Comments on: Hair, Hair, Everywhere – the Recession Edition

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:42:44 +0000

I talked to my stylist about how to make things cheaper, and she was pretty cool about it. I space out highlights and save about twenty bucks on most visits. I am also planning on trying out Organix shampoo and conditioner instead of my beloved Enjoy next time I run out. It's a savings of around fifteen bucks a pop…but I will have to see how much I like it.

By: WellHeeled

WellHeeled — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:32:13 +0000

I've always had long hair for that reason – short hair needs more upkeep. I've also decided to stop fighting my hair's natural texture (wavy), i.e. no more $250 straight perms.

By: Cate

Cate — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:09:15 +0000

I've definitely been spending less money (and time) on my hair, though that might be a factor of having a newborn just as much as being in a recession. I've been going longer between haircuts (helps that I'm growing out my hair–I used to have a super short cut that required frequent trimming), going way longer between dye jobs than I'd like to admit, and opting for cheaper shampoo and styling products.

By: rhealitycheck

rhealitycheck — Fri, 22 May 2009 21:54:13 +0000

I quit getting my hair done long before the recession. I got ticked off with my stylists when I was about 20 and have yet to go back. And actually I think I cut, style and color my hair better than any stylist I’ve found because I will actually spend the time to figure it out myself. Since I do it all myself it’s easier to figure out what you really want. I think if you just do your homework and are willing to invest the time into it, it always turns out better. In fact, I get asked all the time who does my hair and everyone is stunned when I say I do it myself. It’s a pretty rewarding feeling. And you save *tons* of money.

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:59:16 +0000

I still get my color and cut done every 6-8 weeks, but negotiated with my stylist for 10% off if I pay in cash and only roots every other time (saves about 25$). I was spending a LOT on shampoos, but decided to give “no poo” a try and have now been shampoo free for two months. My color is lasting longer, my hair feels great, and how cheap can baking soda and apple cider vinigar be – epecially when you buy them anyways for other household uses!

By: Wallet Watcher

Wallet Watcher — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:51:48 +0000

Yes actually I’ve been avoiding any hair related expenses since my wedding last August 2008. My mom has been trimming my hair for me so it is just straight and boring. I’ve stopped coloring – I’m only 26 with no white hairs to cover so i may as well leave my golden brown alone.

I may splurge to get a long layer and some side swept bangs but thats all!

By: jude

jude — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:52:49 +0000

I have thick straight layered long colour treated hair. I used to get my hair cut every 5-7 wks. Now I go every 10 to 12 wks. I have always cut my own bangs in between appointments. Last summer I had lowlights put in to my highlighted blonde hair so I can go almost 3 months for highlights instead of 2 months when my hair was lighter. I originally got the lowlights for a change, but it turned out to have financial benefits.

My stylist has taken $5 off her services (she works in a salon) to help keep customers coming in and understanding that they too are struggling. I have always been a generous tipper, but I try to give that savings back to her in a tip. I’ve been a client for years and I really think she is great as a stylist/colourist, but also as a person.

I’ve also switched from a high end shampoo and conditioner to drugstore one (it works almost as good). I switch to high end one every few wks to alternate. I use coupons/sales to purchase both types.

By: karijo09

karijo09 — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:28:02 +0000

I haven’t gotten a hair cut in months. I really really need one but I keep trading things off. Like I decided to get our car detailed for our upcoming trip to Chicago instead of getting my hair cut. I have really long layers too so last night I decided to take a pair of scissors to my layers. No it’s not professional quality, but I think it looks better!

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:14:22 +0000

My boyfriend is a hairstylist at an Aveda salon, so–don’t kill me–I get my cuts and color for free on Friends and Family Night once a month! If I weren’t dating a hairstylist, though, I would definitely NOT be paying for color, although I probably would have kept going to my former hairstylist, who charged about $30.

BF’s business is still good, for the most part. His salon is in a fairly wealthy part of the city. The few customers he has lost due to the economy have been replaced by newcomers to the city, referrals, etc. My dad’s wife is a hairstylist, too, in another city, and her business is WAY down. So it seems to vary.

By: Seattle Girl

Seattle Girl — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:11:02 +0000

I have always stretched out my cuts… I usually get a cut about 3 times a year, and just that runs me $240! I’m pretty adventurous with my hair, so every once and awhile I’ll be a hair model and get a free cut and color (awesome). A couple of weeks ago, I was feeling like my cut looked shaggy and was dying for some bangs, so I popped into a Rudy’s (I think there is on in LA in The Standard) $27 bucks and my hair is adorable! I don’t know that I’ll ever be able to go back to the $80 cuts…

By: GREENI$BLACK

GREENI$BLACK — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:03:43 +0000

This past year, I went to a salon training night in lieu of my normal $160 haircut. My hair was dreadfully long, and I got probably around 5-6 inches cut off – all for free! After a few months of that, I got bored with the very vanilla cut, and sprung for a cut at a “curly hair” salon. The cut cost $100, but the stylist gave me a great shape that I can wear with my naturally wavy hair – it is literally wash and go, amazing!

By: Carrie

Carrie — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:23:15 +0000

I hear ya. I haven’t gotten a haircut in months – let alone a highlight. My roots are killing me. I’ve been so desperate that I’ve just tried to sit out in the sun for awhile and get some highlights circa the Sun Inn days of the ’90s.

It’s not that I can’t spend some money for a highlight/cut, but damn, $100 + tip is ridic in my humble opinion!

If you get a digi perm, can you do a post? That sounds interesting!

By: SP

SP — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:50:01 +0000

I spent like 15 minutes looking at pictures of them last night — they look great and you don’t have to curl your hair? Now I want one! Except I didn’t see any white girls with them? Is it allowed? haha

I guess it doesn’t matter, it is highly unlikely I’ll actually be willing to pay for it.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:28:08 +0000

OH man, i’ve been having the wifey cut my hair for years now nevermind the recession. ofcourse, i’m also a guy and rock a mohawk all you have to do is shave around the mane and you’re good to go!

By: dogatemyfinances

dogatemyfinances — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:31:20 +0000

Gahhh! Now I want one of those perms!!!!!

By: Cheap & Chic

Cheap & Chic — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:31:13 +0000

I have naturally dark hair but have blond highlights. I decided to try a few products that will help get a few more weeks out of my hair color and help to cover my roots. ALL of the products have failed me and my hair really needs to be done. I’ve been trying to get my color/cut to last for a 8 weeks instead of 6 but those last 2 weeks are just torture.

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:00:39 +0000

Well, I’ve never cut my hair. It probably requries a bit more shampoo, but it’s probably saved me money and time in the long run. (I’m very lucky because my hair doesn’t get tangled easily!)

By: Jenn M

Jenn M — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:53:46 +0000

I have been stretching out my treatments. Instead of every 5 weeks, now its more like 6-7. I work at a college w/ a cosmetology school – maybe I’ll give them a try.