quick question

[blue10]

what does WTG, XTG, ATG? im assuming wtg means with the grain? thats straight down right?

thanks

 

[mmack66]

It all depends on which way the hair on your face grows. You need to map the growth directions on each area of your face.

 

[gurana]

what does WTG, XTG, ATG? im assuming wtg means with the grain? thats straight down right?

thanks

like mmack66 said, it may be different for everybody... however, generally speaking:
- with the grain (wtg) is from north to south (you may see things like n-s, or n-to-s)
- across the grain (xtg) is from e-w or w-e
- against the grain (atg) is from s-n


For me, these hold pretty much true all across my face, though my mustache near the edges seem to grow out horizontally, and righ tunder my jawline, near the bend of my jaw, seems to grow horizontally towards my back. Everybody will be a little different...

 

[wimbouman]

what does WTG, XTG, ATG? im assuming wtg means with the grain? thats straight down right?

thanks

You're right.

WTG = with the grain, usually down
ATG = against the grain, usually up
XTG = across the grain, usually L to R

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[mdunn]

here is the masterlist

 

[blue10]

thanks guys,

on my cheeks my hair grows almost at a slat so its like this ````````` should i just go straight down or more W to E?

 

[Luc]

thanks guys,

on my cheeks my hair grows almost at a slat so its like this ````````` should i just go straight down or more W to E?

It depends on hair grow. Try to map the direction on your face with a 2-3 days worth of beard, sometimes 1 is enough. That way, you will do a real WTG/XTG and eventually, ATG.