How to Shave the Back of Your Neck

How to Shave the Back of Your Neck on Your Own

Keeping the back of your neck clean makes a huge difference, it’s the detail that separates a sharp look from a messy one. But if you’ve ever tried shaving it yourself, you know it’s one of the most frustrating parts of men’s grooming.

You can’t see what you’re doing. The angles are weird. The line never looks quite even. And no matter how often you try, it never really becomes easy.

Over time, two main ways of doing it have emerged: the traditional way and what’s becoming known as the “by-feel” method made possible by new tools that rethink how a neck shave actually works.

The Traditional Way

This is the method most men start with. It’s what every article online describes... mirrors, razors, patience.

What it involves:

• Setting up a big wall mirror and a handheld mirror so you can see the back of your head.

• Warming up your skin and softening the hair with water or a hot towel.

• Applying shaving cream or using a trimmer for a dry shave.

• Working slowly, shaving a few inches at a time, checking the mirror, readjusting your angle, checking again.

Why it’s tough:

• It takes time. By the time you line up the mirrors, find the right light, and twist yourself into position, you’re already frustrated.

• The visibility is never perfect. Even with two mirrors, you’re guessing.

• Mistakes are easy. One wrong movement can throw off your neckline completely.

• It doesn’t get easier. Most men who’ve done it for years will tell you it’s always a chore, and the result depends more on luck than skill.

It works if you have patience and a steady hand. But for many, it’s something they put off until their next haircut.

The “By-Feel” Method

In recent years, a different way to shave has started to take hold, one that doesn’t rely on perfect mirrors or endless adjusting.

Instead of trying to see every move, this method focuses on feeling the shape of your neck. The idea is simple: your fingers already know where your neckline is. The tool just needs to move naturally with them.

That’s the thinking behind a new approach from Gever, a company that’s reimagined how men shave the back of their necks. Their razor is designed to fit naturally between your fingers so it moves as part of your hand. You guide it by touch, tracing your neckline the way you would run your fingers along it, and the blade follows smoothly.

Men who’ve used it say it solves the exact frustrations that made traditional shaving so tedious:

• No need for two mirrors or perfect lighting.

• You can work by feel, keeping even pressure and smooth lines.

• It’s quicker,  a minute or two instead of ten.

• The results are even and consistent, without the risk of carving your line too high or uneven.

People who used to rely on awkward mirror setups, head templates, or quick trimmer touch-ups are genuinely surprised at how natural this feels. It’s not about a new gadget, it’s about finally making an everyday task intuitive.

Why This Matters

A clean neckline does more than tidy up your haircut, it changes how your whole look comes together. But until now, shaving that area by yourself meant guesswork, frustration, and wasted time.

The traditional method gets the job done, eventually. But it takes forever, and the margin for error never goes away. The “by-feel” method, on the other hand, cuts out the parts that make it hard in the first place.

Whether you stick with your old setup or try the newer approach, the steps that matter most remain the same:

• Start with clean, softened skin.

• Use short, gentle strokes, never force the blade.

• Rinse with cool water and apply an alcohol-free balm.

The difference is how much effort it takes.

Final Thoughts

Shaving the back of your neck shouldn’t be something you dread. The traditional way works if you have the patience,  but for most people, it’s slow, awkward, and full of small mistakes that never completely go away.

New tools like Gever’s “by-feel” razor show that it’s possible to make this part of grooming effortless,  not by adding complexity, but by simplifying how we do it.

It’s still just you, your hands, and your razor.... only this time, they’re finally working together.