Comments on: Professional Manicure/Pedicure VS Frugal DO IT YOURSELF (DIY) Manicure/Pedicure http://www.zlittle.com/2007/05/14/professional-manicurepedicure-vs-do-it-yourself-diy-manicure-pedicure/ A site that celebrates the beauty of Frugal Living. Discussion on how to save money using your creativity and frugality. How to use principles of paying the lowest possible cost to get the highest possible results in your daily life. Other topics like changing trash into treasure, stylist low cost fashion, do it yourself home organizing, coupons and more., home organizing, coupons and much more. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:14:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: tex http://www.zlittle.com/2007/05/14/professional-manicurepedicure-vs-do-it-yourself-diy-manicure-pedicure/comment-page-1/#comment-3856 tex Fri, 25 May 2007 01:43:35 +0000 http://www.zlittle.com/2007/05/14/professional-manicurepedicure-vs-do-it-yourself-diy-manicure-pedicure/#comment-3856 Yes I am pretty frugal, but pedicures are my one luxury. I have some rules, once every three weeks and only over the summer so I can wear open toe shoes whenever I want (I live in the South, so late April- early Oct). I do the manicure part at home, so make some savings there. Also, and this is the big justification, I color my hair at home (you would not believe the compliments I have gotten after doing my hair with a home kit), and space out haircuts - no expensive haircuts either. Also we have a million nail places, so the prices are pretty competitive. Yes I am pretty frugal, but pedicures are my one luxury. I have some rules, once every three weeks and only over the summer so I can wear open toe shoes whenever I want (I live in the South, so late April- early Oct). I do the manicure part at home, so make some savings there.

Also, and this is the big justification, I color my hair at home (you would not believe the compliments I have gotten after doing my hair with a home kit), and space out haircuts – no expensive haircuts either. Also we have a million nail places, so the prices are pretty competitive.

]]> By: AM http://www.zlittle.com/2007/05/14/professional-manicurepedicure-vs-do-it-yourself-diy-manicure-pedicure/comment-page-1/#comment-3817 AM Wed, 23 May 2007 23:36:18 +0000 http://www.zlittle.com/2007/05/14/professional-manicurepedicure-vs-do-it-yourself-diy-manicure-pedicure/#comment-3817 Thanks for a great post! I didn't have a professional Mani/Pedi until I was 34 years old and have always managed to be well groomed - no overgrown cuticles, no cracked heels etc., and I've managed to put together a very nice DIY mani/pedi toolkit for this specific task... But then I got pregnant! So, until I can actually SEE my feet again, I'm paying $25 dollars every two weeks for a pedicure. Plus, I live in Phoenix and it's almost mandatory to have a well groomed foot, even (and maybe especially!) while pregnant. So, I'll keep shopping clearance sales and thrift stores gladly, but I'll not give up my pedi's until well after baby has arrived! Sometimes, frugality must be sacrificed for a little mental health...although it could just be the hormones talking. Thanks for a great post! I didn’t have a professional Mani/Pedi until I was 34 years old and have always managed to be well groomed – no overgrown cuticles, no cracked heels etc., and I’ve managed to put together a very nice DIY mani/pedi toolkit for this specific task… But then I got pregnant! So, until I can actually SEE my feet again, I’m paying $25 dollars every two weeks for a pedicure. Plus, I live in Phoenix and it’s almost mandatory to have a well groomed foot, even (and maybe especially!) while pregnant. So, I’ll keep shopping clearance sales and thrift stores gladly, but I’ll not give up my pedi’s until well after baby has arrived! Sometimes, frugality must be sacrificed for a little mental health…although it could just be the hormones talking.

]]> By: Escape Brooklyn http://www.zlittle.com/2007/05/14/professional-manicurepedicure-vs-do-it-yourself-diy-manicure-pedicure/comment-page-1/#comment-3769 Escape Brooklyn Tue, 22 May 2007 20:39:23 +0000 http://www.zlittle.com/2007/05/14/professional-manicurepedicure-vs-do-it-yourself-diy-manicure-pedicure/#comment-3769 I couldn't agree more! The idea of a pedi/mani is always so much better than the reality. Plus, I'm always disappointed to realize I just blew $30+ on something that only lasts a short time. My last pedicure, for instance, was so bad that the crummy polish chipped ON MY WAY HOME, making the money spent a complete waste. So now, once a week or so, I just do it myself. I couldn’t agree more! The idea of a pedi/mani is always so much better than the reality. Plus, I’m always disappointed to realize I just blew $30+ on something that only lasts a short time. My last pedicure, for instance, was so bad that the crummy polish chipped ON MY WAY HOME, making the money spent a complete waste. So now, once a week or so, I just do it myself.

]]> By: MissPinkKate http://www.zlittle.com/2007/05/14/professional-manicurepedicure-vs-do-it-yourself-diy-manicure-pedicure/comment-page-1/#comment-3765 MissPinkKate Tue, 22 May 2007 19:43:09 +0000 http://www.zlittle.com/2007/05/14/professional-manicurepedicure-vs-do-it-yourself-diy-manicure-pedicure/#comment-3765 One funny thing about NYC is that manicures and pedicures are SO CHEAP. At the place I go, a manicure is $6 and a pedicure is $13. There are even places you can go where you can get both for $15 Monday-Thursday. One funny thing about NYC is that manicures and pedicures are SO CHEAP. At the place I go, a manicure is $6 and a pedicure is $13. There are even places you can go where you can get both for $15 Monday-Thursday.

]]> By: Festival of Frugality #75 ∞ Get Rich Slowly http://www.zlittle.com/2007/05/14/professional-manicurepedicure-vs-do-it-yourself-diy-manicure-pedicure/comment-page-1/#comment-3754 Festival of Frugality #75 ∞ Get Rich Slowly Tue, 22 May 2007 18:01:14 +0000 http://www.zlittle.com/2007/05/14/professional-manicurepedicure-vs-do-it-yourself-diy-manicure-pedicure/#comment-3754 [...] at Zlittle Frugal Living compares professional manicures to frugal DIY manicures. “How many times do you think you should do a pedicure manicure at a nail salon? What would [...] [...] at Zlittle Frugal Living compares professional manicures to frugal DIY manicures. “How many times do you think you should do a pedicure manicure at a nail salon? What would [...]

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