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Shaving your face, like other types of hair removal, is totally optional.

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“Slightly angle your blade and gently stroke against the hair to remove it,” she says.

However, different tools like the variety, below may require different techniques.

However, Gohara debunks that.

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“Everyone’s hair growth and texture are genetically predetermined.

Norazorcan change science,” she says.

In other words, your hair won’t grow back any thicker than it already was.

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That being said, below are seven of our favorite shaving and dermaplaning tools for at-home use.

Just hold the blade at a 45-degree angle and lightly glide it across hairs.

You’ll notice a radiant and fuzz-free complexion after just one use.

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No wonder we gave it aBest of Beauty Award.

She swears by Schick’s Silk Touch-Up Facial Razor.

Not to mention, it also has one blade, making it less traumatic for the skin.

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Sensitive-skinned folks, this one is for you.

Did we mention you get two packs of these for only $5?

It also has a built-in light, so you don’t miss any of those sparse, harder-to-see hairs.

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“This gadget not only removes hairs but also dead skin cells on the skin,” he says.

That’s why, once you use it, you’ll notice an immediate glow.

This is also thanks to the pre-treatment cleanser and post-treatment serum that come with the rig.

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And with seven extra blades, you won’t have to worry about getting refills for quite a while.

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