Should I shave against the grain to get better results? And what are the pros and cons?

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Ok, so, shaving men (and women, I guess) of Y!A, I need your help.
First off, I'm 15 years old (male) and I started shaving about 1-2 years ago (maybe more, I don't know). Back then, it was only once every few days, or once every week.
Now, it's gotten to the point where every 3 days is the minimum. I've started just shaving every day to keep myself in practice, and so that if I skip a day, nobody will really notice. At the moment, I'm using a cheap razor, but it gets the job done, and I haven't cut myself with any of them yet (it's a value pack of 10).

Ok, now to the question:
Should I shave against the grain?
I mean, after shaving my face normally, should I then go back over, and shave against the grain? I tried it once, and it pretty much removed the little hairs that a regular shave doesn't.

So, pros? Cons? Will the hair grow back if I do shave against the grain? 

Thanks guys. 

I really only ask, because I am getting sick of shaving, and then seeing that my facial hair is still completely visible. As a student, this is slightly annoying, and if I can get rid of them every now and again (provided they grow back) then I am thinking I could grow a mustache or something, and because of the contrast between hair and no hair, it wouldn't look to bad. 

Lengthy I know.
Thanks again.

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Dittos - it's a pain.  Most days I just use a Norelco electric.  For "date night" or other times I want it super smooth or to last longer I use a razor - twice:  once with the grain, then relather and do it against the grain.  I use a gel - not foamy cream - and after-shave to prevent any redness after a close shave.

voicefromparis · Answer

Shaving is a *****. You have to know that shaving against the grain so-to-speak usually leads to razor rash (red bumps)... If you do shave against the grain after you have shaved with the grain and do it very gently. Use good razors.

You have to also know that every man has different hair growth patterns and types. Not everyone can havee an invisible beard or mustache.

thankyoumaskedman · Answer

Shaving against the grain does leave you with a closer shave, as you have noticed.  It may not be such a good idea.  It can increase the chances of ingrown whiskers.  It can leave your face more irritated when you are shaving every day.  The super smoothness is short lived anyway.

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properly, because the self-proclaimed queen of lady-scaping, enable me to help. attempt to allow your pubic area to soak in warmth water for a jiffy. this may melt and unfasten the hairs. make useful the cream you take advantage of is the thick, gel variety, not the aerosal-whipped cream variety. this may coat the hairs and take care of you from nick-age more desirable. And, for sure, an outstanding, sparkling, multi-blade razor! First, shave with the grain, slowly, rinsing off the razor between scrapes. THEN, you bypass adverse to the grain, interior a similar way. Afterwards, pat thoroughly dry, or inspite of a hair-dryer on cool (it feels large, too, hehe), and prepare an aloe cream or soothing-salve low in alcohol, fragrance, or dye so as that it does not sting. And save up with it, reason it is going to ITCH! this may save you probability-free of all nicks, cuts, bumps, and scratches :)

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