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Frugal Salon Services

Posted on 05/07/09, 04:46 pm

I went to beauty school today! My neighbor is going to beauty school and she invited me in. I assumed ahead of time that I probably wasn't going to like anything she did and actually made an appointment with a "real" salon for 3 days later just in case. Well, I LOVED what I received: I had highlights, low lights, a super cute cut, and a manicure and I am actually happier than my previous hairdresser. The students working on you are supervised the entire time. They actually have to explain to the instructor what they are going to do before they do it, so it is all controlled and supervised. I felt everything was safe and hygienic the entire time. The only downfall I perceived was it did take a lot longer, because the girls are learning, and the salon was crowded.

Now down to the part you are probably most interested in: the cost of the same services at my regular salon would have been $150. Here I paid $25 (plus a $10 tip, but that was optional).

• Reply #1 06/03/09  7:41pm
  
  Smooch
  excellent idea-thanks for sharing that
• Reply #2 06/08/09  7:22pm
  
  lindahoward7
  I used to go to the beauty schools and NEVER was dissatisfied. It just
  takes longer, but I always was pleased. Now,to save time, I go to the
  closest and cheapest and I usually come home and redo my hair - I am going
  back to the beauty school!!!
• Reply #3 07/05/09  7:19pm
  
  lindahoward7
  I went to the local barber school and got a great haircut, leaving feeling on top of the world...mens' cuts are $5.00 and ladies are $10.00.
  I am so happy with this barber school!!
• Reply #4 08/31/09  7:26pm
  
  79pounds
  you can go to a student dental hygienist the same way and also save a fortune.
  
  we have that here with the salon. i can get a full facial, brows waxed and a pedicure for $18.00. i couldn't believe it. the only negative was that the pedicure takes longer than at a regular salon because most of the girls are new at it.
• Reply #5 09/19/09  8:32am
  
  gabbygal
  I need to check these out!!!
• Reply #6 09/24/09  9:57pm
  
  lindahoward7
  I went to the local dental school and had fantastic results and much less expensive!!
• Reply #7 09/25/09  8:58am
  
  KorrinaC
  My grandfather uses a dental school (here in Aus) but he has to book something like a year in advance!
• Reply #8 10/18/09  2:22am
  
  nanners72
  I recently did this for a massage too. Went to a school

An open forum to exchange ideas how to save money and get the biggest bang out of our bucks during these rough economic times. Any and all ideas and suggestions are welcome. From savings at the pump to to vacations, groceries, doctors and anything else in between you can think of!