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23 Random But Brilliant Grooming Products With A Cult Following On Amazon
When's the last time you bought nail clippers? That's probably a hard question to answer, since we usually don't create Pinterest lists of dream clippers to buy, but who cares? Sometimes it's nice to give yourself an upgrade and invest in some random, functional, and brilliant grooming products, considering you use them so frequently.
Take an emory board, for example. I know I've held on to paper nail files for years without a care, but they actually hold on to a lot of bacteria and can sometimes cause serious infection. I know I'd never really consider a nail file a health hazard, but it's nice to know that there's a more sanitary option made of glass that you can clean.
Some of the grooming tools are totally unexpected. You can get a product that helps you cut your own hair without cutting into your fingers. Or you could get a body scrub that fixes hand and foot calluses, or a weird little spring that quickly grabs the hair off your face. These tools are all a little random, but will make your grooming routine so much easier, and they’ve got so many reviews on Amazon for a reason — they really, really work, and people are taking note.
1. An Electric Callus Remover That Keeps Your Feet Super Soft
Naturalico Electric Callus Remover, $24, Amazon
If you want to get your feet to be super soft now, try out this electric callus remover. The exfoliation tool spins 40 times a second — even if the Flash were going to town with a pumice stone, he couldn't manage that. With two speeds, you can get rid of as much or as little dead skin as you like, and it also comes with two different heads and a cleaning brush. Charge it once and you won't have to again for up to eight hours, which is a whole lot of time to get your feet lookin' smooth.
2. A Back Shaver To Get Those Hard-To-Reach Places
Bakblade "Big Mouth" Back Shaver, $30, Amazon
Hair grows pretty much everywhere, and if you choose to get rid of it, traditional razors don't always reach every spot. Whenever you want to groom hair in a hard-to-reach place, this back shaver gets the job done. It's equipped with safety blades, so you don't have to worry about annoying cuts, and you can use it wet or dry. Plus, the handle is adjustable, so it can be as long or as short as you need. One reviewer raves: "I bought this expecting to be disappointed. Nothing could be further from the truth. It works quick, painlessly, and flawlessly. It took me to minutes to get my entire back. Two. Minutes. Buy it now."
3. A Brush That Takes Care Of Ingrown Hairs
WIZKER Brush, $11, Amazon
The weather’s heating up, beach trips are being planned, and ingrown hair season is about to go into full effect. Instead of staring at your skin with tweezers for an hour, use this brush to gently exfoliate the affected area and relieve ingrown hairs. The brush is strong enough to last, but doesn’t feel harsh on the skin and works great with any shaving-related bumps. Use it dry or in the shower and kiss ingrown hairs goodbye.
4. Hair-Cutting Scissors To Give You Pro Style At Home
Utopia Care Salon Razor Edge Hair Cutting Scissors, $12, Amazon
Even if the idea of cutting your own hair fills you with terror, it's super helpful to have a pair of salon quality scissors at home. Sometimes, you just need a little bang trim or you have to take care of a gum-in-hair emergency, and normal scissors + hair = bad news. These scissors are Japanese stainless steel with salon-quality blades, so you'll get a clean cut every time. They're specially designed to keep their razor-sharpness through years of cuts, and you even get a leather case to keep your scissors clean and dry. Reviewers love how comfortable they are to hold, in addition to how easy they are to use.
5. A Hair-Straightening Brush To Combine Brushing And Styling
AsaVea Portable Hair Straightening Brush, $38, Amazon
Anything that makes straightening hair easier and faster is a gift from the gods! This straightening brush heats up in 90 seconds and gets you frizz-free hair with a simple brushstroke. It's small, easy to handle, and has anti-scald technology so you never have to worry about accidentally burning your face or scalp (it's happened to us all). It has automatic shutoff after 30 minutes for safety, so no coming home to a steaming-hot flat iron that's been sucking energy all day.
6. This Latex Tape That Makes Manicures Easy
PUEEN Latex Peel Off Cuticle Guard, $9, Amazon
If you’re a bit of a klutz when it comes to painting your nails you’re not alone. Hundreds of Amazon reviewers swear by this latex cuticle guard for achieving the perfect at home manicure. Just paint it on your cuticles, do your nails like normal, and then peel the latex away. The polish stays only where you want it, while the rest of your fingers are clean. So, cancel your nail appointment and just get this instead.
