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The Best Personal Care Gear for Your First Home

Buying guides for the gear you use every day: hair, shaving and the recovery kit for after moving weekend. Prices and star ratings verified on Amazon AU.

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Personal Care in an Australian home

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Best Hair Clipper Australia 2026: 6 Researched Picks
Best Hair Clipper Australia 2026: 6 Researched Picks
Top pick: Philips Hair Clipper Series 5000 HC5612/15
★ 4.6 · 1,100+ reviewsfrom $37
Updated Sep 2026

Home haircuts are the rare upgrade that pays you back: the Philips Series 5000 runs about $37, holds a 4.6-star average, and most households have more than one head of hair to cut.

Best Hair Straighteners in Australia 2026: ghd, Dyson and Budget Picks
Best Hair Straighteners in Australia 2026: ghd, Dyson and Budget Picks
Top pick: Remington Shine Therapy
★ 4.6 · 34k reviewsfrom $49
Updated Sep 2026

The most-reviewed straightener on Amazon AU is also the cheapest sensible one: the $49 Remington Shine Therapy sits at 4.6 stars across 34,000 reviews, and the guide explains when the $285 ghd platinum+ is actually worth it.

Best Electric Shaver Australia 2026 — Foil vs Rotary Compared
Best Electric Shaver Australia 2026 — Foil vs Rotary Compared
Top pick: Braun Series 5-51 B1000s
★ 4.3 · 500+ reviewsfrom $90
Updated Sep 2026

Foil or rotary is the decision that matters, and the guide settles it by skin type and beard thickness. The Braun Series 5-51 at around $90 is where most faces should start.

Moving in together, or alone for the first time, turns the bathroom shelf into contested territory, and the gear that survives is the gear that gets used daily. The $37 Philips clipper that ends barber-shop scheduling, the Remington Proluxe dryer at $49, a $30 cordless water flosser: small machines, permanent rotation.

The dearer end of the shelf deserves more scepticism, which is what these guides are for. The NVBOTY LED face mask at $161.49 and the LYSMOSKI IPL device at around $85 both work within honest limits we spell out plainly, and the $50 TENS machine is the rare wellness gadget with a physio's logic behind it. Listings are re-verified daily, so prices here reflect the last live check.

The home salon

Heat styling without the salon markup: the $285 ghd platinum+ won our straightener guide, the $49 Remington Shine Therapy matches its 4.6-star average for a sixth of the price, the $41 MBHAIR 9mm wand handles the curls, and the $46 Remington Flexibrush does the blow-dry.

