It’s no secret how expensive salon visits can be.
From expensive brow appointments to regular hair touch-ups, appointments on a monthly or weekly basis can take us into the thousands.
Yet savvy Aussies are turning to a range of at-home beauty ‘hacks’ to save them some serious cash and time in the chair.
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If you’re struggling to justify giving up brow lamination appointments or expensive Keratin treatments, we’ve done the digging to find the best at-home solutions.
Get ready, because this list could save you thousands.
Bali Body’s Instant Tan Cream, $27 at Priceline
While we’re bundling up to brave the cold, one surprise outfit switch could leave your arms or legs suddenly exposed.
If you’re looking to cheat your way to a sun-kissed glow, there are plenty of self-tanning formulas on the market that will bronze your body in no time at all — no appointment required.
Aussies are switching expensive spray tans for Bali Body’s Instant aerosol formula which can be applied directly to the skin before going out and washed off when you return home.
It’s fast-becoming one of the most used “instant” tans on the market, with fellow shoppers “loving” the natural-looking colour.
“Loving the beautiful tan. It’s so easy to use and the results are great,” one reviewer wrote.
1000HOUR’s Brow Lamination Kit, $30.99 at Chemist Warehouse
Budgets may be tightening when it comes to all things beauty, but that doesn’t mean we’re ready to sacrifice the state of our brows.
1000HOUR’s Brow Lamination Kit is up to nine times cheaper than regular salon visits — and each pack gives you three applications.
It’s Australia’s most-award brow brand, and the kit features everything you need to lift and shape brows, with results lasting up to six weeks.
ANSWR At-Home Keratin Treatment Kit, $108 at Sephora
Anyone who has booked themselves in for a keratin treatment sure knows how expensive th semi-permanent hair-smoothing process is.
Lucky for savvy shoppers, there’s a new at-home kit making waves in Australia, which promises to deliver “three months of smoothness in one application”.
ANSWR’s Keratin Kit is complete with three different products, a smoothing shampoo, keratin treatment and smoothing conditioner, Aussies say the kit is “easy and effortless” to use.
“I usually get my Keratin treatments done at a salon and it can take up to 6 hours, using this at home treatment has been such a time saver,” writes one reviewer.
“The application process is quick and easy and the product does not have an awful smell or burn my eyes! I have 3b/c hair and my hair is shiny, smooth and easy to maintain.”
Braun IPL Hair Removal for Women and Men, now $499 at Amazon Australia
At-home IPL devices have moved from niche gadget to bathroom essential, promising to banish hairs and ditch expensive laser treatments for good.
The product Aussies are favouring? Braun’s Silk Expert Pro 5 IPL Hair Removal Device, currently down from $999 to $499 in a whopping half price sale at Amazon Australia.
With more 300 people buying it in the past month alone, Braun’s version is designed for both women and men and promises visible hair reduction in just four weeks, with results that can last up to six months.
That alone puts it firmly in “worth considering” territory, especially when a single professional laser session can cost hundreds.
LumiLift GlowLUXE 7 Light LED Device, now $489
Body breakouts like ‘buttne’ and ‘backne’ are a common concern for many Aussies.
While there are plenty of creams and washes on designed to lend a helping hand, there’s no denying how clinic treatments like LED offer better results.
But a much more affordable option is GlowLUXE by LumiLift, a device designed to treat areas like the back and bum, using flexible, full-body LED coverage.
There’s seven LED light settings including blue for acne-causing bacteria and red for inflammation.
