aesthetic transcendence my range. This isn’t self-deprecating, I swear.I’m talking about access tool This can help you feel beautiful. Facials, fillers, and pops can seem expensive and exclusive to celebrities and influencers.like ariel from little mermaid, I wanted to be a part of that world, but my jaw dropped the first time I paid $100+ for a haircut. There’s no way I can afford (or justify) frequent skin and hair treatments, right? The home grooming market disagrees.
In recent years, companies like Therabody and Dyson have forayed into high-end beauty with stylish gadgets like the Airwrap and TheraFace Pro, and others have quickly followed suit. Now you can enjoy Drybar-like hairdos, LED light therapy, and even a dermabrasion on your skin in the comfort of your own home.
Shark FlexStyle, TheraFace Pro, and Dermaflash Luxe+ are favorites of WIRED’s self-care-loving staff. Each beauty tool has its own unique treatment without high service charges for each use. Don’t get me wrong—the tools themselves are still an investment, but the more you use them, the more they will eventually pay off, especially when you factor in what you’ll spend at the salon and spa throughout the year. That’s what makes them worth it.
blowout at home
I want what Matilda Djerf has: an influencer hairstyle. It’s sweet, bouncy, and beautiful. But I know I’ll never be able to achieve this level of hair perfection with a round brush or a velcro roller. WIRED reviewer Medea Giordano says the Shark FlexStyle drying and styling system can give you all the glamor without the Dyson’s hefty price tag.
The FlexStyle experience is highly customizable. From the get-go, you can choose from three models, each with a range of tools, from separate curling and blow-drying attachments to more specific curls and curly hair or straight and wavy hair. Fortunately, you’re not forever locked into what you choose—you can buy standalone accessories.
Once all the accessories are organized, the real fun begins. Like the Dyson Airwrap, the FlexStyle features an air vortex called the Coanda effect. There is less direct heat on the hair, so it is not as damaging as most curling irons. Giordano says the only difference between using Airwrap and FlexStyle is that she has to force her hair here and there. It’s also an incredible hair dryer and diffuser, both under $300.
light it up
It’s no secret that I love TheraFace Pro. My mom always told me my taste was expensive, so I was against it, just because all my Instagram ads and favorite pajamas were very expensive. The $400 TheraFace Pro added to my most coveted program.
This is a multipurpose grooming tool with different attachments – cleaning head, impact head, microcurrent head and LED head. Cleansing attachments aren’t necessarily new technology, impact heads are a fancy way of massaging your face and removing dead skin, microcurrents are of questionable efficacy. But what about LED lights? This is something that I and science can back up.
Board-certified dermatologist Jeffrey Hsu agrees that LED lights are effective in treating fine lines, boosting collagen production and fighting acne-causing bacteria. He also points out that the wavelengths used in TheraFace Pro match those used by professionals, and with targeted, steady use, Theraface Pro can do the same for you. Over the course of a month of use, my skin is plumper, brighter, and clearer than my regular skincare routine.
(Derma) Flat Jane
You know Paul Rudd looks like him clumsy sky? I’ve also heard men seem to just “get better with age”. Most of this is just plain sexist, but I can’t deny that I want to keep my skin youthful for as long as possible. One option is dermaplaning, which involves using a razor blade to shave off the top layers of the skin, including small hairs.
WIRED reviewer Louryn Strampe picked up the Dermaflash Luxe+ when she felt her facial hair was becoming a little too pronounced for her liking. Not only is it very satisfying to see the dead skin peel off after each use, but Stremp finds that it generally improves the appearance of her skin—peach fuzz aside. She says her skin is “flawless, radiant and smooth,” and who wouldn’t want that?
Inadequacies? The Luxe+ costs $200 and uses disposable blades, which is wasteful. The process isn’t terribly expensive if you have it done by a professional, but it can add up quickly. You’ll save money in the long run with this tool, but it’s worth consulting your dermatologist to see if it’s right for your skin.
you do not need Any of these items, some of which alone can be daunting. For us, they’re a welcome way into the beauty world without going to the spa and spending hundreds of dollars over the course of the year, plus it gives us a lot more control over our appearance. That alone is worth it.