Best Silk Bonnets in Australia (2026)Silk BonnetsSeven silk and satin sleep bonnets sold in Australia, picked for fit, quality and price, from a $12.99 budget buy to genuine 22 momme mulberry silk.Top pick: ZIMASILK 100% Silk Bonnet for Sleeping, $49.99Best Lip Stains in Australia (2026)Lip StainsSeven long-wear lip stains and tints listed on Amazon Australia, from a hydrating everyday NYX to a viral peel-off Wonderskin, ranked on colour, staying power, comfort and price.Top pick: NYX Professional Makeup Lip I.V Hydrating Lip Gloss Stain, $14.99Best Lip Liners in Australia (2026)Lip LinersA first-home-buyer's guide to the best lip liners in Australia, from a reliable everyday NYX pencil to a long-wear wet n wild stain and a Rimmel value pick, with real owner ratings and live Amazon Australia prices.Top pick: NYX Professional Makeup Slim Lip Pencil, $14.99Best Cuticle Oils in Australia (2026)Cuticle OilsSeven cuticle oils worth buying in Australia right now, from the most-reviewed salon blend to a budget bottle under $10, with honest notes on scent, applicator and value.Top pick: Cuccio Naturale Revitalizing Oil, $28.99Best Micellar Water in Australia (2026)Micellar WaterSeven water based micellar waters sold on Amazon Australia, compared on live star ratings, review depth, bottle size and ingredient list. Bioderma Sensibio H2O leads, Garnier's 700 mL bottle is the value buy, and Neutrogena Hydro Boost is the cheapest way to try the format.Top pick: Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water 500ml, $28.99Best Lip Gloss in Australia (2026)Lip GlossSeven lip glosses on Amazon Australia, compared on listed finish, coverage, applicator and price, from a $3 shimmer to a high shine Italian formula.Top pick: KIKO Milano 3D Hydra Lip Gloss 32, $19.17Best Lip Balms in Australia (2026)Lip BalmsEight lip balms compared on the specifications you can verify before you buy: format, size, pack count, flavour and sun protection factor. Aquaphor Lip Repair Stick takes the top spot as the unflavoured everyday balm, LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask covers overnight care, and the Carmex three pack is the cheap stick you can leave in three places at once.Top pick: Aquaphor Lip Repair Stick (Pack of 2), $18.00Best Face Masks in Australia (2026)Face MasksEight skincare face masks worth buying in Australia, sorted by format rather than brand: overnight hydrogel, cellulose sheet, daily sheet tubs, clay jars and gentle wash off tubes. Every rating, price, pack size and spec came off the live Amazon Australia listing, and the guide includes a uses per pack table so you can see what you are actually getting for the money.Top pick: BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask, $24.95Best Manual Eyelash Curlers in Australia (2026)Manual Eyelash CurlersEight manual eyelash curlers currently listed on Amazon Australia, ranked on customer rating, Australian review depth, spare pad supply and frame geometry. The Shiseido leads for almond and monolid eye shapes, the Tweezerman Classic is the safe all rounder, and the e.l.f. Pro is the cheapest and most reviewed of the eight.Top pick: Shiseido Eyelash Curler, $36.80Best BB Cream in Australia (2026)BB CreamEight BB creams sold in Australia, sorted by the two things that actually decide whether you wear the tube: coverage and finish. Every rating, review count and price came from a live listing check.Top pick: Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream, $23.39Best Skin Tints in Australia (2026)Skin TintsEight skin tints and tinted moisturisers in stock on Amazon Australia, sorted by coverage, finish, shade depth and price, with an Australian shade matching method for buying one online.Top pick: L'Oreal Paris True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum, $22.49Best Purple Shampoo in Australia (2026)Purple ShampooSeven violet toning shampoos for blonde, lightened, silver and grey hair, all verified in stock on Amazon Australia, compared on pigment strength, bottle size in millilitres and verified star ratings. Includes a washes-per-bottle table, a decision table by hair situation, and the Australian salon brands worth knowing.Top pick: Olaplex No. 4P Blonde Enhancer Purple Toning Shampoo, $49.95Best Nail Polish in Australia (2026)Nail PolishSeven nail polishes you can order on Amazon Australia today, from a long-wear OPI system to a no-lamp gel look, an Australian brand and a peel-off set for kids.Top pick: OPI Infinite Shine Long-Wear Nail Polish, $26.95Best Hand Creams in Australia (2026)Hand CreamsEight hand creams listed on Amazon Australia, sorted by texture and format so you buy the right tube for the moment you are actually in rather than the one with the nicest box.Top pick: Eucerin Advanced