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23 Life-Changing Grooming Tools You Never Knew Existed
Personal grooming routines range from person to person — but however you choose to groom yourself, maintenance can be a real hassle. Thankfully, simple grooming tools you never knew existed can save you time for what matters.
While some of us only spend ten minutes getting ready each day, others spend much longer. And that's totally cool! But if there are clever, time-saving tools on the market, why should you have to sacrifice your precious time for your grooming routine? Whether you brush your teeth and run out the door, or spend a good amount of time shaping your eyebrows every day, any minute you can save is helpful. And while most do save time — some are just innovative AF, making your grooming routine a lot easier in the long run.
If you're skeptical of these special tools because you’ve never heard of them before, let me stop you. They're easy to master, super useful, and many are backed by a whole lot of Amazon reviewers who love them. They're designed to reduce stress, not increase it, after all.
It can be challenging to find tools that really impact your routine, but we've done the work for you. To maximize your grooming habits in order to save as much time and mental energy as possible, get yourself these grooming tools that you probably never knew existed.
1. The Stainless Steel Hair Removal Tool For Sensitive Areas Of Your Face
R.E.M Spring Facial Hair Remover, $18, Amazon
This hair removal tool is designed to use on sensitive regions, like the upper lip, eyebrow area, and chin, — and it's made entirely out of stainless steel to reduce irritation. It removes even the softest, tiniest hairs that are generally hard to pluck out with tweezers. It even comes with a pouch for easy travel.
2. This Bib That Catches Hairs And Keep Things Neat
Beard King Official Beard Bib, $30, Amazon
While this beard bib was obviously made to catch the clipped hairs from a beard in mid-shave, you can also use it prevent your hair from getting everywhere when you're trimming your bangs. It suction cups to the mirror and then wraps around your neck, so it's one trip to the trash after trimming. And it was on Shark Tank, so you know it's genius.
3. This Rotating Nail Clipper With A Helpful Handle
Glossy End EZ Grip 360 Degree Nail Clipper, $10, Amazon
This nail clipper rotates around up to 360 degrees, allowing you to clip your fingernails or toenails at literally any angle. No longer will you have to contort your wrists and ankles awkwardly to get a clean trim. Between its flexibility and easy grip handle, you'll be able to cut your nails faster, safely. It's got an attached nail file, too.
4. A Razor Bump Brush That Helps Prevent Ingrown Hairs
MEILI Ingrown Hair And Razor Bump Bristle Brush, $12, Amazon
By massaging areas you just shaved with this bristle brush, you can prevent ingrown hairs and razor bumps. It's an extra step that will save you lots of stress and irritation in the future, it's gentle enough for sensitive regions like the bikini area, and Amazon reviewers love to use it under their arms and on their legs, too. You can even use it dry, as well as in the shower.
5. These Precision Tweezers With A Magnifying Glass And Light
Carson MagniGrip LED Magnifier With Tweezers, $10, Amazon
This set of tweezers is lit up with LED lights as well as a magnifying glass, so there's no hair that's too small to grab. It's also surprisingly lightweight, making it easy to travel with. Amazon reviewers love that it speeds up your eyebrow routine and also comes in handy for splinters, too.
6. This Relaxing Hair Cutting Set For At Home Trims
Calming Clipper Haircutting Kit, $45, Amazon
This haircutting kit was created for people with sensory sensitivity — meaning the gentle attachment combs eliminate the vibrations of an electric shaver and the snipping sounds of a scissor — so it feels like getting your hair combed. It includes seven guard sizes, a comb organizer, a guard cape, and a pair of safety scissors that help you trim sensitive areas like the back of the neck and around the ears.
7. This Foot Scrubber That Attaches To Your Tub
Bath Blossom Exfoliating Foot Scrubber, $24, Amazon
This foot scrubber attaches to the bottom of your shower or tub, allowing you to get a relaxing foot massage every time you bathe, all while removing dead skin in the process. By increasing blood circulation and regularly exfoliating, the skin on your feet will be healthier and happier. One reviewer writes: "Perfect for shower use. This item is a must for anyone wearing summer shoes. I like the convenience of being able to hang it up when it's not in use. No bending over!!!"
8. This Microwaveable Wax That Needs No Strips
GiGi Strip Free Microwave Hair Removal Wax, $10, Amazon
This hair removal wax makes it easy to get spa-quality smoothness at home, without using any strips. All you do is heat up the wax in the microwave, apply it to your legs, and then peel it off once it has dried. Amazon reviewers like to use it on their chin, upper lip, and more sensitive areas, too.
9. These Exfoliating Wash Cloths That Get Rid Of Dead Skin
Korean Italy Towel Exfoliating Bath Washcloth, $4 (4 Pack), Amazon
These exfoliating wash cloths are designed to gently remove dead skin and excess sebum from your face, preventing blackheads and other acne. They can also be used all over your body for smooth skin, and they help prevent ingrown hairs in sensitive regions. Amazon reviewers recommend using them after a hot shower or while soaking in a bath for maximum results.
10. This Innovative Pen That Removes Nail Polish Precisely
OPI Refillable Nail Corrector Pen, $8, Amazon
This nail polish remover pen will make your at-home manicures look completely professional — because it instantly fixes mistakes. Once you're done applying polish, you can use the pen to remove any excess. And when it's dried up, you can refill it with the remover of your choice, making this a worthy investment.
