I was bullied in my early twenties once when I told people I did this. Ten years later I come across this video and see it's normal and doctors do it. Thanks for sharing because it reminded me those people were just immature and sexist.
Sorry to read this ! Bullies are sad ,unhappy people anyway !! Who cares about what those miserable people feel / think about us !? Hoping you're having a FABULOUS day and evening !! 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💕💞
You have no idea how many girls does this because it’s not enough talked about but finally we’re getting into a era that we are being more open and not afraid to talk about
This is not so new. In other hand maybe those people just didn’t know this is a thing, don’t take every thing so personal, only makes you feel sad or mad all the time when others will forget about it almost immediately.
I've been shaving my face for a few years. It DOES NOT grow back thicker or darker. Grows in as same peach fuzz. I love the way my face feels and the way my makeup goes on and looks afterwards.
I am 76 and shave my face just like she does. I only do it every few mos. but it's amazing. The hair grows back as peach fuzz it is not course or darker as you might think. I probably should do it more often perhaps once a week in fact, since I still work full time and want to look my best, I'm going to start doing it every week. Try it ladies you will not be disappointed.
Thanks for this! I've been shaving my face for a few years- there's nothing like the feeling of that smooooth skin! I have mature skin, and before I started shaving, I felt like no makeup, tinted moisturizer, etc. looked good- it all kind of made my skin look worse! Shaving gets rid of the peach fuzz and also exfoliates the dry dead skin cells that take so long to turn over at my age! Great video
So how do you hide your pooky hairs when they start to cone out again? Because they are at a stag where you cannot shave them again and so pointy that you can't go without hiding them so what you do?
Finally! Someone mentioned the treatment of peach fuzz on the face especially as you hit your 40s, 50s, and up. Strange things happen to hair in general after menopause, and part of my journey was an increase in peach fuzz. For me, I prefer to wash my face as usual (no triple washing for me), and I use a pretty, pink electric shaver. Afterward, I still get to see the fuzz when I clean out my razor. I do use isopropyl alcohol...to clean my shaver. I've not experienced any ingrown hair, and I don't have to spend $ on all those cleansers. Your skin is lovely btw. So's mine =D
@@smollilbean No, I don't believe so. They say that doesn't happen. I was just joking about noticing a 'beard.' After I watched this video, I looked in the mirror to see if I had anything cuz I never noticed anything before.
@@smollilbeanno the razor does not make it thicker. Age and hormones do. I have pcos and am Italian, so as I get older my hormones are changing and I'm getting more hair growth. The razor has no effect on it other than removing it
Hi Dr. Sam, I’ve been shaving my face for over a year now. I don’t do it often, but I’m glad to hear shaving a dry face is acceptable because I really felt that works best for me. You gave some really great tips, such as washing 2/3 times. I’ll be sure to adjust accordingly! I laughed when you said see your dermatologist because where I am it’s a 6 month wait at times. I’m trying to convince my 16 year old to study dermatology. The world needs more of you!
Had to laugh bc I saw my derm for annual in December & they told me to call in May for Dec. appointment, called yesterday!!!! Also only 2 derms on my insurance in my huge county in NY, 1 sucks!!! Hope your daughter does become one, she'll make $$$$😂
Took a selfie in the arizona desert sun and GIRL the way that sun highlighted every little peach fuzz and hair on my face i was mortified. It was then that I started dermaplaning my face once or twice a month! I never realized just how much fuzz I had on my face😳
I think the hair grows back myth comes from misunderstanding what happens. Before you shave, you have soft hairs that are thin on the ends. Also, your hairs are different lengths. When you shave, everything is the same length and the hairs are wider with sharp edges. It's understandable that people will say this is more hair because it can feel that way. I think if it were explained this way, people would be able to understand. Just saying "it doesn't" won't make a difference because it contradicts their lived experience.
My sister has been shaving since her 20s, is 69 now and her skin is amazing! My skin is great , too, but hers is better. I started shaving a year ago and think is improved even more.
This is the best instructional vid on shaving your face that I have ever seen. I already shave, but I learned from you that I need to modify my ways. Your helpful tips will ensure I have a much better outcome. Appreciate you and your expertise very much!
Saw this and went and bought one 😂I am 58 blonde peach fuzz so I never noticed, but those chin hairs are course and black and too many to pull out with tweezers .so after my first go I am blown away , it's amazing and I just posted about it on Facebook for the world I couldn't care less who knows
But mine does come back thicker n darker I've been doing this for a very long time on my neck now I have to literally use a dry razor on my neck.. I can't imagine with my face
I use my cleansing oil to shave, I do a nice massage first, I find my sensitive skin feels much more comfortable using this technique, no actives afterwards just a hydrating serum and a thick night cream, I do once a month.
But wouldnt it create a beard? To shave?? I mean then the hair would grow stronger right? And if your husband touches your face it will have like... a man's texture 😳
@@YFL.111 Shaving does not cause hairs to grow in thicker. That is a myth. Hairs may appear thicker, but that is only because you've shaved off the thin end of the shaft and so that particular hair looks like it's growing in bigger. In reality, it is not bigger. Also, it will eventually fall out and be replaced with a hair of the same size, not a bigger one
@Dream Catchers, the “peach fuzz” type hair still feels soft as it grows back in. But if you shave the hair on upper lip or chin, or eyebrows, it does feel rougher as it begins to grow back in.
Thank you for your video, I’m 54 with strawberry blonde hair have had the peach fuzz for ever. It’s always bothered me when wearing makeup. Thanks to you I’m going for it, I’m going to shave for the 1st time!!!
This procedure is very personal and, thankfully, very optional. I can appreciate that many women will have good reason to do it. Maybe I’ll give it a shot, but at 65 I’ve never felt self conscious about peach fuzz. Thank you for this.
I've been shaving my face and neck for about 20 years now (I'm 58) and I use a men's razor and shaving cream (to avoid the "pink tax"). But I really like these techniques too because it seems much gentler. My chin hair is naturally thick and hard so I often have to cover the same area multiple times with the razor to get all the hair off. This can aggravate my skin though so I'll try these tips. Thanks so much! :)
OMG why haven't I been doing this?? I notice my face has gotten hairier and rougher since turning 50 and going through menopause. I'm glad this is coming from a dermatologist. Thank you for sharing!!❤
I have been shaving my face awhile, but I learned some tips not only about prep before but after. I am older and it seems my hair grows back faster but I always think of my Dad who used to say (he was scraping his face) because we are. I think the exfoliating of shaving is what keeps men’s face looking good if they do nothing else. Thanks!
I started to get more vellus hair after I turned 41. I'm just gonna keep it though as I don't mind. A dermatologist IRL told me that it plays a big part in protecting your skin from pollution as well!
I am 73 and have never heard about women shaving or dermaplaning their face. I have seen aestheticians over the years and no one ever mentioned this. Thanks for talking about this. I may go have a professional dermaplaning now.
