Yahoo Lifestyle10 DIY Dermaplaning Tools for Your Smoothest Skin Ever
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10 DIY Dermaplaning Tools for Your Smoothest Skin Ever
Shaving your face (sort of) is the next big thing in beauty. This type of hair removal, called dermaplaning, is less scary than is sounds :"Dermaplaning is a very superficial razor technique used to remove dead skin and peach fuzz hair on the face," explains Sheila Farhang, M.D., dermatologist and founder of Avant Dermatology & Aesthetics in Oro Valley, Arizona.
The benefits to your skin from the process, which is a form of exfoliation, are pretty immediate. "Since the dead skin is essentially sloughing off and the hair is 'shaved' off, the skin looks and feels smoother right away," she says. And while other types of exfoliation like face scrubs and peels can be very beneficial to skin, they don't remove hair.
Professional dermaplaning treatments are available via dermatologists or aestheticians, and for in-office treatments, Dr. Farhang uses a #10 surgical scalpel blade held at a 45º angle against taut skin as "it is a sharper, more precise blade." When you dermaplane at home, though, you should opt for something a little less, well, sharp. Dr. Farhang recommends a tool created specifically for this treatment, not a razor you may use elsewhere on the skin, as "it is a different blade and won’t achieve the same result." Dr. Farhang prefers electric tools designed to remove peach fuzz when possible, as they usually have a safety mechanism to prevents cuts.
To find the best tool for you, below are the best dermatologist expert-, beauty editor-, and shopper-approved at-home dermaplaning tools:
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1) Dermaplaning Face Exfoliating Tool
StackedSkincare
amazon.com
$75.00
Dr. Farhang praises the high quality of this Stacked Skincare's tool's handle and blade, which are stainless steel. "I like that it has the round thicker handle which is easier to get the right angle," she says. Good Housekeeping Beauty Assistant Katie Berohn is also a fan and shares that this is her go-to dermaplaning tool. "The blade gets everything off your face in one pass, and it lasts for a while — you just have to make sure you wash it in between uses," she says. Note: It is sharp, "so you need to be careful — I’ve nicked myself before," Berohn reports.
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2) Hydro Silk Touch-Up Dermaplaning Tool
Schick
amazon.com
$4.99
Coming from a drugstore brand we know and love for traditional razors, this Schick tool is a favorite of Dr. Farhang's for that reason alone. "I trust that their blades are good," she says. Don't be deterred by its budget-friendly price: The tool super safe, thanks to the built-in micro guards that help protect skin. And the best part? It's a multi-tasking tool that, in addition to removing fine hairs and gently exfoliating, can also be used to shape eyebrows with a special precision cover to shorten the blade's length.
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- 4/11
3) Sonicsmooth Sonic Dermaplaning Tool
Michael Todd Beauty
ulta.com
$99.00
This professional-grade dermaplaning tool from Michael Todd Beauty has three customizable speeds, allowing you to choose the right one for your skin — and your comfort level. It utilizes sonic technology (15,000 sonic pulses per minute!) to remove peach fuzz and dead skin cells powerfully and safely. "This product has made a huge difference in my complexion and sun spots," one Ulta reviewer shared. "Now, my face is super smooth and looks radiant." It also comes with a face cleanser and post-treatment serum.
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4) Dermascrape Ultrasonic Skin Scrubbing & Skin Care Enhancing Tool
NURSE JAMIE
nordstrom.com
$89.00
Another multi-tasker, Nurse Jamie's high-tech tool has different modes to cleanse, exfoliate and extract dirt from skin all while enhancing the benefits of your other skincare products. One Nordstrom reviewer who has "very oily skin and enlarged pores" loves that it " really helps bring the blackheads on my nose to the surface."
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5) Eyebrow Razor, Hair Trimmer Shaver and Tough Up Tool
Tinkle
amazon.com
$4.80
Boasting over 66,000 reviews on Amazon, Tinkle's eyebrow razors safely remove unwanted hairs from your eyebrows, neck and face at a super value price. Each one has a stainless steel safety cover over the blade to prevent cuts. "These razors work so well for dermaplaning," one reviewer shared. "You will be amazed, grossed out, and oddly satisfied with the sheer amount of hair and dead skin that you will remove the first time you dermaplane with them."
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- 7/11
6) Fuzz-Free Facial Razor, Eyebrow & Facial Hair Trimmer
About Face
walmart.com
$8.00
About Face's facial razor is a top-seller at Walmart for good reason: it removes vellus hair (peach fuzz), softens skin and makes your makeup go on even smoother. One reviewer shared that "these work great for facial fuzz!" while another raved that "it fits in my hands easily, is very easy to glide on the face and doesn’t cause any cuts or irritation."
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7) LUXE Anti-Aging Sonic Dermaplaning Tool
Dermaflash
amazon.com
$189.00
It may be on the pricier end of the spectrum, but Berohn thinks Dermaflash's dermaplaning tool is worth the cost. "It makes dermaplaning really easy, safe and sanitary," she says. "You throw out each blade after use and it gets hair and dead skin off quickly and easily." Dr. Farhang also likes that "this one is electric, which is really good for avoiding cuts, especially for beginners."
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8) Professional Dermaplaning Blades Tool
Hollywood Browzer
amazon.com
$20.00
This portable and disposable tool from Hollywood Browser is designed to shape brows and remove both coarse and finer hair on the face without any redness or irritation. "This is a really great cost-effective pick that works just as well as some of the pricier options," Berohn says. It does wear out more quickly, she warns, so plan to replace it after a few uses.
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- 10/11
9) Bright Complexion Facial Dermaplaner
Tweezerman
amazon.com
$24.25
Angle is everything when it comes to dermaplaning, and Tweezerman's tool was created around that notion. Ergonomically designed to keep the blade at the perfect angle, it is ideal for first-timers, preventing irritation, nicks or cuts. "Great price, cute color, easy to use, easy to clean, and I have gotten great results," shares one Amazon user.
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10) Flawless Dermaplane Glo Lighted Facial Exfoliator
Finishing Touch
amazon.com
$14.99
Another Amazon top-seller, this dermaplaning wand from Finishing Touch makes sure you never miss a spot with a built-in bright LED light. It includes six replacement heads to keep things super clean and sanitary and a ridged safety guard for extra protection. One Amazon user commented that it "leaves my face silky and smooth," and "moisturizer and makeup goes on easier." Win, win!
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