Ace the Arkansas State Barber Test 2026 – Trim Up for Success with Swagger!

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.