Sensitive skin here and I use Vaseline as the shaving barrier between my skin and the blade-works great! Before that I did dry shaving and broke out so highly recommend Vaseline!
Noooo don’t put Vaseline on your face! It’s basically petrol. Pretty much any kind of natural origin facial oil would be better than that, even just simple sweet almond oil.
After dermaplaning, my skin felt clammy and wet constantly for about 2 weeks, even without any skincare products on after cleansing. My husband touched my forehead and said, "Ew, gross. What did you do? Why are you slimy?" Then, the stubble-feel started, which lasted about a week. It's been about 6 weeks, and my beautiful peach fuzz is nearly back. I'll be keeping it! I may do my upper lip and side of my nose now and then, but the rest of it will be staying. My makeup does not look better without the peach fuzz - it looks weird and unnatural. Everyone is different. Glad I tried it - now I know it's not for me. And I'm embracing the fuzz!
This video just came across .y feed for whatever reason and I'm floored that so many women are doing it....we aren't men!!! That peach fuzz is our God give protection from the daily elements, same as the hair on our arms (even though we shave our legs lol) At some point all of these women will wish they never tried it because who know down the road what skin issues they may encounter🤦♀️ I'm soooo glad you stopped! 🙏💖
I'm glad you noted that everyone's different because it's so true! For me it works really well - I've been shaving for about a decade. Mine grows back soft and my skin is softer and less likely to have pimples when I shave regularly. I'm glad you tried it and decided it wasn't for you rather than just writing it off!
I've never shaved my face. I didn't even know that was a thing for women until recently. I don't wear makeup either but would like my facial products to penetrate my skin better. Will definitely try this at home.
It’s about that time for me to do a facial shave. I just had my yearly actina keratosis treatment last month and won’t do anything while my skin is healing. This video was so timely. It’s good to know we have the same dry skin routine and the only thing I will add now is the 3rd micellar water cleanse. I try to shave the night before I won’t be wearing any makeup the next day. I just wear a soothing moisturizer and sunscreen. Thank you.
I've been shaving my face, arms, and legs for years. It does NOT grow back thicker, but it can seem like it did after a few days. Wait a few more. . .and it's the same as before. I think also the fact that you hear your whole life that it will grow back thicker is something like a placebo affect. If you believe something will be, you find that it is.
I just asked about neck hair I have peach fuzz and hair on my neck , which direction do you find best for the neck area Hope you don’t mind me asking. Take care
@@karencurtis6141 Gently downward. But I also feel for hair vs smooth. Be super gentle. Neck skin is pretty tender. The under jaw both up and down, oh so gently and carefully.
I’ve always been scared to try this, as a dark hair/pale faced woman, I’d wax my upper lip and eyebrows. I was always thinking it would grow back thicker. I rarely wear makeup, but now I’m 50 and I’m going to start trying this to make my face moisturizer work its best. Thank you so much!!
I have been shaving my face for 30 years. A Korean friend told me that Asian women have been doing it for centuries. I wash it with Vani Cream cleanser, rinse, add more, shave, rinse. Pat dry and use Vani Cream lotion. That's it. I have very sensitive skin but no problem. I usually do this in the shower.
I just started too about 3 months ago and absolutely love it! My face is so smooth afterwards. I wash my face as normal, I then apply rosehip oil & shave. Afterwards I wash my face again and apply my moisturizer.
This was so helpful. I bought a blade a while ago but haven't used it yet as I was nervous! I have PCOS so peach fuzz is one thing, but there are also the black under chin hairs and on the upper lip. Your video was so informative its given me more confidence to try it. Thank you! ❤
@@zoew1602hey did you give it a try? How's it going? I've got thick hair on my chin area courtesy of my hormone balancing (mirena) coil. Please let me know
I just started shaving my face. I was always told that if you do this your hair grows back thicker. Of late on YT I have seen influencers talk about shaving their face. I happened upon your video. I am so pleased I did because I learned a great deal about how to shave. Thanks for sharing this.
I used to have a lot of hair on my forearms until I hit perimenopause in my late 40s. And then virtually overnight - no more arm hair! Suddenly something I was self-conscious of all my life was no longer an issue! Same with pretty much all of my body hair - leg, armpit, and pubic - it's all but disappeared! EXCEPT.... IT RELOCATED TO MY FACE! LOL! Nature sucks.... Anyways, I have never shaved my face because I was always afraid it would come back thicker or I'd end up with a 5'oclock shadow. So this video is GREAT NEWS!! I am going to try shaving my peach-fuzzy cheeks and upper lip! I'll keep tweezing my chin, cuz those hairs are coarse and are getting fewer and fewer anyways over the years, and are quite satisfying to pull out by the roots...
It took me some sessions to get the hang of this cause it feels different than shaving legs or ampits and now I see what all the hype is about. My face feels amazing!!! So soft, like it can breathe, looks nice, smooth, and the moisturizer absorbed in better. A nice tingle. Love it. This was the best video I saw on it...followed the steps. Also cleansed my face first more thoroughly than normal. Feel like came from a spa or a facial. Used Walgreens brand of razors that looks just like this called Touch Up Razors. Wow, exfoliation feels great. Makes me wanna try body scrub.
I learned from You Tuber Kerry Lou, a makeup artist, that you can actually use a regular razor and cream to shave your face. It’s super easy and gets everything off. It’s best to use a new blade. Great tip to do at night followed by LED mask! Thanks for highlighting this.
It’s kind of sad that because of filters and editing in almost every picture everyone takes, people aren’t used to “texture” anymore. And certainly don’t appreciate that “texture” can be normal. I’m in my 30s and finally started “fixing” my skin last year. I dermaplane here and there for exfoliation because I use tret and sometimes the dry skin really sticks.
@@whenboredomstrikes6738 I’m not super prone to breakouts anyways but nothing noticeable. The only time I noticed breakouts were when I did it after the holidays when I had already been consuming a ton of sugar. So the breakout was more diet based rather than shaving. Hair hasn’t been any noticeably thicker either.
Thank you for sharing. Had the blades in my drawer for weeks now, just didn’t know how to use them! With your tips I just gave it a go, I cannot stop looking at my face in the mirror now, it’s so smooth ❤
Any tips for extreme flaking and peeling after facial shaving? I have a lot of peach fuzz and try a facial shave but end up with so much dry, flaky skin afterwards even after using a good moisturizer.
i use a surgical blade to shave mine, and i’ve actually had less knicks with the sharper blade than a facial razor as you stated 😊 i prefer dry shaving as well!
I just bought a dermaplaning tool from Brandluxe & it resembles a nice straight razor but obviously a smaller blade. It works so much better than the cheaper plastic tools. It’s like a regular blade & doesn’t have those weird grooves that the disposable face razors usually have. I love it. I also prefer doing it dry.
Thank you for this video. I’m afraid to try, but you explained the process so well and showed us exactly how to do it. I have placed order and ready to try.
As a most menopausal womam who has Hashimoto's I have been shaving my lip and chn area since my 20's. I always shave at night. Recently I startes shaving my face to renew my skin and loved the resullts.
