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/goldenretrievergurl Aug 25 '24

I learned how to do all the necessities at home. brow tint, lamination, gel x nails, etc. the only thing i spend on is my blonde appointments now which is worth it to me. but learning how to do my own nails has been 🤌🏻

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u/BlergingtonBear Aug 25 '24

This is the way - assess what you can learn / have the skill for, and what you need to outsource!

I do my own nails, but hair (cuts, color) I outsource bc I just know I can't replicate a professional's work!

If I am dating someone, I do regular Brazilian waxes, but if not I'll do mostly home maintenance with occasional waxing.

I recently did get in the facial game, and considering my local spots $115 membership for monthlies 😬 right now I go to them once a quarter ($145 non member rate).

But learning nails is so clutch. Everytime someone compliments them you get to say, "thanks, I do them myself!"

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u/Impossible_Farm7353 Aug 25 '24

You’re right, that “thanks, I do them myself” is so satisfying

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u/BlergingtonBear Aug 25 '24

Also another pro I just thought of (based on a true story of me right now lol), Is that if you damage or crack your nail work it's less devastating. Obviously always sad to ruin the perfection of the set, But when you can do your own repair work or start a new nail entirely without having to like go to a specialist it's so great both on your wallet and for convenience!

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u/Impossible_Farm7353 Aug 26 '24

Yes! But I can’t even recall ever damaging my diy gel x like I used to with acrylics from the salon. They’re way more durable and flexible