In case you haven’t heard, the epic Nordstrom Anniversary Sale officially opened to the public on July 18, and no lie, this year’s assortment is one of the best I’ve ever seen. The retailer added 50 new brands to the lineup this go around, and the beauty deals in particular are not to be missed. (Consider this your sign to snag a coveted Baccarat Rouge perfume or color-changing Prada lip balm before they fly out of stock!) That said, I totally understand that sale shopping can feel overwhelming—especially one as legendary as Nordstrom‘s yearly event—so if you need help strategizing your cart, I’d say the smartest thing you can do is focus on tools.
See, beauty tools (be it skincare devices, hair stylers, or other wellness gadgets) tend to be high-ticket items, many of which rarely (if ever) go on sale. What’s more, they’re often one-time purchases, so you really feel like the cat that got the cream if you manage to snag one at a major discount. I’ve tested practically every buzzy tool in the beauty space (because, you know, it’s kind of my job), so if you’re wondering which expensive item is actually worth the splurge, you’ve come to the right place. Ahead, discover the 11 tools I wholly recommend investing in before they revert back to full price on August 9.
The Best Beauty and Wellness Tools to Buy From Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale
T3
Curling Straightener 2-In-1 Hair Styling Iron
HigherDOSE
Infrared PEMF Pro Mat
Dyson
Airwrap I.D. Multi-Styler and Dryer Straight+Wavy Hair