The misconception that the hair grows thicker is a funny one. Your hair is tapers before you cut it/shave it but when you cut/shave it you are removing the taper end so the thicker "looking" a.k.a. chopped off part looks thicker but it eventually tapers...so is does not grow back thicker, it only looks thicker for a bit until the tips thins out/tapers naturally.
I found a great battery powered face shaver for women. On Amazon, it’s pink and the reviews were good so I bought it. It’s great. No razors, wax, etc. it’s so easy it’s a relief.
I’ve been shaving my upper lip since 1982 (a year into college). I had been bleaching my mustache with Jolen bleach (made for this), but one day that made me vomit. I got a high end man’s razor and started shaving with a thin moisturizer and I’ve never looked back! Now I use Tinkle razors and do my cheeks as well.
I have a hormonal master, it is embarrassing, I use wax strips to use at home, while I’m at it, I do my area, (side’s of my face) I love how smooth my face looks. and them my moistures and creams that work for my skin. Thank you for your tips, I’m going to try your way also. 71 year old active woman.
Ive done this for years, because i dont want to grow a beard. There was a really nice lady in town but bless her had a full beard i know now it was a medical issue but it made me very aware of the fuzz on my face
That video was amazing for dermaplaning the first time! I watched beforehand and again as I did it - pausing along the way - and it went seamlessly. Thank you so much!
Hi Dr Ellis! Thank you so much for this video. I have 2 questions : Is shaving like this a good technique (if very careful) to shapen blond eyebrows ? I stopped getting eyebrow epilation since the pandemic but the hais surrounding it is so fine and pale that I have a hard time removing it with tweezers. My other question is : I have about 15 coarser hair at the bottom of my chin. Years of electrolisis has not stopped them from growing back. Wuld you shave these or keep plucking those one at a time as they regrow ? I am a 46 yo who is discovering that face shaving is even a thing and that you can get special blades for it! Thank you!!
I know you said doing it dry versus with some sort of lubricant is kind of a personal choice but is there a difference in the results or does that primarily come down to the sharpness of the blade and the technique?
I think the results are very similar! Slightly smoother when I don’t use a lubricant bc I think there’s a bit more exfoliation of the outer skin cell layers
Hi Dr. Sam! Thank you for this very informative video. I love dermaplaning myself. How many days before a big social event do you recommend dermaplaning? Thanks!🙏
I can do it 1-2 days prior and be fine but everyone’s skin is different. Do it and see how your skin reacts (or doesn’t if you don’t have sensitive skin) then adjust your timeline based on what works for you.
Dr. Ellis my mom bought me an epilator for the peach fuzz. However, it made the hair come in darker and now I have a mustache. I want to try this because I am annoyed by constantly trying to tweeze the excess hair the epilator has caused. I am fair skinned and so I had a lot of peach fuzz but now it is more pronounced. Sould I try the Tinkle razor? I'm scared🥺
I thought vellous hair was valuable in skin protection. I’m a peach fuzz face and I noticed something after I started using an RF/Red LED device 2x a week…. And my peach fuzz is NOT growing back !! I’m an ESTHETICIAN and always looking for good solutions for skin that do not injure the barrier and over exfoliate Be careful
I’ve shaved my face a few times but I can feel bristles around my mustache and on my lower lip. Am I doing something wrong or is my facial hair too course for this procedure to be effective?
Because - the hair on the upper lip area grows more dense and thicker than the rest of the face where it's fine and almost unnoticeable. You should completely avoid your upper lip area when shaving. Your experience is completely normal and the solution is to leave the upper lip area completely while shaving the face.
Yes, I’ve made many mistakes, the skin is not happy , wonder what the irritation is going to look like in 6 hours. I’ll be wiser next time. THANK YOU 💐💐💐
I just started shaving my cheeks and upper lip and it works fine. But I do have alot under my chin and it seems a bit longer there so I'm a little bit afraid to start shaving there if I make it worse. Is the fuzz under my chin the same as on my cheeks or can it vary?
I have been removing/ shaving my face since I was 18. I'm 61 now. If you have hair in places you don't want it, then yes, shave it. I use a regular razor. It covers more area, & it's quicker. & done correctly, it doesn't pull your hair. Never dry shave, & always moisturize after. I love coconut oil or olive oil. A little goes a long way too.
I have hair under my chin on my neck and have had it there since I hit puberty. It's a lot thicker and longer than normal peach fuzz. I just shave it once a month with a normal razor with some kind of soap or oil. I always make sure to go slow with it since its on my neck. Then apply moisturizer afterwards! It takes care of it!
@drsamellis I really want to try this and have had the razors in my bathroom cupboard for a month now but I’m really scared. You say the fuzz won’t grow back thicker and spikey but why does it do this on our legs and it’s the same principle x
Is it okay to wax the peach fuzz? Also,people who suffer from PCOS tend to have excessive hair growth on face?What would be the appropriate method to get rid of it apart from shaving?
Thank you Dr Ellis! I’m wondering if you have tips for skin with lots of ‘beauty marks’ or bumps? (Not acne) to try and minimize the risk of nicks/cuts?
I’m 50 and Since menopause, my peach fuzz have grown longer and got everywhere on my face! I would love to shave but scared that it will grow darker or that I’ll have to shave regularly…
I am 53- chemotherapy treatment left me with more peach fuzz on my face. I wouldn’t wait for it to naturally get back to normal, and shaved it twice. Since then, my facial hair came back to how it was before the treatments and I can reassure you that shaving did not make it darker or stronger.
Shaving does not cause hair to grow back thicker or darker. All you're doing when shaving is cutting off the part of the hair that is outside the skin at the time. Cutting your head hair doesn't change it in any way, and it's the same with hair everywhere else on the body.
Shaving was life changing for me. I love it. My skin gets so smooth and makeup or tinted sunscreen looks so much better than when I had peach fuzz and dry skin flakes. Of course I have to shave regularly. Hair grows. That’s true of any skin care: you have to do it regularly. I do it about twice a week. It only takes a few minutes.
I’m really scared to shave my face. I have dark hair I do my upper lip, and it comes as course stubble . I pluck some on my chin and it comes back basically, next day. Am I the only one that is afraid I will get a beard from this or a 5 o’clock shadow ? Tips please 🙏🏻
I have thought about it but haven’t tried shaving. Is it ok to use a razor that you would on your legs or should it be one of those little ones? I’m new to this so I want to do it correctly. Thanks.
I've tried the dry way and the oil way, but my fav is actually the Japanese method which is with a gel moisturizer! I use the Illiyoon gel and it helps to soothe the skin and also it allows me to know exactly where I missed a spot. Random question but have you heard of high frequency wands? I keep seeing those products on Amazon and people say it's amazing for acne. But I have trouble finding the actual science behind it!
