I dermaplaned for the first time today. I’m 50. I had normal blonde fuzz but started to really feel like I got fuzzier recently. No one noticed but me and I gave it a whirl. I used the Gillette Venus dermaplaning razor I picked up from Walgreens. It was so comfortable. I barely felt the blade on my skin. I tried to not go over the same area twice but at the end missed one or two areas and went upward to get those shorter rough patches. The downward didn’t work in that area. But I did short feathery 45 degree angle strokes otherwise. My prep was washing with cetaphil foaming cleanser which is my new fave facial wash. I then wiped with rubbing alcohol pad. Skin was clean and dry. Afterward I wiped with micellar water and also witch hazel. I applied the Gillette serum I bought which was calming and lovely. It has hylauronic acid,niaciniamide, aloe, witch hazel and cucumber water. Very gentle. I’ll put more on tonight. Tomorrow I’ll use my regular lotions. Just giving skin a break overnight to calm. So far no rash. Hoping for no issues this week. I’m actually glad I did it myself. I feel like if I went to a salon it would have been a deeper exfoliation causing more sensitivity. My skin seems to be tolerating the dry planing tonight. It’s been several hours and I’m not red at all. I will hopefully only need to do this monthly. I hope.
I was noticing a lot more issues with my foundation looking weird, and the little peach fuzzies were slightly darker toward the corners of my lips, so I recently picked up the metal facial razor from Sephora and used it last week. It was nice! I could definitely tell a difference with smoothness of my makeup and skincare. The razor is nice because it has replaceable blades.
Girl, same!!! Thats why im watching this. Im wondering if its due to hormone changes, but in the last few months ive noticed the same things: foundation refusing to look smooth, my peach fuzz in the corners of my mouth turning darker shades n way more noticeable. Im glad im not alone, and im definitely going to start dermaplaning
I’ve just started shaving my face at age 60. The best facial treatment ever I can’t believe it. Hair does not grow back thicker or quicker but it does get rid of dead skin and gives me a glow. Best beauty ever.
Not heard the phrase “it’s never too late”. I’m a very positive person and I’m not ready just yet to go off to grazing. Always be positive even when things look bad and you’ll see the outcome, it will always be better. Try it dear. Have a wonderful day and May the lord bless you and your family with health strength and happiness 🙏
@@sharoncrawford566 That was not very nice of you to say. You sound like a snotty little brat. One day you’re going to get older. And hopefully more mature.
@@rjhoward3419 Yea and she's clueless, alot of men prefer older women. And I mean good looking men that are done with mouthy spoiled tattle tale brats......
Thank you so much for making this video! It was so nice to get a well rounded view of the different types of hair removal, not just promoting the dermatology way, but also the less expensive options. I purchased a peach fuzz remover from Revlon and wanted to learn more about face shaving before trying it, and this was a huge help! :)
Thank you - I'll be buying the Versed tool and replacement blades. I bought a different big-manufacturer "dermaplaning" tool but you can't buy replacement blades-I thought I had no other choice. I have to do this about every 3 weeks or more frequently, even though I have blonde hair. And with aging it ain't getting any less frequent!! Whoever takes care of me in old age better do it for me!! For those of you with the stray black chin hair - go and get a certified electrolysis technician to zap them permanently. It's WELL worth it and not very expensive at all.
Omg this feels life changing for me. I know that sounds a little over dramatic but I have PCOS and I have a lot of facial hair that I have always been so self conscious about. I pluck and wax but I have always been scared to shave because I didn't want it to grow back darker and thicker. So to hear you say it won't literally is going to change my life. I just now went to Amazon and ordered me some of the eye brow razors and they will be here in 2 days! 😬 I can't wait to try this!
@@julienicklaus9545 I tried it and now it is a regular part of my skincare routine. I love it! It has made my skin so much cleaner looking and feeling. And I don't have to worry about the fear of a long stray hair somewhere on my face.
Ive been putting this off for years in fear of it growing back thicker but youve put my mind at ease. Im so excited to try this tomorrow and have less cakey looking makeup.
Okay but what's the real difference between thicker hair and hair that just appears thicker? It's not like hair that just looks thick is more desirable. I don't want to risk having thick looking hair all over my face! I don't understand why dermatologists always make this distinction when in reality neither one of those options are desirable. That right there convinced me not to try this tbh because I don't want to be forced to keep doing it forever or have hair that's more noticeable all over my face.
