My husband use to have hair. He would go to get his hair cut every two weeks. His haircut would cost around $12, and he would usually give a $2 tip. Well, one day he walked in and they announced the price had increased to $14. That day, my husband came home and stated he was going to shave his head. He just couldn't see paying $384 a year (including tip) for something he could do for free. He went from nice brown wavy hair to smooth skin on his head.
Then one day I had enough. I was paying $75 every six weeks to get my hair done. It would take hours out of my day, and it was probably costing me about $800 a year. I wanted low maintenance, too. My husband went to Wal-Mart purchased a kit with clippers and everything. So I cut my hair into a 1/2-inch afro. Now, it takes me two minutes to do my hair, literally. I love the freedom and the money it has saved us.
Best part, my husband still thinks I'm beautiful, and he looks very handsome, too.
So, how much are you spending on hair care? Would you be "crazy" enough to do something drastic like we did to save money?
We shaved our heads to save money
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My hair cuts are free, as are one of my daughters. That is because we grow our hair very long, then get it cut for locks of love. There are several salons around that will give free cuts for locks of love-but they keep your hair and send it in to be ensured it really gets there. Just a basic no frills cut. The other 2 girls I usually cut their hair. However, sometimes Grandma treats them to a trip to a beauty salon.
My husband though gets it cut short short about once every 4-6 weeks. I have no idea what he pays, but probably between $12 and $15.
September 2nd, 2008 at 06:56 pm 1220381773
My hair cuts are free, as are one of my daughters. That is because we grow our hair very long, then get it cut for locks of love. There are several salons around that will give free cuts for locks of love-but they keep your hair and send it in to be ensured it really gets there. Just a basic no frills cut. The other 2 girls I usually cut their hair. However, sometimes Grandma treats them to a trip to a beauty salon.
My husband though gets it cut short short about once every 4-6 weeks. I have no idea what he pays, but probably between $12 and $15.
As for the older 2 girls, they will spend big bucks to get it done. One changes her color and hair style every few months. She probably spends more in one month than we do all year in hair care.
September 2nd, 2008 at 07:31 pm 1220383916
I used to color my hair at home with henna (BC ~ before kids). Messy and takes hours, but nice finish and chemical free.
Then I let it go all silver, but my (younger) husband didn't like that.
So for the past 5 or 6 years I give another working single mom my beauty business of cut & color every 12 weeks at a cost of (kinda high) $120! This is the only personal treatment to myself, no nails, thrift and outlet store clothes (I LOVE!!) and mostly cooking at home (I ALSO LOVE!!).
But, yes, I am soon going to just let it go without color in not too many years. It isn't white or grey, mostly silver and looks fine.
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Most men I know get their hair cut every month or longer. 2 weeks seems excessive.
A simple hair cut on women can last a long time without haircuts. I used to have long hair and I would only go in twice a year for trim. Now my hair is chin length which means I need to go in every 2-3 months or the style completely changes. I have found someone to cut my hair for 25 dollars.
As for hair dye - I dye my own hair.
September 2nd, 2008 at 09:10 pm 1220389809
My boyfriend has long hair (halfway down his back) so I trim it every few weeks to keep dead ends off.
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To answer the question, no I haven't gone natural, but my mother did a few years ago. She said it was because she was tired of the amount of upkeep it takes to keep her relaxed hair up. I think she looks fine with the short afro, but she also looked good before. My mother and I both have round faces and I don't think I would like my face with an afro.
I get my hair done every 4-6 weeks and I used to get highlights as well. It hurts a little when I pay, but I know that I feel better about myself when I feel like I look good. The time and money are the drawbacks.
September 8th, 2008 at 07:23 pm 1220901815
We take the kids to beauty school. For now it is $3 to take the 3yo & $5 to take the 5yo. Maybe 4 times a year - not a biggie. (We've never paid this new price - had their last cuts for $6 total, before their birthdays). We tend to have them buzzed in the summer but give them a little length in the winter. I guess if we really wanted to figure it out we could by clippers, but the beauty school is a good deal, and a good cause.
My spouse probably gets the most cuts but he drags them out (every 2-2.5 months?).
I like my hair layered and don't know anyone who can make it have any life for free. But I generally only get it cut twice as year - no more than $25 a year. I've had a lucky run with Great Clips. Those places can be hit and miss, but I have had such great cuts lately that I don't really need to cut more than twice a year - still has some body and nice layers 3-4 months in. I don't like to spend time or money on my hair (daily styling or products) so I will pay a little more for a great cut that is "wash and wear." I'd even go to a salon if I wasn't having such good luck lately, but glad I do not need to.
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My family (3 adults) goes every 5 weeks to get our hair done. NT and I get cuts, AS gets her extremely long, thick dreadlocks shampooed and conditioned. Our wonderful barber and friend charges $15 each and we tip him $5 for each job because he's so good. So $60 every 5 weeks--not too bad, I think! AS gets a dread maintenance about once a year, which is about $100, but she saves up her own spending money for it.
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I can usually trim the split ends on my own, and I HATE having to find a new place to go since we've moved, so I have put it off. Great Clips is hit or miss for me as well... I've been twice, once was fine, the other time she cut SO much off, and it was visibly uneven! Horrible.
I'm thinking of going to Great Clips for my cut this time, but I'm scared I will get butchered. I'm just not much of a chit-chat person, so salons can get awkward for me!
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