Who doesn’t want to look pretty, even if they’re counting their pennies? Tomorrow I’ll be on Canada AM talking about how to update your wardrobe on the cheap (tune in tomorrow at 8:15 am if you’re interested), so while I was prepping tonight, I started thinking about how to save on beauty too.
1. Blowdry on a budget. When you need a blow-dry, get a haircut at the same time. Or rather, schedule your haircut for the day you need a good style. Instead of paying $48 for my usual blow-dry, I made a hair appointment with a new stylist I wanted to try out for her blow-dry skills at Concepts Salon & Spa since it’s closer to home. I ended up only paying $45 — so it was like getting a free blow-dry, and I love the cut, too!
2. Mani tip. Ask your esthetician to do two super-thin coats of polish — even if that means going a shade darker than you normally would choose. It’ll last a full week, if not longer (if you don’t do dishes!).
3. Refresh your mani. Just when your polish is starting to crack at the edges — signally chipping about to start — apply a very thin coat of topcoat – then let it dry for a full hour. It re-wets the original polish and will make it look fresh for another couple of days. Then, since dry cuticles are a dead giveaway of an old mani, add a bit of oil (even veggie oil will do) to your cuticles to make it look like your mani is new.
4. Baking soda blitz. My girlfriends and I are all addicted to Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant for its ability to gently exfoliate our faces and leave them soft and glowy. What we don’t love is the price tag, so my friend has been testing out a bit of baking soda and water as a micro-exfoliant. So far, she says it’s soothing and refreshing. And over at Holistic Vanity, the blog for Pure+Simple, owner Kristen Ma’s been touting the benefits of baking soda for all kinds of ailments.
Check back tomorrow for tips on how to save on your wardrobe for spring!
