Who amongst us hasn’t tried a cheeky at-home hair dye or some adventurous nail art (and regretted it almost immediately)? While a few slip-ups can lead to hilarious memories (or less-than-flattering photos we keep buried deep in our phones), there are certain beauty treatments that really are best left to the pros, so let’s take a look at some of them right now.
- Laser Hair Removal
Trusting a laser to zap away hair sounds like something from a sci-fi film, and as you will undoubtedly know, quite often, the tech in sci-fi movies goes horribly wrong, usually due to us humans. Take the hint and have a professional do your laser hair removal. If you do it yourself and you get it wrong, not only can it lead to skin burns, but the incorrect setting or technique might make you wish you’d kept that fuzz!
- Chemical Peels
That tingling sensation? It’s supposed to be mild, love. Let’s avoid the ‘tomato-red for a week’ look and let someone with experience handle the strength and application of those chemicals. Your skin is delicate, so it really does need the expert touch.
- Teeth Whitening
The quest for pearly whites is one beauty journey many of us are on, but if we go it alone without even consulting someone who knows what they are talking about, then it could all go horribly wrong, weakening your teeth and leaving your smile even worse off. Although it is fine to use over-the-counter whiteners, which are not very strong, you might not see the best result. Professional dental experts, on the other hand, offer amazing choice of Philips Zoom whitening gels here, not to mention detailed advice, and best of all, you can still do the whitening at home, just as long as you seek advice from your dentist first.
- Microblading
While doing them DIY-style might save you some quid, do you really want to risk having wonky eyebrows for the next couple of years? Microblading is essentially face tattoos – leave it to the pros, mate. A bad tattoo isn’t something you can just take off, after all!
- Dermal Fillers and Botox
I mean, we’re talking about needles and your face. It’s not like knitting or a fun arts and crafts project. If something goes wrong, it’s not easily reversible. You can easily inject in the wrong place and be on the fast track to A&E or less drastically, end up with a long-lasting look you definitely did not want to achieve.
- Microneedling
Yep, microneedling sounds as intense as it is. Rolling hundreds of tiny needles across your face can have fantastic benefits – but it can also lead to infections or scarring if done incorrectly.
- Permanent Makeup
Whether it’s lip blushing or eyeliner, these are tattoos…on your face! The margin for error here? Super slim. And trust me, no one wants to walk around with crooked eyeliner for eternity.
Don’t try any of these at home unless you have professional advice, and even better, just let the professionals take care of it.