5 Tips for Money Saving in the Salon

Times are hard for all. It is said that beauty comes with a price. BUT it doesn’t have to break the bank!

When you sit in your hairdresser’s chair and s/he says you need to use better products for you hair, don’t be shy about asking, “Why?” Get a full explanation about what you really need. By asking the right questions, you can get exactly what you REALLY need and nothing more. People tend to buy on impulse. Before purchasing products, ask for samples, go home, and see the next day whether the new product really made a difference. You can always return to the salon another time to make your purchase.

Hair professionals want you to look your best and have the best products for your special needs. Work with your stylist to get more in the end.

Lawrence’s 5 tips

1. Get your hair cut every other color appointment. This means that if you get your hair colored and cut today, for your next color appointment, just have a blow out or deep conditioner. Put off the cut for your next visit. Just be sure to book your appointment for your color so your roots don’t show. Try color every 4 weeks, and then cut and color every 8 weeks.

2. Ask for half a head of high lights instead of a full head, and get the full head done on your next visit. Most of the time, highlights look great all over except on the top. What shows first is the top of your head, so these are the roots you primarily need to cover up.

3. Stretch your hair cuts out to an extra week unless you have a special occasion. Between cuts, clip up your hair or comb it back. You just don’t want to go too long without the cut you need; this can cause hair breakage.

4. Before you buy any products, check to see exactly what you have at home. Many people buy things they already have. By examining your shelves at home, you’ll purchase only what you need.

5. If your salon is a la carte for all its services, see what you can get away without having done. Maybe you don’t need the special deep conditioner; perhaps the house conditioner is fine. Or maybe you can blow out your own hair; most salons charge extra for a blow out. Just remember that the blow out is what most people go to the salon for, and it’s the finishing touch that will set your most beautiful image in the mirror as well as your mood.

During these tough times, you can be cost conscious without stinting on the things that make you feel beautiful. Feeling good about how you look is what will carry you into better economic times.

Please let me hear your questions.

Lawrence

Lawrence@LawrencePitonza.com
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