My Amazon Recommendations
Everything I'd buy as a therapist starting out. Tap any item to see it on Amazon.
If you only buy three things
Start here. Everything else can wait until the bookings are coming in.
- 1
A couch you can adjust
Everything else waits on this one. Pick adjustable, sturdy, and wipe-clean.
- 2
Light you can see skin in
A magnifying lamp turns a guess into an assessment.
- 3
Tidy, organised trolley
Three shelves on wheels. Everything within arm's reach, then it rolls out of the way.
Set up your treatment room
The big pieces. Buy these once, buy them well.
Magnifying lamp with light
You'll use this in every consultation, so it's the first buy after your couch.
Treatment couch
Adjustable, sturdy and wipe-clean. Clients notice; your back will thank you.
3-tier storage trolley
Three shelves on wheels. Everything within arm's reach, then it rolls out of the way.
Hot towel cabinet
Warm towels lift a facial from nice to unforgettable. A small one is fine to start.
Adjustable stool
You sit for long treatments, so look after your posture from day one.
Bed wedge pillow
For clients who can't lie flat because of reflux, a sore back or pregnancy. Makes the bed feel like a proper luxury setup.
Thick mattress topper
The difference between a client tolerating the treatment and sinking into it. It protects the bed too.
Facial towels (3 pack)
Soft microfiber wraps sized for a facial. Wash and reuse, and the grey hides product stains.
Warm coverless duvet (double)
Coverless, so no duvet cover to faff with, and it goes straight in the wash. A heavy, soft layer that keeps clients cosy through a long treatment.
Everyday essentials
The small things you'll reorder constantly. Bulk packs save money.
Disposable bed sheets
100 to a pack and fits a standard couch, so you get a fresh sheet for every client with no laundry to do.
Disposable headbands
Cheap, hygienic and professional. Keep a box in the trolley drawer.
Organic jojoba oil
A simple, gentle massage and cleansing oil that suits most skin. Vegan, hypoallergenic and pressed in the UK. You'll reorder this one.
Rose quartz gua sha tool
A gentle facial massage tool for lymphatic drainage. Clients leave looking de-puffed and it makes a nice finishing touch.
Jade scalp massage combs (2 pack)
A few minutes on the scalp melts tension and clients love it. The wide teeth glide through hair without pulling.
Cotton pads and gauze
Used at almost every step of a facial. Bulk packs work out far cheaper.
Spray and pump bottles
Labelled sprays and pumps keep your trolley tidy.
Mask brush and bowl set
A few good brushes and mixing bowls last years. Worth buying decent ones.
Nitrile gloves
Powder-free nitrile suits sensitive skin better than latex. Get the right size.
Keep learning
Books I'd keep on the shelf as you grow into your specialty.
Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals
The textbook many training schools use, and a solid one to keep on the shelf.
Practical Corneotherapy: Making Sense of the Skin
A science-based read on healthy skin function. One for when you're ready to go deeper than the basics.
Facial massage technique book
Hands-on technique is what clients remember. Keep building yours.
Skin science and ingredient book
Knowing ingredients lets you explain your recommendations with confidence.
Filming & client photos
The small bits that make your content and your close-up photos look like you meant it.
Clip-on LED phone light
Clips to your phone for filming and client close-ups, and it's small enough to live in a drawer.
Ring light kit with stand
Big, soft, dimmable light for proper videos and skin photos. Packs away into a bag.
Wireless lavalier microphone
Your voice comes through clear even across the room. Two clips, so you and a client are both heard.