How much money do you spend on beauty each month?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mostly for my hair. I go every three weeks.

$280 cut/color (roots)/tip I have black hair that is about 1/4 grey and looks awful otherwise. But my hair always looks fabulous so completely worth it.

I am a rouge at Sephora so at least $1000/yr. I like makeup and products.

I do my own nails and toes and had body hair lasered off.

I am 52 and a SAHM. DH is retired. FYI, he spends more than me on upkeep specifically he gets highlights (blond) and regular massages and pedicures.

[Anonymous]

Good Q!

Highlights/haircuts: $250 3-4x/year so call it $1K
Monthly waxing in summer; probably every 6 weeks in winter (underarm, legs, bikini): $195 x 8= $1500ish
Monthly pedicures in summer: $95 x 7 = $700ish
Retin A: sometimes I have copay, sometimes I don't: maybe $60/yr tops
Dermatologist (with copays) & any meds - maybe 4x/year tops so $300ish
I get Joico shampoo/conditioner & hairspray at TJMaxx; they are $16 each & probably last 2 months; $32x6 - $200ish/yr
Bumble & Bumble hair products + Dermalogica cleanser etc: ~$750/yr
Probably get my makeup done once every 2-3 yrs (when I buy new products) at Bloomingdales or Nordstrom & I like Chanel foundation: $300-$500 every few years
I get Target mascara regularly - other stuff I only replace if it runs out ~$50/yr
Really like a specific sunscreen that costs $50 per bottle; I think I bought 3 bottles this year

I think it's roughly $5K/yr so maybe $400 or so a month. This does not count my exercise costs (e.g. classes, gym membership, attire, etc). Also doesn't cover my supplements (like viviscal & collagen) which are definitely related expenses.

Things I contemplate doing but haven't pulled the trigger on yet: botox, facials, manicures, more regular massages

[Anonymous]

Wow! I wish I had as much disposable income as some of you ladies!

[Anonymous]

A lot. Prob 1000+ right now because I’m in the middle of laser hair removal. I also do Botox every 3 months at $400 a pop. I’m going to do IPL next month which is $500. Mani/pedi every 3 weeks which is $100 (including tip). I wear very little makeup and don’t color my hair. I get it cut every 3 months for $100.

[Anonymous]

Highlights 2-3/year at $250
Color roots every 6 weeks $75
Hair cut - 4/year at $50

Drugstore shampoo & conditioner, so not a lot. More $$$ leave in conditioner but I don't use a lot so it lasts me a while.
Pedicure every month but only in the summer.

I spend a lot on my skin (maybe 3K/year?) so very little on makeup because I have good skin. I just use some tinted sunscreen, mascara, blush, tinted lip balm and call it a day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:On average about $600 per month

Highlights are 2x a year and $350 = $700
Haircuts 4x a year at $100 = $400
Color touch ups every 5 weeks at approx $120 = ~ $1,100
Make up purchases = $500 per year
Blowouts maybe 25 times a year at $50 each time = $1,250
Keratin once a year = $400
Nails 20 plus times a year = ~$500
Eyebrow threading 10 times a year =~$200
Retina = $100
Botox and fillers $1800 per year

I hate spending this but I feel likes it’s required to look good. There’s a stark difference between women who spend on these items and those who don’t. You can get away not spending it until you hit your 30s.

I'm roughly the same. I'm only 31 so I haven't gotten to the botox/filler phase of my life but I love makeup/beauty products and I get a massage/body treatment once per month.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good Q!

Highlights/haircuts: $250 3-4x/year so call it $1K
Monthly waxing in summer; probably every 6 weeks in winter (underarm, legs, bikini): $195 x 8= $1500ish
Monthly pedicures in summer: $95 x 7 = $700ish
Retin A: sometimes I have copay, sometimes I don't: maybe $60/yr tops
Dermatologist (with copays) & any meds - maybe 4x/year tops so $300ish
I get Joico shampoo/conditioner & hairspray at TJMaxx; they are $16 each & probably last 2 months; $32x6 - $200ish/yr
Bumble & Bumble hair products + Dermalogica cleanser etc: ~$750/yr
Probably get my makeup done once every 2-3 yrs (when I buy new products) at Bloomingdales or Nordstrom & I like Chanel foundation: $300-$500 every few years
I get Target mascara regularly - other stuff I only replace if it runs out ~$50/yr
Really like a specific sunscreen that costs $50 per bottle; I think I bought 3 bottles this year

I think it's roughly $5K/yr so maybe $400 or so a month. This does not count my exercise costs (e.g. classes, gym membership, attire, etc). Also doesn't cover my supplements (like viviscal & collagen) which are definitely related expenses.

