💇 Herbal Skin Solutions #14 Dermaplaning Blades are carbon-steel facial blades engineered for full-face dermaplaning services — where edge retention and stroke efficiency directly affect treatment quality and throughput.

Carbon steel holds a keener edge longer than standard surgical steel, so the blade performs consistently from the first pass on the forehead to the last stroke on the chin — no mid-service swaps, no drag. The #14's straight edge with a rounded, butter-knife tip covers more surface area per stroke across flat zones like the cheeks and forehead, while the tip geometry reduces accidental puncture risk during contouring. There's no polymer coating, so the blade meets skin directly — clean contact from start to finish. Each blade arrives individually sterile-wrapped and fits the industry-standard Swann-Morton #3 handle, so practices already in the game can integrate them without new hardware.

A natural fit for estheticians running dermaplaning as a recurring maintenance service who need consistent, trackable single-use blades.

• Consistent Edge Through the Full Service: Carbon steel's superior hardness compared to standard stainless surgical steel means the blade is less likely to dull mid-treatment, enabling smooth, even strokes from the first pass to the last without interrupting the service to change blades.
• Broader Coverage per Stroke: The #14 profile's longer straight edge covers more surface area per pass than shorter blade profiles like the #10R, allowing the esthetician to complete the service more efficiently, especially across flat facial zones like the forehead and cheeks.
• Reduced Risk of Accidental Puncture: The rounded butter-knife-shaped tip minimizes the chance of piercing the skin during maneuvering around contoured areas, supporting a safer service particularly for less experienced practitioners or mobile facial contours.
• Clean, Coating-Free Cut: The absence of any polymer coating means the blade engages the skin surface directly without the risk of coating fragments transferring onto the client's skin, which is especially relevant in post-treatment skin integrity.
• Infection-Control Ready: Individual wrapping ensures each blade arrives sterile and ready for single-use application, streamlining compliance with infection-control standards and removing the need for pre-service blade preparation.
• Universal Handle Compatibility: Designed to fit the industry-standard Swann-Morton #3 handle, allowing practices already equipped with #3 handles to adopt these blades without purchasing new handle inventory.

1. Confirm the client's skin is clean, dry, and free of active breakouts, open lesions, or recent chemical exfoliation before beginning the service.
2. Select a sterile #3 Swann-Morton handle (not included) and confirm it is clean and ready for use.
3. Open one individually wrapped #14 blade immediately before use; do not open multiple blades in advance.
4. Seat the blade onto the #3 handle using a blade-loading forceps or a dedicated blade remover tool — never use bare fingers to mount or dismount the blade.
5. Hold the handle at a 30–45° angle to the client's skin, with the flat of the blade almost flush to the surface; a lower angle reduces the risk of nicking.
6. Using short, feathering strokes in the direction of hair growth, pass the blade over one section of the face at a time, holding the skin taut with the non-dominant hand.
7. Work systematically across the face — forehead, temples, cheeks, upper lip, and chin — avoiding the eye area and any active blemishes.
8. Monitor the blade's performance throughout; if any drag or catching is felt, replace the blade immediately rather than continuing.
9. After completing the service, apply appropriate post-dermaplaning skincare per your service protocol (e.g., calming serum, SPF).
10. Dismount the used blade using a blade box remover tool (not included); never recap or handle the exposed blade with fingers.
11. Discard the used blade in a sharps container or blade disposal box in compliance with local biohazard waste regulations; do not dispose of loose blades in standard trash.

Pro tips for dermaplaning with the #14 blade

The #14's longer edge makes it particularly well-suited for larger flat zones (forehead, cheeks) where full-stroke efficiency matters most. For tighter contoured areas — around the nose, upper lip, or jawline — consider keeping a shorter-profile blade on hand, as the longer edge can be harder to control in confined spaces. Because carbon steel is more reactive to moisture than stainless, open each blade only immediately before use and never leave a mounted blade sitting exposed between clients. The non-polymer coating means there is no lubricity layer — technique and skin-prep (a properly degreased, dry surface) do all the work, so consistent prep is essential for a smooth result. The individually wrapped 100-count format makes cost-per-treatment tracking straightforward; each blade represents one chargeable service, which supports clean inventory management and transparent upsell conversations when presenting dermaplaning as a recurring maintenance service.