High Frequency Wand uses gas (red) wave or neon (blue) wave electrodes to penetrate the skin. The benefits of gas (red) help stimulate collagen and provide circulation to grow hair, or help with dull stagnant and/or congested skin …and the (blue) neon is best for oily congested skin even with the problematic hormonal cystic acne or bacterial acne…which can heal faster through it’s antimicrobial and/or oxygenating high frequency. I’m a Clinical and Holistic Master Aesthetician/Nutritionist of 28+ years and I use high frequency as a basic staple for nearly all skin types…including Acne Rosacea if used properly and gently. You can use a gauze strip mask or thin gauze 4x4 to serve as a barrier and increase oxygen flow of the high frequency electric current. I encourage everyone I work with to purchase their own high frequency products if they are dealing with any kind of acne. It is a life saver!!!✨
Part of the reason the hair seems thicker is that the base is thicker, blunt and appears to be thicker hair and we are used to the shaved hair. Just my opinion but take photos to be sure.
Thank you so much! I would like to know about shaving under my chin & on my neck... Since you didn't demo those areas... do you do them? if so, what tips & techniques do you have to share? If no, why not?
If I were to guess, I would pull my skin tight around the neck area to avoid nicking the skin with the blade. I've seen other people do it that way but I'm no professional so you might have to check.
This is the best video on face shaving! I used to shave my face and then went to waxing. Now that I'm on Retin A I can't wax anymore, so it's back to shaving. You gave some awesome tips! It's amazing how soft your skin can feel after shaving like that! And i agree - it is SO satisfying to see the hair and gunk come off your skin. I love that part! ❤
Thank you for the video! I know of course that the hair doesn't grow back thicker or coarser, but becausecit is cut off bluntly, does it feel stubbly when grows back? I have done full face threading before and liked it. I found it fast, painless (for me), and no stubble...but itvis hard to find someone I like who does a good job and who i trust to be very sanitary. The person I like is quite far, so I wonder how this method compared on regrowth.
I've done it a few times, almost to a tee as per her video, I've been scared to do it too frequently, but I only noticed a little stubbly feeling if I ran my fingers in the opposite direction of the hair growth, which makes me think I might have used the blade to closely. I try not to get directly onto the skin, but leave a very minor amount of hair to where it's still soft and not bald, but my skin care products absorb better and makeup turns out almost flawless after application. lol Hope this helps answer your q.
Dr Sam, I use same brand razor as you. My face becomes irritated and quite red I do have rosacea. When I apply CeraVe PM moisturizer it burns. Perhaps I’m scraping my skin to much. The moisturizer is fine otherwise. Should I change moisturizers, any recommendations?
Thank you Dr. Ellis. You may have said this early in the video but how often do you recommend shaving the face? Does it depend on individual hair growth?
Just started taking oral minoxidil for hair growth on head where it is thinning and noticed more peach fuzz on face than normal and on arms. My dermatologist told me about this and I think I will try after watching your video. What would happen if I used on my forearms?
I have never tried to shave my face. But I have been plagued with excessive hair growth since I had my first child. I never have because I thought it would grow back thicker and darker. It's already black. And I can grow a beard almost as good as a teen starting his facial hair growth. I'm a professional women this is so embarrassing and has been for years.
I get you. I was teased endlessly during my teens. I was always so unsure of what to do. I've shaved, waxed, tweezed, bleached, all over my body. 5 years ago some friends went through laser and the results were excellent. I saved up (it is so expensive!), went for it, best thing ever. I get an occasional hair on a leg, underarm, arm, lip, chin; I just shave it and end of story. In the end each should pick the system that works best for them. (Btw, it's the first time I see a Doc. Sam video. I'm hooked.) 😊💜
Hey Doc! Thanks for a very detailed, raw video :) Also, is it safe to use a Vitamin C serum or Propolis+Niacinamide glow serum right after dermaplaning?
I was bullied in my early twenties once when I told people I did this. Ten years later I come across this video and see it's normal and doctors do it. Thanks for sharing because it reminded me those people were just immature and sexist.
Sorry to read this ! Bullies are sad ,unhappy people anyway !! Who cares about what those miserable people feel / think about us !? Hoping you're having a FABULOUS day and evening !! 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💕💞
Paige, I feel exactly the same. A professional does it, too.
You have no idea how many girls does this because it’s not enough talked about but finally we’re getting into a era that we are being more open and not afraid to talk about
This is not so new. In other hand maybe those people just didn’t know this is a thing, don’t take every thing so personal, only makes you feel sad or mad all the time when others will forget about it almost immediately.
Especially being brown, i gotta do this a lott. No shame in it and its totally normal babe.
I am so pale that my black hair looks like I have an animal on my face. I hate it. Thanks for the tips. Be kind to each other. Stay safe. Love to all
me too! five oclock shadow!!!
OMG, me too! Support sister!👍🏼
Me too! did it appear darker or leave hairs ?
I get it! Shaving is a life saferrr!
I've been shaving my face for a few years. It DOES NOT grow back thicker or darker. Grows in as same peach fuzz. I love the way my face feels and the way my makeup goes on and looks afterwards.
YES !! A must to prepare for good make ups !! 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
it did me
@@hoppas77 Right ?
It did for me now im a hairy face and i get ingrowns
@etnie Really ? Strange . Ingrown hair is a lot to do with hormonal issues ,too I believe ? I could be wrong ,though.
Im 51 I’m about to shave for the 1st time. I’m so excited I can’t wait to see how my face feels
How was it
I am 76 and shave my face just like she does. I only do it every few mos. but it's amazing. The hair grows back as peach fuzz it is not course or darker as you might think. I probably should do it more often perhaps once a week in fact, since I still work full time and want to look my best, I'm going to start doing it every week. Try it ladies you will not be disappointed.
God bless you are still working!
As a man I can say this lady has better technique than many men 😂.. total pro
Thanks for this! I've been shaving my face for a few years- there's nothing like the feeling of that smooooth skin! I have mature skin, and before I started shaving, I felt like no makeup, tinted moisturizer, etc. looked good- it all kind of made my skin look worse! Shaving gets rid of the peach fuzz and also exfoliates the dry dead skin cells that take so long to turn over at my age! Great video
So how do you hide your pooky hairs when they start to cone out again? Because they are at a stag where you cannot shave them again and so pointy that you can't go without hiding them so what you do?
Finally! Someone mentioned the treatment of peach fuzz on the face especially as you hit your 40s, 50s, and up. Strange things happen to hair in general after menopause, and part of my journey was an increase in peach fuzz. For me, I prefer to wash my face as usual (no triple washing for me), and I use a pretty, pink electric shaver. Afterward, I still get to see the fuzz when I clean out my razor. I do use isopropyl alcohol...to clean my shaver. I've not experienced any ingrown hair, and I don't have to spend $ on all those cleansers. Your skin is lovely btw. So's mine =D
@@Kimber123so are you saying that your facial hair got more noticeable and darker after shaving once?
@@smollilbean No, I don't believe so. They say that doesn't happen. I was just joking about noticing a 'beard.' After I watched this video, I looked in the mirror to see if I had anything cuz I never noticed anything before.
