An Aesthetician Answers Questions About Dermaplaning | Skin Care A-to-Z | TODAY

What is dermaplaning, aka shaving? Licensed aesthetician Nurse Gigi shares the benefits and side effects of dermaplaning at home. See the amazing before and after!
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An Aesthetician Answers Questions About Dermaplaning | Skin Care A-to-Z | TODAY

[@chasitybuckley181]

This was extremely helpful and straight to the point. Got the answers I was looking for within 45 seconds. Thank you!

[@lulux9795]

I’ve done this with both dry skin and then with oil. The results and process are superb with using oil ! I use vitamin e oil and rose oil 🙏🏽🙏🏽 I’m oily af and have pores. Waxing, threading, even plucking hairs and sugaring breaks me out nasty! This is the one thing that has worked for me !!❤️ no breakouts ! The key! DONT WEAR MAKEUP for a couple days. Let your skin resurface and heal and pores close 🤌🏽

[@gayathrivaidy]

Not sure if you'll read this. When you oil, are you able to get ALL of the hair out ? The slip is difficult to navigate for me.

[@lulux9795]

@@gayathrivaidy oh yeah! It works no problem , I get It all more so than when dry

[@gayathrivaidy]

@lulux9795 you are a genius! I tried yesterday with oil ! It is fantastic! Thank you thank you thank you !!

[@lulux9795]

@@gayathrivaidy yasss ! Youre so welcome !Yay i love that for you!🤍

[@JessieLee_]

Thanks for the tip 😊 I have the perfect face oil I could use for doing this which has Hibiscus Oil, Rosehip, Sunflower Seed Oil, Licorice Root. Sea Buckthorn Oil, plus vitamin E and more. My face is already oily so I don’t normally use oils In my skincare routine, but I definitely want to use it for this. Like for my legs I exfoliate 1st with an oil heavy body scrub which helps the razor glide over my legs easier and I get better results from the routine I use for my shaving routine. My only question is could I use this on my upper lip if I have a very light mustache!? I’ve heard mixed things about this…someone said that your hair will come back with stubble and Marlena Stell done her whole face and said she had a bit of a mustache & didn’t have that issue. She said she does it every 2 weeks and never has issues with it growing in thicker or anything. Thanks for any help for this 1st timer. ❤

[@dwandaperrilloux1549]

Had this procedure did today and my skin is Beautiful As Ever‼️🥰

[@GoddessWoman1]

THANK YOU!!!! I have rosacea and don't do any exfoliation. So glad to know I can do this!!

[@sugarjones731]

I dermaplane and wax my face at home. I was spending $35 every 2 weeks at the wax salon. I'm saving alot of money👏

[@arttez8068]

$35 isnt bad

[@lindsaychantelle4480]

@@arttez8068 thats still $840 a year for something u can easily do at home lmao

[@letstlkshitsis7568]

Give me tips boo

[@normawright4339]

Would you share what dermaplane tool you use, please?

[@islandpersuasion4690]

​@@coolboi504Hurt yourself from waxing yourself? 😂😂😂😂 Yeah obviously but very small likelihood unless you're completely brain dead. Don't go through life being scared of little things, you'll regret it big time when you're older.

[@_sunchildd]

best tip for if you have any active break outs and want to do this, use those tiny pimple patches and stick them on a clean dry face on all your active break outs. then apply your face oil and begin shaving. that way you know for certain you won't irritate or mess with your breakouts. 😊❤

[@vankomensaskia]

Perfect! Thanks!

[@LisaR._]

Growing up we were told never to shave it off . This is awesome.

[@lenidubel7164]

For those with hormone issues; I also had that & it ended up being gut imbalance triggered/tap water triggered. Don’t use the yellow artificial sweetener sucralose, it will destroy your gut. I switched to FULLY (it must be under 25 PPM water, I use the Zerowater system at that same name online store) purified water and a multivitamin/mineral with ALL the vitamins & minerals in it once a week. 4 years of health issues gone in 5 months. I went to doctors and no one could figure out what was wrong with me. Hormones seem to be caused by malabsorption due to gut issues or stuff you are consuming. Unless it is menopause & in that case be sure to take your vitamins/minerals. ❤️

[@JessieLee_]

