article_snippet: When it comes to shaving, boys are normally taught the art by boys fathers or older brothers.
article_snippet: Begin by shaving with the grain of the hair before switching and going against this grain.
article_snippet: This suggest that shaving in one direction on the cheek may not have the same affect when used on the neck, for example.
article_snippet: However, Dr Vanoosthuyze revealed that shaving in the direction of the hair is often the best place to start. '
article_snippet: It is difficult to give a simple, straightforward answer, because the comfort of the shave - or lack of irritation - is dependent on so many more factors than simply the direction of the shaving stroke,' Dr Vanoosthuyze told MailOnline at the launch of Gillette's Fusion ProGlide with FlexBall technology razor. '
article_snippet: Our  data has shown that men who shave with ProGlide against the grain rated the product as high for 'gives a comfortable shave' as those men who shaved with the grain and/or in both directions.'
article_snippet: Dr Vanoosthuyze said: 'As a general rule, most men find shaving first in the direction of the hair growth and then following up with upstrokes provides the closest, smoothest shave with good skin comfort'
article_snippet: But Dr Vanoosthuyze continued that a man's facial hair tends to grow in different directions, so even if a man thinks a man shaves with the grain, some hairs will still unknowingly be cut against the grain. '
article_snippet: As a general rule, I would say that most men find using light strokes and shaving first in the direction of the hair growth and then following up with upstrokes provides the closest, smoothest shave with good skin comfort.'
article_snippet: This image shows the angle a blade takes on a typical cheek hair .
highlights_snippet: Tests have shown people should start by shaving in direction of the hair .
  