I’m starting to go through menopause now & the hair changes are definitely strange lol.
Would you please share what electric shaver you use?
@@smollilbeanno the razor does not make it thicker. Age and hormones do. I have pcos and am Italian, so as I get older my hormones are changing and I'm getting more hair growth. The razor has no effect on it other than removing it
Hi Dr. Sam, I’ve been shaving my face for over a year now. I don’t do it often, but I’m glad to hear shaving a dry face is acceptable because I really felt that works best for me. You gave some really great tips, such as washing 2/3 times. I’ll be sure to adjust accordingly! I laughed when you said see your dermatologist because where I am it’s a 6 month wait at times. I’m trying to convince my 16 year old to study dermatology. The world needs more of you!
Had to laugh bc I saw my derm for annual in December & they told me to call in May for Dec. appointment, called yesterday!!!! Also only 2 derms on my insurance in my huge county in NY, 1 sucks!!! Hope your daughter does become one, she'll make $$$$😂
Took a selfie in the arizona desert sun and GIRL the way that sun highlighted every little peach fuzz and hair on my face i was mortified. It was then that I started dermaplaning my face once or twice a month! I never realized just how much fuzz I had on my face😳
Leaf Shaver now offers a Dermaplainer razor with replacement heads similar to their other razors that decreases the plastic being disposed.
THANK YOU FOR SAYING THAT IT DOES NOT GROW BACK THICKER I CAN FINALLY SHOW MY MOM THAT SHAVING MY FACE DOESNT MAKE IT WORSE💪
I think the hair grows back myth comes from misunderstanding what happens. Before you shave, you have soft hairs that are thin on the ends. Also, your hairs are different lengths. When you shave, everything is the same length and the hairs are wider with sharp edges. It's understandable that people will say this is more hair because it can feel that way. I think if it were explained this way, people would be able to understand. Just saying "it doesn't" won't make a difference because it contradicts their lived experience.
My sister has been shaving since her 20s, is 69 now and her skin is amazing! My skin is great , too, but hers is better. I started shaving a year ago and think is improved even more.
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This is the best instructional vid on shaving your face that I have ever seen. I already shave, but I learned from you that I need to modify my ways. Your helpful tips will ensure I have a much better outcome. Appreciate you and your expertise very much!
Dr. Alexis Stephens also has a really helpful one, too!
Saw this and went and bought one 😂I am 58 blonde peach fuzz so I never noticed, but those chin hairs are course and black and too many to pull out with tweezers .so after my first go I am blown away , it's amazing and I just posted about it on Facebook for the world I couldn't care less who knows
I am SO FUZZY! I have been petrified to try this out of fear of it coming back darker / thicker/ longer! Thank you so much for this video!!!!!!
Hair coming in thicker after shaving is a old wives tale.
But mine does come back thicker n darker I've been doing this for a very long time on my neck now I have to literally use a dry razor on my neck.. I can't imagine with my face
Shaving doesn't make hair come in darker/thicker. Hormones affect body/facial hair. I developed thick hairs when I went through menopause
I use my cleansing oil to shave, I do a nice massage first, I find my sensitive skin feels much more comfortable using this technique, no actives afterwards just a hydrating serum and a thick night cream, I do once a month.
But wouldnt it create a beard? To shave?? I mean then the hair would grow stronger right? And if your husband touches your face it will have like... a man's texture 😳
@@YFL.111 I understand what you are saying, but women do not really have this issue. 😊
@@YFL.111 Shaving does not cause hairs to grow in thicker. That is a myth. Hairs may appear thicker, but that is only because you've shaved off the thin end of the shaft and so that particular hair looks like it's growing in bigger. In reality, it is not bigger. Also, it will eventually fall out and be replaced with a hair of the same size, not a bigger one
@@raerohan4241 but if the hair apears thicker doesnt it create a raspy texture on your face like a man?
@Dream Catchers, the “peach fuzz” type hair still feels soft as it grows back in. But if you shave the hair on upper lip or chin, or eyebrows, it does feel rougher as it begins to grow back in.
Thank you for your video, I’m 54 with strawberry blonde hair have had the peach fuzz for ever. It’s always bothered me when wearing makeup. Thanks to you I’m going for it, I’m going to shave for the 1st time!!!
This procedure is very personal and, thankfully, very optional. I can appreciate that many women will have good reason to do it. Maybe I’ll give it a shot, but at 65 I’ve never felt self conscious about peach fuzz. Thank you for this.
I've shaved my face once a month ever since you mentioned it a while back. I finish with an AHA and never is my skin nicer than the next day.
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What is an AHA?
@@mycharmedunicorn8715 alpha hydroxy acid...lactic, mandelic, glycolic. They are chemical exfoliants.
I shaved my face dry in the last 5 years and maybe once every 3-4 weeks, I agreed with Ann, it doesn't grow back thicker or darker. Love your video!
No and neither does the hair on your legs but I’d no sooner shave those than my face.
Has it helped you face look smoother and younger?
Yes, with or without make up, the skin looks so clean!@@lilarose9348
I've been shaving my face and neck for about 20 years now (I'm 58) and I use a men's razor and shaving cream (to avoid the "pink tax"). But I really like these techniques too because it seems much gentler. My chin hair is naturally thick and hard so I often have to cover the same area multiple times with the razor to get all the hair off. This can aggravate my skin though so I'll try these tips. Thanks so much! :)
I always use men’s razors. I feel like they work better as well as being a little cheaper.
I feel like I’ve been waiting years for a demo like this from a skin expert…thx!❤
This video is excellent. Your directions were clear and very helpful.
OMG why haven't I been doing this?? I notice my face has gotten hairier and rougher since turning 50 and going through menopause. I'm glad this is coming from a dermatologist. Thank you for sharing!!❤
I have been shaving my face awhile, but I learned some tips not only about prep before but after. I am older and it seems my hair grows back faster but I always think of my Dad who used to say (he was scraping his face) because we are. I think the exfoliating of shaving is what keeps men’s face looking good if they do nothing else. Thanks!
I started to get more vellus hair after I turned 41. I'm just gonna keep it though as I don't mind. A dermatologist IRL told me that it plays a big part in protecting your skin from pollution as well!
I’m happy to know I’m not the only one that shaves my face!😍
I am 73 and have never heard about women shaving or dermaplaning their face. I have seen aestheticians over the years and no one ever mentioned this. Thanks for talking about this. I may go have a professional dermaplaning now.
Sensitive skin here and I use Vaseline as the shaving barrier between my skin and the blade-works great! Before that I did dry shaving and broke out so highly recommend Vaseline!
Noooo don’t put Vaseline on your face! It’s basically petrol. Pretty much any kind of natural origin facial oil would be better than that, even just simple sweet almond oil.
