What About Stubble? "Shaving does not cause extra hair growth or make a person's face hairier, this is actually a myth."
No, Peach Fuzz Won't Grow Back Thicker and Darker
Millions of people shave their legs, underarms, face, or other areas as often as daily. Shaving is merely a close cut of the hair. It has zero effect on hair follicles and, thus, no effect on hair growth.
Peach fuzz doesn't grow back thicker after you remove it. New vellus hairs may seem to be coming in thicker than they were before, but they're not. It just seems like the hairs are thicker after shaving or removing them because the top part of the new hair has to push through your skin's surface as they grow back.
No, your hair will not grow back thicker or darker after shaving it or dermaplaning it—this is one of the age-old myths that just won't freakin' die.
It's common to feel a little stubble as your hair starts growing back in after dermaplaning. This doesn't mean that your hair is thicker or more coarse. It has to do with the way each hair was cut straight across. The hair feels different to you, but it's the exact same texture and color as it was before dermaplaning.
Let's set the record straight here with a simple NO. It's a myth that your facial hair will become either thicker or darker after dermaplaning. It just isn't possible for your hair to do this, as dermaplaning is a non-invasive exfoliating treatment. The hair will grow back, but it won't change colour or thickness.
You won't grow a beard after getting dermaplaning. Your hair will grow back, but it will just look like it did before you had the treatment. If you naturally have darker hairs, they may appear thicker when they grow back, but that may simply be because you've forgotten what it was like before the treatment.
Yes, it's totally fine to shave the peach fuzz (aka vellus hair) on your face, if it bothers you. Though your body hair—including your peach fuzz—serves the purpose of insulating and protecting your body, there's no real harm in (safely) removing yours, if you're not a fan of it.
The benefits of removing peach fuzz
Along with getting rid of unwanted facial hair, various hair removal methods can also help remove dead cells from the skin. By clearing out both, you can achieve smooth, soft skin that looks brighter and healthier.
No — shaving hair doesn't change its thickness, color or rate of growth. Shaving facial or body hair gives the hair a blunt tip. The tip might feel coarse or "stubbly" for a time as it grows out. During this phase, the hair might be more noticeable and perhaps appear darker or thicker.
As a rule of thumb, peach fuzz on the face takes several weeks to grow back, which for most women means about 3 to 4 weeks. This length of time is dictated by the natural thickness of your peach fuzz, the amount you normally have, and your hormones, which may cause hair to grow more or less quickly.
Peach fuzz is another similar term used to describe soft, translucent hair. If you see this fuzz on your scalp, it indicates that you might grow back thinning hair. You can encourage this activity by using the best products for hair growth.
Shaving removes hairs for smooth skin, but it only lasts 1-2 days. That means you need to be ready for constant maintenance, especially as that stubble grows back. Cons: Shaving is prone to causing rashes, cuts, and burns, especially when used with traditional razors.
In general, we recommend women shave their face every 2-3 days if they like a clean shave and every 3-5 days if they're just looking to style or trim.
Any hair growth particularly in highly visible areas, is a concern, and getting older brings an increase in the amount of facial hair for many women. The shift in hormones is primarily responsible for this new hair growth in the face and neck area… and that happens as women start to go through menopause.
How effective is facial shaving? “Of course, you can shave your face, but it cannot become a habit. Similar to exfoliation, doing it too many times or too roughly can harm the skin,” said Dr Rashmi Shetty, celebrity dermatologist and founder of Ra Skin and Aesthetics Clinic in Mumbai.
Avoid using soap or other skin care products on your skin after shaving.
When you shave, the hairs are removed bluntly because they are cut straight across. However, the hairs are clipped at an angle during dermaplaning so that they regrow tapered and soft. Because of the contrast between the regrown hair and a smooth, exfoliated complexion, hairs appear darker when they return.
Dermaplaning simply removes the ultra-fine, often flesh-toned vellus hair, which never darkens or thickens, regardless. Removing the vellus hair allows the skin to feel softer and appear more luminous and refreshed. The hair will begin to grow back within a few weeks, by which time you can book your next appointment.
Dermaplaning Regret #3: Dermaplaning Irritates Your Skin
Although you might be impressed with an initial feeling of smoothness, a few hours later, your skin can feel tight and scraped if dermaplaning has worked a little harder then your sensitive skin would prefer.
Dermaplaning is similar to shaving in that both use a blade to remove unwanted facial hair, but the similarities stop there. While the dermaplaning treatment rids the skin of the fine vellus hair (peach fuzz), it also encourages skin cell renewal and leaves the face looking refreshed and more youthful.