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Would You Strip for Beauty Salon Treatments?

The economy sucks, but that doesn't mean your blowouts, facials or waxes should be the first to go

December 2, 2009 | by Nicole Pearl Kaplan | 23 COMMENTS

Divide and Conquer When every penny counts, for some, it takes an act of deception to maintain their beauty routine. "It's not unusual for clients of mine to not want their husbands to know how much they're spending on makeup," says Makeup artist Raychel Wade, owner of Cheek to Chic. In order to avoid sacrificing their favorite products, women will often charge half of the bill on a credit card that goes to a joint account, and they'll use cash or a personal check to pay for the remainder.

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Absolutely not! Time to sort priorities here. As one savvy readers says below me, "true beauty and happiness come from within, and not from salons." Well spoken!

by GigiSD Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 10:13PM Report as inappropriate

it's sad that people forget that true beauty and happiness come from within, and not from salons.

by venenumletalis Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 07:04PM Report as inappropriate

Oh no!!!!!!!!! Thats crazy, and the said thing is nobody notice you did anything different.

by nicky22 Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 10:32AM Report as inappropriate

deff not

by aishak55 Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 09:27AM Report as inappropriate

Umm absolutely not. There are better ways to get things you want...I'm just saying.

by MizzPink Friday, May 4, 2012 at 12:47PM Report as inappropriate

Or, ya know, decrease your spending.

by krycekov Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 06:32AM Report as inappropriate

Well, pretty insane at the lengths people for maintaing a "beautiful" look. And absolutely no to stripping!

by MissXu Friday, January 6, 2012 at 10:38PM Report as inappropriate

noooo

by Nicole2814 Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 10:15PM Report as inappropriate

I'll wax what I can at home but a good haircut you can't do yourself.

by TBjunkie Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 10:05PM Report as inappropriate

Really?

by Only1KimmieD Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 07:53AM Report as inappropriate

absolutely not.

by LittleBunny Monday, August 15, 2011 at 07:18AM Report as inappropriate

I refuse to ever go under the knife for any kind of plastic surgery.

by CliniqueLover Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 11:55AM Report as inappropriate

Hmmmmm, that was a little extreme.

by MissPurple Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 10:17AM Report as inappropriate

I would never get my hair cut in a salon! (at least where I live) if you ask them to trim your hair a little, they would give you a bob cut XD

by BarbieVampiresa Monday, July 4, 2011 at 10:22AM Report as inappropriate

WTF?! This is stupid(except the bike example)....

by selma Monday, July 4, 2011 at 12:11AM Report as inappropriate

I agree with Little Bunny... this is a little over the top. There are lots of ways to spend sensibly, and still be able to get beauty salon treatments besides the ones listed.

by LipglossandSpandex Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 08:52PM Report as inappropriate

the first few are too extreme for me, though biking around town to save on gas would be very possible for me

by awan0912 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 05:05PM Report as inappropriate

this is very inspiring

by jomady Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 04:20AM Report as inappropriate

nice tips.

by yckitsmary Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 01:17PM Report as inappropriate

lol great title!!!

by Bon_Bon Monday, February 21, 2011 at 03:43PM Report as inappropriate

Wo w that seems a little silly

by LittleBunny Monday, February 14, 2011 at 06:31AM Report as inappropriate

lol such an interesting article! all good ideas.

by kenya Monday, November 22, 2010 at 09:26AM Report as inappropriate

I always use, well, almost always(I can't make my own mascara! ) natural from my kitchen beauty aids, my conditioner is after my hair is dry to pour a bit of olive oil in my hands rub together and massage thru my hair. Face masks I make myself, and for wrinkles I use a dusting of cornstarch and rosewater spritzed over it. Never go in the sun. I will save for microdermabrasion twice a year, and have used botox around my eyes and will later do the between the brows and a bit on my forehead. I have used homemade ingrediants since I was 13 with good results, and at age 47 have very few lines~and don't want to quite yet either! My skin texture and coloring is over all very good, even tone. No matter what the economy is, or isn't, I work for my money and will save for what I feel is neccessary, like Latisse since I lost eyelashes during a bout with cancer and this is what has worked for me to re-grow those lashes. My skin is will be with me for at least 40 more years- and I want to look presentable as long as possible. My sense of esteem is important to me and keeps me relaxed and well nurtured in order to relate well with others.

by msslynne Sunday, July 4, 2010 at 02:12PM Report as inappropriate

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