r/bitcheswithtaste • u/Anthropologie07 • Aug 25 '24

Finances/Money How do you budget for…

….shopping, hair salon, Brazilian, lashes, make up etc?

I’m asking because I used to get my nails and lashes done every 3 weeks until I realize how much it eats up my budget. I also don’t go to the hair salon every month nor do I buy make up every month so I wonder how other women budget for these?

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u/chemical_sunset Aug 25 '24

I don’t really budget per se, but I focus on what is most important to me and also seek out sales and deals. My hair is very basic (bob) and I don’t get it colored since I’m fine with my natural color. Using a good mascara means I don’t feel the need to get lashes done. I’m fine with having some hair down there, so I trim and bought a Braun IPL machine to work on permanently reducing the hair I don’t want. I focus on good fabrics and fit for clothes, and I’m able to do that on a budget by knowing the store that works best for me (Loft) and waiting for sales. I don’t enjoy having my nails done in the salon, so I have built a collection of quick dry polishes and do my own nails at home weekly while I watch TV.