Agree, hate when people look away, makes me wonder are they talking to someone in the room with them, instood of the RU-vid audience 🤔 🙄 that there suposed to be talking to, Dr Sam never does that, she's the real deal
@@bernadettehynes-cafferkey3917 for me it's basically the opposite, but it's probably because I really hate eye contact, so it feels weird when (even on a video) someone looks directly into the camera, I have to look away from their eyes.
When I do that my skin doesn't peel like that. I do those everywhere day. It's great, I'm 66, feel like 50 and wish I had known about this way back. So much better for your skin
Hi Dr Sam,thank you so much for such an informative video! You've comprehensively answered all the questions I've needed addressed ,before I begin my face shaving journey on my 63 year old skin! Many thanks, all the way from Scotland x
I started dermaplaning at home at the beginning of the year, and I love how much softer my skin feels. I will say, I think I have more breakouts than I used to, especially along my jaw line. I probably need to be more careful about keeping my blade clean and changing the razor more often. Great tips in this video!
Thank you so much for your excellent explanation of how you do this. I've been shaving for the last several years ever since I attended a clinic here in Paris regarding how to improve face preparation for makeup application. The results have really been great. However, your video taught me some new tricks! I must say that I have become a fan of yours after learning from your adapalene tretinoin video ...which i have recommended to many people.
Hair covers skin for protection. Shaving face can make thicker,whisker hair. My face is very soft with peach fuzz. You can use exfoliating scrub sponges. I use derma rollers and they work great on scars & wrinkles.
I dislike the way my face feels covered with stubble for a few days after shaving. It seems like by the time the stubble feels as though it’s grown out enough to feel smoother, it’s time to shave again.
Great video Dr. Ellis! I love dermaplaning! In my opinion, it's the secret to glass skin. I'm way overdue but need to wait for my acne to settle down. The results are amazing!
Do you mind me asking what your hair looks like growing back? I’ve never tried dermaplaning and I’m nervous for the hair to grow back. Is it similar looking to when leg hair grows? Or does it feel stubbley when you touch it?
I did this earlier today I was so excited I think I over did it to the point where I have razor burns and red marks. Next time very light strokes. Thanks for the info.
My facial hair came back thicker and dark after shaving 😢😢it was terrible and I found out about Doctor isibor Herbal product and cleanser that helped balance my hormones and remove the hairs completely it’s been 3 years now no hair growth
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and in such a clear and concise way! I cannot wait to receive my first dermaplaning treatment and hydrofacial. I would also love to try microdermabrasion but I don’t want to overdo it! ☺️❤️
I shaved my face tonight for the first time. My one huge comment is running the razor on dry skin didn't seem right and didn't feel good. In the middle I stopped and applied a very thin layer of shaving cream. This helped. Afterwards I used hydroxy acid and Cereve. If there's any issue I'll send my findings. Happy New Year! Thanks.
Use aloe vera gel or natural aloe wera pulp apply on face and then remove hair. After shaving wash face with water or mild cleanser and apply hyaluronic acid on moist face and enjoy the glow. Personal experience 😉
Love this! I had dermaplaning years ago, and do it at home and I agree with all the benefits you talk about. I've used all the tools you mentioned. I think they are all good options. I wish it were more main stream for women: not such a taboo topic. Thank you for this!
What about people who have hormonal issues, and their facial hairs are dark to begin with? Like their upper lip hair and the hair close to the side of the face/near sideburns? My best friend in high school had that, and to her they recommended waxing(paperless) which she did get done, over shaving. Since those hairs are thicker, they didn’t recommend shaving. Waxing can thin out the hair over time
My biggest issue with dermaplaning is the hair grows back as soon as the next day or two. Like the next day I can feel the stubble in the areas I shaved (like near my hairline) and it feels so weird. Not sure it’s worth it to have baby soft skin for a day just to have it feel awful and prickly while it grows back
@Rachel Hein I have the exact same concern. I tried it once a couple years ago and when my husband kissed me he was like “eeew!” Because my face was stubbly. I feel like to prevent this I’d have to shave every other day.
Came here to ask the same. I have these stubborn little chin hairs that pop up within 24 hours of dermablading. I used to just try and tweeze them but hoped the shave would be easier. If I have to do it every day, it will definitely cause irritation.
To me if you are blonde and just have peach fuzz it’s one thing. If you have always had lots of hair as a woman on your face I wouldn’t recommend it. It will grow back thicker.
