Dermaplaning Explained
Whether working from home in sweats leading Zoom meetings, running to the grocery store donning a baseball hat, or glamming up for a night out, we here at Wren and Wild know that the most important thing to feel put together is the polished canvas of your face. We give a lot of air time to the products that give our skin a natural glow, soften our complexion, and allow our makeup to sit perfectly on our skin without lines and creases. Naturally, when assembling the spa services, we knew we needed an expertly executed Dermaplaning Procedure on our menu. To introduce those new to the procedure, we sat with our estheticians to ask about the process.
What is Dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is a form of manual exfoliation. It removes the top layer of dead skin cells and vellus hair (peach fuzz), revealing soft and radiant skin. Thanks to those healthy new cells, this procedure will allow the rest of your skincare to go deeper.
What are the benefits?
- aids in moisture retention
- reveals brighter/more vibrant skin
- perfect before an event for a flawless complexion & makeup application.
- your skincare will work better since you’ve sloughed off all those dead skin cells.
Who is a prime candidate?
Everyone! Except for those with compromised or sensitized skin (active acne, sunburn, etc.), you’ll want to wait until your skin has healed to avoid any irritations or infections.
Is it safe or are there precautions people should consider?
It's totally safe, and no, it will not make your hair grow back thicker! A few days before, lay low from intense exfoliation and retinol, and limit extreme sun exposure afterward.
Is it painful?
Not at all. Some People may experience a temporary warm sensation, but most clients fall asleep; it's that relaxing.
What are your thoughts on having the procedure done in a spa vs. performing it at home?
This is an important question, and discussing the differences is good. Professional dermaplaning is highly recommended over at-home dermaplaning for a few reasons; the blades you buy in stores are not surgical steel or medical grade and harbor bacteria. People often use the same blade more than once, which can cause infections and micro-tears in the skin. We use surgical steel and medical-grade scalpels (disposed of after EVERY use) with butter-soft edges. Essentially, you feel nothing during the process and leave looking like a glazed donut. The DIY approach is tempting, but let your licensed Esthetician do the job. Your face will thank you later.
Book your Dermaplane today!