Yes your gut health is so important. Personally I think I’m going through peri menopause, I have the symptoms and my mother went through it at my age. I recently was vitamin B deficient and vitamin D deficient. At the same time I had just (tmi) came out of a month long period and I hadn’t had one for months prior to that month long one. Anyway’s I was also diagnosed with streptococcal arthritis of multiple sites which comes from a strep infection that I didn’t even have symptoms of. So my body was going through a lot, I was put on antibiotics & ofc vitamin D and vitamin B complex. I already suffer from several chronic pain conditions and chronic illnesses, plus anxiety and depression plus more. So when I started having severe anxiety even though I take something for anxiety, I was having panic attacks, heart palpitations, vision problems, severe memory problems, migraines, problems speaking and remembering simple words, all over nerve pain, pins and needles sensation and I just felt like I was going crazy. Come to find out my mom, 2 of my aunts had the rare side effects of having a vitamin B12 deficiency that they had to have vitamin B12 injections because the pills wasn’t working and it can cause long term effects like dementia, cardiovascular and more. I just kept telling myself I’ll be okay and took my vitamins and about a month into taking them I started to feel much better, the memory issues took a few months and some of the all over pain but wow I can’t believe how much a vitamin deficiency can affect your mind and body like it did. I wish I could see a naturalpath doctor because I’ve been dealing with all kind of pain, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, cognitive issues, anxiety, depression, autoimmune disorders, Endometriosis, all over nerve pain, nerve damage in my spine, huge knots in my back that spasm all the time. I get sick really easily, I do have gut issues like IBS that got worse after I had my gallbladder removed in 2019 and so much more. I spend more time in bed than not and I know doctors get paid to throw medicine at you and I just want someone with compassion, with knowledge of my health issues that will do an extensive blood work to really find out what’s going on and the right vitamins for your body, plus they do Myofascial release and trigger point massage. I wish insurance covered this and I think it’s something that should be covered by insurance but it’s not bc they want us sick imo so we rely on their medicine. Anyways thanks for your comment ❤

[@domimog7463]

This was a helpful video and informative.

[@ifuarereadingthisiamproudofu]

heavy on not derma plating with active acne, I am someone who has very bad hormonal acne and is recovering and derma plating while you have acne will really set you back and probably break you out worse. Think about when u pick at a scab and the scab gets worse this is similar to that.

[@LisaR._]

Try to dry those out with witch hazel. It doesn't burn like alcohol. Maybe an oatmeal scrub. You just got to work around them.

[@shaughnegonzalez6814]

​@@LisaR._ Yep, I very carefully avoid my break outs. I have very sensitive skin & if I switch products I'm in big trouble. This video helped w/ the correct direction to move in bc I was all over the place 💚💯 my face feels so amazing & then I put aloe or honey over my face for 10-15 min & rinse w/ lukewarm water. I try to do this at nite or a day or 2 before going out to party... makeup looks great & less is needed 😘

[@lp1043]

I did this at home and it was awesome. I couldn’t stop touching my skin. It was sooo soft Did get a little red on my cheeks Got straight blades from Amazon

[@JessieLee_]

Thanks for this video 😊 ⁉️My only question is could I use this on my upper lip if I have a very light mustache!? I’ve heard mixed things about this…someone said that your hair will come back with stubble and Marlena Stell done her whole face and said she had a bit of a mustache & didn’t have that issue. She said she does it every 2 weeks and never has issues with it growing in thicker or anything. Thanks for any help for this 1st timer. ❤

[@julieeccleston674]

For those of you saying your hair could grow back darker/thicker, you may feel that, due to the fact that you should not 'shave' against growth as it will leave an 'angle' on the new growth surface hair. NEVER shave upwards... but always in the direction of growth.

[@londonlove2323]

Exactly!

[@allyouget320]

How do I know which way my hair grows?

[@t00sa]

I started doing this after I noticed how much leftover dead skin I got after showers, even when using exfoliating products. A blade is not for everyone but it sure works for me😅

[@rahilxxi8510]

I wanna do this at home … mainly for dead skin. I do have rosacea…. It seems easy if you have a steady hand. Maybe I do a spot treatment , like do my forehead only.

[@manim5568]

So please confirm if I got this correct. (Home razors) apply on clean & DRY face. 2. We can use it in opp direction of hair growth

[@MsBrwnNProud]

In going in direction of the growth bc when it grows back it will lay as it did before. Opposite in my experience makes them stand outward and be pointed.

[@mmhope9411]

It would be nice if there were some good and safe suggestions for blades that we can buy ourselves.... I mean telling us the brand names, in terms of good quality. Because not all are created equal.

