I Was Done Hearing About How "Good" the ZIIP HALO Was, So I Tried It for Myself to Be Sure.

If You Aren’t Already a Part of the Microcurrent Conversation

Anyone can take to the internet to find out what microcurrent is and does, but I wanted deep knowledge, so I asked ZIIP’s very own Co-Founder Melanie Simon for her take. “Our cells naturally run on electrical signals, and microcurrent taps into that communication system to wake things up, energize the tissue, and support the processes that keep skin looking lifted, bright, and alive. When you apply microcurrent to the skin, you’re giving your cells a little nudge, like saying, ‘Hey, remember what you’re supposed to be doing?’”

That thing that’s being specifically nudged is ATP, which is the energy source for every cell in your body (think: red light). “More ATP means better collagen and elastin production, improved circulation, and that beautiful, sculpted, post-facial look people love.” 

One of the biggest wins for microcurrent is its ability to deliver results without causing any trauma to the skin. It quite literally works with the skin rather than against it, “supporting regeneration instead of forcing it.” 

The Science Behind ZIIP

Now that we’ve covered microcurrent, it’s important to understand how ZIIP does microcurrent. Their secret sauce? They are the first and only device to also harness Nanocurrent™, which is a part of the electrical spectrum in which Simon herself has spent her entire career working.

She explained, “Nanocurrent™ is thousands of times smaller than traditional microcurrent, but that’s the sweet spot. These ultra-tiny waveforms speak directly to your cells, encouraging real regeneration, supporting skin repair, and creating results that build over time. It’s not just about a quick lift, it’s about changing the skin at a deeper level so it stays healthier, stronger, and more radiant with consistent use.”

The other key differentiator that sets ZIIP apart from and above the rest is its uniquely designed app that carries an entire library of full-face and targeted treatments expertly designed by Simon. “It’s basically my brain in your phone…You just tap a treatment, follow along, and the app sends the exact electrical waveform directly to your device. It means you’re getting a professional, curated treatment every single time.” 

My Face on ZIIP

It’s worth noting that this was not my first foray into at-home microcurrenting. I have dabbled with both low-end and high-end devices in the past, so I had somewhat of a baseline of what to expect. Of all the devices I have tried, my newly received ZIIP HALO 2.0 was certainly the sexiest and the most conveniently sized—quite literally a handheld, wireless device that fit into the curve of the palm of my hand.

While I was suss of anything that I’d have to connect to an app to get the most out of, I was like, “fine!” and went for The Everything Facial, a 12-minute treatment famously known as ZIIP’s “longest, most complex treatment that will achieve all of ZIIP’s transformative skin results.” 

I turned on The English Patient (because a psychic told me to), turned the lights down low, applied the lightweight Electric Complex Gel (for conduction purposes), and let the current run through me.

Immediately, I could feel some minor tingling, which I personally loved. “It’s working,” I thought. I followed Simon as she guided us through the glide, as I’ll call it. It was seamless and extremely satisfying. 

After 12 minutes, I saw a noticeable difference in the tone, texture, and lift of my face. Any acne inflammation brewing under the surface was immediately quelled, my brows looked raised without strain, my cheekbones were daring to pop out, and my jawline was anything but gravity-effected. “This is how I’ll get through the Year of the Horse,” I said as I quickly returned to my English Patient shadow work.

Get to Know the Gels

A quick break from our regularly scheduled programming to discuss the magic of  ZIIP’s powerful gel collection. 

I was sent the Discovery Gels, which consist of the Golden, Silver, and Crystal Gels. Admittedly, I had no idea what each one was for or how they differed from the classic core conductor gel I had used, so I tapped Melanie once more.

She clarified, “Each ZIIP Conductive Gel is like a little personality for your skin, and I love using them strategically. Honestly, I love rotating them depending on what my skin needs that day—collagen, clarity, or hydration. It’s like giving your skin exactly what it’s craving, every single time.”