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August 28, 2008

Cheap Trick Thursday: cheap beauty tips

Organizing resource Unclutter.com led me to this week's Cheap Trick Thursday theme: cheap changes to your beauty routine.

Their suggestion to combat perfume clutter involves purchasing samples of larger bottles of smell goods rather than pay the full price of an entire bottle. That way you can take your time before deciding whether it's your new signature scent or just plain stinky.  

Then there was this Lifehackery post I found via Consumerist that discussed ways old coffee grounds can supplement your beauty regimen (for external use only --- no comment on the benefits or downsides to drinking the caffeinated stuff). Lifehackery also recommends shampooing with beer, if that's your kind of thing.

And there's also the standard answer to cutting back on costs:

 

 

get fewer services such as manicures and pedicures and haircuts. Do it yourself, or space them out.

Cut long hair and you'll spend less money on shampoo. If you're like my dad, you'll get the shortest cut possible and limit trips to the barber.

 

Posted by Liz Kay at 6:48 AM | | Comments (0)
Categories: Cheap/Frugal, Shopping
        

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