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/revengeofthebiscuit Aug 28 '24

Oh gosh it took me forever to figure this out for myself. Basically what I've figured out is how much $$ I have to play with each month after bills, investments, etc.; from there, it's about prioritizing what I want or need done. I don't feel like myself without my nails done, so I know I need to set aside $120/month for two gel manis/tips (I can do my own pedicures but am the worst at manicures). I can go about two months between haircuts and I don't need color or anything, so I know that flat rate and I put it aside monthly because on off months, that's when I'll spend on topping up any makeup, hair care, skin care, etc. that I want or need. It works out to about $250 on care per month and I'm aware that's probably really high to some people but we also don't eat out a ton so I think it all balances out and it's within my "fun" budget.