Dermaplaning

[37BBL]

I haven't done it yet, I'm weirdly nervous!!!

I have a fear I'll end up with a shaving rash and I'm panicking now about my upper lip, because the hair there isn't peach fuzz, it is alot more 'hair' like

I've done it
My husband is away with work till tomorrow and I wanted to do it whilst he wasn't here incase he got the ick seeing me shave my face so I bit the bullet and did it.

I am soooo impressed with how it looks! My skin feels so smooth and I can already tell its going to make me feel so much more confident. I've always been aware of hair on my face, especially in the sunlight if I'm talking to someone.

I used the advice above and used some facial oil which definitely made it glide easier. Took me a while to get the knack of which angle and way to pull the tool down. I was shocked how grubby the oil was coming off with the hair!! I only did my side of cheeks and chin and upper lip. Found the chin and upper lip the trickiest just for angles.

I used the torch on my phone every few minutes to shine on my face and see if I had missed any patches. I'd say I spent 20 minutes or so doing it but I imagine it won't take me that long next time. Not sure how fast it will grow back but I don't mind doing it every week or 2 of I have to.

Can't believe I was going to pay £45 for someone else to do it! Super excited to see how my make up applies tomorrow.

Let's hope I don't wake up with a shaving rash!

Thanks for all your advice x

 

[37BBL]

Guys, its a game changer for applying make up, genuinely looks so much more flawless with no facial hair.

 

[Kitty4321]

I’m trained in it & tbf it’s pretty easy, good exfoliate- I use a balm not oil. You’ll find your serums etc soak in better.
With regards to re growth it does feel a bit different just because it’s a blunt edge of the hair but 100% doesn’t come back thicker etc. just be careful and keep to 45 degrees with the blade. Xx

 

[OutrageouslyScarlet]

I had mine done professionally a few times before covid and was so shocked about how much blonde peach fuzz I have, and like @under the ivy said my make up goes on so much better as does my skin care, I also do it myself now as was paying over £40 for something that’s super easy to do!

 

[under the ivy]

Ladies - stupid question but what is the regrowth like? I want to give it a go especially if it means it helps with skin care but I'm imagining a face as stubbly as my legs!

I've never experienced stubble! It grows back exactly same, peach fuzz!

 

[under the ivy]

I buy these and do it at home. Use a facial oil as it helps make the razor glide and don’t go over the same area a lot of times. I’ve never cut myself and I can really notice the difference in skincare and make-up application! I do it religiously every 3 weeks now

 

[Fizzwhizz2020]

I’ve been doing it myself for years. I get sterile scalpels off Amazon and do my whole face. You just need to make sure that your face is clean and dry (no moisturisers beforehand) and make sure you pull the skin tight in the area that you’re shaving. I’ve only ever had 1 or 2 nicks when I first started. It’s not worth £45 in my opinion for something you can do yourself in 10 mins. You can get those twinkle razors (I think they’re called)

 

[37BBL]

When’s the best time to do it? Just before I have a shower? Do you get breakouts like you do sometimes when you shave your face with a razor? And how many times should I be using the blade before binning it?
So many questions haha

I did mine in the evening too, just after cleansing.
I'm 3 days in and no shaving rash or anything like you may get on your legs. I'm still so impressed, my skin looks so much better and my make up sits so much nicer now. I used to find foundation would make the hairs so much more obvious, so its great not having them there!!
I've only done it once but I may use the same blade again next time and see if I feel it needs replacing again after. I literally only moved it down 10 or so times so it isn't worn at all. Go for it!!! X

 

[esoes]

I've never experienced stubble! It grows back exactly same, peach fuzz!

Phew! Ok, thanks, that's good to know! I was imagining all sorts I'll watch a video before I give it a go.

 

[under the ivy]

I do mine every 3-4 weeks. If you’re finding your skin is stinging/red afterwards, use a hydrating serum / moisturiser. I really rate this one and it’s less than £5!

 

[37BBL]

Glad you took the plunge, it's really addictive.

I've never used an oil when dermaplaning as I always wanted the exfoliation to be ramped up. Did it still exfoliate?

My skin still feels so smooth so I think so. On the bits where I hadn't quite rubbed the oil and I caught them, it felt a bit rougher so I preferred the feeling of an oil underneath. If your way works for you though then no need to change it!

 

[37BBL]

Phew! Ok, thanks, that's good to know! I was imagining all sorts I'll watch a video before I give it a go.

I was thinking this too, like imagining a stubbly beard!! I've watched some videos and everyone says it grows back the same. I'm guessing if we do it every 3 or 4 weeks it won't be too much regrowth anyway.

 

[under the ivy]

Let us know how you get on @37BBL

I've read that you shouldn't use any acids or retinol on your face after you've dermaplaned as your skin is super sensitive.

 

[37BBL]

I buy these and do it at home. Use a facial oil as it helps make the razor glide and don’t go over the same area a lot of times. I’ve never cut myself and I can really notice the difference in skincare and make-up application! I do it religiously every 3 weeks now

Thank you, I think I might give it a go!! I really notice hair around my upper lip and chin.
The hair for me seems thicker on my upper lip though, not like peach fuzz as it is on my side of my face. Do you do your upper lip with this too?

 

[37BBL]

I’ve done it! Used a bit of oil because the sound of the blade scraping against my skin freaked me out only thing it I’m quite red now, and my skin is stinging is this normal?

I've only done it once so not sure I'm qualified to comment, but mine didn't sting after and I don't think I was red. Might be for other people though. I bet in the morning its settled down for you.
Hurrah for doing it though! I still love how my skin is. I have a bit of regrowth I can feel now so I'll probably do it again at some point this week.

 

[under the ivy]

Thank you, I think I might give it a go!! I really notice hair around my upper lip and chin.
The hair for me seems thicker on my upper lip though, not like peach fuzz as it is on my side of my face. Do you do your upper lip with this too?

Yeah I do

 

[ChampagneBox]

When’s the best time to do it? Just before I have a shower? Do you get breakouts like you do sometimes when you shave your face with a razor? And how many times should I be using the blade before binning it?
So many questions haha

 

[ChampagneBox]

I’ve done it! Used a bit of oil because the sound of the blade scraping against my skin freaked me out only thing it I’m quite red now, and my skin is stinging is this normal?

 

[Loopy1981]

I buy these and do it at home. Use a facial oil as it helps make the razor glide and don’t go over the same area a lot of times. I’ve never cut myself and I can really notice the difference in skincare and make-up application! I do it religiously every 3 weeks now

Yes these are brilliant

Yeah I do

I wax upper lip and use these on rest

 

[esoes]

Ladies - stupid question but what is the regrowth like? I want to give it a go especially if it means it helps with skin care but I'm imagining a face as stubbly as my legs!