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When Nothing But Your Hair Gets Ripped Off: Affordable Hair Removal

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Hair removal is big business. Women spend billions in the United States alone seeking baby-smooth skin. Some women spend thousands of dollars seeking systems that make hair removal less of a pain. Even if you stick with basic hair removal methods, supplies and salon appointments can really add up. Worse, many manufacturers of hair removal systems are more than happy to part you and your money - even if their systems are completely ineffective.

How can I make hair removal affordable?

If you are on a budget, there are some steps you can take to reduce the costs of hair removal:

  • Decide how much you can afford to spend on hair removal and then stick to that dollar figure.
  • Figure out how much you spend now and calculate how much other hair removal systems cost in real terms. That means calculate how much you spend on a system each month rather than what you spend on supplies. You may find that longer-lasting but more expensive hair removal systems are actually very inexpensive in the long run.
  • Shop around. An online store may well have cheaper shaving supplies and waxing kits than the store you are using now. A local beauty supply store may well offer professional-quality waxing and shaving supplies at a discount. Check the local phone book.
  • You could also try using less expensive brands at your store. Drug store brands are often just as effective (but much cheaper) than brands with huge advertising budgets.
  • If you go to a salon, check to see if they have a loyalty program - you could get discounts if you give a salon steady business. Don't be tempted to just switch salons because you find a cheaper one - make sure any salon you go to is reputable and clean. It's worth the extra few dollars, if that's what it takes.
  • Try calling a beauty school to see if they offer discount procedures. Many schools and colleges that train aestheticians offer the public a chance to come in and get discount procedures (such as waxing). Not only are these procedures very inexpensive, but they help aestheticians learn their trade. In many schools, aestheticians are supervised by instructors, so you still get professional advice.
  • Consider switching to a cheaper hair removal system. If you currently wax at home, try a sugaring kit that costs a fraction of the price. If you shave, consider using a depilatory. If you are a fan of threading, try tweezing.
  • Beware of scams that grab your money but still leave you fuzzy. Read the fine print of any new hair removal product you want to try. Better yet, buy travel or sample sizes first to ensure that you like the product. Research every new hair removal system carefully to make sure you do not get taken for a ride.
  • Learn to be a pro at advertising lingo. If an ad uses terms like "virtually" or "almost", the words just after that are weak. That means if a product claims to offer "virtually permanent" hair removal it is not, in effect, offering permanent hair removal. "Almost painless" means it is NOT entirely painless.
  • Keep an eye out for coupons and discounts. If your favorite hair removal system is on sale, buy in bulk.

Following these tips, you can be hair-free and still have enough cash left over for a great outfit that highlights your smooth body.

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