7. The Hair Towel That Dries Your Hair In A Flash
DuraComfort Super Absorbent Anti-Frizz Hair Towel, $13, Amazon
I have thick hair, which means drying it is a total pain. My hair could manage to stay damp in a desert, so this towel is a real lifesaver. The microfiber material sucks moisture away quickly, and the large size makes it super easy to wrap all your hair in. While you're getting ready, your hair is drying faster than ever, and since you don't have to squeeze and scrub your hair to death, it also helps reduce frizz. Reviewers love that it creates frizz-free curls, and some find they don't even have to use styling products after drying with this towel.
8. A Nail Clipper Set That Customers Are Crazy About
HQY Stainless Steel Nail Clipper Set, $5, Amazon
Old nail clippers suck. They can tear your nails or leave you with weird edges, and it's not fun. So it might be time to get a new nail clipper set. Now, these are just normal nail clippers. Sure, they're ergonomically designed with stainless steel blades, but there's nothing really fancy about them — except people love these things. One customer wrote, "The best part is that these new nail clippers are so much sharper and easier to use."
9. A Body Scrub That Leaves You Smooth In The Shower
Asutra Gentle Exfoliating Body Scrub, $22, Amazon
There's something about scrubbing off extra dead skin and slathering your body with soothing oils that always feels super luxurious. This body scrub is made with 100 percent pure Himalayan sea salt, which is a natural exfoliator and skin polisher. Plus it's enhanced with vitamin C, jojoba, and almond oils to leave your skin hydrated and silky smooth after the shower.
10. A Nose Hair Trimmer That Takes Care Of Stray Hairs
Panasonic Ear & Nose Hair Trimmer, $14, Amazon
There's no shame in having ear or nose hair, but hey, sometimes you want to get rid of it. That's where this electric trimmer comes in. It trims nose and ear hair quickly and painlessly with its hypoallergenic stainless steel blades. Feel free to use it in the shower or over the sink, because it can be used wet or dry. Reviewers love that it can also be used on facial hair or eyebrows if needed.
11. The Natural Sponge That Gives You A Gentle, Deep Clean
Beauty by Earth Konjac Facial Sponge, $10 (2 Piece), Amazon
For a gentle, natural way to clean your face, try these konjac facial sponges. The black, charcoal-infused sponge is great for exfoliation, while the white sponge is super gentle. The sponges are made from natural materials and work with just a little bit of cleanser to give you a deep clean.
12. A Washcloth That Exfoliates Your Skin
Salux Nylon Japanese Beauty Wash Cloth, $10 (3 Pack), Amazon
These Japanese washcloths are super popular, and for good reason. The nylon material keeps bacteria away and they dry quickly, so you never have to worry about mold. But why people really love them is because of their excellent exfoliating power. They gently rub away dead skin and dirt and work perfectly with your favorite bath soap. Plus, you get a pack of three in cute pastel colors, so how can you not love that?
13. The Peel That Makes Your Feet Crazy Soft
Baby Foot Deep Exfoliation Feet Peel, $25, Amazon
We all get rough feet sometimes, and if you're in the mood for a serious peel, you have to try Baby Foot. You get two little booties filled with an exfoliating liquid, which you wear for two hours, rinse off, and wait to see the dead skin peel away. It takes a couple days to start seeing results, but then you'll be amazed by how much unwanted skin this removes! One Amazon user wrote, "If I had to describe this, I'd say it is the grossest yet most amazing thing that's ever happened to me." All rough skin will be gone and you'll totally get why this product is called Baby Foot, because your skin will make infants jealous.
14. This Heated Eyelash Curler That Doesn’t Pinch
Panasonic Heated Eyelash Curler, $11, Amazon
This heated eyelash curler gives your lashes a stronger, longer lasting curl with none of the crimping associated with traditional curlers. Use it just like a mascara wand to brush your lashes from base to tip. The comb separate slashes while the gentle heat locks in the curl.
15. The Liquid That Gets Rid Of Razor Bumps And Razor Burn
Tend Skin -- The Skin Care Solution, $19, Amazon
This razor bump solution can effectively get rid of the razor bumps, razor burn, and ingrown hairs you already have, or prevent them in the future. The liquid is safe to use on sensitive areas of the body, like the face and bikini line — slather it on up to 48 hours before you remove any hair, or apply it nightly to soothe skin that's been irritated by shaving or waxing. It's cruelty-free, and it dries in seconds so you can continue with your skincare routine.
