Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Beauty on a Budget: Recession Rules Revealed
My hair was in a tragic state this morning. I'd been trying to do the "wash and wear" thing, but sometimes my mane does not cooperate. I could have blown it dry myself, but then I remembered it was Wednesday, which equals $20 Wash and Set Day at the Dominican salon down the street. Wash and Set is really a misnomer, because they wash, set, and then blow out your hair at a degree of heat that will scare it straight for at least a week. For the price of a grande latte and a scone (or two) at Starbucks, I left the hairdresser with a sleek 'do. That's when the sun decided to come out, and I immediately felt the loss of the sunglasses that I'd left behind in DC this weekend at my sister's bachelorette party (I'd like to make up some sordid story about how the glasses got lost, but alas, they're sitting on Nadine's kitchen counter as we speak). Knowing how often I lose a pair of shades (or break them), I knew that I needed a low price point. This is where teeny-bopper stores such as Forever 21 come in handy. I found an equivalent establishment and was thrilled by their selection of $10 sunglasses. When I brought my choice to the register, the salesgirl even offered me a second pair for half price. I resisted (the five dollars had already been spent as my tip at the salon).
I headed back outside, excited to don my oversized, durable, plastic, wanna-be-hiding-from-the-paparazzi new purchase, but I didn't slide on the sunglasses fast enough to hide my view of the chipping nail polish on my toes. Luckily, I was across the street from my favorite mani-pedi spot. Not wanting to spend $25 on a full pedicure, I instead requested a "polish change," which is awfully similar to a pedicure except your feet don't get as wet. Judge me if you will, but it cost me $10.
So in a matter of three hours, I went from a frizzy haired, squinting, crusty toed chick to being the poster child for summer chic - all for forty dollars (tips excluded). Have your own economic eccentricities to share? Post away.
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We have quite the collection of high-end shampoos and conditioners that we collect from our hotels while traveling.
I've also been able to replace my $100 Harvard Square salon haircuts with $20 (including tip!) haircuts by Fernandez barbershop in JP on Centre Street. Those guys from P.R. and D.R. show a lot more attention to detail with a razor blade all the way around, and include an eyebrow touch-up when needed. Big-time cost savings and a great cut!
I've also been able to replace my $100 Harvard Square salon haircuts with $20 (including tip!) haircuts by Fernandez barbershop in JP on Centre Street. Those guys from P.R. and D.R. show a lot more attention to detail with a razor blade all the way around, and include an eyebrow touch-up when needed. Big-time cost savings and a great cut!
Using vaseline for mascara...hey it works wonders! my mother's former employee taught me that when I was 15. If you wanna save that $10 so you can splurge on lunch at Chipotle, I'm telling you, get the vaseline! ;-)
1. Waxing Kits...to Do It Youself.
Sallie Beauty Supply for Eyebrows
2. Toothpaste for Blemishes.
3. conditioner doubles as shave gel
4. Trader Joes tea trea oil cleansing face pads beats Everything out there for toner/facewash @$3.49
Sallie Beauty Supply for Eyebrows
2. Toothpaste for Blemishes.
3. conditioner doubles as shave gel
4. Trader Joes tea trea oil cleansing face pads beats Everything out there for toner/facewash @$3.49
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: 7/23/09, 2:50 AM
: 7/23/09, 2:50 AM
lol, i do the very same thing: opt for a "color change" instead of full mani or pedi. in nyc, color change costs $5. Schweeet!!!!!
at he dominican salon i go to, i get only the roots blown out after a roller set. it costs $5 less (coming to $15 instead of $20) and also a lot better on my hair in terms of the heat/stress from the brush.
at he dominican salon i go to, i get only the roots blown out after a roller set. it costs $5 less (coming to $15 instead of $20) and also a lot better on my hair in terms of the heat/stress from the brush.
I know this is kind of late-ish, but the way I save money is by doing my hair and toes myself. Both of those options came out of necessity, not desire. It would be too expensive for me to have someone do my hair (since I am natural) and I am WAAY to picky to have someone do my toes
Post on girl!
Asha
Post on girl!
Asha
# posted by : 8/12/09, 9:47 PM
: 8/12/09, 9:47 PM
I'm late too...
Homemade body exfoliant: 1 cup sugar and 4 oz olive oil (moree of less depending on how rough you want the scrub to be), plus about 10 drops of your fave essential oil (more or less depending on your tastes). Lavendar is my fave. Voila, save the $25-$50 on the expensive stuff and buy some shoes.
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Homemade body exfoliant: 1 cup sugar and 4 oz olive oil (moree of less depending on how rough you want the scrub to be), plus about 10 drops of your fave essential oil (more or less depending on your tastes). Lavendar is my fave. Voila, save the $25-$50 on the expensive stuff and buy some shoes.
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