I need to tell you... you look so much more beautiful without make up! very beautiful! im excited to try it out myself! thank you for the camparison with the bold man, that is such a good thing to say as I am a bit annoyed about that fear of so many... :)
Hi Dr Sam I do "shave my face" with the eyebrow razers mentioned and have done for a few years. I have very sensitive skin with both rosacea and eczema, so I'm cautious about what I use on my skin afterwards for a few days. I wouldn't dream of doing it during an active flare though. The day before I use a 1% BHA from paula's choice calm range. I then use a 5% mandelic acid toner by wishtrend pre shave and only soothing/calming skincare post shave. I wouldn't be able to use an AHA etc post shave and have to avoid anything harsh for even up to three days afterwards, including my retinoid. I do however use azelaic acid the following day to help with any redness/irritation and keep my skin clear. My skin is very reactive though and perhaps needs more gentle care than most people will. I do get quite a bit of manual exfoliation on my skin, as well as hair removal. Best wishes.
These are great recs and I think those with sensitive skin will totally benefit from reading this comment and applying some of the products your recommend!
@@galato4234 As discussed in the video the hair itself is not affected - no change to the hair colour, texture or amount. it doesn't matter how many weeks in between.
Hi ,can you guide me i have dry skin because i live in very cold country,i want to ask i did the dermaplaning on dry skin,and then i have noticed that i white things was apearing from my skin as i was stretching the skin,i think that white things were white heads,i wanted to ask is it okay to dermaplane the skin which is full of white heads ,and should i apply some oil before dermaplaning?please reply soon
@@mishoamad9097 Without being able to see your skin it's not really something that can be diagnosed. Whiteheads are little plugs of dead skin, oil and debris that have not oxidised like blackheads. These mostly occur on oilier skin and really shouldn't be caused by dermoplaning. I would worry that it is something else ??? perhaps a rash, infection or even milia. I think it's important to get the "white things" diagnosed properly. Perhaps your family doctor/general practitioner or even your local pharmacist could help with that. Running a blade over bumpy skin can be problematic and that's why it's not recommended for active acne, where it could spread bacteria. Stretching the skin gently shouldn't cause whiteheads to form tbh. Diagnosing skin issues yourself is usually not the best approach and I think it's important to get this accurately diagnosed, prior to repeating any dermaplaning. I hope that helps.
Just dermplaned for the first time. This is my "trail." I hope this process helps & is healthy for my skin; using razors isn't so helpful for me, though they're convenient; I get dermatitis out breaks.
It comes back more after you do it!!! Don't let anyone tell you it doesnt. I know because I experimented I only did one side of my face..and now that one side of my face has more hair.
I’ve been doing this for years with an eyebrow razor. In the beginning I definitely cut myself a time or two, but after a few tries it’s a piece of cake and makeup sits so much better on your face.
doesn't the peach fuzz grow back thicker? I knew a poor girl back in high school who started shaving bc the kids noticed her peach fuzz and made negative comments about it and so she shaved and regretted it afterwards. Her hair grew back so thick and course it was almost manly. I felt so bad for her she finally went to a professional laser removal expert and they helped get her self esteem back. You probably shouldn't do this unless you are willing to suffer the same consequences. This doc should not be promoting it either.
WRONG. Correlation ≠ causation, and the plural of anecdote is NOT evidence! People start shaving when they get hair, which is, coincidentally; PUBERTY. you know what else happens during puberty? Existing hair gets THICKER!
I started shaving my chin area about a year ago and I have stubble every day. Big mistake.🤣🤣 As I age, my face is getting hairier and hairier. Thank goodness I was born blonde so have fair hair but in the sun, wow, can you ever see this peach fuzz. I need to look into these products. I'm worried about being in a nursing home some day with no one shaving me and ending up with a beard. LOL
Marilyn I thought I was the ONLY one who ever thought about the nursing home thing!! It really IS a concern for me. Another thing is being in the hospital-post surgery isn’t conducive to shaving every day!! I’ve got several major surgeries coming up and I’m obsessing about the whole situation! 😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫
I’m a carer. One of my clients is 104 and uses (herself!) a little electric lipstick shaped gadget to get rid of her whiskers if that can reassure you!!
May I ask your procedure? Dry shave or use shaving cream? Also, your procedure afterward. As far as skincare, etc. I dry shaved in the a.m. with men’s razor, gently cleansed face using a clean microfiber washcloth (no actives) followed by my moisturizing sunscreen. *No sun exposure I should add*. I am peeling like crazy, face feels and looks sunburned - now I’m slathering it with aloe vera alternating with organic virgin coconut oil cold pressed & unrefined to combat dryness, flaking. It’s perfectly miserable! :( No makeup, no skincare for me until this subsides!! Thank you in advance, providence51 Sure would appreciate your feedback from your experience :) Dr. Sam Ellis, I’m tagging you - HELP! Also, would like to hear your expertise on what seems to potentially be Seborrheic Dermatitis. ie, mostly in eyebrows but affects ears from time to time. Thank you in advance as well !!
