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Alternatives to Beauty Salon and Spa Treatments

Find out how you can get professional-level results at home with these skin care tips

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Light Therapy (average spa cost: $1,000 for eight sessions)

You may have heard of (or even tried) light therapy at a spa to treat acne. Blue light promises to kill bacteria and help reduce blemishes, while red light aims to fade acne scarring and fine lines. These same light treatments can be done at home with ANSR: BEAM, $185, which has both blue and red lights and complementary skin care products.

Red light therapy can also be used to combat aging. Tanda has light therapy treatments for acne and anti-aging. The company claims the treatment improves skin texture, color and tone while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. N.V. Perricone Light Renewal, $335 also helps with skin tone and texture, especially around the eye area.

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Philosophy The Oxygen Peel

Average Member Rating: 7.8

Buy it for $44.00 - $75.00

Fusion Beauty GlowFusion AirGlow Airbrush Gun System

Average Member Rating: 7.3

Pout Lip Plump

Average Member Rating: 9.1

Buy it for $22.00 - $28.50

Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask

Average Member Rating: 8.0

Buy it for $45.00 - $54.00

Zeno Pro Acne Clearing Device

Average Member Rating: 5.9

PHYTO PhytoSpecific Phytorelaxer Index 1: Fine, Delicate Hair

Average Member Rating: 9.5

Clairol Nice 'n Easy Color Boosting Glaze

Average Member Rating: 7.8

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Luminous Color Glaze

Average Member Rating: 6.8

Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Peel Pads

Average Member Rating: 9.6

Buy it for $45.00

Mary Kay TimeWise Microdermabrasion Step 1: Refine

Average Member Rating: 9.3

Kinara Red Carpet Facial Kit

Average Member Rating: 9.2

Frederic Fekkai Salon Glaze

Average Member Rating: 8.8

Buy it for $27.95 - $28.00

Beauty Society Crystal Ball Microdermabrasion Treatment

Average Member Rating: 9.3

N.V. Perricone Light Renewal

Average Member Rating: 8.3

Thermaclear Acne Therapy System

Average Member Rating: 5.2

Olay Regenerist Microdermabrasion & Peel System

Average Member Rating: 9.2

Buy it for $28.00

Cynthia Rowland Luscious Lips

Average Member Rating: 8.6

Graham Webb Advanced Therapy Treatment

Average Member Rating: 10.0

Buy it for $24.95

Sephora 3-in-1 Extractor

Average Member Rating: 7.7

Buy it for $22.00

CND Creative Nail Design Almond SpaManicure System

Average Member Rating: 0.0

ANSR: Acne Starter Kit

Average Member Rating: 10.0

Mystic Tan Sunless Tanning Spray Face and Body

Average Member Rating: 9.0

Buy it for $38.00

Wellbox Lipo Massage Machine

Average Member Rating: 8.0

no!no! FaceTrainer

Average Member Rating: 9.0

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by MissXu Friday, January 6, 2012 at 10:42PM Report as inappropriate

Some cool products but that lip plumping thing is just frightening.

by TBjunkie Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 10:08PM Report as inappropriate

WOWWWW!!

by dimps2lv Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 04:01PM Report as inappropriate

thanks for money saving tips!!

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 09:14PM Report as inappropriate

I agree that many services, epically peels at a salon, but, I have seen too many problems. Many clients think more means better. Some of these products should not be used too often, and I have found some clients over use these products and end up hurting the skin. I have one client, she insists that she should exfoliate daily. She is not a young person, and her chin is very dry at times, and you can see the verticals lines. I would ask her how many times are you exfoliating...oh last night and today, my face felt oily... If that is what exfoliating does, imagine some of these people with home peels...I see it. I understand many people can do it and can limit themselves, but, many companies promote the safety and really do not emphasize the problems that can occur. PLEASE...just follow up with a skin care professional; you can even contact me for some advice, rather safe then sorry!!

by sexysaydie Friday, August 5, 2011 at 09:33PM Report as inappropriate

In regards to Zapping your zits...even a pro needs to be careful. You can tend to be a bit aggressive, especially if you are new to this, and end up with a burn, and even worse a scar... Some things should be left to a pro...sorry

by sexysaydie Friday, August 5, 2011 at 09:25PM Report as inappropriate

I love saving the money when it comes to beauty

by LittleBunny Monday, July 25, 2011 at 09:03AM Report as inappropriate

I'm a firm believer in getting waxed at the salon for 2 reasons, 1 its a lot less messy and 2 after a series of failed attempts at waxing myself I've decided to leave it to the professionals.

by CliniqueLover Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 11:57AM Report as inappropriate

I'm perfectly capable of giving myself a decent manicure and pedicure at home, and most of the time I do - but I still splurge on them every once in a while, especially on pedicures over the summer, and a manicure when I haven't had the time to give myself one at home. The salon I go to is very affordable and the lady I go to is quick! In and out and perfect results! Definitely still worth it every once in a while!

by dark_beauty Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:21AM Report as inappropriate