The clinical exfoliation training your skin services have been missing. Dermaplaning is one of the most requested, highest-margin facials on the menu. This course gives you the anatomy, safety protocols and hands-on confidence to perform it flawlessly using a surgical scalpel.
We focus heavily on blade control, skin tension and add-on protocols, so you finish ready to charge premium for a treatment clients will rebook every four to six weeks.
Who can enrol
Because dermaplaning uses a surgical scalpel to mechanically exfoliate the skin, entry requirements exist to protect you and your clients. You must hold one of the following:
- Level 2 or Level 3 Beauty Therapy (with Anatomy and Physiology Level 3 and Basic Life Support).
- Medical professional (Registered Nurse, Doctor, Dentist, or equivalent).
- SPMU artist with documented clinical experience.
- Or you can take it as part of our fast-track Ultimate Beginners pathway.
How the course is delivered
Blended learning. Home study to ground the theory, then one focused supervised clinical day.
Part 1: Online theory
- Clinical anatomy and physiology: a deep look at the epidermal layers, the hair growth cycle, and the difference between vellus and terminal hair.
- Health, safety and bloodborne pathogens: infection control, sharps-injury management, and legal scalpel disposal.
- Technical knowledge: blade mastery (using #10 and #10R blades), holding the exact 45-degree angle, and the vital C-grip for skin tension.
- Consultation and compliance: spotting absolute contraindications (such as active acne), managing client expectations, and safe post-treatment product selection.
Part 2: In-clinic practical day (10:00 AM to 3:30 PM)
- Phased practice: you start with blade attachment and removal, drill the 45-degree angle on simulation objects (balloons or peaches), then perform a full supervised treatment on a live model.
- Skin tension and technique: we focus on safely navigating the complex contours of the face with perfect tension, so you avoid nicks or micro-tears.
- Luxury add-ons: demonstrations on how to safely incorporate sterile sheet masks and cooling globes to elevate the treatment experience.
What you walk away with
- CPD Group accredited certificate issued on the day you pass both elements.
- Insurable immediately with advanced aesthetic providers such as InSync and PolicyBee.
- Special Treatments licensing documentation ready for your local council.
- Progression path into Dermaplane Peel and pre-microneedling skin prep protocols.
Why hands-on training matters
Education creates safety. Dermaplaning is not "shaving the face". It is a precision clinical exfoliation that uses a razor-sharp surgical instrument. Fast-tracking students without supervised practice leads to wrong blade angles, severe barrier impairment and skin cuts. You master grip, angle and tension under expert eyes before you go anywhere near a paying client.