From at-home hair removal to DIY gel manicures, these are the gadgets you'll need to keep up your beauty regime
As much as we love a professional beauty treatment, whether it be a nail art manicure or a high-tech facial, the reality of the novel Coronavirus outbreak means that we're all staying at home as much as possible.
Rather than lament the treatments we're missing out on during this time, why not see it as an opportunity to learn a new skill (do you know how to thread your own eyebrows? You might do soon...) as well as save a little money and, of course, stay safe and help to control the spread of the virus.
To help you establish a comprehensive at-home, DIY beauty regime, we've rounded up the best high-tech devices, the foolproof beauty products and the smartest gadgets that help you achieve near professional results. Plus, hands-on tasks and small acts of self care can help to boost the mood and focus the mind on the present moment, which is important in a time of such uncertainty (for more tips on how to take care of your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak, read out tips here).
Plus, we've got an expert's guide to cutting your own hair, as well as a step by step break down of how to thread your own eyebrows and the best tried-and-tested at-home hair dyes for when your roots need a touch up.
Brow Maintenance
Eylure Pro Brow DyBrow Dye Kit, £7.50, Feel Unique
If you're working from home, it's a great chance to forgo makeup and let your skin reset. For those moments when you need to look a little more polished, dyed eyebrows can make all the difference. This at-home kit is easy to use and very affordable, as well as available in a range of shades.
Hair Removal
Illuminage Touch Permanent Hair Remover, £375, Look Fantastic
Laser hair removal at home used to be a treatment confined to the professional clinics, but innovative technology means it's now available for all to enjoy in the comfort of your own home - while retaining the professional results (yes, really, we've tried it). This Illuminage device is corded, which is great if you're treating larger areas like the legs (the cordless devices run out of battery quite quickly and take a long time to charge). It's a big investment, but it's no where near the price of a professional treatment. Plus, it never runs out!
Face Threading
Tweezerman Facial Hair Remover, £29.95, Boots
Unless you're one of the talented few who know how to thread their own eyebrows, this handy little tool will save you a lot of time (and pain). Simply rest the stainless steal spring on your skin and twist the handle, which grips onto even the smallest of hairs, to remove from the root.
At Home Pedicure
Magnitone London Well Heeled! Express Pedicure System, £25, Look Fantastic
With sandal season only round the corner, a good exfoliating foot tool can help to get rid of cracked heels and gently buff away dry patches. This device does all the hard work for you, as well as providing a normal buffer and an extra strength buffer for those rougher areas.
Full Body Boost
NuFace NuBody Skin Toning Device, £383, Space NK
This multi-tasking device can be used from top-to-toe to boost circulation, jumpstart collagen production in the skin and even help promote cell repair. Plus, it feels like an invigorating massage, which is never a bad thing.
Easy Gel Manicure
Le Mini Macaron Gel Manicure Kit, £34.99, Feel Unique
Nothing beats a fresh gel manicure but it's hard to achieve salon results when doing it yourself. This particular kit proved to provide long-lasting, glossy results, while also being supremely compact and travel friendly (a consideration for the future).
LED Facial Treatment
Dr Dennis Gross Skincare DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro, £430, Cult Beauty
This high tech facial device promises to treat an array of skincare concerns from acne, to loss of volume, to pigmentation. The mask has 100 red LED lights that boost collagen and elastin to reduce fine lines as well as sun spots as well as 62 blue LED lights that have been shown to destroy bacteria that causes acne.
