At this point in time, we’re well on our way to phase 2 of Kuwait’s ‘return to life’ plan. Still, we know that beauty salons belong in the very distant future of phase 5. And given that, like so many people, I’m supposed to be going back to the office soon I can’t hide the hack job I did to my nails much longer. I was this close to attacking my split ends with a very blunt pair of scissors last week. So I rummaged through my drawers, looking for my nail kit and a hair mask, only to find so many things missing.
If I’m walking away with anything of substance from this lockdown, it’s that we’ve embraced many new DIY skills. From home renovations, indoor gardening to kitchen adventures, at-home beauty, and self-maintenance is no different. We undermine the importance of self-maintenance, and how that when you sometimes focus on the outside, this leads to self-care too, making you feel really good on the inside. It’s a deeply personal experience when you think about it. Some of us (what also feels like everyone but myself) are getting better at self-maintenance. I’ve always been a low-at-home self-maintenance person. I wash my hair and let it air dry, I barely wear makeup, but I do love my indulgent spa sessions. Morrocan hammams at Six Senses Spa and Hydrafacials at Silkor were my jam. And I lived for foot treatments at Finesse Nail Lounge.
Like many people, I focused more on self-care during the full curfew. I zoomed with friends for gossip sessions, and I’m always Facetiming with my mom who’s been stuck outside of Kuwait since the end of February. I’ve also been making lots of banana bread and cookies and I’m only saying this because I won’t sit and lie about all of my pretend-accomplishments during lockdown. I’m grateful I’ve made it this far. And, if you’re not practicing any self-care rituals, then maybe starting with some self-maintenance is a good segway to self-care. Because just like we learned from locking down the country to flatten the curve, it’s definitely better late than never. Mix some oatmeal, cinnamon, and honey and make your own facemask. Whip out that fancy organic soap you’ve been saving. Go for it.
Eager to jump on the at-home beauty train, I started watching YouTube videos and began exploring the Instafeeds and stories of all of our amazing local beauty purveyors. One thing I noticed is that so many are doing at-home, easy-to-use beauty kits and many are sharing advice on their feeds too. More importantly, a lot of these local businesses are owned by women. So in my books, women supporting women is a win-win situation.
After rallying our team of editors and scouring the internet, here’s a round-up of beauty salons delivering dedicated at-home kits, as well as other incredible local beauty sources delivering your favorite brands.
Salons delivering beauty kits and products
Check out @NailitSpa for products, tips and tutorials.
Oh My Nails salon is offering home delivery of various beauty products in 5-7 days. We love the at-home nail kit and their at-home tutorials on IG story are amazing.
TONI & GUY Kuwait is going above and beyond and is offering virtual beauty consultations! You’ll consult with a stylist, and they will advise you on which products to use/order and will deliver right to your doorstep. Amazing!
We all miss Blo Dry Bar! The good news is that they’re also doing home kits like this mani set.
Ink Beauty Salon in Shaab is selling these amazing natural hair treatments as well as a variety of artisanal products made from natural ingredients.
Pistache Salon in Sabah Al Salem is doing at home hair dye kits, nail kits, and so much more!
Gloss Salon is offering at-home mani-pedi kits, hair kits, and different treatment options. Their pedicure kit also comes with your very own foot bath! Check this out:
Nail Polish Salon has lots of DIY info and will deliver manicure sets straight to your door. We LOVE that they’ve also provided detailed step-by-step instructions on how to achieve the perfect mani at home!
L’oiseau Salon in Jabriya is also offering mani/pedi kids as well as dedicated hair kits.
Beauty Concepts
Get your summer beauty fix from Apotheca Beauty.
Head to Beidoun Online for beauty products and accessories.
I personally cannot live without my Leonor Greyl curl spray from Beautique Cosmetics. Shop amazing brands like label m and more, summer’s must-haves like the Tangle Teezer, the invisibobble and their amazing nail care range from Cuccio. Manis at home have never been easier!
The amazing website My Beauty Bar just launched! Now you can shop a range of products from this beauty lifestyle shop.
I love the selection of brands available over at The Beauty Lab.
Discover a world of ethical beauty brands over at Etheco.
Jothen Cosmetics has always been THE place for all salon prep!
Shop K7l cosmetics for organic, local make-up.
I love Oneness Living for their handmade vegan skincare range.
Indulge in the best of Korean skincare with Seoul Kool.
Keep your curls in check this summer with Shop Curls!
From at-home waxing kits, face masks, to a wide array of beauty products, your at-home beauty routine is about to get a serious upgrade with sKay Beauty.
The Curl Nation is another favorite for all of our curl loving babes.
Lavender is life. Have an at-home spa session with Soapbox Kuwait’s incredible products.
I’m obsessed with Soaprise’s all-natural body care range. I can’t recommend their whipped shea body butter and also the Moroccan soap is something else.
Inspo and Tutorials
Limage-Rawasy Medical Center might be closed, but they’re offering a wealth of advice on their IG page. Follow for at-home beauty tips!
Loghani Makeup: Follow for makeup tutorials and at-home beauty tips! Who knew that threading is a lot simpler than it looks!
I love RawKuwait for natural, at-home beauty inspo, and the bonus is that you can directly shop Shareefa’s amazing products from the Instagram account.
Don’t see your favorite beauty concept or account up here? Send us a DM over at @bazaagram and we’ll add it!
