Money-Saving Beauty Tips for Hair, Nails, and More

Industry pros reveal how to stay fit and beautiful in an ugly economy

Just because the economy is sluggish, doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite beauty treatments or your fitness regimen. We’ve rounded up six ways you can adapt your beauty and workout routine so that it’ll cost you less cash!

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1. At-Home Hair Color

Don’t have the time or cash for regular salon visits? If you’re going no more than two shades lighter or darker than your natural hair color, you can use an at-home kit. Make sure to go by the description and not the picture on the box. If you can’t stand the thought of doing it yourself, ask your colorist to weave a variety of warm highlights through your color in the same color family so you can go 10 weeks between visits instead of the average six.

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