Up or down – that is the eternal question. Well, in fact, there is no one-for-all answer. Let us explain why. The truth is that your first shave is supposed to be according to the way your hair grows. However, when you are going up, you may get a somehow smoother and neater shave. On the dark side, when going up, you can also cut yourself and cause irritation, which is anything but a pleasant outcome. So, it is best to decide upon the sensitivity of your skin when choosing between either up or down to go.