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Shaving V Dermaplaning: What’s the Difference?

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Shaving and dermaplaning both require sharp tools to remove unwanted hair, but that’s where the similarities end. So, what’s the difference between the two hair removal techniques and, most importantly, which is better for your skin? Laser Hair Removal At The Bay & On Unley fills us in on the facts.

The Purpose

While shaving primarily aims to remove visible hair from the surface of the skin quickly and easily, dermaplaning is more focused on exfoliation and improving skin texture, not just hair removal. In addition to removing peach fuzz, dermaplaning removes dead skin cells, resulting in smoother, brighter skin.

Owner and director at Laser Hair Removal At The Bay & On Unley, Veronica Denwick, explains that “[dermaplaning] can even reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and enhance the effectiveness of skincare products to achieve a smoother, brighter complexion.

“[Dermaplaning] is generally safe for most skin types, including sensitive skin,” Veronica says. “However, people with active acne, inflamed skin conditions, or certain skin disorders may not be ideal candidates for dermaplaning.

“Unlike shaving, dermaplaning is a cosmetic procedure best performed by a registered nurse rather than beauty therapist,” she adds.

The Tools + Techniques

Shaving requires a razor, either manual or electric, along with shaving cream or gel to lubricate the skin to cut the hair at the surface of the skin and is typically done in the direction of hair growth.

A sterile surgical scalpel or a specialised tool is used during dermaplaning to gently scrape off dead skin cells and vellus hair (peach fuzz) from the surface of the skin.

“During a dermaplaning session, one of our nurses will carefully glide a small, sterile blade across the skin at a 45-degree angle,” Veronica explains. “The blade is angled and moved in short, swift strokes against the skin.” This process helps to manually exfoliate the outer layer of dead skin cells and fine hair, revealing smoother, brighter skin underneath.

The Results

Shaving provides temporary hair removal, and the hair typically grows back within a few days. While the results of dermaplaning are also temporary (it typically lasts up to four weeks), you’ll find skin smoother and more radiant with slower hair growth.

That said, contrary to popular belief, regular shaving won’t necessarily lead to thicker or darker hair regrowth. When you shave, you’re cutting the hair off at the surface level, which has no impact on the hair follicle itself. As a result, the hair grows back with the same thickness, colour, and texture as before. So, while shaving and dermaplaning both have zero effect on hair colour, thickness, or the amount of hair you grow, the latter is typically gentler on the skin.

Considering dermaplaning? Discuss the treatment with one of the qualified nurses at Laser Hair Removal At The Bay & On Unley to determine if it’s the right option for your skin.

Laser Hair Removal At The Bay & On Unley
Shop 1, 61 Tapleys Hill Road, Glenelg North
Shop 16, 13–23 Unley Road, Parkside
08 8295 7070
lhratthebay.com

Are You Being Lasered By A Qualified Nurse?

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The questions you should ask laser hair removal clinics.

Winter is looming, making it the best time for laser hair removal as your skin is less likely to be exposed to the sun. But there are a few things to consider to ensure your treatment goes as safely and smoothly as possible.

Laser Hair Removal at The Bay & On Unley fills us in on how to avoid a close shave with a dodgy clinic.

1. What training and qualifications does your staff have?

Pick a clinic led by qualified nurses rather than beauty therapists. Here at Laser Hair Removal at The Bay & On Unley, all our clients are treated by qualified nurses. We spend three months training our nursing staff to ensure they’re more than confident in safely addressing your unwanted hair needs.

In South Australia, anybody can open a laser hair removal clinic, which is frightening as high-grade laser equipment can cause a lot of damage and problems if they’re not used by staff who are adequately trained.

2. Do you provide a thorough consultation?

Make sure the clinic assesses your skin type and hair colour. There are many other assessments that should be made, including medical history and medication that may affect the treatment and results. Laser Hair Removal at The Bay & On Unley provide a complementary initial consultation where they’ll run through a thorough explanation of the service and answer any questions you have. This is to ensure the client is comfortable with the process and feels safe.

3. How many clients have you treated?

Enquire about how many clients the clinic has treated, as this might give you an idea of how popular and trusted they are. The best way to determine this is through word-of-mouth; ask your friends and family for a recommendation to a reputable clinic.

4. What equipment do you use?

Ask the clinic about the type of laser they use. Intense pulsed light (IPL) is frequently advertised as a laser, but this isn’t the case. IPL is not a laser; instead, find a clinic that uses a Class 4 Medical Laser, which achieves incredible results compared to IPL.

5. What results can I expect from the treatment?

A trick to watch out for is if the clinic offers permanent hair removal. Take note: it’s simply not possible to guarantee “permanent hair removal”; only permanent reduction can be achieved. Although the procedure is often touted as a form of permanent hair removal, laser treatment only reduces the number of unwanted hairs in a given area. It doesn’t get rid of unwanted hairs completely.

Laser Hair Removal at The Bay & On Unley
Shop 1, 61 Tapleys Hill Road, Glenelg North
Shop 16, 13–23 Unley Road, Parkside
08 8295 7070
lhratthebay.com