When tweezing, the skin should be held taut, and the hair pulled using a quick motion in which direction?

• A. Against hair growth
• B. Perpendicular to the skin
• C. Diagonally
• D. In the direction of hair growth

Answer: (D)

The key idea is to minimize discomfort and prevent hair breakage by pulling with the grain of the hair. When the skin is held taut, the hair can be plucked cleanly from the follicle with less resistance. Pulling quickly in the same direction the hair grows allows the follicle to release smoothly, reducing pain and the chance of hairs snapping, bending, or becoming ingrown. If you pull against the growth or in a direction that doesn’t align with the follicle, the hair is more likely to break at the skin surface or be dragged sideways, which increases irritation and the risk of ingrown hairs. Perpendicular or diagonal pulls don’t align with the hair’s natural path and tend to be harsher on the skin, making tweezing less efficient and more painful.