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Do you think it's more or less than average? If so why?
I was just thinking about this and figured out a breakdown of my expenses (weekly):
-400 on hair every two months which figures out to 50 dollars weekly.
-Manicures twice a week, 14 dollars weekly.
-Makeup, at least 15 dollars weekly.
Hair removal cost is negligible, seeing I shave. I also don't spend money on expensive face creams, use regular lotion.
That's what's off the the top of my head at the moment.
Do you think it's more or less than average? If so why?
I was just thinking about this and figured out a breakdown of my expenses (weekly):
-400 on hair every two months which figures out to 50 dollars weekly.
-Manicures twice a week, 14 dollars weekly.
-Makeup, at least 15 dollars weekly.
Hair removal cost is negligible, seeing I shave. I also don't spend money on expensive face creams, use regular lotion.
That's what's off the the top of my head at the moment.
I'm fairly low-maintenance in this department, so my expenses are probably much lower than average.
Hair:
I wear my hair longer, negating the need for frequent trims to maintain the cut/style. I also don't heat style, so it doesn't get very damaged, which also decreases the need for frequent trims. Due to this, I get my hair cut two or three times a year, on average. My salon charges an average of $40 for a basic cut and style, so when a tip is factored in, that puts me at spending $100-$150 every year on salon expenses. I don't color my hair, which also keeps things inexpensive. I use drug store brand hair products, so no costly purchases, there, either.
Skincare/cosmetics:
I sink most of my cosmetics money into moisturizers, but I don't buy anything fancy, just drug store brand. Neutrogena, Burt's Bees, and L'Oreal moisturizers and eye creams are my mainstays, and that's never more than $15-$20 a pop, often less, for a supply that lasts at least a couple of months. The only makeup I buy with any regularity is mascara and lip tint...I don't do makeup counters, and I won't pay more than $10 at the most for either. Mascara lasts me a few months; I go through lip tint faster, depending on the weather/need for balm. I don't do costly facial treatments, but I do steam my skin as needed just with a bowl of hot water and a towel, sometimes a few drops of essential oil in the water. Proper hydrating and sunscreen has cut out the need for a lot of makeup.
Nails:
I don't get manicures or pedicures, I'm very DIY that way. I've gotten exactly one manicure/pedicure in my lifetime, which was part of my sister-in-law's bachelorette party/spa day. It was fun, but nothing I'd do regularly on my own. I do buy a lot of nail polish, but I tend to buy Sally Hansen, because it's long-wearing and inexpensive.
I like looking nice, I just don't feel it's necessary for me to spend a ton of money on it.
I'm fairly low-maintenance in this department, so my expenses are probably much lower than average.
Hair:
I wear my hair longer, negating the need for frequent trims to maintain the cut/style. I also don't heat style, so it doesn't get very damaged, which also decreases the need for frequent trims. Due to this, I get my hair cut two or three times a year, on average. My salon charges an average of $40 for a basic cut and style, so when a tip is factored in, that puts me at spending $100-$150 every year on salon expenses. I don't color my hair, which also keeps things inexpensive. I use drug store brand hair products, so no costly purchases, there, either.
Skincare/cosmetics:
I sink most of my cosmetics money into moisturizers, but I don't buy anything fancy, just drug store brand. Neutrogena, Burt's Bees, and L'Oreal moisturizers and eye creams are my mainstays, and that's never more than $15-$20 a pop, often less, for a supply that lasts at least a couple of months. The only makeup I buy with any regularity is mascara and lip tint...I don't do makeup counters, and I won't pay more than $10 at the most for either. Mascara lasts me a few months; I go through lip tint faster, depending on the weather/need for balm. I don't do costly facial treatments, but I do steam my skin as needed just with a bowl of hot water and a towel, sometimes a few drops of essential oil in the water. Proper hydrating and sunscreen has cut out the need for a lot of makeup.
Nails:
I don't get manicures or pedicures, I'm very DIY that way. I've gotten exactly one manicure/pedicure in my lifetime, which was part of my sister-in-law's bachelorette party/spa day. It was fun, but nothing I'd do regularly on my own. I do buy a lot of nail polish, but I tend to buy Sally Hansen, because it's long-wearing and inexpensive.
I like looking nice, I just don't feel it's necessary for me to spend a ton of money on it.
I don't spend a ton on beauty routine - I do buy pricey shampoo/conditioners, I like Chanel nail polish, I do like to get a facial 1-2x per year.
I do my own nails.
I have a Clarisonic which makes a huge difference on my skin.
I have long hair with layers and used to get it cut 2-3x per year. It grows really fast, so I would trim my own bangs and then go into the salon every so often to get them evened out.
Then in December I found the Creaclip after searching Youtube for videos on how to trim layers around the front of my hair. All these girls on Youtube were using the Creaclip and I decided to buy one.
Since then, I've been trimming my own hair, layers, and bangs on my own. Its really fun! I'm kind of addicted to my creaclip now. I am sure I will go in for a full cut at some point, but for now, my hair looks great and I get lots of compliments on it. I never thought I would be able to cut my own hair.
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