DIY Salon Services

Answer 1

You can do many pricey salon services at home. The results may not be salon perfect, but they may be good enough to hold you over between appointments. These DIY salon treatments are more easily done with the help of an extra pair of hands.

Hair

Buy a good pair of scissors from a beauty supply shop and trim your own hair. YouTube and many other sites offer easy to follow instructions on how to cut, color, and style hair. Enlist the help of someone else to color your hair; they’ll be able apply color to areas you might otherwise miss. Everything from mayonnaise to avocados can be used with a warm towel to condition hair. Pay a professional for more complex services such as highlights, bleaching, and perms.

Manis and Pedis

Schedule a weekly girl’s night to swap manicure and pedicure services. There are many quality nail products available that make doing your own nails at home easy. Pay a professional to do acrylic nails; the powders and resins used to apply them can be harmful if not used correctly. Have disinfectant available to clean shared manicure tools.

Facials

Everything you need for a DIY facial is likely in your kitchen. Oatmeal, yogurt, avocados, bananas, egg whites, and olive oil are just a few natural products you can use for a salon quality facial. Make your own toner with mouthwash or peroxide mixed with lavender water. Know your skin type and sensitivities when selecting DIY facial ingredients.

Eyebrows

Have a friend tidy up your eyebrows for you regularly, and you could save $30 a month. Use the same method you pay for at the salon. Many beauty supply stores sell eyebrow kits. You’ll save on the monthly salon cost, so splurge on the DIY tools to get the best results.