@@tammyb.1375 I use Aveeno sensitive skin razor gel. Very gentle, then after shaving just my regular vanicream moisturizer followed with my sunscreen. Pretty basic, when I use the shaving cream I do not nick myself, hope this is helpful
I have a few questions. Chances are they've all been addressed in this video, but me being me, I just want to get the answers again. 1. This doesn't have to be done all over the face, right? 2. Being that it's by nature thinner hair, when it grows back, will it be almost sheer (odd question I know)? 3. If someone has darker hair, will there be a line of demarcation between the shaved hair, and skin that hasn't been shaved?
Dr. Ellis - my mom, who is now deceased, shaved for decades. At age 71, when she was in hospital for hip surgery, she did not bother bringing her razor, so when I walked into her room, I saw she had almost a full mustache. Why?
Diluted Apple cider vinegar is a much better alternative to alchol. Safer and acts as a toner, spot treatment and a good facial cleaner its also a game changer for oily skin (like me)
My question is when the hair grows back does it feel like stubble? That's the #1 reason I wouldn't do it. I don't want to feel like I'm growing a beard as the hair grows back!
I love seeing the peach fuzz come off of my face but every time I do this a few days later I break out all over my face… not sure what I’m doing wrong, I sanitize every time I’m done and wash my face regularly
Spray with La Roche-Posay Serozinc before and after shaving. It's really great for preventing this. I also usually spray after cleansing for the next couple of days
Using a new eyebrow blade every time is horrible for the environment, because of the plastic. Is there a tool where you can change the blade every couple of times?
Good evening, Dr. Ellis. I saw your dermaplaning video today. I found it quite interesting and fact filled. I have not done this before. I am 59 years old and have a condition called poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) with a high testosterone level. I have always had excess facial hair. To be honest, I am terrified if dermaplaning would work for me. My usual routine consists of Nair for face (which now burns my skin, as my skin has thinned as I have aged) or electric tweezing (very painful). My grandmother used to shave her face and continually grew a full, thick beard and mustache if she did not maintain her routine. I "defuzz" my face every 3 to 4 days, or it takes over. Suffice it to say, I am very self-conscious and would like to know if this is a viable solution for me. Your expertise would be greatly appreciated. I can not comprehend that this is done every 4 to 6 weeks. Thank you for your help with this. Have a great evening.
If you can tolerate it, waxing works very well and doesn’t leave a stubble like shaving would. I also have PCOS and waxing lasts the longest and looks the best
Been doing it for 20 years. I apply oil to my face and shave it with a new, regular razor. I will break out the eyebrow razor for the nooks and crannies. The eyebrow razor will be good for about 10 uses. Then I wash with CeraVe hydrating wash and moisturize. I do this once a month. To suggest using an AHA after shaving is evil, lol.
Great video by the way. Yours was the first one I selected as I'm doing research but honestly I don't think I'll watch anymore yours was straight to the point and not trying to sell anything. Thanks for sharing.
Other Derms say don’t use ANY acids afterwards! I was too scared to do it either! Just did my first at home try! I did one professional derma planning 6 weeks earlier. I bought the Versed tool you showed and only cut myself once!🤣 switched hands holding the tool and had it at the wrong angle. Needs to be 45*
hello dr sam. as a 14 year old girl , i'd say my skin is very hairy and the dark hairs are very visible. they also grow on my nose and its making me insecure. do you recommend me shaving my face ? thank you
I don't think it's a myth tho, for me it is hard reality. I've always had blonde hairs on my arms, legs and face. Like 15 years ago I started shaving my legs but not my thighs and the difference in color and thickness of the hairs now is horrible. The thighs still have a peachy fuzz as for my legs there are thick almost black hairs growing there now. Same for my upper lip that I only have started plucking recently for about a year or 2 and now there are thick black hairs popping up here and there. So idk if some people just react different on hair removal but for me that is a reason to not shave my face I don't want to end up with a full blown beard
Ppl saying it doesnt grow back thicker or darker have not seen my chin hair. Now if i dont shave it it is very visible and not like the rest of my face fuzz.