[@alyssa9484]

The kind she showed to use at home. I got a pack of three from Sephora. You can find the exact ones at any makeup store

[@Iamshellerenee]

It did… watch it again

[@KellyP_]

WATCH THE VIDEO!

[@christinaa7419]

So who h one would you suggest for us to use at home?

[@rosybartaula6516]

In lots of video they doing downward direction which one is the right way and why?

[@milki19]

it depends on how they learned but i think at home we should go downward the direction the hair grows

[@lmoody9559]

That’s what I thought.. you go in the direction of the hair

[@SweetAesthete]

Go the direction to the professionals, don’t do it at home!!!

[@MomoSimone22]

My beauty therapist went downwards and I definitely thought going downwards with the hair would be better. I feel going up could potentially cause the hairs to thicken over time.

[@bethanyc8347]

@@MomoSimone22 she said the type of hair wasn’t capable of becoming thicker. Why would the direction change that?

[@MastooraBeautyProducts]

Mastoora Beautys Acne Serum ❤ is ideal for dermaplaning if you dont like a dry ' shave' It provides some moisture, slip and is antibacterial 🎉

[@somebodyoncetoldme8636]

i mean in concept i feel like its pretty similar to my straight razor so i just bought the scalpel

[@graceperez6816]

What blade do u recommend we get at the store ?

[@Elle-nc2ou]

I don't want to do this because I find hair gross, I want to do this because I am quite a hairy person, and want a smoother skin 🤷‍♀️

[@Mattieberry85]

This isn't a good option for those that are hairy. This is only good for the fine, soft vellus hairs.

[@sandycooper1297]

The blad is not at 45 degrees

[@SunnyB7771]

How often should you do this?

[@wyattabbott5961]

Once you start the hair grows back darken and thicker

[@juliemaebayog4775]

Hello I am interested, what i the name of the tool you use to remove the dead skin?

[@thunderbrain-jn8yr]

I know I’m late to reply. But that tool you can get at the hair store. You use it to arch your eyebrows.

[@kmars3239]

Omg I was told to shave downwards not up …. 😩

[@dollydeleon1004]

I am 41 yrs old I just got my first session 2 days ago and now I have pimples coming out of no where ????? I also have dumps ??? I was told it was normal both would go away?

[@norvaz94]

Big difference when you do go upwards.

[@monicavelazquez3652]

Why go up instead of downward?

[@Mattieberry85]

Honestly, it doesn't matter. I've attended trainings that have said up, down, across. It doesn't matter.

[@lolobrower]

Can you post a link where to get the blades for home use

[@julierichardson3012]

As much choice as you want in Amazon

[@JanetScott]

what is the 'traction' you put on your face

[@sarahmayjohn]

Oh you just stretch your skin out by either puckering your lips or holding your skin taut with the other hand

[@Pose83]

Had dermaplaning today, kind of unintentionally. Wish I hadn't. With no fine hairs, my face looks super shiny and my pours look worse. Hate it!

[@m.m5436]

@IconKumiho why? She said she wants facial hair...

[@xHeartHeartbreakx]

Thank you for sharing 😍 I was thinking of trying a Groupon for 65 but now I'm rethinking

[@Pose83]

*pores

[@Pose83]

@IconKumiho I don't have obvious facial hair. The light hair I have defuses light and therefore reduces shine.

[@Indicabliss]

Did the hair grow back darker or rough feeling?

[@ocelot420_69]

Being AMAB I've been familiar with dragging a blade across my face daily. Don't waste your time on disposables, get a safety razor and have at the hair you want gone.

[@lexq-sm6lq]

What's AMAB?

[@KellyP_]

The One that died on the cross for the sins of humanity is Noneother than the Lord Jesus Christ!

[@ocelot420_69]

@@KellyP_ I worship the horned one that is both male and female, the one that was all powerful before the hostile takeover by Christianity.

[@swordbunni]

​@@lexq-sm6lqassigned male at birth

[@marinasmith4772]

It does come back thicker. I had vellus hair and now it is thicker and has to be done every other day.

[@preciousvelez179]

What if I have thick hairs on my con that have been growing due to hormonal in balance. Well they grown back thicker?