Repair Hand Cream, $24.90Best Hair Masks in Australia (2026)Hair MasksEight deep treatment hair masks worth buying on Amazon Australia in 2026, compared on tub size, leave-on time, formula and Australian star ratings, from an $11 supermarket-tier jar to a salon splurge.Top pick: Wella Professionals Fusion Intense Repair Mask 500ml, $39.95Best Foundation in Australia (2026)FoundationSeven foundations listed on Amazon Australia, compared across five formats: liquid, powder compact, stick, cushion and cream compact. Live prices, Australian star ratings, and a format matrix that tells you which one suits your skin and your mornings.Top pick: Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless Liquid Foundation, $16.80Best Face Scrubs in Australia (2026)Face ScrubsSeven face scrubs stocked on Amazon Australia, sorted by what actually does the scrubbing rather than by marketing. Acure leads on rating depth, St. Ives on tube size, Sukin on price, with a grit ladder so you can pick the texture before you pick the brand.Top pick: Acure Brightening Facial Scrub, $24.19Best Eyeshadow Palettes in Australia (2026)Eyeshadow PalettesSeven eyeshadow palettes from established brands, all in stock on Amazon Australia, ranked by live star ratings, review counts, finish mix and pan count. From a 12 pan Rimmel budget buy to a Lancome luxury compact.Top pick: NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Shadow Palette Warm Neutrals, $35.99Best Eyebrow Pencils in Australia (2026)Eyebrow PencilsSeven eyebrow pencils and brow pens on Amazon Australia, chosen on live buy box prices, Australian star ratings and listing specs, with a format matrix and an Australian shade name decoder.Top pick: NYX Professional Makeup Micro Brow Pencil, $11.99Best Curl Creams in Australia (2026)Curl CreamsSeven curl creams and curl definers you can order in Australia right now, checked for stock, price and rating on the day of writing, with a curl pattern to cream weight matrix so you buy the right weight for your hair instead of the prettiest bottle.Top pick: Ouidad Feather Light Styling Cream, $45.91Best Cleansing Oils in Australia (2026)Cleansing OilsSeven cleansing oils actually available on Amazon Australia, sorted by star rating, bottle size and what the ingredient panel says rather than what the front label promises. DHC leads for anyone who wants a fragrance-free bottle and no more research.Top pick: DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, $37.50Best Clarifying Shampoos in Australia (2026)Clarifying ShampoosSeven clarifying shampoos chosen for product build-up, hard water film, oily scalps and pre-colour prep, with verified sizes, ratings and buy-box prices.Top pick: Olaplex No. 4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo, $43.51Best Bronzers in Australia (2026)BronzersSeven bronzers currently listed on Amazon Australia, compared on star rating, review count, finish, undertone and pan size, spanning pressed powder, baked powder, cream stick and liquid.Top pick: Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer, $23.87Best Body Oils in Australia (2026)Body OilsEight moisturising body oils you can actually buy on Amazon Australia, ranked on format, scent, bottle size and live shopper ratings. Massage, shimmer and tanning oils excluded.Top pick: Weleda Harmonising Body Oil Wild Rose, $36.31Best Body Lotions in Australia (2026)Body LotionsSeven body lotions compared on Amazon Australia by star rating, bottle size, scent and buy box price, sorted by the situation you are actually buying for.Top pick: Aveeno Daily Moisturising Body Lotion 1L, $12.99Best Blush in Australia (2026)BlushSeven blushes worth buying on Amazon Australia across powder, liquid and stick, with verified customer ratings, shade guidance for Australian skin tones, and a listing size table so you know how much product you are actually getting.Top pick: e.l.f. Camo Liquid Blush, $25.05Best Women's Perfume in Australia (2026)Women's PerfumeSeven women's perfumes with live Amazon Australia buy boxes, compared on bottle size, concentration, published notes and customer rating. Marc Jacobs Daisy Love leads, with picks running from about $24 to about $130.Top pick: Marc Jacobs Daisy Love EDT 100 ml, $89.99Best Mascara in Australia (2026)MascaraEight mascaras confirmed in stock on Amazon Australia in August 2026, ranked by star average, review depth and what each formula actually claims to do. Maybelline Sky High leads on both rating and review volume, with cheaper and more specialised options for short lashes, straight lashes, summer heat and fair colouring.Top pick: Maybelline New York Sky High Mascara Waterproof, $14.00Best Hair Brushes in Australia for 2026Hair BrushesEight hair brushes for Australian bathrooms, sorted by