There is no doubt that really good beauty tools give us the talent of hair and make-up artists.  And today, we have some tools at budget beauty prices, of course, that are more like treats!  Perfect for autumn’s beauty trends and Christmas party glamour (we know, it’s only October), these beauty tools are staples that no chiconomista should be without.

Beauty Tool: e.l.f. Eyebrow Stencil Kit

It’s all about the brows for autumn 2010. We are talking about full, not crazy brushy, brows. (Crazy bushy isn’t pretty. No matter what the catwalk queens say.) To fill them like a pro, go for our frugally priced beauty tool of choice: e.l.f. Eyebrow Stencil Kit, £1.50. The four stencils are incredibly realistic and suit almost any face shape so changing your brow shape is simple. Use your fave eyebrow pencil, gel or powder and fill away! For Christmas, use the stencil closest to your actual brow shape for a more toned down look.

Beauty Tool: Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin

Two months ago, we did a post on these must-buy Spin Pins. Since then, we’ve seen many of our writers sporting the trendy buns in the fashion mags. For just £4.99 at ASDA, this beauty tool will help you bun it like a pro, too. Twist your hair into a bun, insert one Spin Pin into the base of the bun, using a clockwise motion, and then insert the second pin alongside the first one. Soon enough you’ll forget about the nightmare of having to deal with many hairpins because these Spin Pins have 20-pin, stay-put power. Check out this beauty tool’s guide inside the packet for more pretty ideas that you can use during the party season.

Beauty Tool: Mini Curling Iron

Curl your hair on the go by using Travel Smart by Conair’s Mini Pro One-Inch Ceramic Curling Iron,£17.35. This is the perfect mini beauty tool for creating a loose wave over the eye that you see with most of this season’s buns. It definitely makes the look less severe and more soft. Also, it’s the go-to tool for touch-ups when rain or even snow ruins your holiday hair.

By Christina Caicedo