[@violetackles9338]

I have the same issue and have found hairs just grow back the same not any thicker not any finer

[@preciousvelez179]

@@violetackles9338 thank you

[@chibuzormokelu416]

Not true. My mum's beard grows back really thick. Probably different for individuals . I know a research was carried out that says no but I wonder if it was done among African women. Even when we are born, our hair is very tender, soft and curly. When our soft curly baby hair is shaved, it does not grow back all soft and curly, it grows back really thick, darker, dryer and stubby.

[@tabithamccauley7787]

Some hairs can be thicker if there is a hormonal issue.

[@taylorwillis2478]

Changes in hair shape, texture, color, thickness, etc. are all based on hormones, not external stimulation (like cutting). Thw fact that your mother has a beard, and it grows back thicker indicates potential hormone issues.

[@lexq-sm6lq]

You arleady said beard!! Those are not thin hillus hairs right?

[@Mattieberry85]

Shaving and waxing DOES not impact the thickness nor color of hair. This has been demonstrated for decades. There has never been any actual data to show this. It appears to be more course due to it being more blunt. Jeez.

[@Loxsy1975]

Try threading instead then derma plane. Threading damages the hair folical so it stops growing back. But you will definitely need to use a light exfoliate once a week to stop ingrown hair xx

[@jayr122001]

Koreans love doing this

[@heatherrivera891]

Has anyone stopped doing it and does it look the same as before you started do it?

[@kathleen2080]

Yes, looks the same when it grows back.

[@Alyssa-ii3uu]

Hi

[@hasnaepink9045]

Hi

[@artkirakosyan2633]

Whether the hair is regular or not, does not matter how many time you shave it, it never comes back thicker then before. Doesn’t matter what kind of hair. Why she is wearing white when she doesn’t know that

[@elisanallander5426]

ur leg hairs doesnt grow back thicker....

[@weirdlilhomie]

They appear like they do because when you shave your legs, the hair doesn't grow back in tapered but it has a blunt edge where it was shaved

[@skyeosullivan1014]

Thank you! I couldn’t believe she said that. She lost a little bit of credibility there.

[@ArienneJay]

It comes out stubbly like she said cuz you are giving it a blunt cut so it appears thicker with new growth. That why ppl wax, it pulls it from the root

[@basedandchristpilled]

@@ArienneJay what’s the best way to shave if you don’t want it to look thicker?

[@ArienneJay]

@@basedandchristpilled wax strips or pluck

[@llddau]

I think saying it doesn’t grow back thicker is misleading. It obviously will grow back at the same thickness as the base of the hair is, not tapered like beforehand.

[@Mspuddin67]

I thought the blade was to go with direction the hair was growing.

[@lucyndereva5199]

Jus the way men shave beard is the same thing

[@ashley7305]

No one with that perfect skin should ever say they need this treatment. Some of us have actual skin problems

[@miss_S]

Do u suffer from acne?

[@WixkedLovy]

The interviewer is going to have nice skin because she’s used to needing it to be nice for the camera

[@MariO-wh6dr]

it’s literally for anybody. we all have vellus hair on our face and dead skin. so it’s also exfoliating.

[@arttez8068]

Thats because your diet is off. Great skin start from within.

[@v1olante]

@@arttez8068 well some people have hormonal issues... There's a lot of factors, and yes diet is on of them, but you should always see a professional before listening to any advice you see.

[@ogsweeds7723]

i just did this on my forehead cuz it was super super dry but you couldn't see it more feel it and now my forehead is ficking on fire bro like it burns it's so red (i did use an oil) the elizabeth arden capsule ones i read it's normal so hopefully it goes down within a day

[@sunnydaysunnylife]

did it grow back thicker?

[@tacowolf9623]

@@sunnydaysunnylife bruh its 2022 stop believing in lies boomers tell you, hair doesn’t grow back thicker at any part of the human body, it grows back the same way it was before you shaved

[@user-cd2ut4fx1m]

Blade up or down?!

[@rosajessica7405]

Is that safe?

[@akhiker01]

?? Is going down ok too ?

[@sumz1721]

I just use scissors at home.. After uve wet your skin with warm or hot water.. Get a scissor that's not too sharp (don't want to be scraping ur skin off lol) & then just do scrape away.. Removes dirt & dead/dry skin.. I use scissors on arms,hands, face & feet

[@fuzzystatic949]

I'm afraid to do that.... I'll try it on my arm maybe lol.

[@biancat7761]

Sterilisation is important

[@DreamingHearts]

@@fuzzystatic949 Why not use hair removal lotion?? Nair or Vevo?? don't use scissors or razor on your arms.

