best buys
The best home hairdressing buys for all the family
This page contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small amount of money if a reader clicks through and makes a purchase. All our articles and reviews are written independently by the Netmums editorial team.
Everyone's budget is stretched to the max at the moment, so why not cut down on costs by lengthening the time between visits to the hairdresser?
If your family’s hair is starting to look a bit overgrown and straggly, why not give DIY hairdressing a go – it’s easier than you think!
Bear in mind that now is NOT the time for a radical restyle, but trimming fringes and the odd split end should be doable for most.
Having the right kit is key (you need proper hairdressers scissors at the very least) and cutting wet hair is MUCH easier than dry.
We’ve gathered together the must-haves you need for bringing the hair salon to your home, including hair cutting, dyeing and treatment kits.
1. Hairdresser Scissors Set
*Handles have an ergonomic design
*Made of 100% premium 4CR stainless steel
*Includes both cutting and thinning scissors
This professional hairdresser scissor set includes everything you need to cut hair and has an ergonomic design to reduce wrist and shoulder fatigue.
It comes complete with hair cutting scissors, hair thinning scissors with teeth, a cleaning cloth, a screw adjustment tool, plus a storage bag AND user manual.
2. Haircutting for Dummies
*Includes step-by-step instructions
*Easy-to-read and follow
*Includes styles and tips for all sorts of hair (long, short, straight or curly)
Before attempting to give yourself or someone else a trim, we recommend reading through this handy and easy-to-follow guide!
Inside you'll find everything from step-by-step instructions to tips and images AND it will save you cash as you won't need to go the salon as often in the future.
3. Handheld mirror
*Designed with two handles for easy use
*Measures 22 cm in width
*Features a sleek black gloss finish
This quality mirror is perfect for your home hairdressing needs!
It's designed with practical hand grips, so you can hold securely. It's perfect for checking the back of your head to make sure that you're happy with the cut.
4. Mist Spray Bottle (two-pack)
*Comes with two 500ml spray bottles
*Designed with security lock
*Multipurpose and convenient to use
These empty spray bottles will definitely come in handy. Use them for water to wet hair pre-cut or with a DIY hair conditioner or treatment.
It's cleverly designed with a security lock to prevent little hands from playing with them and squirting water or product everywhere.
5. Braun Multi Grooming Kit
*Includes eight tools for trimming hair, face and body
*Designed with precise, skin-friendly blades
*Comes with a free Gillette Fusion5 ProGlide razor
Don't forget that men usually need their hair cut much more frequent than women!
The kit comes complete with a face and beard trimmer, a precision trimmer, a hair clipper and a body groomer.. Plus, it includes an ear and nose trimmer attachment and a storage pouch.
The perfect, all-rounder pampering tool for men.
6. Hairdressing Cape
*Includes a cape and a neck dusting brush
*Designed with adjustable snap closure
*Suitable for both adults and kids
This convenient set is great for using when you're cutting or dyeing hair at home. It'll prevent stains on your clothes as well as stopping your clothes getting covered in hairs.
It's designed to fit both kids and grown-ups and it will make the clean-up afterwards SO much easier.
7. Children's Haircut Bib
*The neckline is freely adjustable for easy wear
*Its curvy design at the end will collect all the hair falling down
*Suitable for kids from toddler to teen
This smart bib-like cape is perfect for fussy children who hate getting hair everywhere. Plus, it will save you SO much time afterwards as it prevents hairs from falling on the floor.
It's adjustable to fit children from one years old through to teens AND the cute design will distract haircut-hating little ones.
8. Hair Dye Kit
*Includes everything from brushes to ear caps
*Also comes with two large, sturdy mixing bowls
*Suitable for all hair styles
This 20-piece hair dye kit has everything you might need for colouring hair. It comes with two large mixing bowls, four multi-sized brushes, one pair of gloves, four hairdressing clips, a disposable hair shawl and even two pairs of plastic ear caps. What more could you need?!
9. Beard Care Kit
*Contains everything from a beard oil to grooming accessories
*Perfect for keeping beards tame and groomed
*Suitable for vegans and vegetarians
This ultimate beard care kit by Bulldog has everything the man in your life might need to keep his beard looking at its best!
It comes complete with the brand's original bead oil, a beard shampoo and conditioner, as well as a specially designed comb.
Read on:
- The beauty buys you need to do salon treatments at home
- How to do a pedicure at home
- The best home hair dye kits
