With DIY beauty treatments easier than ever, here's how you can safely get salon-like results at home – including learning how to do lash lifts and home shellac manicures
According to a recent survey by Yell, 90% of those questioned said they had attempted DIY beauty treatments at home – from face masks to lash extensions – with 68% of those doing so to save money. And with off-the-shelf formulations better than ever and endless tutorials on TikTok and YouTube, it’s no wonder we’re seeing a rise in people skipping the salon in favour of doing their beauty upkeep themselves. Of course, not everything should be attempted at home.
"Choosing a good LED lamp will make a huge difference in how long your nails last. If you buy a cheap, small lamp, it often won’t be powerful enough to set each layer of polish. I have Mylee’s Pro Salon Series Convex LED Lamp, £50 here, or you can buy the Mylee The Full Works Complete Gel Polish Kit, £130 here, which includes everything you need.Bio Sculpture also offers professional gel manicure training courses for beginners starting from £145 here.
“As the owner of blonde, downward-pointing lashes, I’ve spent hundreds of pounds over the years on treatments that would make my face look less like a potato when I didn’t have make-up on. I first started having eyelash tints and perms when I was in my teens, and the obsession has continued ever since.
"Not wanting to end up in A&E, ensuring I knew what I was doing was imperative, especially given how sensitive my eyes are. Once the kit arrived, I patch-tested the product on the inside of my arm for 48 hours to rule out any reactions and studied several professional YouTube videos about techniques, tips and tricks to ensure I’d get the results I wanted – and safely.
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