the job each one actually does: wet detangling, curl definition, thick hair, long hair, fine hair and blow-drying.Top pick: Wet Brush Original Detangler Hair Brush, $18.16Best Concealer in Australia (2026)ConcealerSeven concealers verified in stock on Amazon Australia, from about $6 to about $59, sorted by coverage, finish and formula type so you can match one to your actual skin instead of guessing from a product photo.Top pick: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Multi-Use Concealer, $12.49Best Setting Spray in Australia (2026)Setting SpraySeven setting sprays picked from what is actually buyable on Amazon Australia, compared on finish, bottle size, star rating and review count, from a $10.69 matte budget bottle to a $71.40 prestige multitasker.Top pick: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, $71.40The Best Men's Cologne in Australia (2026): 7 Bottles Worth BuyingMen's CologneSeven men's colognes that are genuinely in stock on Amazon AU, ranked on live buy-box pricing and Amazon's own star ratings and review counts. Versace Eros is the one-bottle answer, Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey is the office pick, and Nautica Voyage is the cheapest way in. Plus plain-English guidance on eau de toilette versus eau de parfum, scent families, day versus night wear, bottle-size value, decants and layering, and an honest note on why the prestige houses live at Mecca and Chemist Warehouse rather than Amazon.Top pick: Versace Eros Eau de Toilette for Men, $99.99The Best Dry Shampoo in AustraliaDry ShampooA data-led guide to the best dry shampoos on Amazon Australia, covering aerosol, non-aerosol and powder formulas, with tinted picks that skip the white cast on dark hair and a genuine budget can.Top pick: K18 AirWash Dry Shampoo, $78.50Best Press On Nails Australia: 7 Sets That Actually Stay OnPress On NailsSeven verified press on nail sets from Amazon Australia, led by the KISS ColorFX by imPRESS kit at 4.5 stars, with honest coverage of sizing, glue versus adhesive tabs, wear-time claims and damage-free removal.Top pick: KISS ColorFX by imPRESS Press-On Nails, $24.99Best Magnetic Lashes in Australia for 2026Magnetic LashesSix magnetic lash kits sold on Amazon Australia, compared on magnet system, reuse, price and real star ratings, with clear picks for beginners, tight budgets and the polished magnetic-eyeliner look.Top pick: QUEWEL 4-Pair Magnetic Eyelashes Kit, $19.99Best Nose and Ear Hair Trimmers in Australia 2026: 6 Picks ComparedNose and Ear Hair TrimmersThe best nose hair trimmers you can buy on Amazon Australia in 2026, from the vacuum-equipped Panasonic ER-GN300 to a compact Wahl traveller, ranked on verified ratings, price and real owner reviews.Top pick: Panasonic ER-GN300 Nose, Ear & Eyebrow Trimmer, $63.51Best Wax Warmer Australia 2026: 6 At-Home Picks ComparedWax WarmerA research-backed guide to the best at-home wax warmers on Amazon Australia, covering digital pots, metal salon machines and complete beginner kits, with picks for every budget.Top pick: WAOYPGZ Wax Warmer Machine, $57.11The Best Sauna Blankets in Australia for 2026Sauna BlanketsA first-home-buyer's guide to infrared sauna blankets you can actually buy on Amazon Australia, with a best overall, a value pick and a budget option, plus what to check before you buy.Top pick: Steady State Infrared Sauna Blanket, $399.00Best Head Shaver Australia: 6 Bald-Scalp Picks for 2026Head ShaverA researched, Australia-specific guide to the best bald-scalp head shavers, ranking six rotary and flexing-head units on verified Amazon ratings, price and who each one suits.Top pick: Philips Head Shaver Pro Series 9000, $222.20Best Electric Nail File and Nail Drill Australia 2026Electric Nail File and Nail DrillA research-backed guide to the best electric nail files (e-files) on Amazon Australia for 2026, covering cordless and corded drills for gel removal, acrylics, natural nails and thick toenails, with live prices, star ratings and honest flaws for each pick.Top pick: MelodySusie SC300F Cordless Nail Drill, $55.99Best Microcurrent Facial Devices in Australia (2026)Microcurrent Facial DevicesA practical, Australia-first guide to microcurrent facial devices, comparing six verified Amazon AU picks across price, power and ease of use so you can lift and contour at home without overpaying.Top pick: FOREO BEAR 2 Microcurrent Facial Device, $443.20Best Cellulite Massagers in Australia (2026)Cellulite MassagersSix cellulite massagers stocked on Amazon Australia in 2026, from about $12 to $74, grouped by how they work: manual wooden rollers, electric roller units and handheld fascia tools, with honest guidance on what a massage tool can and cannot do.Top pick: TESMED Cellulite Massager Made in