📌 Addressing Myths & Misconceptions About Dermaplaning
26. Can Dermaplaning Make Hair Grow Back Thicker?
This is one of the most common concerns I hear about dermaplaning, and I completely understand why! There’s a long-standing myth that shaving or removing hair makes it grow back thicker or darker—but I promise, that’s not the case.
✔ The Science Behind It: Dermaplaning removes the soft, fine vellus hair (commonly known as peach fuzz) from your face. This type of hair is structurally different from terminal hair (like the thicker hair on your scalp, brows, or legs), and dermaplaning does not alter its texture, color, or growth cycle.
✔ Why It Feels Different: When your vellus hair starts growing back, it may feel slightly different at first because the hair has a blunt tip rather than a naturally tapered end. However, it remains soft and fine—just as it was before.
📍 Bottom Line: Your hair will not grow back thicker, darker, or coarser. This is a purely cosmetic exfoliation treatment with no impact on hair follicle structure.
27. Myths & Misconceptions About Dermaplaning
Beyond the hair growth myth, there are a few other common misconceptions I hear about dermaplaning. Let’s clear them up:
❌ Myth 1: Dermaplaning is Just Shaving While both involve using a blade to remove hair, dermaplaning is a professional exfoliation treatment performed with a precise, medical-grade scalpel designed to remove dead skin cells along with fine hair. It’s far more effective than at-home shaving!
❌ Myth 2: Dermaplaning Causes Breakouts Actually, the opposite is true! Because dermaplaning removes dead skin cells and debris that can clog pores, it often helps reduce breakouts. However, if you have active acne, we may need to wait until inflammation calms down before performing the treatment.
❌ Myth 3: Dermaplaning is Painful Nope! Dermaplaning is completely painless. Most clients describe it as a relaxing, soothing experience—similar to a light facial massage.
❌ Myth 4: You Can’t Get Dermaplaning if You Have Sensitive Skin Dermaplaning is actually one of the best exfoliation methods for sensitive skin because it’s gentle and non-irritating. Unlike chemical peels or microdermabrasion, it doesn’t involve acids or abrasive crystals, making it safe for most skin types.
❌ Myth 5: Dermaplaning is Only for Certain Skin Types While some exfoliation treatments aren’t suitable for everyone, dermaplaning is widely beneficial for most people. It’s especially helpful for:
✔ Dull, rough, or uneven skin texture
✔ Fine lines and mild pigmentation
✔ Those looking for a gentle alternative to chemical peels
📍 My Personal Opinion: There’s a lot of misinformation out there about dermaplaning, but when done correctly by a trained professional, it’s one of the safest and most effective ways to achieve smooth, glowing skin.
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