If you’ve ever scrolled through a beauty TikTok or stood in the beauty aisle at Ulta, chances are you’ve fixated on the star products—like the viral sheet mask, the holy grail serum, or the perfectly curved eyeliner. But here’s the tea: the actual magic behind making those products work (and looking their best) isn’t just in the bottles and tubes. It’s in the random, underrated tools that most people don’t even think twice about, and let’s be real, if you’re in the beauty implements game, you know exactly what I’m talking about. I run a small, niche operation that supplies these “other implements” to salons, indie beauty brands, and even freelance makeup artists across the country, and let me tell you, this space is way less boring than it sounds. Most people only care about the stuff that flashes on social media, but the real grind is in the tools that make everything else happen. Other Implements
First off, let’s get one thing straight—“other implements” isn’t just a fancy term for random junk. It’s every non-cosmetic, non-electronic tool that’s critical for prepping skin, applying products safely, and making sure treatments actually work. We’re not talking about tweezers or lash curlers (everyone knows those). We’re talking about the stuff that gets hidden in the back of supply closets, the tools that brands don’t showcase in ads, but that would make a makeup artist or esthetician throw their hands up in frustration without them.
Take microdermabrasion wands, for example. Wait, not the fancy, at-home ones you see on Amazon—those are basically just fancy sticks. The real professional-grade ones that salons use? They have replaceable tips, vacuum lines, and are calibrated to slough off dead skin without scratching the barrier. Most people don’t realize that when you get a facial, the esthetician isn’t just rubbing a scrub on your face—they’re using a specific wand to control the intensity, especially around the cheekbones and jawline where skin is thinner. We supply these wands to small, independent spas that can’t afford to drop $1,000 on a new one every time the tip wears out, so we stock replacement tips, too. Last year, we had a brand new esthetician reach out and say our microderm tips were the only ones that didn’t leave red streaks on sensitive skin— that’s the stuff that makes this job worth it.
Then there’s the unsung hero: sanitizing baskets. No, not the plastic ones from the dollar store. The ones with slotted bottoms that let soapy water and disinfectant drain properly, so you can soak metal tools (think extraction tweezers, facial knives, roller heads) without leaving them sitting in bacteria-ridden gunk. A lot of brands skip these because they’re “boring,” but here’s the science: the beauty industry has strict OSHA and state health regulations for tool sanitization, and if you don’t have a basket that lets tools dry completely before storage, you’re asking for mold growth or cross-contamination. We also supply custom-sized ones for brands that do mobile treatments, because you can’t exactly haul a giant metal basket to a client’s apartment. It’s the tiny things, right?
Speaking of tools you use on skin—facial spatulas. Wait, not the silicone ones you use for mixing face masks at home, the metal ones. The ones estheticians use to remove masks, apply peels, or scoop product out of jars that have big open tops. Silicone spatulas can absorb acids from peels, which ruins both the tool and the product, not to mention they’re not as hygienic because they hold onto bacteria. Metal facial spatulas are stainless steel, easy to sanitize with rubbing alcohol or steam, and can be sterilized in an autoclave. Most big brands don’t mention these because they want you to buy a whole new jar of product every time, but indie brands swear by spatulas for reducing waste. Last quarter, we worked with a clean beauty brand that cut their product waste by 22% just by switching to our stainless steel spatulas instead of letting staff dig their fingers into jars. That’s not just good for business—it’s good for the planet, too.
Oh, and let’s not get started on extraction tools. Not the random tweezer you have in your makeup bag—professional extractors. These have a looped end (for blackheads) and a pointed, rounded end (for whiteheads), all made of medical-grade stainless steel. A lot of at-home influencers will tell you to squeeze blackheads with your fingers, but that’s how you get scarring and permanent redness. Real estheticians use these tools to apply even pressure, so they don’t damage the surrounding skin. We supply extractors with different size loops, too—because a tiny loop for the delicate skin around the nose is way different than a larger loop for the forehead and chin. I remember a customer who runs a teen acne clinic reached out saying our extractors were “life-changing” because they could safely treat a room full of 14-year-olds without worrying about causing permanent damage. That’s the work that no one posts about, but it’s critical.
