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How to create a home beauty salon

February 6, 2025-4 min read

There’s nothing like being primped and pampered at a beauty salon to leave you looking and feeling like a million bucks. But with the cost of living rising, life’s little luxuries, such as blow dries and massages, can add up. Fortunately, by arming yourself with a squadron of quality health and grooming appliances – cue the latest hair straighteners and curlers, shavers, and other personal grooming tools – you can set up a home beauty salon that ticks all the boxes.

In other words, you can spoil yourself every single day – without breaking the bank. Glowing skin whenever we want it? Yes, please!

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The Best Hair Dryers For A DIY Blow Dry

Want to look like you just stepped out of the hairdresser, without actually going to the hairdresser? The best hair dryers make getting that perfect coif so simple you’ll never need to splash cash on a professional blow dry again. With features such as ceramic and keratin-infused technology or intelligent heat control, many modern hair dryers actually protect and smooth your hair while drying.

For added finesse, finish off your ’do with the help of a hair straightener or curler – look for keratin or ceramic plates to reduce frizz and damage.

“You don’t need to go to the hairdresser to have your hair blow dried or styled – the range and quality of hair dryers, straighteners and curlers available makes it easy to achieve the look you’re after without leaving home,” says Tracey Ellis, The Good Guys Buyer – Portable Appliances.

Every home beauty salon needs a few must-have appliances – from the best hair dryers and microdermabrasion devices to foot spas and massagers.

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Remington Pro Air Turbo 2400W Hair Dryer

VS Sassoon Pro Dry 2300 Hair Dryer

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer Nural Strawberry Bronze / Blush Pink

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Facial Treatments For Glowing Skin

Hands up if you’re partial to a facial or skin treatment? Yep, us too. Not only is it super relaxing, but a good skincare regimen will help cleanse, exfoliate and rebalance the skin to keep it looking youthful and healthy.

Looking for a more intensive skin treatment? Then microdermabrasion is for you. The Homedics Radiance Micro Dermabrasion device lifts dead layers of skin, deeply exfoliating to improve skin tone and texture and reducing the appearance of fine lines, age spots and sun damage.

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Tips For Hair Removal At Home

If just the thought of hair removal is enough to bring tears to your eyes, you’re not alone. Whether you’re removing hair from your face, legs or bikini line, a visit to a salon can be time consuming, and costly. The solution? Simply do it yourself at home (and save money!) with the latest professional-quality hair removal tech.

Kitting out your bathroom with the latest electric shavers, epilators and IPL machines means you can take hair removal into your own hands (and the privacy of home). Before you start any hair removal at home, consider the body area you’re targeting and your preferred method of removal. We’ve got you covered:

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Appliances To Help You Relax

One of the best things about visiting a beauty salon is the relaxing atmosphere – the scent of lavender, ethereal music filling the air, and the added bonus of a massage chair. Transform your living room into a zen den with a selection of foot spas, massagers and your favourite essential oils in a diffuser to help you unwind and recharge.

“Soaking your feet in a foot spa is the first important step in a home pedicure regimen, as it softens the skin. With a few drops of essential oil added, it also helps you switch off and de-stress after a tough day. It will reinvigorate you and help you feel ready to face the world again,” says Tracey Ellis, The Good Guys Buyer – Portable Appliances.

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Beurer Foot Spa with Aromatherapy

Beurer Deluxe Foot Spa

Homedics Shiatsu Bliss Foot Spa With Heat Boost

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Now that you’re ready to create your very own home beauty salon, visit The Good Guys in-store or online today to find the best hair dryers, personal grooming devices, massagers and foot spas, and treat yourself every day.

Cleaning tips & hacks

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Want stain-free rugs and carpets? A sofa that looks new again? Spotless car interiors? You’ve got them with Hoover’s clever ONEPWR CleanSlate Pet Cordless Spot Cleaner

Designed for expert cleaning and everyday messes, this powerful cleaner makes short work of even the toughest stains. From smelly pet messes to pesky pasta sauce stains – and everything in between – this spot cleaner’s new compact and cordless design is made to remove messes as they happen, and be on-hand to clean up after life’s biggest oops moments. 

Where there’s a stain, there’s a Hoover floorcare solution! Here’s why your hectic household needs the latest Hoover ONEPWR CleanSlate Spot Cleaner.

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One of the best things in the whole world has to be fresh laundry. Clean sheets can make your whole bedroom feel like a fancy hotel, and fresh clothes can give you the confidence to crush that to-do list in style! But if your current washing machine isn’t bringing you joy and you’ve decided it’s time for an upgrade, we’ve got all the info you’ll need to find the best washing machine. From knowing what to look for, to the biggest trends and new technology – including the latest auto dosing washing machines – we’ve got your back!

Need a new dryer to go with your washing machine? Check out our Dryer Buying Guide for all the tips and our best picks

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Are you a large household? Life on the laundry treadmill can feel like Groundhog Day. The sports kits, the school uniforms, the work shirts… don’t even get us started on those endless towels (and the whopping energy bills that come with them!). Step up heat pump dryers, the new whiz kid in the laundry. A boon for bigger broods, these star appliances use super-efficient heat exchanger technology to deliver big savings for the planet, your bank balance, and the lifespan of your clothes. Best of all, with no need for ventilation, heat pump dryers can be installed anywhere (even under the staircase!).

Let’s find the best family-friendly heat pump dryers for your needs:

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Time to buy a new vacuum cleaner? You might be wondering … how do I choose? Updating an appliance in your home, especially one as important as your vacuum cleaner, can be a difficult task. There are so many different types, models, tech, and brands to choose from – you might be wondering: where do I even start?

Choosing the best vacuum for you means thinking about much more than its weight, suction, functionality, and features. What really makes the difference when choosing between the best of the best is considering your environment. Start by thinking about what surfaces you’ll be vacuuming and the layout of your home. You will also need to consider if you’d prefer bagged or bagless, corded or cordless, and so on.

We know, there is a lot to consider, but do not despair – The Good Guys are here to help! Read on to find the best vacuum cleaner for you and your home.

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Getting your clothes spick and span (and crease-free!) has never been easier thanks to the latest wrinkle-busting irons and garment steamers. With their heat-wielding powers, these are the appliances no dedicated fashion follower – or neat and tidy type – can live without. But how do irons and garment steamers differ? And do you need both in your clothing-care regimen? Read on to discover which of these laundry legends is right for your needs.

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