<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPasses in shaving refer to how many times you move the blade across your skin. To get as close a shave as possible and reduce the amount of stubble, you will likely need to make more than one pass with your razor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For most shavers, two or three passes with a safety razor reduce the possibility of having stubble left on your face.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s important to note that these passes are done in specific ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- First Pass: <\/strong>Typically, the first pass moves with the grain of your hair \u2014 meaning the razor is moving along the same way your hair grows. To find out which way your hair grows, feel your hair. Which direction feels smooth and doesn\u2019t meet resistance? That\u2019s the direction that goes with the grain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Second Pass: <\/strong>The second pass moves across the grain and, occasionally, against the grain. Against the grain is the pokey and sharp direction that is the opposite direction your hair grows. Across the grain is halfway between across and against the grain. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
NOTE: <\/strong>Take extra caution when shaving across and against the grain. You\u2019ll meet the most resistance shaving in these directions; however, you\u2019ll most likely achieve the closest shave if you complete two or three passes \u2014 one with the grain and one or two across and against the grain, respectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>How to get rid of stubble after shaving – 4 fixes<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019ve just finished shaving, it can be frustrating to see stubble on your face after you\u2019ve cleaned up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To remedy the situation, it\u2019s important to catch any left-over stubble before you apply aftershave or moisturizer to your face. This allows you to reapply shaving soap to the area that still has stubble. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom there, make sure that your first pass is with the grain of your hair. And, if needed, make your second pass across the grain of the leftover stubble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you didn\u2019t notice the stubble until after you\u2019ve applied aftershave or moisturized, you have a couple of options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Wash the aftershave\/moisturizer off of your face. Then, proceed to re-shave the area that still has stubble.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Continue about your day and hope your sand-paper stubble doesn\u2019t rub anyone the wrong way.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
In all seriousness, the easiest way to rid yourself of stubble on your face after shaving is to reshave the section. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPlucking or waxing are fairly impractical, and those methods may cause more irritation to your skin.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before we get too far, just a quick reminder that stubble can look good. Real good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n