Whether for maintenance or pampering, the beauty salon is arguably the one thing we’ve missed the most during the lockdowns of the last two years. And as salons slowly re-open, we find that waiting lists are often longer than lockdown itself. The solution? Bring the salon home. Here are some suggestions for DIY treatments that offer similar, if not the same results.
Beauty Salon for the body
From full body scrubs to infrared saunas, nothing quite relaxes like a body treatment in the beauty salon. Don’t stress, the following products can make you feel pampered within an inch of your life, plus add skin-smoothing benefits you never thought possible!
FACELUXE Moroccan Exfoliating Body Mitts
In the beauty salon, mitts like these would be used typically before a Moroccan Hammam treatment, to offer a deep exfoliation and relaxation before a massage or wrap. The FACELUXE brand was created with the similar intent of meshing luxury with efficacy, by Ariane Dobler, who founded and operated the world-famous spa at NSW’s iconic Milton Park in the NSW Southern Highlands.
The exfoliating mitts are perfect for boosting circulation, sloughing away dead cells and debris from the skin’s surface, and boosting lymphatic drainage. Used dry prior to showering in the same way you might use a dry body brush or save them for the shower and add a dollop of your favourite luxe body wash, before massaging all over, starting at the ankles and moving upwards in the direction of blood flow. Lined with pure cotton for comfort, they’re made from traditional Hamman fibre to buff and exfoliate from the décolletage to the toes.
MiHigh Infrared Sauna Blanket
In a wellness studio or beauty salon, you’d be sitting in what would look and feel much like a traditional wooden sauna, which would emit the infrared lights. MiHigh’s infrared sauna blanket allows you to get the exact benefits in the comfort of your own home, laying in your own bed, in fact.
Simply lay the blanket out, hop on top and wrap it around yourself for a 45minute relax. Benefits include burning calories (up to between 300 and 600 per session), improved sleeping patterns, detoxification via sweat and muscle recovery after an intense workout. It’s recommended for use up to three times a week, but there is no strict rule – just listen to your body and what feels best. For me, I used it in the lead up to back surgery, where my pain was chronic and ever-present. it was one of the only holistic healing methods that actually made a change in my pain levels, easing the stiffness all over my body and allowing freedom of movement in my joints. It also leaves you with quite a euphoric high after each use, so it’s a fantastic way to begin each morning.
PMD Clean Body Smart Body Cleansing Device
You’ve got to cleanse every day and exfoliate each week, so why not ramp it up with this easy, adaptable little cleansing/exfoliating/massage hand-held device next time you’re in the shower or bath.
It vibrates up to four speeds, at 7000 vibration per minute, which helps to lift, from and tone the skin while it purges deep set first and debris. It has four customisable modes and a brush optimised for all skin types, plus an exfoliating head, a magnetic head that works on super dry areas like elbows, knees, and calloused areas such as the toes, as well as a massage head that can be used daily to ease knots and stress in the shoulders or anywhere on the body. I find the pulsating mode particularly relaxing and effective when used on the décolletage and neck, as it stimulates lymphatic drainage and help to de-puff the skin. You can also use the device with your favourite body was or oil for that extra bit of beauty salon-style pampering!
PMD Beauty Personal Microderm Classic
This powerful at-home tool brings you the same results as a professional microdermabrasion in a beauty salon. Featuring patented spinning disc technology, made from aluminium oxide crystals, and a calibrated vacuum suction, dead skin is buffed away and left exfoliated, fresh, and radiant. It’s designed to be used as a weekly treatment to help improve the overall appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and pores.
CurrentBodySkin – The LED Neck and Dec Protector
Emulating LED beauty salon treatment, this wrap around scarf-like device targets skin laxity and discolouration on the neck and décolletage only. Completely comfortable to wear, you can slip it on while watching TV, reading or even while you’re working from home, and barely notice you’re wearing it. It combines Red Light and infra-Red-Light technology to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, with 95 percent of users noting their skin tone, texture and firmness was improved with continued use. Clinical trials have shown the device to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by 45 percent in around four weeks.
Beauty Salon for the face
If you’re all about the gadgets, we’ve discovered the ultimate in DIY beauty devices for your face that deliver the latest treatments and technology and are sure to keep the salons on their toes.
In salon, the treatment works to remove peach fuzz, dead, dry skin that causes uneven texture and lumps and bumps and reveal glowing, smooth skin, as well as enhance the benefits of your skincare regime. At home, it works the same way! The product itself uses a Japanese stainless-steel blade that gently whisks away anything that is causing your skin to look uneven and dull. it has an anti-slip handle made from biodegradable wheat strew material, so extra points for sustainability!
Simply swipe gently over your cleansed skin in areas that are issues for you and then follow with your regular skincare routine. Within a few uses you will notice smooth, glowing skin that is the perfect canvas for make-up.
This vibrational skin cleansing device features five modes of vibration to deliver a thorough cleanse that purges skin of pollution, toxins, and daily debris. Use with either a gel, cream or oil based cleanser, adding just one pump or a small amount into the removable cap, along with an appropriate amount of water. For oil-based cleanser, simply add them to the massage bristles, but still add water internally. Insert a proper amount of water in the water inlet then place the cap back on. Press the ‘M’ button to start foaming (press once: foaming, press twice: foaming + vibration). You can choose between five vibration modes with the L button then massage into the skin from the inside out. After a few uses, you’ll notice visibly clarified and more glowing skin!
PMD Clean is a smart facial cleansing device that boasts over 7,000 vibrations per minute. Its SonicGlow™ technology not only ensures a deep cleanse, but provides a way to lift, firm, and tone problem areas for a more youthful appearance. the ActiveWarmth™ technology combines with SonicGlow™ to help skin care penetrate deeper and be more effective. Added bonus: the flexible wand helps you get into crevices, nooks, and crannies such as around the nostrils and other places that may be tricky to reach.
This multitasking product combines two timeless beauty techniques: rolling massage and ice therapy, or cryotherapy. The Flawless Ice Roller provides an at-home spa experience that will leave your skin feeling soothed, refreshed, and glowing.
Simply freeze the gel rolling head before use and roll it over the skink after microdermabrasion, dermaplaning and waxing, or as part of your daily beauty routine. The cooling therapy assists in minimising the appearance of open pores, reduces puffiness and soothes muscle tension. It can be used on the face, neck, and body.
Once you get over the fact this makes you look like a character from a horror movie, you’ll be thrilled with the results it imparts to your skin. The LED powered Mask harnesses three therapeutic lights to enhance and clarify your complexion, leaving it glowing and supple. Apply for 10 minutes a day, choosing between blue light to help banish bacteria, red light to help prevent wrinkles and yellow light to assist in skin detoxification. With beauty salon-style results, you don’t even have to leave your home. Simply pop on your fave podcast or guided meditation and take the time to truly chill out.
In clinic or in the beauty salon, micro-needling is used to help trigger collagen production within the skin as well as create micro channels to allow for better absorption of your skincare serums. This at-home device obviously doesn’t penetrate as deep as clinical products, but it can safely be used daily to offer similar results.
It’s pain-free and it works to enhance absorption of your active ingredients by up to 40 times, leading to increased performance of your serums for maximum results.
Simply roll the device firmly and evenly over your cleansed face and neck prior to applying serums, working back and forth four times in each section of the face. There are two sizes of needles available. Those who are new to micro-needling should begin with the 0.25mm device. After using that for up to six to nine months, you can move on to using the 0.50mm device.
This vibrating wand is designed to use after you’ve applied your serum. Delivering 6,000 vibrations per minute it purports to enhance blood circulation, promote lifting and help serums penetrate deeper into the skin. it’s made from 24K Gold, which is known for its hygienic, antimicrobial properties as well as anti-inflammatory benefits (great to use after a late night to decrease puffiness). Once you’ve applied your serum of choice to freshly cleansed skin, simply move the wand over your face, gliding it outwards and upwards from the centre. use in the same way on your neck and décolletage. Use for up to three minutes and finish with a deeply hydrating moisturiser.
With five interchangeable heads, and vibrating technology to assist in relieving tension and boosting skin rejuvenation for a more radiant complexion, this vibrating rose quartzfacial roller assists in relieving facial tension and boosting skin rejuvenation. It helps to stimulate circulation a trigger collagen production, while calming inflammation, puffiness, redness, and dark circles. Regular use may help reduce the appearance of fine lines. For best results, store in the fridge – it offers the ultimate de-puffing beauty salon style facial.
This handy blackhead remover gently and safely mimics beauty salon style blackhead extractions without the fear of scarring and infections at home. It unclogs pores by extracting oil, dead skin, and bacteria, helps remove blackheads and supports a healthy skin tone. With five times magnifying glass and built-in LED light, it easily and efficiently removes blackheads and unclogs pores. It features three interchangeable skin-friendly silicone heads and three magnifying glasses to help provide you with a personally tailored treatment. It has a small vacuum that lifts away the debris, leaving skin fresher and cleaner.
Offering smooth skin from head to toe, this claims to be the world’s first epilator for women. It features a fully flexible head, for easier hair removal, micro-grip tweezer technology (40 tweezers) to provide smooth skin for many weeks. Its ergonomic handle has an anti-slip grip, which means you can epilate in the shower. Plus, SensoSmart™ technology applies just the right amount of pressure, while the device can be used underwater for even more comfort. The device also Includes ‘FaceSpa’ with epilator, cleansing brush and massage pad attachment.
This rechargeable all-in-one wet and dry trimmer for men boasts unprecedented cutting performance for the beard, face, hair, body, ear, and nose trimming, using Gillette’s Fusion5 ProGlide razor for clean shaving. It features an AutoSensing motor that adapts to any beard type for an effortless trimming experience. The technology also ‘reads’ your beard 13 times each second and adjusts the power of the trimmer to its varying thickness for an efficient trim every time. It works on the body, beard and face, hair clipping, contour edging and detail trimming.
