What I’m going to do in this post is:
- outline all available FasciaBlasters and my own experience with them
- recommend a few combinations (of 2 FasciaBlasters) that I think would be good to start with
- let you know exactly which FasciaBlasters I use in every session
FasciaBlasters can seem kind of expensive when you’re starting out. I get it. There are also quite a few of them and it’s hard to figure out exactly where to start. When I began fasciablasting, I believe there were only three available, so I it wasn’t that hard for me to decide, but I feel your pain if you’re starting out now.
FasciaBlaster creator Ashley Black has modified her protocol over the years. She now recommends starting with a small-claw “prep tool” and then using a large-claw tool, all within the same blasting session. I completely agree with this and adding the prep tool was a big game-changer in advancing my progress.
Original FasciaBlaster
The OG. This large-claw tool was the first FasciaBlaster ever available. It is the staple of most FasciaBlaster tool kits. I used mine for years, but then moved on to replace it with the Big Daddy, which is just the longer version of this one (2 additional claws). I find the Big Daddy to cover a little more area (like the back) and not be too heavy, despite its bigger size. But, all in all, for $89, this is a really great addition. Versatile.
MasterBlaster
This little magical tool changed my life. Really. When this came out, it was like, “Game on!” I highly recommend you do not try to proceed without this. There are only 2 other small-claw tools. I will outline both below, but one is too small and one is too heavy to reach everything you want to reach. This one is pricey, so do sign up for my email list because I run monthly contests for FasciaBlasters and will also give you a special heads up when blasters go on promo and make sure you know when the sale is going to end, too.
Mini 2
The Mini 2 can be a good way to get some large-claw tool into your life for not very much money. Also, very important is that this one is a two-fer, because it has two different “nugget” ends. The pointy ends are what Ashley Black calls “nuggets” and they are for doing advanced techniques like “crayoning” and “poke & wiggle wiggle.” Also, its small size make it great for reaching certain areas, like ankles, feet, shoulders, head. I think this one will become a mainstay for any Blaster, so it’s a great intro piece.
FaceBlaster
Obviously, this was designed for blasting your face and still the only one that can properly blast your face and neck. Not only for your face, this small-claw tool can reach into small little areas like the ankles, knees, elbows. Also great for the head. The FaceBlaster was my first small-claw tool. Affordable and versatile.
One disadvantage is that it breaks really easily. At least mine have. I’ve been through three of them and my current one is held together with superglue from the last break. The good thing is that they will replace broken ones, but only once.
PaddleBlaster
This one is more of the “icing on the cake” variety. Definitely can be useful, but it’s so heavy that it’s impractical in many respects. Also can be too bulky for use on many areas. Best for legs, butt, belly, and back. Don’t get me wrong, it’s GREAT for those areas. But this is a tool to grow into. No need to drop nearly $200 up front. The good news is, this year, I’ll be giving one of these away in one of my monthly contests! Sign up here to be notified.
Mini 1
The least popular FasciaBlaster. For the same price, you can get the Mini 2, with one more claw and an additional, even more pointy nugget end. I could never figure out why someone would buy this if you can get the Mini 1. I only got a Mini 1 this week and had one blast with it so far, but I can say a few things about it vs. the Mini 2. The handle allows you to 1) reach areas that are a bit hard to reach, like the middle of your back and 2) the nugget end is more seamless and intuitive to use because it has a handle. This is because with the Mini 2, you need to grip it in the middle of the handle, instead of at the end. I recommend this one especially for doing advanced refining practices with its Nugget end.
Big Daddy
As usual, I take issue with Ashley Black’s nomenclature. At least, she could have named this “Big Mama.” But, I’ll admit it… I freakin’ love this thing. It’s not necessary at all. Unless you’re a bigger person. Then, it could truly be necessary to be able to reach your back. I only ordered it when it was on sale on a whim and I ended up trading out my Original Blaster and keeping the Big Daddy. File this under not necessary, but nice to have. I would probably only buy it on sale… sign up here to keep up to date on all the latest FasciaBlaster sales!
Nugget
No idea why you’d buy this when you could get it on the Mini 2 and have more functionality. Maybe if you’re already set with the FasciaBlasters you need and you don’t have a tool like the Mini 2 or Mini 1? I’ll be completely honest, I’ve never used the Nugget, so maybe there’s something I don’t understand. If you know more about it, send me an email or DM on Instagram and I’ll update this post with the intel.
Which FasciaBlasters Should I Start With?
To start out with, to really give it a proper go, you’re going to need a small-claw and a large-claw tool at the very least. But one important thing to consider is if you have a particular area you’ll be working on, like your face or your back, etc.
Just for starters, I’d get one of the following combinations:
Combo #1 For Face & Full Body
This gives you two small FasciaBlasters, so the lowest initial financial investment. I wouldn’t do this if you want to focus on a large area, like your back. You also won’t have the leverage you get with larger blasters for areas like the backs of your legs, etc. But you truly can do most areas with these two. Great way to dip your toe in the water.
Combo #2 For Full Body
- MasterBlaster
- Mini 2 (or Original Blaster if you’re covering large areas, like back, etc.)
This gives you a small claw, a versatile small-claw, and a nugget pointy end. You can cover a lot of area with this combo.
What I Use
During each session, I use the following:
Some of my Favorite FasciaBlaster Tools:
Hey Summer, just caught up on reading your blog posts. Thanks for the interesting reading – your writing is wonderful. I was thinking about the weird name for the products and then got to the spot where you raised that same concern and I laughed out loud! I do have a question that I did not catch during my reading: How long is your typical session?
Hi Lauren! Thanks so much for reading and the compliment🌝… and I’m glad you agree about the naming! Whenever I’m cringing about it, I remind myself that the FasciaBlaster was originally called the LumpBuster… And thank goodness THAT didn’t stick!🤦 I do an hour on my upper body and 1.5 hours on my lower (I’m 6 ft tall…there’s a lot of leg). I include belly/low back in all sessions bc that’s my problem area. If you blast, how long is your typical session?
Hi again. Sorry i missed you tonight…was late and zoom would not allow me to get on. Was going to ask you how many times a week do you spend that time (2.5 total if i correctly do the math 😉