Italy, $74.30Best Hair Straighteners in Australia 2026: ghd, Dyson and Budget PicksHair StraightenersThe best hair straighteners in Australia 2026: the Remington Shine Therapy (~$49) for the budget ceramic pick, the ghd platinum+ (~$285) for the salon-benchmark mid-range, and the Cloud Nine Original Iron (~$329) for low-heat premium styling. Ceramic vs titanium plates, heat settings by hair type, and which plate width suits thick, fine or coloured hair — three Amazon AU buy-box picks across every budget.Top pick: Remington Shine Therapy, ~$49The Best Gua Sha Tools in Australia for 2026Gua Sha ToolsThe best gua sha tools you can buy in Australia right now, ranked on real Amazon AU ratings across stainless steel, jade and bian stone, from a $10 jade two pack to a premium $48 sculptor.Top pick: Rena Chris Stainless Steel Gua Sha, $15.99The Best Nail Clippers in Australia (2026): 7 Picks That Actually Cut CleanNail ClippersA clean cutting nail clipper is one of those small upgrades you feel every single week. We ranked seven in stock options on Amazon AU, from Japanese Green Bell steel to a 39,000-review wide jaw toenail cutter, so you can stop fighting the cheap supermarket pair.Top pick: Green Bell G-1205 Japanese Stainless Steel Nail Clipper, $39.80The Best Hot Brushes in Australia for a Salon Blowout at Home (2026)Hot BrushesThe Revlon One-Step Volumiser is our top hot brush for most Australians: it dries and styles in one pass, has a genuine AU plug and tens of thousands of reviews. The TYMO STYLUX is the value pick for waves and curls, and the VS Sassoon Hot Air Brush n' Style is the cheapest way in.Top pick: Revlon One-Step Volumiser Original 1.0 Blowout Brush, $59.00The Best Nail Buffers in Australia (2026): Salon Shine at HomeNail BuffersWe compared eight nail buffers on sale in Australia, scoring grit progression, shine longevity and how gently each treats natural nails. The Onsen Secret block wins overall, the MiDenso glass file is the smart value buy, and the HomeyEra 4-way block is the budget pick at $10.Top pick: Onsen Secret Professional Nail Buffer Block, $23.95Best Heated Eyelash Curlers in Australia (2026): Real Lift Without the PinchHeated Eyelash CurlersHeated eyelash curlers warm a silicone or comb head to set a curl that lasts all day, with none of the pinch of a metal clamp. Our top pick is the HEBECA QuickCurl for its one second heat up and dual 70/85C settings, the iitrust 2-in-1 is the best value at $25 with over 1,200 ratings, and the ZAPAL S600 is the cheapest at $19.99 while holding the highest rating in our list.Top pick: HEBECA QuickCurl Heated Eyelash Curler, $52.02The Best Dermaplaners in Australia 2026: 7 Dermaplaning Tools ComparedDermaplanersOur top dermaplaning pick is the Schick Silk Salon Wand for its weighted metal handle and dermatologist approved finish. The Tinkle 3-pack is the best value, and the Schick Hydro Silk Touch-Up is the cheapest worth buying. Every tool is in stock on Amazon Australia with a real rating.Top pick: Schick Silk Salon Dermaplaning Wand, $19.99The Best Hair Rollers in Australia (2026): 8 Picks for Every Hair TypeHair RollersHeatless, foam, self grip and thermal rollers compared for Australian shoppers. The Kitsch Satin Heatless set is our top all round pick, the Conair Foam 48-pack is the most reviewed classic, and Kamay's covers the budget. Eight picks across every roller type and budget.Top pick: Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set, $17.99The Best Blackhead Removers in Australia (2026): Pore Vacuums, Tools, and BHA PicksBlackhead RemoversA pore vacuum is the fastest at home fix for visible blackheads, but a stainless steel extraction tool or a 2% BHA exfoliant often clears them more safely. We compared the best blackhead removers on Amazon Australia by real ratings, price, and how they actually treat your skin.Top pick: Annmiir Blackhead Remover Vacuum (5 Suction Modes), $39.99Best Callus Remover Australia: 8 Picks for Smooth, Crack-Free FeetCallus RemoverAfter studying Amazon AU ratings, review counts and listing specs, the PRITECH rechargeable electric file is our top callus remover for most Australians, the IRILEKI is the value electric pick, and the AprElm glass file is the cheapest way to smooth feet at home.Top pick: PRITECH Rechargeable Electric Foot File, $34.99The Best Beard Oil in Australia for 2026: 8 Picks That Tame Itch and FlakesBeard OilWe compared the best beard oils on Amazon Australia using real ratings and ingredient lists. The 18.21 Man Made Noble Oud is our premium pick, Slick Byron Bay is the standout AU-made value, and L'Oreal Barber Club is the smart budget buy.Top pick: 18.21 Man Made Noble Oud Beard, Hair and Skin Oil, $39.95The Best Tweezers in Australia for 2026: Brow, Chin and Ingrown Hair