West Virginia Barber Written Practice Exam

What is the single lather shave in which the shaving strokes are made across the grain of hair?

1. Against the grain shave

2. Double pass shave

3. Once over shave

4. Second pass shave

The correct answer is: Once over shave

The correct answer is "Once over shave". This term refers to a single lather shave during which the shaving strokes are made across the grain of the hair. In this technique, the barber shaves the hair in one pass, moving the razor across the grain of the hair growth. This method helps to achieve a close shave without causing irritation or ingrown hairs that can happen when shaving against the grain. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not specifically refer to a single lather shave with strokes made across the grain of the hair. These options involve different shaving techniques that do not match the description given in the question.