DIY Pampering Ideas for an At-Home Salon Experience
Is it just us, or does it feel like spring is still lightyears away even though it literally starts in less than three weeks?
A lot of us are still feeling the cold chill, and honestly, feeling far too lazy to drag ourselves to a nail, hair or skin appointment. This coupled with the fact that a lot of us have also just returned from a very fun but also very expensive Euro summer, and need to hit pause on salon treatments for a little while.
So, we turned to our savvy skin, hair, and makeup teams for their insider-approved salon treatment swaps.
Their advice? Think DIY rituals that deliver the same kind of indulgent, polished results without ever stepping outside.
Below, their top recommendations to bring the salon to your home for the perfect DIY at-home pamper!
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Set the Scene
A candle:
When it comes to recreating a true at-home salon experience, it all starts with the atmosphere.
And nothing sets the tone quite like the soft flicker and comforting warmth of a beautifully scented candle (instant mood-setter).
Whether it’s the luxe scent of a glasshouse candle or as a close second, a special Ecoya candle.
Try:
- Glasshouse Fragrances 380g Candle - Chalet Chic - Wrap yourself in the warmth of a snow-dusted chalet, where Freesia and Jasmine bloom like frost-kissed petals. Caramel and spicy Tabac Blossom swirl through the air, rich and decadent as bubbles rise in your crystal flute.
A scented diffuser:
If candles aren’t your thing, a scent diffuser offers a chic, fuss-free alternative.
Whether you opt for a reed diffuser, an oil diffuser, or a luxe Jo Malone diffuser (below), scent diffusers gently fill your space with calming aromas for a spa-like experience without lifting a match.
Try:
Skincare That Feels Like a Day Spa
Now, it's time to start your pampering skincare.
Think hydrating face masks, soothing under-eye patches, and relaxing body oils. Three spa-worthy treatments rolled into one, all from the comfort of your own home.
An Eye Mask:
An eye mask is a must-have for an at-home salon experience, helping you unwind while treating delicate under-eye skin. From Laneige Eye Sleeping Mask to a luxe Gold Eye Mask, or simple under eye patches, a sleeping mask for eyes delivers hydration, soothes puffiness, and leaves you looking refreshed.
Try:
- Laneige Bouncy & Firm Eye Sleeping Mask 20g - A cooling gel eye mask with Collagen, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Peptides and 5 types of Hyaluronic Acid to help improve the look of dullness, puffiness and fine lines.
- Lonvitalite 24K Gold & Collagen Eye Masks - 6 Pack - Helps boost circulation effectively, with the latest in film technology to allow ingredients to easily penetrate the skin.
An LED face mask:
An LED face mask is a game-changer for an at-home salon experience plus it's like a lifetime investment in your skin, offering professional-level results without leaving your living room.
LED face masks can help target fine lines, boost radiance, and promote healthy-looking skin - all while you relax!
Try:
- Therabody Theraface LED Mask - This Therabody face mask is a TGA-registered LED face mask with 648 lights, 3 LED light therapy settings + a vibrating massage treatment.
Sheet Mask:
Sheet masks are a great dry skin pick-me-up for an at-home salon night, delivering a burst of hydration and nutrients straight to your skin.
From calming and brightening to plumping and rejuvenating, there’s a sheet mask for every mood and skin need —think of it as a mini facial you can enjoy while sipping tea or catching up on your favourite show.
Try:
- BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask 4pk - the viral Biodance Collagen Face Mask will not disappoint. Leave it on overnight and wake up with the dewiest skin you’ve ever seen. Visual proof here.
- Aspect Intense Hydration Sheet Mask (5 pack) - The look and feel of a 1-hour salon hydration facial—no booking, no pants, no shoes required. Perfect for Sunday-night pampering. Deeply nourishing, hydrating, and calming sheet masks that helps with the appearance of dullness and dehydration.
Speaking of at-home fixes, from exfoliating socks to overnight slugging, we break down an easy, affordable routine to revive neglected feet in the Beauty IQ Expert podcast episode below:
Follow With Relaxing Body Care
Body scrubs and oils are the ultimate at-home body care pampering products helping to transform your shower or bath into a mini spa.
Exfoliating scrubs buff away dry, dull skin, while a rich body oil locks in hydration, leaving your skin soft, glowing, and irresistibly touchable.
Try:
- NUXE Reve De Miel Nourishing Body Scrub (175ml) - A nourishing French body scrub that gently exfoliates and hydrates with honey, sugar crystals, and botanical oils, leaving skin smooth and delicately scented.
- iKOU Organic Massage & Body Oil De-Stress 130ml - A soothing and smoothing relaxing oil used in luxury spas, with notes of Geranium, Clementine, Lemon, Lavender, and Patchouli, perfect for the bath or body. Its also Australian Made, vegan and cruelty-free.
Salon Hair Care At Home
For an at-home pamper night that truly feels luxe (and productive), nothing beats indulging in salon-worthy hair care.
A nourishing hair mask, like a Kerastase hair mask or the cult-favourite K18 hair treatment, can revive dry, dull strands, leaving your hair silky, soft, and salon-fresh.
Whether you’re after a deep-conditioning hair mask for dry hair or the full works in professional haircare, Adore Beauty stocks a range of salon-quality hair products to bring that expert touch straight to your bathroom.
With the right products, you can turn your DIY night into a proper salon and spa experience.
Try:
- K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask 15ml - A best-selling leave-in hair treatment to reverse chemical and physical damage to hair.
- Kerastase Chronologiste Intense Regenerating Hair Mask 200ml - This Kerastase hair mask is rich, transformative and adds deep moisture and shine. It also softens, hydrates and strengthens the hair fibre.
- Biolage Scalp Sync Clarifying Shampoo 400ml - An invigorating minty formula designed to purify oily scalps while maintaining essential moisture balance, leaving your hair feeling revitalised and hydrated.
At Home Manicure
At-home manicures are the ultimate way to treat yourself without the professional nail salon price tag.
A good nail polish and manicure kit lets you create polished, professional-looking nails in the comfort of your own home, while saving money and time.
Plus, experimenting with colors and finishes makes your DIY nail session feel like a mini creative escape.
Try:
- Essie On a Roll Apricot Cuticle Oil - Keep cuticles soft and hydrated on the go with this nourishing rollerball oil. Packed with apricot and jojoba oils, it absorbs quickly for healthy-looking nails
- OPI Infinite Shine Gel-Like Lacquer - Nudes/Neutrals/Browns - Get a flawless mani at home with OPIs Infinite Shine Gel-Like Lacquer collection available in an array of colours from universal neutrals to more fun colours for those who love to have fun with their looks.
This list could really keep going, from sleep support powders to hot hair brush stylers , there’s never a shortage of at home salon products on offer (or DIY pamper solutions for lazy Sunday nights in!).
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