[@Mattieberry85]

HAHA

[@tangarci2608]

Isn’t it Esthetician? Or is there Astheticians and I live under a rock?

[@perfectkarma1209]

It can be spelled with an AE as well. Aesthetician. This spelling is used more commonly in Europe but either one is correct.

[@vonxojn3]

Why would you go against the grain of the hair?

[@christinsimms9986]

Can you tell me if you can use a small amount of oil during dermaplnning? I have heard both yes and no. Thank you

[@RoyalBrendaa]

Many practitioners dermaplane with oil. It helps the blade glide better and causes less irritation

[@lesliem1512]

Sooo my mustache wont grow back dark? It is darker, its stands out (not thick). Is a mans face different to a womans?

[@sloppygoo]

Mousache and beard hair are different than other hairs I forget the scientific word. They will but your face won’t

[@Smooveandpretty]

Shaving doesn’t make your hair grow back thicker.

[@joselynvazquez9043]

cap

[@rajwindervirk3114]

Please i like by for ma beauty salon how much

[@227Love]

I think it causes more hair to grow back and thicker...also making the skin more vulnerable to sun, dirt, etc

[@BBXioful]

It doesn’t. I’ve been doing it for a couple years now and it grows back the same.

[@JessDLea]

@@BBXioful If you have a hormone disorder (like I do) it definitely grows back dark within a few months, which I discovered. I have PCOS so my body doesn't rid of testosterone at a normal rate and it effects hair growth. Some women are more genetically prone to darker, thicker hair as well.

[@BBXioful]

Jess D.Lea no i get it. Everyone’s skin is different. Same for what works for some people who have acne doesn’t work for everyone else. I have dark hair but very fair skin and I don’t have that issue but we’re not all the same.

[@JessDLea]

@@BBXioful So true :) It's a genetic tossup we're all totally at the mercy of what we get given I guess.

[@BBXioful]

Jami T i just get my fuzzies again, same consistency. I don’t believe I have waited 6 months but for sure a little over a month when life gets hectic and I’m not on it. But I grow hair Quickly 😭😓 so prob month or 6 months is the same in my book 😂😂

[@NitrosDen]

Apparently you shouldn't do the areas such as the upper lip and chin on women as these are the areas that will grow back thicker. Also side burns if your ethnicity or body creates these already.

[@michellebryant1165]

I hate that we live in a world where people resort to this to gain self care. But then I struggle with that idea because if this is what gives people more self confidence, you do you.

[@choco_L8]

remember, this isn't just for self confidence-dermaplaning helps skincare products penetrate better and makeup lay smoother. but yeah, it's sad that tiny facial hair on women is seen as gross

[@watchingju5939]

I feel you. I‘m ambivalent towards the whole thing. I see that it *might* be a good thing for some, me included, because I have problems with textured skin and make-up not looking as traceless or smooth as I wished for, but I feel like dermaplaning is hyped immensely now without hesitation. People even say things like „it is taking off the vallus hair which is there to protect your skin…“ and don’t even recognize the irony in it or talk about it. Because what people need to understand is, that not only is the hair keeping off some make-up or skincare of the skin, but it also protects the skin from other stuff that might not be so good for it. I even feel that my skin is less irritated with hair on than when I, for example, waxed my upper lip. That being said, I also don’t think peach fuzz is ugly or anything, I think it’s rather cute, at least if it’s not super long, and makes a face look soft. Some ladies‘ faces I have seen, who have no hair on their faces and a glowing film over it, look somehow raw and almost unhuman.^^

[@emilinegabriele]

wtf are u talking ab

[@kaptkronik135]

I use a straight razor to "dermaplane" my face. Afterwards, my skin feels much cleaner, looks clearer, and honestly if you do it correctly there are no negatives

[@KellyP_]

Wow 😳

[@joslynbryan7719]

PCOS and hormonal issues do not do this.

[@elizabethj.4725]

Thank you thats exactly what i needed to know!

[@Mattieberry85]

Did she really say that shaving your hair (non-vellus) makes it come back thicker? Seriously? This is an old, old myth that has zero basis in truth.

[@lively2265]

Why is she shaving upwards? Isn't it recommended to shave downwards?

[@Sha8205]

I thought same to shave in direction the hair grows🤔

[@velroneramdon2289]

Does this work for melasma on the face?

[@kaylarountree6139]

Why doesn’t she just remove all her face makeup ? That bothered me so much.😩

[@lexq-sm6lq]

Why did you get so bothered!!

