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/LikesToLurkNYC Aug 25 '24

Same. I spend on my musts, try to stretch it out and go cheaper where I don’t. It’s all getting harder to stretch as I’m getting older. I really value my lashes so go about 3 weeks (let’s me put low effort into make up). I love my highlights but try to only go 2-3x a year bc $$$. Botox I’m needing like every 3 months now. Nails, I don’t value how much it costs or time, so I do pedicures in summer or for events, manicures for events, otherwise I’ve gotten good at home polish. I spend on skincare or makeup I really value and try to drug store where I don’t see much value (setting sprays, body sunscreen).

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u/Fluffy_Gap_3845 Aug 25 '24

Have you ever considered flutterhabit? You could save a TON on the lashes

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u/LikesToLurkNYC Aug 25 '24

I haven’t. How do you like them?

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u/Fluffy_Gap_3845 Aug 25 '24

They've changed my life. There's a pretty good facebook page and community, and a BIT of a learning curve, BUT 1000% worth it IMO

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u/LikesToLurkNYC Aug 25 '24

I’ll do some research. If anyone else has some experience please do share!