What is dermaplaning, and why is this beauty technique considered controversial?


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A popular treatment with younger people, dermaplaning already has almost four billion views on TikTok. Photo: AFP

The idea of shaving the entire face to get baby-soft skin could sound dubious, if it wasn't for the very real service being offered by many beauty salons.

Dermaplaning, which has been practiced for several years now, is making waves around the world, particularly among younger generations, and now has almost four billion views on TikTok. But the trend is proving somewhat controversial.

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