[@KellyP_]

Get over it. And yourself.

[@tinadavies4195]

Tbh that is what I was thinking,you skin is supposed to be free of makeup and clean.

[@becuzisaidso2056]

Sooooo basically shaving your face with a straight razor 🥴

[@ineabellemelendez4318]

Patient or client??

[@TheRealLexG]

I’m so shocked she recommended them to do this at home 😳

[@eru7774]

Why it's super easy. I'm a guy and I just use a regular razor w three blades. Carefully of course lol

[@TheRealLexG]

@@eru7774 yeah I understand that but it's not the point of it being easy .. it's more factors that play into this procedure that many people doing a DIY won't follow nor know how to properly handle which can result in more harm than help to the skin.

[@WixkedLovy]

@@TheRealLexG That’s why she’s trying to educate people. Not everyone can afford to get this done professionally. Should only wealthy people be allowed to have good skin?

[@TheRealLexG]

@@WixkedLovy that’s not the case .

[@potatonation6211]

I was told never to do this at home

[@kristinetank3959]

I just use shave cream....and shave like a man....smooth as butter.

[@JackieCali]

🙌🏾 lol same

[@anmolbukhari3516]

so hiars doesn't come back thick or dark or in excess? also how often u need to shave please

[@LarissaDawn]

That's for dark, thick hair. This is recommended for removing peach fuzz ONLY

[@lilyg6136]

But there HAVE been people who’ve done this and their hair has grown back darker and thicker! Some girls just shouldn’t do it!

[@92cgray]

That’s because their Esthetician isn’t dermaplaning correctly.

[@tinahuttner7280]

I use a exfoliating mitt from naturalbathhouse.com I have one for the body but am very gentle on my face though of course and you can actually feel the difference plus you don’t have to worry bout a blade😀

[@lizabondareva371]

That’s not true lol. It only looked “thicker” and “darker” to those people because it was the first time they shaved it and it was cut at a blunt edge so it gives that illusion. Don’t spread false info, it’s been proven time and time again by science, and also it’s just basic anatomy that hair growth or thickness isn’t affected by running a razor on the top of your skin lol. The root is way under the skin, so you’re telling me running a metal razor blade and cutting of the tip of the hair that’s above the surface is the skin sends some magical signal to the root to make the hair grow thicker and darker? No lol

[@shannonbowen2387]

No. It DOES grow back thicker. It also doesn't grow back normal, tapered to lay flat on your face. It grows back like kiwi fruit & I HATE this trend. It literally ruined my life & self esteem. It does make your pores look bigger! And it opens them up for bacteria.

[@tinahuttner7280]

@@shannonbowen2387 must have to do w genetics cause I’m fine w mine.

[@naailahgenner668]

Its false.. People with hormonal issues could actually stand a chance of having their facial hair grow back thicker.

[@fruitygarlic3601]

Nope. That is not how vellus works. You would need a chronic one-in-a-million testosterone imbalance to suddenly occur between the shave and regrowth period for that. Hair only looks like it has grown thicker when it hasn't tapered yet.

[@jedurick]

@@fruitygarlic3601 Will it eventually taper back like it was prior? I had this done a week ago for the first time and don't think it's gonna be for me. But worried the hair will feel so rough I won't have a choice...

[@trish1745]

@@jedurick Shaving cannot physiologically make your hair thick. Or dark. That is impossible. It is a proven myth. An old wives tale. When the hair first starts to grow back, it may appear a bit stubby (not like a mans, just a but pokey), that's because you made a straight blunt cut to it. In about 2 days it should completely be back to normal as the hair will taper out as before. Women are so scared of looking masculine or undesirable that they promote all these myths.

[@Mattieberry85]

False.

[@KellyP_]

And how does that work, Einstein? 🤔

[@andiestone]

Peach fuzz serves a purpose. It protect from pathogens and bacteria and helps regulates the body's temperature. The only purpose of shaving it is for cosmetic. Ladies you are beautiful and you don't need to do this. 😀

[@metakosir6508]

DON'T DO IT. HAIR GROWS LONGER!!!!!!!!!!! I didnt beluve it, so I dermaplaned my face for 1 year. It looks nice, but Nooooo.

[@tabithamccauley7787]

So how come men have thick bristly hair after shaving???

