Dermaplaning Isn’t the Problem, Your Skin Barrier Might Be

The “hair grows back thicker” thing still gets blamed on dermaplaning when it’s really just blunt regrowth. Peach fuzz naturally has soft tapered ends, so once you shave it, the hair can feel rougher coming back even though it’s the same thickness.

I’ve dermaplaned on and off for years and the biggest difference for me was makeup sitting smoother and less dry skin buildup. The people who usually hate it are the ones with reactive or acne-prone skin because overdoing it can absolutely mess with your barrier and trigger irritation or breakouts.

If you want to try it, use a clean razor, do it on dry skin, and don’t pile on actives afterward. No acids, retinoids, or scrubs the same night. That’s where a lot of people go wrong.

Also worth saying: if facial hair suddenly gets darker, thicker, or spreads fast, that’s usually more of a hormone conversation than a shaving issue.

For longer-lasting results, threading or waxing makes more sense since they pull from the root. Laser can help too if you’re a good candidate, but facial laser is not one-size-fits-all, especially with hormonal hair growth.

What ended up working best for you: shaving, threading, laser, or just leaving it alone?