11. This Callus Tool That Makes Your Feet Super Soft
Tweezerman Safety Slide Callus Shaver And Rasp, $10, Amazon
This callus tool from Tweezerman has both a callus shaver and a rasp, whih is perfect for even the most intensely coarse heels. Plus, it has a protective cover for the shaver for safe storage and easy travel. Amazon reviewers warn that the product is very sharp but highly effective, with one saying "It literally took all my dead skin away without any strength."
12. This Brow Tint That Lasts For Days
Etude House Tint My Brows, $9, Amazon
This brow tint will help you achieve the brows you want without having to apply them every day – just apply, wait a few hours, and then peel off. It'll leave a tint that will last for up to a week.
13. This Facial Hair Removal Tool That Looks Like A Lipstick
Finishing Touch Painless Hair Remover, $29, Amazon
This gentle hair remover tool can be used every single day to remove hair from your upper lip, chin, and cheeks, especially helpful for anyone who removers hair from these areas on a regular basis. It also has a battery-powered light for really precise results. Plus, it looks like a fancy lipstick!
14. This Gel That Slows Hair Growth While Moisturizing
Whish Almond Hair Inhibiting Gel, $26, Amazon
This hair inhibiting gel slows down hair growth with natural chapparal extract, and it moisturizes the skin with organic aloe vera and organic shea butter. Slower growing hair means less frequent shaving, which can save you tons of time. Plus, it contains hyaluronic acid, ideal for repairing sun damage.
15. This Branch That Whitens Teeth Without Chemicals
Miswak Club Natural Teeth Whitening Kit, $20, Amazon
While it may seem crazy, this natural teeth whitening branch from an Arak tree whitens effectively without any chemicals or pesticides. It's ideal for anyone who has sensitive teeth or is looking for a more natural solution to stained teeth. One stick lasts for 40 days of daily use, so it's also particularly affordable. Hundreds of 5-star reviews on Amazon back up this surprising tool.
16. A Silicone Razor Holder That Attaches To Shaving Cream Bottles
OXO Good Grips Silicone Razor Holder, $11, Amazon
With this silicone razor holder, your razor is less likely to accumulate rust, lengthening its lifespan. It's super compact, stretches to fit around any shaving cream can, and works for almost any razor. Your razors will be sharper and work better, so you can get a clean shave on the first swipe every time.
17. This Split End Trimmer That Helps You Maintain Healthy Hair
Lescolton Split Ends Trimmer, $80, Amazon
This split end trimmer gets rid of split ends as easy as flat ironing your hair — just place the ends of your hair inside the machine and press down gently. It uniformly cuts split hairs leaving your strands with healthy ends, so you can go longer in between hair cuts. It's an especially helpful tool for anyone trying to grow out their hair as long as possible.
18. This Pencil That Stops Bleeding Incredibly Fast
Clubman Pinaud Styptic Pencil, $8 (3 Pack), Amazon
These styptic pencils are a must-have to quickly stop bleeding when unfortunate nicks occur during shaving. When you're getting ready in the morning, there's no time to wait for a tiny cut to stop bleeding before you put on your clothes. These pencils are travel-size, effective, and prevent bacteria from getting into wounds, too.
19. This Shaving Gel Bar That Moisturizes While You Shave
Remay Glide and Shave, $20 (2 Pack), Amazon
This shave bar can be used in place of shaving gel or cream, allowing you to shave outside of the shower with just the shave bar and a razor. It's also packed with coconut oil to hydrate your skin, too. Plus, each bar lasts for more than 30 shaves. Amazon reviewers say that it's also helpful in preventing cuts and razor burn.
20. This Back Shaver Shaver That You Can Use Wet Or Dry
Bakblade Big Mouth Back Shaver, $33, Amazon
If you're interested in removing body hair in hard to reach places, this back shaver is a great option. It makes it super easy to get rid of hair on your back, which is especially helpful if you aren't very flexible. It works perfectly whether you're shaving dry or shaving in the shower, no cream required. One Amazon reviewer raved, "I'm sold after one use ... It cut the time and effort by 75 percent."
21. This Eye Massager That Increases Blood Flow To The Under Eye Area
TOUCHBeauty Sonic Vibration Eye Massager, $20, Amazon
This eye massager is designed to reduce dark circles and puffiness, making it a welcome addition to your morning moisturizer routine. In addition to a gentle vibration the stimulates blood flow, it heats up to open pores, allowing facial products to absorb better. One happy Amazon reviewer said, "It's great for people who do not have the time nor the energy to go to cosmetic clinics and spas."
22. These Eyebrow Stencils That Help You Get The Perfect Shape
NUOLUX Eyebrow Stencils, $8 (24 Pack), Amazon
This pack of eyebrow stencils consists of eights sets of three different types of stencils, sure to match the brow shape you're looking for. They're made of durable plastic and are totally reusable, helping you get a sharp brow when you're in a rush or can't seem to get the shape you want — and even give you a guideline on where to tweeze your hair, too.
23. This Shower Mirror That Won't Fog Up
Shave Well Fog-Free Shower Mirror, $13, Amazon
This mirror hangs on the wall of your shower with included adhesive strips, and it won't fog up on you. It's particularly helpful for shaving your face, or you can choose not to hang it up all and use it to apply makeup in a foggy bathroom.
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