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Great hair on a budget

When it comes to the cost of beauty and personal care, things can get pretty pricy.  That’s often especially the case for women and their hair.

Hair care is probably the thing I spend the most on.  Between hair cuts, colorings, shampoo and conditioner and other hair products, the cost can add up quickly.  But there are ways to be in style and look great without breaking your budget.

Choose a hairstyle that is low maintenance.  The shorter your hair, the more frequently you need to get a hair cut in order to maintain the style.  If you can wear your hair long, you can get away with a trim every 8 to 10 weeks.  If your hair is very short, like a pixie cut, you will probably need a trim every four weeks to keep up the look.  Bob hair cuts are really in style right now.  If you go with a longer bob, you can go about 8 weeks without a cut.

Don’t forgo haircuts altogether, or for more than 10 weeks.  Getting regular trims keeps your hair looking its best.  If you wait too long between trims, your hair will start to look shabby.  If you’re an adventurous person, check out local cosmetology schools in your area.  Students need to practice, and you can often get a hair cut for a very low price on days when the school salon is seeking customers.

Obviously, not coloring your hair saves the most money.  If you must color your hair (I know that some of us want to hide those grays.  Yikes!), pick a color that is close to your natural shade and preferably a shade darker rather than lighter.  If you go lighter than your natural hair color, your roots will show quickly.  If you choose a hair color that’s just a shade darker, your roots won’t be nearly so noticeable.  And, if you do color your hair, skip the highlights.  Highlights quickly add a significant amount to the cost of a color.

Skip the salon brands of hair products.  There are a lot of really good, really affordable shampoos, conditioners and other hair products on your grocery store shelves.  Try out different products to see which you like the best.  I mix and match products from different lines, depending on which I like the best.  If you have a favorite, yet expensive, salon brand, only buy it once a year as a splurge.

By choosing a cut and color that are low maintenance and watching how you spend money on hair products, you can look stylish without busting your budget.

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