After dermaplaning, my skin felt clammy and wet constantly for about 2 weeks, even without any skincare products on after cleansing. My husband touched my forehead and said, "Ew, gross. What did you do? Why are you slimy?" Then, the stubble-feel started, which lasted about a week. It's been about 6 weeks, and my beautiful peach fuzz is nearly back. I'll be keeping it! I may do my upper lip and side of my nose now and then, but the rest of it will be staying. My makeup does not look better without the peach fuzz - it looks weird and unnatural. Everyone is different. Glad I tried it - now I know it's not for me. And I'm embracing the fuzz!
S0 glad i read this. Validating!
This video just came across .y feed for whatever reason and I'm floored that so many women are doing it....we aren't men!!! That peach fuzz is our God give protection from the daily elements, same as the hair on our arms (even though we shave our legs lol) At some point all of these women will wish they never tried it because who know down the road what skin issues they may encounter🤦♀️ I'm soooo glad you stopped! 🙏💖
I'm glad you noted that everyone's different because it's so true! For me it works really well - I've been shaving for about a decade. Mine grows back soft and my skin is softer and less likely to have pimples when I shave regularly. I'm glad you tried it and decided it wasn't for you rather than just writing it off!
Shaving makes hair grow back darker and thicker
@@lisapounder1950 and then they go back to the same dermatologists for Lazer hair removal 💰💰💰💰💰😁
I've never shaved my face. I didn't even know that was a thing for women until recently. I don't wear makeup either but would like my facial products to penetrate my skin better. Will definitely try this at home.
I shaved my face once! I will never do it again! The stubble was horrible! Better to wax or just leave it alone!
Me too. 😢
It’s about that time for me to do a facial shave. I just had my yearly actina keratosis treatment last month and won’t do anything while my skin is healing. This video was so timely. It’s good to know we have the same dry skin routine and the only thing I will add now is the 3rd micellar water cleanse. I try to shave the night before I won’t be wearing any makeup the next day. I just wear a soothing moisturizer and sunscreen. Thank you.
I've been shaving my face, arms, and legs for years. It does NOT grow back thicker, but it can seem like it did after a few days. Wait a few more. . .and it's the same as before. I think also the fact that you hear your whole life that it will grow back thicker is something like a placebo affect. If you believe something will be, you find that it is.
I also do my jawline and neck. There’s more peach fuzz under my jaw than anywhere else. It’s the best finish for me. Thank you for this video.
I just asked about neck hair I have peach fuzz and hair on my neck , which direction do you find best for the neck area
Hope you don’t mind me asking. Take care
@@karencurtis6141 Gently downward. But I also feel for hair vs smooth. Be super gentle. Neck skin is pretty tender. The under jaw both up and down, oh so gently and carefully.
i was looking for advice on this-- thanks!
Make sure to ideally go in the direction of the hair growth to avoid any ingrown and provide less irritation. :)
I’ve always been scared to try this, as a dark hair/pale faced woman, I’d wax my upper lip and eyebrows. I was always thinking it would grow back thicker. I rarely wear makeup, but now I’m 50 and I’m going to start trying this to make my face moisturizer work its best. Thank you so much!!
I have been shaving my face for 30 years. A Korean friend told me that Asian women have been doing it for centuries. I wash it with Vani Cream cleanser, rinse, add more, shave, rinse. Pat dry and use Vani Cream lotion. That's it. I have very sensitive skin but no problem. I usually do this in the shower.
I love comprehensive demos!!! More of these please!!
I just started too about 3 months ago and absolutely love it! My face is so smooth afterwards. I wash my face as normal, I then apply rosehip oil & shave. Afterwards I wash my face again and apply my moisturizer.
This was so helpful. I bought a blade a while ago but haven't used it yet as I was nervous! I have PCOS so peach fuzz is one thing, but there are also the black under chin hairs and on the upper lip. Your video was so informative its given me more confidence to try it. Thank you! ❤
Can you leave a comment after you try it. I have about 3 or 4 chin hairs. I am afraid to try it.
@@sl8605 sure, most likely the weekend. I normally use tweezers, but this seems better.
@@zoew1602how was it please?
@@zoew1602hey did you give it a try? How's it going? I've got thick hair on my chin area courtesy of my hormone balancing (mirena) coil. Please let me know
Shave and home ipl device. You'll never look back
Literally just had a commercial pop up saying that the hair will grow back thicker and darker every time you shave!
I had those shavers, then having no idea proper way to use them! You’re such a godsend. TYVM!
Thanks I’ll share w my teen. She had acne so glad you mentioned not shaving over acne.
I just started shaving my face. I was always told that if you do this your hair grows back thicker. Of late on YT I have seen influencers talk about shaving their face. I happened upon your video. I am so pleased I did because I learned a great deal about how to shave. Thanks for sharing this.
I used to have a lot of hair on my forearms until I hit perimenopause in my late 40s. And then virtually overnight - no more arm hair! Suddenly something I was self-conscious of all my life was no longer an issue! Same with pretty much all of my body hair - leg, armpit, and pubic - it's all but disappeared! EXCEPT.... IT RELOCATED TO MY FACE! LOL! Nature sucks.... Anyways, I have never shaved my face because I was always afraid it would come back thicker or I'd end up with a 5'oclock shadow. So this video is GREAT NEWS!! I am going to try shaving my peach-fuzzy cheeks and upper lip! I'll keep tweezing my chin, cuz those hairs are coarse and are getting fewer and fewer anyways over the years, and are quite satisfying to pull out by the roots...
Renee, those hairs on your chin aren't from your body. They are just your eyebrows finding a new place to grow...🤣
@@dede8250 Hahaha!😂🤣🧔♀
did it appear great?
It took me some sessions to get the hang of this cause it feels different than shaving legs or ampits and now I see what all the hype is about. My face feels amazing!!! So soft, like it can breathe, looks nice, smooth, and the moisturizer absorbed in better. A nice tingle. Love it. This was the best video I saw on it...followed the steps. Also cleansed my face first more thoroughly than normal. Feel like came from a spa or a facial. Used Walgreens brand of razors that looks just like this called Touch Up Razors. Wow, exfoliation feels great. Makes me wanna try body scrub.
I learned from You Tuber Kerry Lou, a makeup artist, that you can actually use a regular razor and cream to shave your face. It’s super easy and gets everything off. It’s best to use a new blade. Great tip to do at night followed by LED mask! Thanks for highlighting this.
Dr Dray has said that in a video as well.
@maureenturk8578 can I ask why the LED mask? Will this help with the hair not growing back in?
It’s kind of sad that because of filters and editing in almost every picture everyone takes, people aren’t used to “texture” anymore. And certainly don’t appreciate that “texture” can be normal. I’m in my 30s and finally started “fixing” my skin last year. I dermaplane here and there for exfoliation because I use tret and sometimes the dry skin really sticks.
Just tried this as per your instructions and my face feels soooo soft!! Thanks for all the great tips
Hey how was the hair growth after shaving?did u had any breakouts?
