Three things to know about dermaplaning (the treatment that ‘shaves’ your facial hair)

I’ve done some crazy things in the name of beauty - honestly, I once ironed my hair with an actual iron -  so when I heard that dermaplaning uses a surgical scalpel to scrape away the layer of dead cells and peach-fuzz facial hairs at your skin’s surface I was more eager than ever. I headed to Dermrefine to try it out for myself - here’s everything I wish I’d known beforehand. By Beth Ludolf

Blues Navy, cornflower, classic baby blue; blues are noted for their calming and cooling effect. It’s been seen to lower blood pressure and heart rate. Breathe by Blu Cantrell makes so much more sense now. Reds Red is a colour of power that brings feelings of strength but this sultry shade also has a playful side. It’s said to have a physical trigger (rather than mental) why is why it’s used in traffic signs and romantic imagery. Yellows  The marmite of the colour wheel. While some of us find yellow bright and cherry, the high saturation of the colour can…

Nothing beats that post-facial glow; freshly plumped, healthy skin you want to bottle.  And although the initial results can last for a few days, who doesn’t want it to keep going until your next treatment, compliments and all?  Thankfully you can extend that after facial euphoria by tapping into some of the smart cleansers that’ll work harder to maintain a fresh-out-of the salon radiance, long after your treatment. We’ve heroed 5 of the best cleansers to tailor to your favourite facial’s results, taking the benefits home with you and prolonging that good skin look and feeling well past your facial’s…