Arkansas Barber Practice Exam 2025 – Complete Study Resource

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Close shaving is the practice of shaving the beard a second time over:

With the grain of the hair

In a crisscross pattern

Against the grain of the hair

Close shaving involves shaving the beard a second time in the opposite direction of the hair growth (against the grain). This helps to give a closer shave and results in a smoother finish. Shaving with the grain (option A) may not result in as close of a shave, while shaving in a crisscross pattern (option B) can cause irritation and ingrown hairs. Using a lighter touch (option D) can also result in an incomplete shave, leaving some hairs still intact. Therefore, close shaving in the opposite direction of hair growth is the recommended method for achieving a clean, close shave.

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