During Hollywood’s Golden Age, even Marilyn Monroe had to shave her own facial hair from time to time. Today, staying on top of ever-growing facial hair can be tough for any woman. Luckily, Beauty Bar Med Spa offers wonderful facial treatment packages and dermaplaning, a remarkable way to exfoliate or remove those dead cells from the surface of your skin. 

During the 10-20-minute dermaplaning procedure, a qualified skincare specialist uses a special oscillating blade to gently skim the surface of your face. This procedure is a painless way to remove dead cells, severe acne, abrasions and other skin flaws that might negatively affect your appearance and the health of your skin. 

The benefits of dermaplaning include softer, smoother skin over and above what creams and chemical peels might accomplish. This procedure can also remove those stubborn baby facial hairs that want to take over, especially as women age. Given its appeal, you can see why more women (and some men) request dermaplaning at Beauty Bar Med Spa. 

To be sure, dermaplaning isn’t a total solution for curbing unwanted facial hair growth. But it’s a great way to exfoliate your skin. This procedure works well for most skin types but people with darker skin might want to consult a dermatologist before a dermaplaning session. 

For thousands of years both women and men have used somewhat effective, but definitely painful methods to remove unwanted facial hair, according to The Encyclopedia of Hair: A Cultural History by Victoria Sherrod. In ancient Egypt, there was a strong beauty ethic leading wealthier citizens towards total hairlessness. 

Fast forward to the 20th century with the first women’s razor invented in 1915. By WWII, as nylon became hard to find; bare-legged women found lots of hair removal products on the market. When the bikini became popular in the 1960’s, through trial and error more effective hair removal techniques and products made it much easier for modern women to feel confident in their hairless beauty. 

Your skin is sensitive and easily irritated. Although dermaplaning is a safe, effective treatment with results that can last from between two weeks to a month; it is not a substitute for permanent laser hair removal. Most importantly, talk to your dermatologist if you have a tendency towards cold sores, eczema or psoriasis. Dermaplaning can stimulate new outbreaks. However, it’s possible to get an anti-viral as a preventative prior to your treatment. 

Once you’ve decided to undergo a dermaplaning procedure, your dermatologist or Beauty Bar Med Spa skin expert can also discuss possible after effects, depending on your skin’s condition and history. With our successful techniques, expect beautiful, radiant skin all year long.