PicksTweezersA research backed guide to the best tweezers you can buy in Australia right now. Our top pick is the Tweezerman Slant for everyday brow shaping, the Tweezer Guru 5-piece set is the smartest value, and the Revlon Slant Tip is the budget hero under $10.Top pick: Tweezerman Stainless Steel Slant Tweezer, $29.99The Best Hair Diffusers in Australia (2026): Frizz-Free Curls Without the Dyson Price TagHair DiffusersA diffuser turns a regular blow dry into defined, frizz free curls, and you do not need a Dyson to get there. Our top pick is the Bellissima Diffon Supreme Ionic XL for its huge bowl and genuine Australian plug, with the cheaper Diffon Ceramic DF1 5000 and the sub-$30 AINA dryer covering the value and budget ends.Top pick: Bellissima Diffon Supreme Ionic XL Curly Hair Dryer & Diffuser, $219.00Best Hair Clippers in Australia (2026): 8 Picks for Home Cuts, Fades and Buzz CutsHair ClippersWahl, Philips and Remington dominate Amazon Australia for hair clippers. The barber favourite Wahl Cordless Magic Clip is our top pick for fades, the Wahl Lithium Pro 22-piece kit is the best value with 6,500-plus reviews, and the Philips Series 5000 is a brilliant sub-$75 home option.Top pick: Wahl Professional Cordless Magic Clip, $214.95Best Jade Roller and Gua Sha in Australia (2026): 7 Tools Worth BuyingJade Roller and Gua ShaAfter cross checking real Amazon Australia ratings and tens of thousands of reviews, the Rena Chris Jade Roller and Gua Sha Set is our top pick for a complete kit, the Plantifique Jade Gua Sha is the best value, and the Bubuxy set is the cheapest way in at $12.99.Top pick: Rena Chris Jade Roller and Gua Sha Set, $28.99The Best Dry Body Brushes in Australia (2026): 7 Picks for Smoother SkinDry Body BrushesAfter studying every dry body brush with a real rating on Amazon Australia, the Hydrea London Natural Body Brush is our top pick for its medium beechwood and bristle build. The EcoTools Dry Body Brush is the best value with more than 12,000 ratings, and the Tskcos 2-pack is the cheapest way to start.Top pick: Hydrea London Natural Body Brush, $31.99The Best Makeup Brush Sets in Australia (2026)Makeup Brush SetsReal Techniques Everyday Essentials is our top makeup brush set for most Australians, with a 4.7-star rating across 40,000-plus Amazon AU reviews. The BS-MALL 18-piece kit is the best value, and the BS-MALL 14-piece rose gold set is the cheapest way in.Top pick: Real Techniques Everyday Essentials Brush Kit, 5 Piece Set, $40.99The Best Teeth Whitening Kits in Australia (2026): 7 At-Home Picks That Actually WorkTeeth Whitening KitsAfter cross-checking Amazon AU listings, dentist guides and thousands of verified reviews, the GuruNanda Wireless LED Kit is our top all-in-one pick. The GuruNanda Whitening Strips are the best value, and for sensitive teeth the peroxide-free InoPro strips win. Pens and dentist-style gels round out the list.Top pick: GuruNanda Professional Wireless LED Teeth Whitening Kit, $53.59The Best Scalp Massagers in Australia (2026): Electric and Manual Picks That Are Actually Worth ItScalp MassagersMost "best scalp massager" lists are American and rank brands you cannot buy here. This Australian guide compares 7 scalp massagers in stock on Amazon AU right now, with real star ratings and prices. The arboleaf electric is our top pick, the FREATECH silicone brush is the smart-value buy, and the Sosoon brush is the budget winner under $12.Top pick: arboleaf Electric Scalp Massager, $49.99The Best Curling Wands in Australia (2026)Curling WandsA curling wand is clipless - you wrap the hair around the barrel and hold, rather than clamping it - and the curl you end up with depends almost entirely on the barrel. A thin barrel makes tight ringlets, a thick or tapered one makes loose beachy waves, an automatic wand does the wrapping for you, and a multi-barrel set covers several looks from one kit. We compared six wands on barrel size and shape, ceramic and tourmaline coatings, heat control, automatic versus manual, dual voltage for travel, and value. They run from a 41 dollar thin ringlet wand up to the 215 dollar ghd Creative Curl.Top pick: MBHAIR 9mm Thin Curling Wand, ~$41The Best Hair Dryer Brushes in Australia (2026)Hair Dryer BrushesA hair dryer brush combines a hairdryer and a round brush in one tool, so you dry and style in a single pass for an at-home salon blow-dry without juggling a separate dryer and brush. We weighed barrel shape and size, wattage, the attachments each one ships with, ionic care for frizz and shine, and the heat and cool-shot settings that set the style. These five run from a 46 dollar Remington Flexibrush up to the 150 dollar BaByliss Beliss rotating styler.Top pick: Remington Flexibrush Steam Hot Air Styler Brush, ~$46

