The working women of today rely heavily on a number of gadgets apart from spas and professionals to cater to their beauty needs. BeautiSecrets takes a look at the most basic and essential gadgets that complete a woman's vanity case.

Before the hair dryer was invented, men and women used a vacuum cleaner to dry their hair.

In their quest to enhance their beauty and their appeal, women have always resorted to a number of products and tools that have made their work easy.

With these beauty gadgets, gone are the days when she had to sit patiently for hours just to get a pedicure or manicure done. From hair removal to cleaning pores, these gadgets are huge time savers and are perfect for the working women of today.

There are devices that work as anti-aging agents, massaging the skin and breathing new life into them. Then there's the no-pain mini laser hair removal machine, which works silently and effortlessly.

Women can rely on the scalp massager to infuse oils into their hair, giving them luscious hair. Then there's the hair volumizer to give it instant shine and bounce. But among the other gadgets that spring up in the market, every woman owns the given beauty devices.

An indispensable part of a woman's grooming kit, household hair dryers have been around since 1915. It is extensively used to style and discipline hair, giving it more shine and volume.

Hair dryers these days come with different attachments, like diffusers, airflow concentrators, and comb nozzles. The diffuser, for instance, works well on fine, colored, permed, or naturally curly hair. On the other hand, the air concentrator and brush nozzle help concentrate the heat in one spot, thus, reducing frizz.

The best way to tame a curly, frizzy mane is to iron out the hair using a hot iron. This hairstyling technique has been around since 1980 and is used to temporarily modify the texture of the hair.

Keeping up with the silky-smooth craze, the ceramic plates promise you a transformation in minutes. Some of these irons come with different plates, allowing you to master different hairstyles in lesser amount of time.

Curling irons or curling tongs, as they are also known as, are a straight-haired girl's best friend. They help her style her hair with anything from voluminous waves to beautiful ringlets.

Interchangeable barrels allow the user to experiment with new looks every now and then. Besides, those with naturally curly hair can use the iron to tighten or loosen up their curls as per their wish and style.

While most of us do not have the time to invest in an elaborate manicure or pedicure, we do appreciate well-done nails. This kit comes in handy for those plagued with a hectic schedule.

The manicure kit is easy to use and has variable speed settings ideal for trimming and shaping fingernails and toenails. Besides, you can even use it to smooth rough skin and callus and reduce overly thick fingernails. It is useful as a travel kit, making it one of the best beauty gadgets for a woman.

The epilator ensures that you have smooth skin that will last for up to four weeks, following which the hair grows back softer and finer than before.

Epilating is the most preferred hair removal solution for modern women. It gently removes the hair, making the process less painful and quick.

To keep your skin luscious and glowing, there are a number of beauty gadgets available in the market. Another must-have is the facial steamer that opens up the pores and prevents an outbreak.