[@pinkcrazygirl]

It depends on your hair. My facial hair was not thick (I'm a woman) before I started shaving it. I'm shaving once a week. Even if I skip one week of shaving, my hair is still as before. Not thicker, not more.

[@tabithamccauley7787]

@@pinkcrazygirl nah, I've looked into this it's hormonal, that's why men grow thicker! So I've started planing and can't believe the difference!!

[@KellyP_]

Because they're men. And it isnt vellum hair. Did you not watch the video? 🤔

[@tabithamccauley7787]

I know, couldn't believe how lovely my makeup went on too!!

[@sunkissedbeach]

Do you know that you can do your own micro needling at home, meso therapy, LED red light therapy, radio therapy, PDRN, your own threads, you can do your own neurotoxin a.k.a. Botox/ Innotox and filler!! DIY is the new spa treatment

[@samkidd7016]

It is SO dangerous doing your own filler, please don't encourage people to do this your lips are such a vascular area, its so easy to cause a vascular occlusion resulting in necrosis and blindness

[@samkidd7016]

Also, if you're people are doing botox etc themselves I'd not trust what you're using, is a prescription only medication, and I doubt you're getting it prescribed

[@MissJenelle]

Umm 😐 leave the hair

[@nickede6088]

Hello pretty

[@fuzzystatic949]

Exactly..

[@tinahuttner7280]

Well if you have dry skin, there is a exfoliating mitt that the Turkish people use,very effective😀 it’s my go to item I can live without!

[@vanessalanda4032]

To each their own

[@laurynfromtheLAB]

I usually thread them, makes my makeup apply so nice and my face looks so clean

[@marionmcl]

Basically, A costly Shaving for women. 😮😨😨

[@dumdumbox]

Good to know that this spa in town wants 140$ to shave. my. face. lol pinkwashing reigns supreme doesnt it

[@DesertPepper]

hmmmm....I am hesitant on this. I mean....who wants a girl mustache. I had an aunt that had a mustache....it was not very pretty.

[@JessDLea]

Btw for women with major hormone disorders this is tough to read, just be aware of what you're putting out there in words. It took me 10 years to get diagnosed with PCOS and extreme endometriosis, and it effects thing internally and externally including increasing hair growth. It's extremely tough for women with these disorders to live in the everyday western world. I didn't ask for it, it's just a genetic disorder. I also had ITP at a young age and was put on prednisone (a drug also given to cancer patients) and in women it increases testosterone in a huge way so my permanent side effect (for it saving my life) was more hair where I didn't want it. I was 18 years old. So though it may not be 'pretty' to some people (and I choose to maintain it, others don't) it's entirely up to people what they want to do with their bodies as far as hair maintenance. For women with these disorders, like myself, it's extremely painful, expensive and a life long struggle. I have to say when I traveled overseas it was a relief to see gorgeous women with body hair just doing their thing it was a huge eye opener as to just how much we feel we have to remove from ourselves to just-barely-fit as women in western cultures.

[@DesertPepper]

@@JessDLea This was not intended to hurt anyone's feelings. If I have....I _sincerely_ apologize.

[@JessDLea]

@@DesertPepper Thanks for reading. And no worries, I didn't think you were out to hurt anyone so def know I wasn't trying to attack, there's enough of that online, I was just trying to be transparent about the bigger issue re: women's body hair and how much pressure is one us day to day to fit, and those with medical obstacles have another layer to kinda deal with.

[@c.a.3342]

I also have PCOS...I have fine AND not so fine hairs on my face. So im not sure if it's all considered vellus hair. Would I be at risk of my facial hair getting thicker if I did this?

[@tonyatthebeach]

Ladies, just embrace your hairy monster

[@rufuslondon9490]

money grab . you will grow beard

[@aa7352]

Hair grows back thicker

[@excusemeum....8053]

Your facial hairs for women actually doesn’t grow back thicker! It’s a certain type of hair that stays the same :)

[@kayluhluh6973]

That’s such a myth. Do research

[@RR-dr8sw]

No it doesn't...l have been doing it for a year now..

[@inkdrop6486]

​@@excusemeum....8053 i am a woman and my facial hair definitely grows back thicker when i pluck it out, apparently its cause of hormones

[@excusemeum....8053]

@@inkdrop6486 oh, I shaved my face recently and it always goes back to normal

[@justmacyy]

Stop. NO HAIR grows back thicker. Come on. You are doing nothing to the root. It only affects above the skin. Your hair only APPEARS thicker because it’s all the same length when it starts to grow back.