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Safiya introduces her plan to build an at-home spa using products she's encountered on Instagram. She details how her feed became saturated with various spa-related items, from jacuzzis to red light lamps, after a viral bathtub post, and expresses her desire for relaxation.
The first item on Safiya's list is a large jacuzzi bathtub with a waterfall effect. She describes the unusual purchasing process involving WhatsApp with a company called 'aleadswimpools' and the challenges faced, including being ghosted. Ultimately, she finds and purchases a similar tub from Alibaba, which arrives four months later. The segment highlights the effort and mystery involved in acquiring such a large item online.
Safiya explores the trend of lymphatic draining products and decides to try the 'HiZoo Massager.' She notes the unrealistic and AI-voiced advertisements for the device, which claims to reduce face puffiness by massaging tense neck and shoulder muscles. Despite her skepticism about the ads, she's willing to test its potential benefits for her own chronic tension.
The next significant purchase is a sauna dome that combines both sauna and red light therapy. Safiya discusses the high cost of such wellness devices and explains why she chose the compact 'Heat Healer' sauna dome, which also functions as an ottoman when collapsed. She notes the legitimacy of the brand, even featuring Kourtney Kardashian's endorsement.
For her facial station, Safiya chooses the 'Pore Cleanse Hydration Handset' from commoderyskinco, a device that promises to clean pores using water. She's intrigued by its ability to visibly show the gunk removed from the face, similar to professional HydraFacials. She assesses the company's online presence, noting its viral status on TikTok but also the prevalence of dupes.
Safiya begins her spa day with the Heat Healer sauna dome. She describes the setup process, noting its surprising weight and the inclusion of a crystal-filled mat. Inside, she finds the dome heats up quickly and provides a relaxing, 'one-woman Space Mountain' experience, despite her head remaining outside. She questions the true effects of the PEMF technology in the mat but generally enjoys the experience, feeling rejuvenated after 30 minutes.
Next, Safiya moves to the much-anticipated Alibaba jacuzzi tub. She recounts the arduous journey of acquiring it after being ghosted by the initial Instagram seller. The tub, filled with water and heated by heat sticks, proves to be significantly larger and more luxurious than expected. She enjoys the waterfall effect, traditional jets, and party features like color-changing lights and a Bluetooth music system, despite some minor issues with finish quality and button responsiveness.
Safiya tests the HiZoo lymphatic draining massager, noting its unexpected heft and promising appearance. However, the massage proves to be intensely painful initially, targeting her very tense neck, jaw, and scalp. Despite screaming, she believes the pain signifies its effectiveness and finds that she adapts to the sensation over the 10-minute session, feeling refreshed and less tense afterward, even showing a bruise on her neck.
Finally, Safiya attempts to use the Pore Cleanse Hydration Handset. She notes the vague instructions and immediately observes that the device is primarily dry-sucking her skin, lacking the intended liquid jetting and smooth gliding action. Despite trying different modes and solutions, the suction remains too strong, causing painful 'face hickeys.' She concludes that the device is too hard to use effectively and fails to deliver on its promise of an at-home HydraFacial.
Safiya summarizes her at-home spa adventure. She concludes that the sauna dome and the jacuzzi tub were largely successful, albeit with caveats regarding cost and purchasing hassle. The HiZoo massager, despite its painful intensity, ultimately left her feeling better. However, the facial vacuum was a complete failure, proving too harsh and ineffective. She reflects on the overall hit rate of her Instagram-inspired spa products.