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Tribune News Service

Men aren’t the only ones shaving their faces.
Women are openly sharing their experiences with dermaplaning, which involves shaving the tiny, soft hairs on your face for an instantaneous youthful glow.
Mona Gohara, a dermatologist and associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University in the United States, is glad to see the practice has become popular in recent years, especially on social media. The hashtag #dermaplaning has over 1.8 billion views on TikTok.
“As a Middle Eastern woman, I constantly have hair on my face. So to be able to exfoliate and remove those hairs is a big cosmetic benefit,” she says.
I found that when I dermaplaned my face, my selfies turned out crisper
Cassandra Bankson, a skincare expert and medical aesthetician
Typically, a dermatologist or licensed aesthetician will use a surgical-grade scalpel to scrape off vellus hair (also known as “peach fuzz”) and a top layer of dead skin cells. But experts say you can also do it from home with an exfoliation tool.
“It’s different from a regular razor, because you can get a better angle with the long dermaplaning tools and it’s also less sharp than razors, which are meant to cut thick hairs,” Gohara explains.
Men’s grooming now extends below the belt, and it’s rising in popularity
For those interested in trying dermaplaning, here’s what you need to know about the trendy procedure, including its purported benefits and risks.
Why is everyone talking about dermaplaning?
In the past year, many women have been unafraid to show off their facial hair, which has typically been seen as “gross” or “unfeminine”, as well as their dermaplaning routines.
“It’s not only men that have thick, dark facial hair. And it’s not only men that shave their face,” user @thatgirlsare posted on short-video platform TikTok. “Let’s normalise some girls having thick dark facial hair and using razors to shave.”

“Love how confident it makes me feel,” user @about_theglow wrote on TikTok.
Also known as “female face shaving”, dermaplaning has many benefits: it can brighten the skin, fade dark spots and soften fine lines and wrinkles.
“While those soft, vellus hairs can be helpful, they also hold on to make-up, dirt, bacteria and a whole bunch of irritants,” says Cassandra Bankson, a skincare expert and medical aesthetician who regularly shaves her face. “I found that when I dermaplaned my face, my selfies turned out crisper, because the powdered make-up wouldn’t hold on to my facial hairs.”

Azadeh Shirazi, a cosmetic dermatologist, says this skin-smoothing effect is one of the main benefits.
“It’s more than just a method for hair removal. It’s a much deeper exfoliation treatment … so removing the dead skin cells allows for better penetration of your skincare products, making them more effective. It also allows for make-up to go on smoother,” Shirazi, says.
Will shaving your face make your hair grow back thicker?
It’s a common concern that shaving will make your hairs grow back thicker, darker and faster, but skincare experts say it’s a complete fallacy.

Bankson says it may appear this way, because the hairs will “grow back evenly and appear to be popping up at once out of nowhere”.
However, Gohara says your hair growth and thickness is “genetically preprogrammed”.
“There are different factors that play into this like age, hormonal influences and genetics. That’s what influences the amount of hair and how thick it is – not how you remove it.”

Are there risks to dermaplaning?
For anyone with a skin condition – sensitive skin, rosacea, skin cancer, eczema, or severe acne – the benefits aren’t worth the risks, particularly for infections, potential scarring or skin damage.
“Dermaplaning can cause breakouts in some people,” Bankson says. “Hairs on the face have a purpose of getting oil onto the outer surface of our skin.
“If you were to shave those hairs off, those oils could still potentially stay in the skin for those with acne or clogged pores, which could trap everything inside and cause a pimple.”

To minimise risks, Shirazi says it’s best to consult a professional who is skilled in the practice. For those opting to do it from home, make sure to proceed with caution.
“You need a strong skin barrier, so if you have dry skin or flaking red skin it’s not a great treatment. It can worsen skin conditions or flare them up, so be sure to first consult your dermatologist and treat your skin before trying any at-home treatments,” Shirazi cautions.
“Always cleanse the skin being treated and clean your hands, the tools, and the area where you are going to be doing it. Be informed about dermaplaning, the dos and don’ts, the techniques, because the more you know, the better you can assess the risks.”


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Dermaplaning: the face shaving trend on TikTok women are no longer shy to talk about

Dermaplaning helps get rid of facial hairs. Photo: courtesy of Instagram

Dermaplaning, or face shaving, helps get rid of facial hairs, and more women are being open on social media about doing it. Consult a dermatologist before you try it at home. Photo: courtesy of Instagram

Dermaplaning can brighten the skin, fade dark spots and soften fine lines and wrinkles. Photo: Instagram

Dermaplaning can cause breakouts in some people so it is not suitable for everyone. Photo: Instagram

For anyone with a skin condition, the benefits aren’t worth the risks. Photo: Instagram

Experts say dermaplaning can be done at home with an exfoliation tool. Photo: Instagram

While vellus hairs can be helpful, they hold on to make-up, dirt and bacteria, says one skincare expert. Photo: Instagram

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Dermaplaning involves shaving off ‘peach fuzz’ for a youthful glow. The practice can also fade dark spots and soften fine lines and wrinkles
The hashtag #dermaplaning has over 1.8 billion views on TikTok, and more women than ever are open about face shaving



On social media platforms such as TikTok, women are embracing the practice of shaving their faces, also known as dermaplaning. Three skincare experts explain how it works, its benefits and the risks.


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Dermaplaning: the face shaving trend on TikTok women are no longer shy to talk about

Dermaplaning involves shaving off ‘peach fuzz’ for a youthful glow. The practice can also fade dark spots and soften fine lines and wrinkles The hashtag #dermaplaning has over 1.8 billion views on TikTok, and more women than ever are open about face shaving

Dermaplaning involves shaving off ‘peach fuzz’ for a youthful glow. The practice can also fade dark spots and soften fine lines and wrinkles

The hashtag #dermaplaning has over 1.8 billion views on TikTok, and more women than ever are open about face shaving