@@whenboredomstrikes6738 I’m not super prone to breakouts anyways but nothing noticeable. The only time I noticed breakouts were when I did it after the holidays when I had already been consuming a ton of sugar. So the breakout was more diet based rather than shaving. Hair hasn’t been any noticeably thicker either.
im gona shower then shave my face for the first time im nervous 💀😭
How is the result?
Me toooo😭😭😭
Me toooo
I’m Arab so I’m very hairy I cut myself on accident a few times when I shaved my face for the first time
Thank you for sharing. Had the blades in my drawer for weeks now, just didn’t know how to use them! With your tips I just gave it a go, I cannot stop looking at my face in the mirror now, it’s so smooth ❤
Thank you. Really appreciate that info about hair not growing thicker by shaving. Whew. It’s very good tip for smooth skin 👍🏼
Any tips for extreme flaking and peeling after facial shaving? I have a lot of peach fuzz and try a facial shave but end up with so much dry, flaky skin afterwards even after using a good moisturizer.
i use a surgical blade to shave mine, and i’ve actually had less knicks with the sharper blade than a facial razor as you stated 😊 i prefer dry shaving as well!
I just bought a dermaplaning tool from Brandluxe & it resembles a nice straight razor but obviously a smaller blade. It works so much better than the cheaper plastic tools. It’s like a regular blade & doesn’t have those weird grooves that the disposable face razors usually have. I love it. I also prefer doing it dry.
Thank you for this video. I’m afraid to try, but you explained the process so well and showed us exactly how to do it. I have placed order and ready to try.
Didn’t know that you could use oil! Great tutorial!
As a most menopausal womam who has Hashimoto's I have been shaving my lip and chn area since my 20's. I always shave at night. Recently I startes shaving my face to renew my skin and loved the resullts.
The misconception that the hair grows thicker is a funny one. Your hair is tapers before you cut it/shave it but when you cut/shave it you are removing the taper end so the thicker "looking" a.k.a. chopped off part looks thicker but it eventually tapers...so is does not grow back thicker, it only looks thicker for a bit until the tips thins out/tapers naturally.
I found a great battery powered face shaver for women. On Amazon, it’s pink and the reviews were good so I bought it. It’s great. No razors, wax, etc. it’s so easy it’s a relief.
I use fresh aloe gel from my plant!
I got tired of paying someone. So easy to do and happy to see wedo it the same. Only difference I bring it all the way down my neck.
I’ve been shaving my upper lip since 1982 (a year into college). I had been bleaching my mustache with Jolen bleach (made for this), but one day that made me vomit. I got a high end man’s razor and started shaving with a thin moisturizer and I’ve never looked back! Now I use Tinkle razors and do my cheeks as well.
I have a hormonal master, it is embarrassing, I use wax strips to use at home, while I’m at it, I do my area, (side’s of my face) I love how smooth my face looks. and them my moistures and creams that work for my skin. Thank you for your tips, I’m going to try your way also. 71 year old active woman.
I have dark thick (terminal?) hair on my chin and some that grows on my upper lip as well, will this method work with those hairs?
Ive done this for years, because i dont want to grow a beard. There was a really nice lady in town but bless her had a full beard i know now it was a medical issue but it made me very aware of the fuzz on my face
That video was amazing for dermaplaning the first time! I watched beforehand and again as I did it - pausing along the way - and it went seamlessly. Thank you so much!
It's not really dermaplaning, you have to do that as a medical procedure in an office.
Hi Dr Ellis! Thank you so much for this video. I have 2 questions : Is shaving like this a good technique (if very careful) to shapen blond eyebrows ? I stopped getting eyebrow epilation since the pandemic but the hais surrounding it is so fine and pale that I have a hard time removing it with tweezers. My other question is : I have about 15 coarser hair at the bottom of my chin. Years of electrolisis has not stopped them from growing back. Wuld you shave these or keep plucking those one at a time as they regrow ? I am a 46 yo who is discovering that face shaving is even a thing and that you can get special blades for it! Thank you!!
I know you said doing it dry versus with some sort of lubricant is kind of a personal choice but is there a difference in the results or does that primarily come down to the sharpness of the blade and the technique?
I think the results are very similar! Slightly smoother when I don’t use a lubricant bc I think there’s a bit more exfoliation of the outer skin cell layers
Thank you! My HMUA artist recommended I do this step before my wedding, and your tutorial was so easily broken down and helpful!!
Hi Dr. Sam! Thank you for this very informative video. I love dermaplaning myself. How many days before a big social event do you recommend dermaplaning? Thanks!🙏
I can do it 1-2 days prior and be fine but everyone’s skin is different. Do it and see how your skin reacts (or doesn’t if you don’t have sensitive skin) then adjust your timeline based on what works for you.
Dr. Ellis my mom bought me an epilator for the peach fuzz. However, it made the hair come in darker and now I have a mustache. I want to try this because I am annoyed by constantly trying to tweeze the excess hair the epilator has caused. I am fair skinned and so I had a lot of peach fuzz but now it is more pronounced. Sould I try the Tinkle razor? I'm scared🥺
I thought vellous hair was valuable in skin protection. I’m a peach fuzz face and I noticed something after I started using an RF/Red LED device 2x a week…. And my peach fuzz is NOT growing back !!
I’m an ESTHETICIAN and always looking for good solutions for skin that do not injure the barrier and over exfoliate
Be careful
Thank you for the tips, Dr. Ellis! 👏 Also, you look like the late beautiful Carolyn Bassette Kennedy. 🤩
I’ve shaved my face a few times but I can feel bristles around my mustache and on my lower lip. Am I doing something wrong or is my facial hair too course for this procedure to be effective?
Because - the hair on the upper lip area grows more dense and thicker than the rest of the face where it's fine and almost unnoticeable. You should completely avoid your upper lip area when shaving. Your experience is completely normal and the solution is to leave the upper lip area completely while shaving the face.
I apply Nair Face Hair-Removal Cream.
After 10 minutes, you wipe it off...
all clear of hair.😊
Yes, I’ve made many mistakes, the skin is not happy , wonder what the irritation is going to look like in 6 hours. I’ll be wiser next time. THANK YOU 💐💐💐
I just started shaving my cheeks and upper lip and it works fine. But I do have alot under my chin and it seems a bit longer there so I'm a little bit afraid to start shaving there if I make it worse. Is the fuzz under my chin the same as on my cheeks or can it vary?
Maybe I should add that I am 46 years old 😊
I have been removing/ shaving my face since I was 18. I'm 61 now. If you have hair in places you don't want it, then yes, shave it. I use a regular razor. It covers more area, & it's quicker. & done correctly, it doesn't pull your hair. Never dry shave, & always moisturize after. I love coconut oil or olive oil. A little goes a long way too.
I had the same question!
I have hair under my chin on my neck and have had it there since I hit puberty. It's a lot thicker and longer than normal peach fuzz. I just shave it once a month with a normal razor with some kind of soap or oil. I always make sure to go slow with it since its on my neck. Then apply moisturizer afterwards! It takes care of it!
