| BEFORE |
I do not get my hair cut at a lavish salon and always get a dry cut, but a haircut in the ATL area is expensive. I love my stylist and that is why I continue to go back to her every 6-8 weeks. A dry cut (no shampoo, scalp massage, or styling) runs my pocketbook about $60 after tip. So, $60 x 6 cuts a year = $360. I also always dye my hair at home instead of paying for it. A box of dye costs me about $12 and I touch it up about every 6 weeks.
One of the steps to putting a freeze on your spending is making a list of things you are willing to spend money on and a list of things you are not. My list is as follows:
WILL spend money on:
fresh produce
Chloe's medical expenses (my dog)
vitamins/prescriptions
boxed hair dye
Bible study materials/projects
WILL NOT spend money on:
clothes
hair products
fancy/prepared foods
eating out
haircuts
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| AFTER |
Since I have been growing my hair out and want long locks before summer this seems like an easy way to save a penny and still promote healthy growth.
I used Anna Jones's tutorial and it worked like a charm. The only thing I would recommend is that if you have wavy or curly hair straighten it before you are ready to start cutting, use a pair of scissors designed for cutting hair (I used a pair of mustache scissors from a big box store), and trim your layers or bangs if you have them so all your ends are fresh on the bottom.
The whole process took a handful of minutes and was so worth it knowing how much money I saved. My ends feel tangle-free and look great. There is nothing better than a haircut to make you feel revitalized in the dead of winter. Good luck with your trimming and let me know how it goes for you! Happy saving!