Things I contemplate doing but haven't pulled the trigger on yet: botox, facials, manicures, more regular massages

Thats almost what I spend too except for dermatologist (I go once a year for annual check-up that covered by my insuarance), and buy Retin A overseas cheaper and without prescription. I also do my own make up always, and don't spend as much on hair product. Other than that, the same cost.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A lot. Prob 1000+ right now because I’m in the middle of laser hair removal. I also do Botox every 3 months at $400 a pop. I’m going to do IPL next month which is $500. Mani/pedi every 3 weeks which is $100 (including tip). I wear very little makeup and don’t color my hair. I get it cut every 3 months for $100.

Why your Botox doesn't last 6 month?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A lot. Prob 1000+ right now because I’m in the middle of laser hair removal. I also do Botox every 3 months at $400 a pop. I’m going to do IPL next month which is $500. Mani/pedi every 3 weeks which is $100 (including tip). I wear very little makeup and don’t color my hair. I get it cut every 3 months for $100.

Why your Botox doesn't last 6 month?

Most times I've had it done they tell me it will last 3-6 months. Usually it lasts me around 4.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:$350

Last time this question was asked I was flamed so bring it on. I live in Los Angeles.

I am probably about the same, no flames here.

Me too.

Color with blow dry, cut $240
Pedicure every 2-3 weeks $36 with tip
Eyebrows $24 every 4-6 weeks
Not including make up or salon or skincare produc

Then add in $600 every 4-5 months at dermatologists.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mostly for my hair. I go every three weeks.

$280 cut/color (roots)/tip I have black hair that is about 1/4 grey and looks awful otherwise. But my hair always looks fabulous so completely worth it.

I am a rouge at Sephora so at least $1000/yr. I like makeup and products.

I do my own nails and toes and had body hair lasered off.

I am 52 and a SAHM. DH is retired. FYI, he spends more than me on upkeep specifically he gets highlights (blond) and regular massages and pedicures.

Your husband gets blonde highlights?? Wtf? I think he might have a bf.

[Anonymous]

Upkeep gets more expensive the older you get.

Big time.

I spend three times as much at 48 than I did at 28.

[Anonymous]

Skincare products average about $50/month last I checked and I use a lot but buy from Korea

2 haircuts per year, usually $100+ each, so averaged out to ~$20/month

Make-up is bought in batches and I haven't tracked how long they all last relative to their price, but I use drugstore mostly so I'm guessing about $20-30/month.

Manicures, when I get them, are $40 each & 2x month.

All totals to about $180/month.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mostly for my hair. I go every three weeks.

$280 cut/color (roots)/tip I have black hair that is about 1/4 grey and looks awful otherwise. But my hair always looks fabulous so completely worth it.

I am a rouge at Sephora so at least $1000/yr. I like makeup and products.

I do my own nails and toes and had body hair lasered off.

I am 52 and a SAHM. DH is retired. FYI, he spends more than me on upkeep specifically he gets highlights (blond) and regular massages and pedicures.

Your husband gets blonde highlights?? Wtf? I think he might have a bf.

He gets highlights at my suggestion and goes to my hair stylist with me. He goes with me every 6 weeks for a cut and gets highlights 3x a yr. It looks great

To add to your outrage. my 11 year old DS gets a haircut every 6 weeks with red highlights at my hair stylist. Looks fabulous!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:On average about $600 per month

Highlights are 2x a year and $350 = $700
Haircuts 4x a year at $100 = $400
Color touch ups every 5 weeks at approx $120 = ~ $1,100
Make up purchases = $500 per year
Blowouts maybe 25 times a year at $50 each time = $1,250
Keratin once a year = $400
Nails 20 plus times a year = ~$500
Eyebrow threading 10 times a year =~$200
Retina = $100
Botox and fillers $1800 per year

I hate spending this but I feel likes it’s required to look good. There’s a stark difference between women who spend on these items and those who don’t. You can get away not spending it until you hit your 30s.

LOL, yes, yes there is.

I know a part of siblings 15 months apart (Irish twins). One uses and has used botox for 5 years consistently. The other hasn't. Seeing them together and you'd think the other was 10 years older.

So yes. There is a difference and its discernible.

How old are they?