Hi @Dr.Sam, I have PCOS and I want to know can I use this technique to cut down my thick facial hair?
Please let me know anyone
Thanks for showing the right way to dermaplane
@drsamellis I really want to try this and have had the razors in my bathroom cupboard for a month now but I’m really scared. You say the fuzz won’t grow back thicker and spikey but why does it do this on our legs and it’s the same principle x
Is it okay to wax the peach fuzz? Also,people who suffer from PCOS tend to have excessive hair growth on face?What would be the appropriate method to get rid of it apart from shaving?
Ok to wax! Certain meds can decrease facial hair growth (worth a discussion with your derm or ob/gyn) as well.
Thank you Dr Ellis! I’m wondering if you have tips for skin with lots of ‘beauty marks’ or bumps? (Not acne) to try and minimize the risk of nicks/cuts?
I’m 50 and Since menopause, my peach fuzz have grown longer and got everywhere on my face! I would love to shave but scared that it will grow darker or that I’ll have to shave regularly…
I have exactly the same concerns
I am 53- chemotherapy treatment left me with more peach fuzz on my face. I wouldn’t wait for it to naturally get back to normal, and shaved it twice. Since then, my facial hair came back to how it was before the treatments and I can reassure you that shaving did not make it darker or stronger.
Same concerns. Have never done it and scared to do it for fear of more darker, thinker hair to come back.
Shaving does not cause hair to grow back thicker or darker. All you're doing when shaving is cutting off the part of the hair that is outside the skin at the time. Cutting your head hair doesn't change it in any way, and it's the same with hair everywhere else on the body.
Shaving was life changing for me. I love it. My skin gets so smooth and makeup or tinted sunscreen looks so much better than when I had peach fuzz and dry skin flakes. Of course I have to shave regularly. Hair grows. That’s true of any skin care: you have to do it regularly. I do it about twice a week. It only takes a few minutes.
me too! i’ve been shaving my face for 30 years , once or twice a week 😊
I’m really scared to shave my face. I have dark hair I do my upper lip, and it comes as course stubble . I pluck some on my chin and it comes back basically, next day. Am I the only one that is afraid I will get a beard from this or a 5 o’clock shadow ? Tips please 🙏🏻
Me too
I have thought about it but haven’t tried shaving. Is it ok to use a razor that you would on your legs or should it be one of those little ones? I’m new to this so I want to do it correctly. Thanks.
I really appreciate your advice.....I've only just started shaving my face and have loved the results.
Can I use a cleansing oil as a lubricant? Or if you have any face oil recommendations that would be really great thanks!
I've tried the dry way and the oil way, but my fav is actually the Japanese method which is with a gel moisturizer! I use the Illiyoon gel and it helps to soothe the skin and also it allows me to know exactly where I missed a spot.
Random question but have you heard of high frequency wands? I keep seeing those products on Amazon and people say it's amazing for acne. But I have trouble finding the actual science behind it!
High Frequency Wand uses gas (red) wave or neon (blue) wave electrodes to penetrate the skin. The benefits of gas (red) help stimulate collagen and provide circulation to grow hair, or help with dull stagnant and/or congested skin …and the (blue) neon is best for oily congested skin even with the problematic hormonal cystic acne or bacterial acne…which can heal faster through it’s antimicrobial and/or oxygenating high frequency. I’m a Clinical and Holistic Master Aesthetician/Nutritionist of 28+ years and I use high frequency as a basic staple for nearly all skin types…including Acne Rosacea if used properly and gently. You can use a gauze strip mask or thin gauze 4x4 to serve as a barrier and increase oxygen flow of the high frequency electric current. I encourage everyone I work with to purchase their own high frequency products if they are dealing with any kind of acne. It is a life saver!!!✨
Part of the reason the hair seems thicker is that the base is thicker, blunt and appears to be thicker hair and we are used to the shaved hair. Just my opinion but take photos to be sure.
Thank you so much! I would like to know about shaving under my chin & on my neck... Since you didn't demo those areas... do you do them? if so, what tips & techniques do you have to share? If no, why not?
If I were to guess, I would pull my skin tight around the neck area to avoid nicking the skin with the blade. I've seen other people do it that way but I'm no professional so you might have to check.
This is the best video on face shaving! I used to shave my face and then went to waxing. Now that I'm on Retin A I can't wax anymore, so it's back to shaving. You gave some awesome tips! It's amazing how soft your skin can feel after shaving like that! And i agree - it is SO satisfying to see the hair and gunk come off your skin. I love that part! ❤
Can I use a regular razor that I use for my legs on my face? It’s way faster cause it has the triple blade.
Thank you for the video! I know of course that the hair doesn't grow back thicker or coarser, but becausecit is cut off bluntly, does it feel stubbly when grows back? I have done full face threading before and liked it. I found it fast, painless (for me), and no stubble...but itvis hard to find someone I like who does a good job and who i trust to be very sanitary. The person I like is quite far, so I wonder how this method compared on regrowth.
I've done it a few times, almost to a tee as per her video, I've been scared to do it too frequently, but I only noticed a little stubbly feeling if I ran my fingers in the opposite direction of the hair growth, which makes me think I might have used the blade to closely. I try not to get directly onto the skin, but leave a very minor amount of hair to where it's still soft and not bald, but my skin care products absorb better and makeup turns out almost flawless after application. lol Hope this helps answer your q.
Dr Sam, I use same brand razor as you.
My face becomes irritated and quite red I do have rosacea.
When I apply CeraVe PM moisturizer it burns.
Perhaps I’m scraping my skin to much.
The moisturizer is fine otherwise.
Should I change moisturizers, any recommendations?
Thank you Dr. Ellis. You may have said this early in the video but how often do you recommend shaving the face? Does it depend on individual hair growth?
Totally depends. I’m on an every 5-6 weeks schedule
Just started taking oral minoxidil for hair growth on head where it is thinning and noticed more peach fuzz on face than normal and on arms. My dermatologist told me about this and I think I will try after watching your video. What would happen if I used on my forearms?
I have never tried to shave my face. But I have been plagued with excessive hair growth since I had my first child. I never have because I thought it would grow back thicker and darker. It's already black. And I can grow a beard almost as good as a teen starting his facial hair growth. I'm a professional women this is so embarrassing and has been for years.
I get you. I was teased endlessly during my teens. I was always so unsure of what to do. I've shaved, waxed, tweezed, bleached, all over my body. 5 years ago some friends went through laser and the results were excellent. I saved up (it is so expensive!), went for it, best thing ever. I get an occasional hair on a leg, underarm, arm, lip, chin; I just shave it and end of story. In the end each should pick the system that works best for them. (Btw, it's the first time I see a Doc. Sam video. I'm hooked.) 😊💜
Electrolysis was a game changer for me. Find one you like and start going. You will be so thankful you did.
Hey Doc! Thanks for a very detailed, raw video :) Also, is it safe to use a Vitamin C serum or Propolis+Niacinamide glow serum right after dermaplaning?