Nowadays, we are in an era where we like to show how capable we are by doing all kinds of activities on our own, and this includes making us think about whether it is necessary to go to the beauty salon with a professional and invest money in it or to do it at home.

While there are certain services that can be performed comfortably at home and other occasions when it is advisable to go to a professional. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages, so it is important to choose the one that best suits your needs and budget.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of going to a Beauty Salon?

When you go to a beauty salon you are aware that you are putting yourself in the hands of trained professionals with the necessary experience to know how to handle different types of skin and hair, so they can offer you personalized services according to your needs and style.

While you are in the salon you can enjoy a quiet, relaxing and very comfortable atmosphere while you are being pampered. A great advantage is that if you have any questions about the care of your skin type, hair or image, a professional can advise you and give you advice.

The difference between doing it yourself or going to the salon is that salons usually have high quality products that are not easy to acquire. In addition, a professional knows manicure, pedicure, cutting and makeup techniques that are not available to the general public, so you can’t find them in a tutorial.

Another advantage of going to the salon is that you don’t have to worry about setting up a space, buying products or cleaning up once you’re done. At the salon you finish your treatment or service and you can leave at your leisure.

Now let’s talk about its disadvantages, the most important point for this case in thinking about whether it is necessary to go or not, are the costs, because some services are usually more expensive than others and more if they are performed frequently such as dyes, after coloring is recommended to go for touch-ups every 15 days or every month depending on root growth, in addition to hair treatments that prevent maltreatment, so many people choose to look for tutorials and dye it at home.

Time is another factor, because if the salon of your preference and trust is far from where you live, it requires time to move, besides getting to the waiting room until your turn and receive the service.

At this same point we can add the case of whether there is availability of the staff of that room, as some people choose to schedule an appointment to attend at a time that best suits them and this is also often a challenge if it does not coincide in that schedule.

Something else that can happen is that some people become dependent on a beauty salon and more frequent visits become a necessity to feel that they enhance their beauty. This happens very rarely, but I thought it was important to mention it. Take care of your beauty with responsibility and using quality products following the right techniques.

So, when to go to a professional?

For special occasions: weddings, graduations, important events.
For complex treatments: hair coloring, eyelash extensions, deep facial treatments.
When you need a makeover or professional advice.
When you do not have the time or patience to perform the treatments at home.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing it yourself?

Point number one to beautify ourselves at home: The economic savings, performing treatments on our own is cheaper, as well as convenient. There are basic treatments that can also be done at home without any problem such as facial masks, scrubs, hair treatments, washing and conditioning your hair, basic manicure. And if you don’t know 100% how to do them, a tutorial will show you how to do it. The advantage of doing your own treatments is flexibility, as you don’t need to schedule appointments. You feel more independent and with a great satisfaction to take control of your beauty care without the need of a professional.

Now it is important to mention the disadvantages of performing beauty treatments at home. If there can be an economic saving as long as you do not have to invest in buying the necessary products for the treatment we want to perform, because most products are expensive, if they are of quality, we must also take care that they are special for our skin and hair type. If you decide to dye your hair on your own and you do not have much practice or experience, it is very likely that the result will not be the same as if you do it in a beauty salon.

The time in this case also influences, because if you do not know the techniques to perform the treatments, you must invest time to learn, because if you do not have the necessary knowledge or experience, you can make mistakes that damage your hair and skin. Keep in mind, as I mentioned in the previous points, not all advanced techniques performed by a professional, as well as products are available to the general public, which turns out to be a limitation to do it yourself.

When to do it yourself?

For basic treatments: manicure, pedicure, facial cleansing, skin hydration.
When you have the time and patience to learn the proper techniques.
If you have the necessary products and tools.
When you like to take care of yourself and perform manual activities.

Remember: It doesn’t matter if you decide to go to the salon or do it yourself, the important thing is that you feel good about yourself and enjoy the process of taking care of your beauty!

At Friendzy Spa Salon, located in The Woodlands and Magnolia, Texas, we are committed to providing you with an exceptional beauty experience.