People usually spend a lot of money on fancy salons'even with the simplest of haircuts. Women are usually guilty of this. Of course, it's not exactly a crime to enjoy the plush chairs, comfortable lounge areas, high quality landau scrubs, and other salon accessories. People go to salons to de-stress and pamper themselves, anyway. But you don't have to spend loads of money to get what you want, may it be a change of hair color or a simple haircut.


Color it yourself
Yes, highlight can be a tricky thing to accomplish'but all-over color is usually considered as a DIY job. So if you're tired of your dull, brown hair or you want to cover up a patch of gray in your hair, then roll up your sleeves and do it yourself. You don't have to worry about messing because most home color formulas are fairly to use. Some of these products are also super hydrating. But to make sure that things don't go askew, don't go too dark or too light. For drastic color changes, leave it to the pros in the beauty salons.


Cut back on haircuts
Ever considered having your haircut done at discount salons? If you haven't, we strongly suggest you do. That way, you can splurge on the hair color, especially if you just plan on having a simple haircut. While most beauty mags will tell you to have your cut and color at the same fancy salon, it will be a lot easier on the pockets if you can save money on the cut. After all, fixing the right colors needs more attention than fixing a few ends. We suggest that you hit the discount salons in between the pricey cuts. If you just plan on maintaining the look done by a fancy salon, then simply go to less expensive salon and tell them to cut along the lines of your previous haircut.


Bargain with beauty schools
If you really want that fancy haircut, then hit your local beauty school and set up an appointment with one of the trainees there. And don't worry, because the stylists-in-training wouldn't butcher your hair as they supervised by an experienced stylist. This will give you a chance to enjoy a really good haircut without burning a hole in your wallet.


Be a model for a day
Big salons will need hair models'and you can sign up to be one. While it is true that you won't have much say in your haircut, at least you will get to enjoy a fancy cut without paying for it. Most stylists will stay with your current style anyway, so you don't have to worry about drastic changes.


Bangs for less than a buck
Most stylists will charge very little or even none at all if you're just planning to get your bangs done. Just ask your stylist to trim your bangs for free. This would take them a couple of minutes so it won't be much of a problem.

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