6 Essential Devices Every Beauty Salon Should Have – Get These and You’re Ready to Start!

1. Skin Analyzer

How It Works: This device uses a variety of light sources to scan both the surface and deeper layers of the skin. Through advanced imaging technology, it projects skin issues onto a screen for analysis.

Purpose: It’s a crucial tool for skin consultations, helping to diagnose problems and offer personalized treatments.

Modes:

• Daylight Mode: Highlights visible surface imperfections like blemishes.
• Wrinkle Mode: Identifies fine lines and wrinkles.
• Texture Mode: Assesses skin texture, including pores, acne scars, and hydration levels.
• Pore Mode: Focuses on pore size and any enlargement.
• Black & White Mode: Shows pigment accumulation caused by UV exposure.
• Brown Mode: Reveals pigmentation in both the top and deeper layers of the skin.
• Red Mode: Detects vascular-related issues like redness and broken capillaries.
• Purple Mode: Analyzes the amount of acne-causing bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes) present.

Best Uses:

• Sensitive Skin: Combine texture and red modes.
• Acne-Prone Skin: Use daylight, pore, and purple modes.
• Pigmentation Issues: Opt for black & white and brown modes.
• Aging Skin: Daylight, wrinkle, and texture modes are ideal.

Select the appropriate mode based on the client’s specific skin concerns.

2. Ice introduction instrument

How It Works: The cold infusion method cools the skin, reducing redness and calming irritation.

Best For: Acne-prone and sensitive skin types.

Treatment Types:

• Sensitive Skin Repair – Infuse for 10 minutes with ingredients like ceramide and centella asiatica to soothe and strengthen the skin barrier.
• Acne Inflammation Relief – A second infusion for 5 minutes using tea tree extract to calm breakouts.
• Post-Sunburn Recovery – A 10-minute infusion with hyaluronic acid and squalane to restore moisture and repair damaged skin.

How to Use:

• Always disinfect the device before use.
• Make sure the device stays in contact with the skin during treatment.
• Use circular, upward motions for the infusion process, except for the nose area, where downward circular movements are preferred.

Types of Infusion Devices: Cold, heat, ultrasound, electroporation, RF, and iontophoresis are commonly used depending on the treatment needs.

3. Light Therapy Device

How It Works: Different wavelengths of light interact with the skin, triggering specific biological reactions that improve skin health and appearance.

Duration: Each session should last around 10-15 minutes.

Treatments:

• For sensitive skin:
  • Red Light: Stimulates skin regeneration and boosts cell turnover.
  • Yellow Light: Brightens skin tone and helps with discoloration.
• For all skin types: 3. Green Light: Hydrates and soothes, making it ideal for calming stressed skin.
• For acne-prone skin: 4. Blue Light: Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, perfect for acne treatment.

How to Use:

• Before starting, apply a thin layer of a base mask or a soft powder mask while the serum is still absorbing.
• Protect the client’s eyes with cotton pads or an eye mask to avoid light exposure.

For acne-prone skin, alternate between red and blue light, 5 minutes each.

4. Microneedling Therapy System (MTS)

How It Works: Microneedles create tiny channels in the skin, enhancing product absorption and accelerating skin regeneration.

Best For: All skin types except highly sensitive ones.

Treatment Areas:

• Skin regeneration and repair.
• Acne scar treatment.
• Enlarged pore reduction.

How to Use:

• Adjust the needle length based on the treatment.
• For skin regeneration: Set the needle to 0.5-0.8 mm.
• For acne scars: Use 1.0-2.0 mm, moving the device in circular motions over the skin while applying the necessary products.

Post-Treatment Care:

• Avoid getting the skin wet on the day of treatment.
• For the next three days, use hydrating masks in the morning and evening.
• Stay away from skincare products containing acids or alcohol.
• Sun protection is critical to avoid irritation.

5. Hot Steamer

How It Works: The steamer uses warm steam (around 40°C) to open pores, preparing the skin to better absorb products.

Best For: Suitable for most skin types, except for those with extremely sensitive skin or damaged skin.

When to Use:

• Before any deep cleansing treatment to open pores.
• Normal Skin: 5-8 minutes is sufficient.
• Sensitive Skin: Keep the duration to under 3 minutes.

How to Use:

• Preheat the steamer.
• Test the steam on yourself first to ensure the temperature is comfortable.
• Direct the steam onto the face from top to bottom, avoiding the client’s nose. Always use purified water to prevent contamination.

For blackhead removal, apply a blackhead extraction solution to the T-zone to soften and extract blackheads.

6. Hydro Dermabrasion (Aqua Facial)

How It Works: This device uses vacuum suction to extract oils, dead skin cells, and other debris from clogged pores.

Best For: Suitable for most skin types, but should be avoided by those with thin skin or hypersensitivity.

Duration: 5-8 minutes per session.

Treatment Types:

• Oily Skin: Use a salicylic acid solution to deeply cleanse oils from the skin.
• Dry Skin: A gentler AHA solution is ideal for exfoliation.
• Sensitive Skin: Hydration solutions provide a non-irritating cleanse.

How to Use:

• Test the suction power and water flow on your hand before applying to the face.
• First Round: Dissolve oils by spot suction, avoiding sensitive areas.
• Second Round: Deep cleanse using:
  • Pull suction for the forehead, chin, and U-zone.
  • Rotate suction for the nose and nostrils. Ensure a strong suction grip, keeping the pull distance under 1 cm.
• Third Round: Apply hydration solution for skin replenishment.