6 Life-Changing Tips To Save Money At Beauty Salons

Despite the wrestling butterflies in your stomach, you visit a beauty salon with an anticipation of a wonderful makeover. Who can blame you for splurging in the beauty salon? You are there to improve your physical appearance, anyway. There are so many products and add-ons at your fingertips that you may just end up broke. A woman has to live a little, right?

Do not sacrifice quality for cheaper services! To help you maximize your funds, here are some money-saving tips:

#1: SKIP THE TREATMENT

I have to admit, I am a lucky gal! My recent trip to the hair salon included a free peppermint treatment. Conditioning treatments are crucial after coloring your hair. Furthermore, a peppermint treatment includes other benefits such as getting rid of dandruff.

Hair stylists will do anything and everything to promote their conditioning treatments. I have experienced different marketing tactics – one even went as far as telling me that I will soon become bald. If your hair is generally healthy, you may skip the salon treatment. Said treatments can boost your bill by S$10. Consider purchasing a hair treatment or a hair mask instead. You may get this S$19.90 hair expert and use it more than once.

#2: CHOOSE THE JUNIORS

When you enter a beauty salon (i.e., nail or hair), some receptionists may ask you whether you have a preferred staff or not. Clients usually go for a stylist that they trust. This is why salons enable booking in advance.

During your first visit, you may judge the staff through their price lists. Prices for junior and senior stylists are different. Stylists with less experience and educational background will get paid less. Are you willing to pay a fortune to get the senior stylist’s touch? For simple services, you may opt for the junior stylists instead.

#3: DO IT YOURSELF

Before having professionals dye my hair yesterday, I had it colored last August (2017). This means that I was carrying about 3 inches of black hair along with the rest of my brown hair. It was hilarious to look at! To look like a normal person again, I opted to dye my hair completely. Touching-up the roots alone can cost me about S$40! It is an insane price to pay for a minor flaw.

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Touch-ups are better done at home. Aside from the convenience of not leaving your home, your pocket will thank you for it. Completing the service at home could cost you about S$4-15. This is a bargain price compared to having professionals do it.

#4: CUT THE UNNECESSARY

Spa and salon packages may sometimes include services that you would not normally reach for. While getting a foot massage is pleasant, you may simply opt for a pedicure. You are not getting much of a bargain if you are only there for the basic services.

Do you really need the standard packages or the a-la-carte options? If the standard packages do not suit your needs, explain your situation to the owner or the manager. Ask for discounts – if possible.

#5: RESEARCH THE CUT

Prior to booking an appointment, it is recommended to browse through your options. Do your research to have an idea of your desired outcome. Your cut must complement your face well. People with round-shaped faces can get a bold pixie cut.

While, people with square-shaped faces must keep their hair long with layers in order to highlight their face. Avoiding short hair styles is also a good idea. And for heart-shaped faces, a medium hair cut with uniform layers will look attractive.

#6: BE COMPLETELY HONEST

Whether you will visit a beauty salon for advise or a full-makeover, you need to determine your intentions. Be completely honest when you are there for “window-shopping” alone. Will you get the same level of attention you would have otherwise? If it is a busy day, probably not.

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Honestly allows you to carry your pride despite walking out with nothing on your hands.

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4 Affordable Nail Salons Offering The Best Services In Singapore

Whenever we go for first dates or job interviews, us women prefer to put our “best foot forward”. Aside from making a great impression, we take this idiomatic expression literally by preening the nails on our foot or hand to perfection!

With all the specialized nail salons sprouting over Singapore, it has been difficult for us to choose the best ones. But in totality, we look for a nail salon that has friendly staff, hygienic practices (e.g., uses clean tools), and value for money. That said, here are the 4 nails salons that suit your needs…

1. MANICURIOUS

Located at 41 Beach Road, Manicurious may just be a woman’s paradise. It is a unique store that combines a nail salon with a cafe corner and a retail section offering shoes, accessories, and handbags. The interior of the store is relaxing, vintage, and neat. You will surely feel cozy in their armchairs while you choose from an array of polish colors. Their reasonable service prices (e.g., express manicure or nail shaping) start at S$6 while add-ons (e.g., hand scrub or quick dry) prices start at S$3.

What’s more? They have 20% off nail services from Monday to Thursday at 11 am-4 pm (T&C apply).

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Book an appointment here: manicurious.sg.

2. LILY NAILS SALON

Gelish manicures may stay for the longest time but they can get very pricey even amounting to over S$60! Thankfully, you can go to Lily Nails Salon for an unbelievably affordable express gelish manicure costing about S$16. You can avail this whether you are working or you are studying. Aside from this, they have interesting designs with an assortment of polish and gelish colors. The express manicure is priced at S$8 while the classic manicure is priced at S$9.

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Book an appointment here: lilynailssalon.webs.com/contact.

3. NAIL QUEEN BEAUTY SERVICES

Aside from pampering the nails of some celebrity brides, Nail Queen Beauty Services is known for its premium nail art service. Located at Far East Plaza, this nail salon is great place for fashionistas to soothe their nails after a long day of shopping. Their express service ranges from S$12-15 while classic service ranges from S$25-35. And, their express gelish costs S$30-35. What you will love about this salon is the vintage interior and the amiable staff.

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Book an appointment by calling 6836 1393.

4. FINGERWORK

Since 2003, Fingerwork has been renowned for its gel nail extension and nail art services. Located near Raffles MRT, working ladies in the area can enjoy personalized manicures or pedicures are reasonable prices. Also, students can enjoy discounts from time to time. The prices for the manicure range from S$6-46 while the prices for pedicure range from S$9-56. For instance the express manicure is about S$12 while the express pedicure is about S$17. Aside from this, you can indulge on their nail enhancements including nail repair, gel infill, and temporary tips.

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Book an appointment by calling 63275967.

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