16. An Electric Shaver You Can Use Wet Or Dry
Panasonic Ladies Electric Shaver, $17, Amazon
When I was a kid, my mom had me use an electric shaver to shave my legs and I thought it was so weird. Now that I’m an adult, I realize she was a genius. You never have to worry about cuts, it shaves quickly, and you can choose a shaving or trimming option, depending on what you’d like. Plus, you can use this shaver in or out of the shower, so if you’re sick of wasting water on a long shave, you won’t have to. Unlike shavers of the past, it’s sensitive enough that you can shave even the most sensitive areas (i.e., your vagina) without worrying about irritation.
17. An Eyebrow Shaper To Give Your Tweezers A Break
Tinkle Eyebrow Shaper (3 Pack), $4, Amazon
You know, you don't always have to pluck your eyebrows. If you want to just let them go natural, that's totally fine. Or if you'd rather take a break from pulling hairs out of your face, you can use these eyebrow shapers instead. The handle and angle of the blade make these razors perfect for shaving precisely and giving you shaped-up brows in seconds. Plus you get three blades for under five dollars, and you can even use them to shave your whole face if you're feeling adventurous.
18. The Kit That Takes Out All Your Blackheads
ELFINA Extractor Kit, $12 (5 Piece), Amazon
If you aspire to treat your skin like Dr. Pimple Popper, get this kit. The five high-quality tools come with an electroplated needle and stainless steel antibacterial coating so you can extract blackheads, whiteheads, or anything else that might be hiding in your pores. It comes with a handy case and instruction manual, so you’ll know how to use the tools like a pro.
19. This Hair Dryer With Multiple Options
Andis Tourmaline Ceramic Ionic Hair Dryer, $18, Amazon
Not only is this weird looking hair dryer one of the most popular on Amazon, it’s also one of the most versatile. Whether you have thick, thin, or curly hair, this hair dryer will work for you. The ceramic technology helps keep hair shiny while the three attachments give you a range of options for your hair styling needs. Plus, it has a cool shot button, to give you a burst of cold air if your hair routine is steaming up your bathroom mirror.
20. A Little Tool To Get Rid Of Random Hairs
Bellabe Facial Hair Remover, $16, Amazon
This bizarre device is actually a facial hair remover — run it over your face and feel it pick up each unwanted hair at the roots, so it'll grow back slower. There's no risk of cutting yourself, and it leaves your face hair-free without skin damage.
21. Surgical Tweezers For Precision Removal
Surgical Precision Tweezers, $8, Amazon
All tweezers are not created equal. Your average tweezers are totally fine, but when it comes to removing ingrown hairs or very precise plucking, these surgical tweezers will work wonders. The thin tips of these steel tweezers meet up perfectly, so you get precision removal for even the smallest hair. Plus, these remove splinters or ingrown hairs much easier than typical tweezers, and avoid irritating the skin further.
22. A Hairstyling Tool That Gives You Beachy Waves In Minutes
Bed Head Wave Artist Deep Waver, $19, Amazon
Almost everybody wishes they could have relaxed, beachy waves, but since most of us don’t live a surfer lifestyle by the ocean, we have to resort to other means. This incredibly popular waver gives you that perfect waved look in no time at all. The ceramic plates get rid of frizz and it heats up to 400 degrees, so it’s not messing around. Waves are usually tough to do with a flat or curling iron, so getting gorgeous waves for about $20 is a huge steal. Finally, everyone at the office will think you’re a glamorous beach bum, when you haven’t actually left the city for the past six months.
23. A Body Brush To Buff Your Whole Body
CSM Wet/Dry Body Brush, $10, Amazon
You know how nice it feels to gently brush your hair, especially if it's been up all day? Well, this dry brush gives you that feeling all over your body. The natural bristles are firm but not rough, and the massage nodes help improve blood flow as you run the brush over your body. So you get to exfoliate dead skin and have a massage all at once. One reviewer didn't expect it to work so well: "I unwrapped this brush and tried it dry, and you would not believe what it removed! Really, you wouldn't. I didn't, and I was looking at it. I'll never be without one again."
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