Meet your New BFF: Dermaplaning

Okay Bestie, We Need to Talk About Your Face

Listen, I love you. You know I love you. But I'm about to introduce you to someone who's going to love your face even MORE than I do. And honestly? I'm not even jealous. This new friend is going to treat you SO right.

Meet dermaplaning—your skin's new best friend with all the benefits and zero drama.

WTF is Dermaplaning Anyway?

Girl, let me break it down. Dermaplaning is basically like giving your face the most luxurious shave of its life. A trained esthetician takes a surgical-grade scalpel (I KNOW, but stay with me) and gently scrapes off all the peach fuzz, dead skin cells, and general face nonsense that's been freeloading on your gorgeous complexion.

Think of it as evicting all the unwanted guests from Club Face. Bye-bye, dead skin! See ya never, vellus hair! This is a no-squatters zone now.

The Benefits Are Chef's Kiss

1. Your Skin Will Be Smoother Than Your Best Pickup Line

We're talking baby-soft, can't-stop-touching-it smooth. Your makeup will glide on like butter on a hot pan. Your skincare products will actually absorb instead of just sitting on top like they're waiting for an invitation.

2. Instant Glow-Up, No Filter Required

That "Instagram filter but IRL" look? Yeah, that's you now. Dermaplaning reveals the fresh, radiant skin underneath all that buildup. It's like finding out your face has been wearing a disguise this whole time.

3. Makeup Application That Makes You Feel Like a Professional MUA

Foundation? Flawless. No more catching on peach fuzz or looking cakey. Your face becomes the smooth canvas makeup artists dream about.

4. Your Skincare Actually Works Now

All those expensive serums and creams you've been hoarding? They can finally do their job without having to fight through layers of dead skin cells. It's like removing the bouncer from the VIP section of your pores.

5. Zero Downtime, Maximum Results

Unlike that friend who always cancels plans, dermaplaning shows up and delivers. No redness, no recovery time, just immediate results. You can literally get it done on your lunch break and go straight back to slaying.

But Wait—Will My Hair Grow Back Thicker?!

STOP RIGHT THERE. This is the biggest myth since "eating carrots gives you night vision."

No, babe. NO. Your peach fuzz will grow back exactly the same. Dermaplaning removes vellus hair (the soft, fine stuff), not terminal hair (the thick, dark kind). You're not going to wake up looking like a chia pet. Science doesn't work that way, and dermaplaning knows better than to betray you like that.

Who Needs This in Their Life?

Honestly? Pretty much everyone. But especially if you:

• Want that "I woke up like this" glow

• Have dry, dull skin that's seen better days

• Are tired of your makeup looking textured

• Want your skincare routine to actually earn its keep

• Have peach fuzz that shows up in every. single. photo.

• Just want to feel fancy and pampered (valid reason, 10/10)

The Tea on What to Expect

Your esthetician will cleanse your face, then use light, feathering strokes with the blade at a 45-degree angle. It sounds scary, but it's actually super relaxing. Some people even fall asleep. You might hear a light scraping sound—that's just the dead skin saying goodbye forever.

The whole thing takes about 30 minutes, and you walk out looking like you just got 8 hours of sleep, drank a gallon of water, and have your life together. (Even if you don't. We won't tell.)

Your Post-Dermaplaning Glow-Up Checklist

• SPF is your new religion: Your fresh skin is more sensitive to the sun, so slather on that sunscreen like your glow depends on it (because it does)

• Skip the harsh actives for a few days: Give retinols and strong acids a little break

• Moisturize like you mean it: Hydration is key to maintaining that smooth, glowy situation

• Book your next appointment: Trust me, you'll want to make this a regular thing

The Bottom Line

Dermaplaning is basically the friend who hypes you up, tells you the truth, makes you look amazing, and never asks for anything dramatic in return. It's low-maintenance, high-reward, and honestly? Your face deserves this kind of friendship.

So what are you waiting for? Your skin's new BFF is waiting to meet you. And unlike that person who keeps saying "we should totally hang out sometime," dermaplaning actually follows through.

Book that appointment. Your future glowing, smooth, absolutely radiant face will thank you.

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog!

-Mary Rose @ Bloom (Dermaplane certified)