I’ve done some crazy things in the name of beauty – honestly, I once ironed my hair with an actual iron – so when I heard that dermaplaning uses a surgical scalpel to scrape away the layer of dead cells and peach-fuzz facial hairs at your skin’s surface I was more eager than ever. I headed to Dermrefine to try it out for myself – here’s everything I wish I’d known beforehand.
By Beth Ludolf
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1 It doesn't hurt at all
I was prepared for an hour of pain – the word ‘scalpel’ doesn’t exactly conjure images of blissful comfort and besides, beauty is pain, right? I was wrong. Think of how shaving any other part of your body feels; it’s basically like that but the skin is completely dry so it can feel a little scratchy.
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2 You might not see results immediately
It depends on your skin but it took me a couple of days to properly see the glow. Immediately after the treatment, my skin was a little bit red and tender (it felt like a mild sunburn). Dermaplaning can also dry skin out initially, so make sure to keep it moisturised.
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3 Your makeup will look better than ever
Once my skin had settled it became the perfect base to makeup. My foundation looked bright and dewy (the dream) and powder, which normally emphasises my texture, completely smoothed my skin.
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4 SPF is non-negotiable
Yes, even if it's winter. While we’re all definitely wearing SPF every day anyway (right?), this is seriously important after dermaplaning. Removing the top layer of dead cells leaves your skin even more susceptible to sun damage – AKA aging.
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5 Your hair definitely won't grow back darker
We’ve all heard the old wives tale that if you shave your hair it will grow back thicker and darker – well, it’s not true, the blunt end makes hair feel thicker but we promise, it's not. Peach fuzz is so fine and soft it doesn't have the same stubbly feeling anyway. Phew.
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