Clippers, shavers and the DIY haircut

Every kind of hair removal: home haircuts with the $37 Philips Series 5000, Braun's $90 Series 5 foil shaver, the $55 Philips epilator if you want weeks rather than days, and IPL from around $85 if you're done paying for salon sessions.

Skin, steam and light therapy

The honest end of the skincare-gadget aisle: the $53 GETANYE nano-ionic steamer is the most-reviewed pick in its guide, and the LED face mask guide is upfront that results from a $161 NVBOTY are gradual, not a medical treatment.

Recovery and slow Sundays

For sore backs and moving-weekend regret: the $90 RENPHO massage gun and $76 heated Nekteck foot massager each cost about one remedial-massage appointment, and a $50 Tiptop Health TENS unit covers drug-free pain relief.

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Personal Care questions, answered straight

What personal care gear should I buy first after moving into my first home?

Start with the three items that replace a recurring bill: the Philips Series 5000 clipper at around $37, the Remington Shine Therapy straightener at around $49, and the Braun Series 5-51 shaver at around $90. That's roughly $176 all up for gear that pays for itself within a couple of skipped appointments. Everything else on this page can wait for a payday.

Are home haircuts with a clipper actually worth it?

The Philips Series 5000 HC5612/15 costs around $37 and holds a 4.6-star average, which is less than plenty of barbershops charge for a single cut. Most households end up cutting two or three heads of hair every few weeks, so the saving compounds fast. Start with the clipper and a forgiving guard length.

Do LED face masks and IPL devices actually work?

Honestly: sort of, with caveats. LED masks deliver gradual results and the science on consumer-strength devices is mixed. Nothing in that guide is a medical treatment, and the clinic-grade names people ask about, Omnilux and CurrentBody, are better bought direct from their own sites. IPL delivers permanent hair reduction rather than instant removal, and it only suits some skin-and-hair combinations; the $85 LYSMOSKI is a sensible way to test whether it works for you before spending $700 on the Philips Lumea flagship.

From the editor

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