Wait, what about makeup application tools that aren’t brushes? I know, I know, everyone talks about foundation brushes and concealer sponges, but there’s this thing called stencils for contour and blush? No, not the cheap plastic ones that bend after one use. The flexible, medical-grade stencils that makeup artists use for red carpet events or bridal makeup because they can create a perfectly symmetrical look every single time. I talked to a celebrity makeup artist last year who used our custom stencils for the Oscars, and she said it cut her prep time for contour by 45 minutes. No more wiping and redoing because one cheek was off. We also supply stencils for eyebrow mapping, which is huge right now for microblading and lamination. Most people think brow mapping is just drawing lines, but those lines need to be precise for the client’s face shape, and a good stencil takes the guesswork out of it.
And let’s not forget about the tools that keep everything organized and safe for storage. Product sealers? Wait, not the ones for packaging—small, handheld sealers that estheticians use for single-use products, like eye masks or treatment pads. A lot of spas use single-use masks now to cut down on cross-contamination, and those sealers keep the masks fresh for months instead of going bad a week after opening. We also supply labelers specifically for beauty tools, because if you have 10 different tweezers, you need to mark which ones are for lash extensions and which are for brows. Cross-contamination of tools is a real thing—like, if you use a lash tweezer on a client with a stye and then use it on someone else, you can spread bacteria really easily. That’s why labeling isn’t just a “organization hack”—it’s part of safety.
Running this business has taught me so much about how the beauty industry actually works, and it’s not all about glitz and glamour. Most small brands and independent salons don’t have the budget to buy every single tool from big corporate suppliers, so they rely on people like me who know what’s actually necessary, not what’s just trendy. I’ve had people ask me, “Why not just sell tweezers and call it a day?” and my answer is always—because tweezers are just the tip of the iceberg. A salon might need 50 different implements to run smoothly, and if even one is missing, they can’t offer a full service. For example, if a salon runs out of facial spatulas, their mask treatments are half-assed because staff have to use their hands, which is unhygienic. If they run out of sanitizing baskets, they can’t pass health inspections, which shuts them down. It sounds overdramatic, but it’s true.
I also think there’s a huge gap in the market for people who actually care about quality implements, not just cheap ones that break in a week. A lot of bulk beauty supply stores sell tools that are made of low-grade metal that rusts or plastic that melts when you sterilize it. My team and I test every single product we sell—we soak them in disinfectant for 24 hours, we run them through an autoclave, we drop them on the floor to make sure they don’t bend. Last year, we had a customer say a competitor’s extraction tool broke during a treatment and scratched a client’s cheek, so they had to offer a free facial to make up for it. That’s the kind of thing that keeps me up at night, so we go the extra mile to make sure our tools are durable and safe.
Another thing I love about this space is that it’s not just for big brands. We work with so many indie creators—like freelance makeup artists who post on Instagram and build their clientele by offering unique treatments, or small batch clean beauty brands that make their own peels and masks. They don’t need a giant order of tools, they need a small, consistent supply that’s reliable. I still remember our first big customer, a tiny spa in Portland that was just opening up 5 years ago. They ordered 10 facial spatulas, 5 sanitizing baskets, and a set of microderm tips, and today they’re one of the top-rated spas in the city. That’s the stuff that makes this job not just a business, but something that supports other small businesses.
If you’re someone in the beauty industry—whether you’re a salon owner, indie brand owner, freelance makeup artist, or even an esthetician just starting out—you know that having the right tools makes all the difference. You don’t need the fancy, overpriced stuff that’s marketed to you on social media. You need tools that work, that are safe, that won’t break on you mid-treatment. If that’s what you’re looking for, we’re here for it. We carry all the implements you probably didn’t even know you needed, from microderm tips to stencils to sanitizing baskets, and we’ll work with you to get what you need, whether it’s a single order or a monthly supply.
At the end of the day, beauty is about feeling good, and that starts with having the right tools to do the job safely and effectively. If you’re tired of settling for cheap, unreliable implements that hold your work back, hit us up. We’re here to help you stock up on everything you need to make your treatments and products stand out, no frills, no overpricing, just quality tools that get the job done.
Agricultural Implements References
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). (2022). Guidelines for Sanitation and Sterilization in the Beauty and Personal Care Industry. U.S. Department of Labor.
- American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). (2021). Safe Extraction Practices for Facial Acne Treatment. AAD Publications.
- International Spa Association (ISPA). (2023). Essential Implement and Supply Standards for Independent Spas. ISPA Industry Report.
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (2022). Medical-Grade Stainless Steel Use in Cosmetic and Personal Care Tools. FDA Cosmetic Safety Division.
- National Cosmetology Association (NCA). (2022). Health and Safety Protocols for Beauty Industry Tools and Implements. NCA Practice Guidelines.
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