I wish I shaved my face for satisfaction purposes...lol. I have androgenic alopecia and my hair is thinning in the temporal area and I grow a beard...A FULL BEARD!! I have to shave twice daily. I also have pcos. So hirsutism comes with the problems. I wish insurance companies would cover hair removal for women with facial hair. I know they say it is cosmetic issue...but it's related to physical ailments and is can effect woman's self esteem. I've been shaving my face since I was 20...I don't have peach fuzz I have stubble...I do like the smooth skin for makeup application from shaving the face. Great video
Once you shave for the first time, is it like any other type of shaving, once you start, the hair comes back fuller and thicker and then you have to shave that spot forever?
@@Mrs.VonChin Well, shaving doesn't magically bestow you with more hair follicles, so hair won't grow fuller from shaving. The coarseness of hair is determined by your genetics as well. Shaving may make it *seem* like it grew thicker, but it's not. By shaving, you cut the top part of the hair off (this top part is smooth because it was either new from the follicle or has rubbed off on clothes), leaving a blunt edge behind which gives the false appearance of a "thicker" hair.
There's is no way it grows back thicker and darker I'm a dark brunette Portuguese girl I've been doing this for years the peach fuzz grows back as peach fuzz! This is an old wives tale!!
This was super informative and cleared up previous misinformation. Thank you. How would you compare these to threading? I’ve always been apprehensive or fearful of shaving and turned to threading, which I love for the same purposes but my wonder now is, it may not provide the same level of exfoliation? That aside, thank you again for taking the time to create and post.
I don’t know. I am Italian and have Mediterranean skin type 4 along with having very dark hair on my legs and upper lip, pubic hair is very dark and thick and the one time I did this on my cheeks it felt like I was growing a beard a week later like the hair grew back thicker so that my skin felt rough like I just shaved my beard lmao. (I don’t have a beard to begin with and have very light peach fuzz on my cheeks) I will not be doing this again
Hi Samm, thank you for this video. What is your experience with woman with thick, dark and a lot of facial hair? Does it look ‘worse’ after a few days because you cut it at a thick part of the hair?
I've been using cheap razors. I shave my face, pits then legs and throw the razor away. I used expensive razors for years and this works just as well, but I have fine, blonde hair.
I use tretinoin .05% nightly. Would you recommend skipping it on the days you shave? If not, where would you use it in your routine? Thank you and great video!
Definitely skip it on the night you shave. It won't hurt to miss one night, and it will save you from subsequent irritation and redness. Be gentle with your skin! Why risk the irritation?
other reasons to shave is also to have a easier application with product and makeup and a appearance of smoother skin and some people dont want facial hair lol
I read people saying that over time (months, years...) they had ticker and darker hairs. 🙁 And what about hormonal hairs? Or like dark hairs in the chin zone etc?
At age 13 i noticed alot of soft fine dark facial hair as I have dark hair.i shaved and biggest biggest mistake it took my forever to fix that problem as now I am 40 years of age and finally got soft and fine facial hair .at the worse stage I went for electrolysis and what pain it was as hair follicle is injected with a current to weaken hair and then tweezed out .the beautician said never ever take the risk of shaving your face as best always to get hair out from the roots to keep them soft as shaving cuts the hair and may as in my case cause stronger hair growth at age 20 I become a beauty therapist and I never adviced my clients to take such a risk I used a soft honey wax and applied then removed with strips and did treatment sanatize the follicles and seal with products as safety measure for breakouts .or rash.and I have been happy to say my skin is amazing and glowing at 40 years still.
When I saw the caption and the initial intro I was like that is not dermaplaning. Thank you for making it clear in the video because too many times I see ppl calling shaving the face dermaplaning. Thanks Dr. !
This is the worst thing I ever did. I was promised it wouldn’t grow back for ages & it certainly wouldn’t grow back longer….Wrong!! My hair would be back within 2 days & started growing lots of random long hairs on my face. I’ve since had to get my face Lazered.
I'VE ALWAYS WORRIED IF THE HAIRS WILL GROW BACK THICKER, WOULD I GET ACNE, SHOULD I DO IT OR NOT, I WATCHED TONS OF VIDEOS N FINALLY DID IT, FOR ME 1) MY HAIR DIDN'T CAME BACK THICKER 2) I DIDN'T GOT ACNE 3)IT DOES LOOK VERY PRETTY 4)MY COMPLEXION GOT FAIR CUZ MY HAIR WERE DARK 5) MY FACE FEELS LIKE A CACTUS THOUGH, I HATE HOW IT FEELS
Why would I need to use a chemical exfoliant right after I just exfoliated my skin with dermaplaning? Why one does not substitute the other? It sounds like an overkill to use both especially right after the other.
