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: