We’re not suggesting you dump your hairstylist or start forgoing the occasional pro brow shaping. We have, however, rounded up a slew of remarkable products and tools to help you trim your salon expenses.
Ole Henriksen Power Peel
This three-step kit delivers spa facial results. Almond polish exfoliates, lemon strip uses lactic, glycolic and fruit acids to provide a refining peel, while chamomile comfort provides post-treatment soothing with chamomile, evening primrose oil ad jojoba seed oil. (Ole Henriksen, $50)
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Steamer Solutions
This home steamer cleanses pores, hydrates skin and help treatments penetrate better. Use it once or twice a week before applying your favorite mask or serum. (Sephora, $139)
DermaFlash Exfoliating Device
Inspired by professional dermaplaning techniques, this exfoliating device gets rid of dead cells, buildup and peach fuzz, leaving your skin smooth and prepped for daily treatments. (Sephora, $189)
Conture Kinetic Toning System
This at-home device helps tone skin on the face and neck using sonic vibrations and something called isometric compression. Unlike more intensive (and expensive) pro treatments, this one won’t hurt. (Conture, $249)
PediSpa
Think of these as an instant pedicure. You place each foot within the wearable masks and the ingredients inside help exfoliate and soften. (Target, $10)
Sephora Collection Manicure Kit
A suite of full-size manicure tools is tucked neatly into a travel-ready case. The kit includes a cuticle nipper, angled nail clipper, scissors, standard nail clipper, double-ended cuticle trimmer/pusher, cuticle trimmer and toenail clipper — all for a super-reasonable price. (Sephora, $20)
Shu Uemura Blow Dry Oil
Like a blow-dry in a bottle, this product smoothes frizz, straightens and helps hair dry twice as fast. (Shu Uemura, $39)
Beachwaver Pro
Getting the perfect beachy waves often means a salon blowout, plenty of salt spray and expert flicks of the flat iron. Or you can just use this rotating curling iron. (Ulta, $200)
T3 PROi Hair Dryer
Yeah, it’s definitely an investment, but this designed-for-stylists dryer yields polished blowouts thanks to ion-enriched, focused air and a brushless motor. (T3, $350)
eSalon Custom Hair Color
Fill out an online color profile and you’ll get a kit featuring a personally-blended hair dye shade, instructions, gloves, shampoo and conditioner delivered right to your home. (eSalon, $25 or $20 with subscription)
Kerastase Metamorph Oil
The idea of a pre-shampooing product might strike some as overkill, but this one is worth the extra effort. Massage in a bit of the oil-based gel before you shampoo and condition to leave hair cleaner, softer and ready for whatever styling magic you’ll be working. (Kerastase, $44)
The Ferrum Iron
With one tourmaline-coated ceramic plate and one fabric plate, this flatiron leaves hair super-smooth and shiny with less damage than traditional irons. It also has a cylindrical shape, which makes it easier to create waves and curls. (Ferrum Iron, $145)
Jatai Feather Switch Blade Shears
Now, we’re not recommending that amateurs attempt DIY haircuts, but these pro-grade shears never need re-sharpening, come with a lifetime warranty and are perfect for impromptu bang trims or other home touch-ups. (Sally Beauty, $83)
Hair Removal Device
Laser treatments and waxing costs add up fast. This home hair removal tool uses uses gentle (and purportedly painless) light pulses to zap hair. Bonus — you have to shave first, so there’s no awkward growing-out phase. (Silk’n, $199)
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