #52 on: June 06, 2007, 12:25:27 PM »
Quote from: PBurke on June 06, 2007, 11:46:56 AM
rubbing alchohol and a match gets me super sly. aloe vera helps with the burning sensation.  >:D

How soon after you apply the alcohol do you torch it?   ??? 

J/K... don't try this at home!  We're professionals!
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Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #53 on: June 06, 2007, 01:09:40 PM »
I'm a bit different than the rest of you...go figure..LOL.  I used to shave against the grain my first few years of baldness but have switched and now shave with the grain.  After shaving against the grain I always noticed that my skin looked and felt very oily.  When I switched my technique the oily look and feel were gone.  Shaving with the grain also allows me to shave more often without fear of irritation.
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Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #54 on: June 06, 2007, 04:38:37 PM »
Quote from: PBurke on June 06, 2007, 11:46:56 AM
rubbing alchohol and a match gets me super sly. aloe vera helps with the burning sensation.  >:D

 :*)) Thanks, but no thanks. I'll pass on the "extra crispy" look.  :)

I shave with, then against. Yesterday I did a "with the grain only" just to try it out. Nope. I like the totally smooth feeling. So this AM I went back to shaving with and then against.

Darrell


 
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Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #55 on: June 06, 2007, 05:10:23 PM »
Quote from: Sgt. Pate on June 06, 2007, 11:33:37 AM
I started "against the grain" and have never even tried "with the grain"  I want it so close and smooth that it looks and feels like I've NEVER had hair!   :*))

Couldn't agree more. I shave with the grain so it looks and feels like I never had hair. Want it as smooth as possible.
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Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #56 on: June 12, 2007, 03:21:37 PM »
With the grain here...
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Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #57 on: June 12, 2007, 03:45:17 PM »
what works 4 me is against the grain..... it keeps me super sly

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Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #58 on: June 19, 2007, 04:45:05 PM »
My hair grows back so fast that I don't get to enjoy the super smoothness long enough to risk the bumps and problems of poss in grown hairs.
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Re: Against the grain?
« Reply #59 on: July 31, 2007, 04:37:16 PM »
I have been shaving for 4 mos. now, and have only attempted against the grain 3X. The first 2 were earlier on in my beginning shaving stages and I experienced a lot of irritation, yesterday was the 3rd. I loved the way it felt and I had no irritation. I also think this helped with the shadow as well.

Question?...I shaved with the grain 1st, and then relathered and against. Is this the best way, or just go straight to against the grain???
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