Anonymous
Post 05/14/2026 12:16     Subject: Re:Beauty saves and splurges
Anonymous wrote:Saves: drugstore shampoo and lotion and most makeup. I color my own hair and do my nails.
Splurge: a Brazilian every 4 weeks. I could do it at home but would chicken out after the first strip.


Which drugstore shampoo do you like?
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2026 12:07     Subject: Beauty saves and splurges
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Saves: I hate nail polish and manicures. I keep my nails short and neat but no manis or pedis. I have fine hair so I prefer drugstore shampoos and conditioner. I thrift most of my clothes… I spend Pennies on the dollar for higher end labels, natural fibers only.
Splurge: regular highlights and frequent trims, and I treat myself to nicer skincare and makeup from clean, low tox brands…love credo!


Can you recommend good thrift stores? I keep wanting to be a thrift store person, but the stores I've tried are full of clothes that, well, I'd probably donate to thrift shop myself because I don't wear them.


Not PP, but I have found some of my favorite stuff at Unique. It's definitely full of awful clothes though -- you have to be patient and willing to comb through an awful lot of junk.


check out UPtown Cheapskate
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2026 11:21     Subject: Beauty saves and splurges
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Saves: I hate nail polish and manicures. I keep my nails short and neat but no manis or pedis. I have fine hair so I prefer drugstore shampoos and conditioner. I thrift most of my clothes… I spend Pennies on the dollar for higher end labels, natural fibers only.
Splurge: regular highlights and frequent trims, and I treat myself to nicer skincare and makeup from clean, low tox brands…love credo!


Which drugstore shampoos do you like?


I've tried them all! I swear to you, Suave is the best! For both shampoo and conditioner. Am partial to the coconut. I also like Herbal Essences.


The best shampoo depends on your hair and scalp.


+1
And changing things up. Suave clarifying shampoo is great, and then I get some hair masks for in between.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2026 11:19     Subject: Re:Beauty saves and splurges
Saves: drugstore shampoo and lotion and most makeup. I color my own hair and do my nails.
Splurge: a Brazilian every 4 weeks. I could do it at home but would chicken out after the first strip.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2026 11:12     Subject: Re:Beauty saves and splurges
Anonymous wrote:Saves: Per Plus shampoo, mostly at home mani pedis unless it’s big event, happy to use drugstore and Costco lotions, drugstore skincare, at home teeth whitening. TBH these saves seem like splurges to me because I was so broke through my twenties I had to use hand soap as shampoo.

Splurges: Haircut and highlights, high end makeup, good shoes, nice perfume.


Pert plus smells amazing but weights my hair down. I wish they would make pert shampoo without the conditioner maybe that would be better for thin, fine, fly-a-way hair.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2026 08:43     Subject: Beauty saves and splurges
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Saves: I hate nail polish and manicures. I keep my nails short and neat but no manis or pedis. I have fine hair so I prefer drugstore shampoos and conditioner. I thrift most of my clothes… I spend Pennies on the dollar for higher end labels, natural fibers only.
Splurge: regular highlights and frequent trims, and I treat myself to nicer skincare and makeup from clean, low tox brands…love credo!


Can you recommend good thrift stores? I keep wanting to be a thrift store person, but the stores I've tried are full of clothes that, well, I'd probably donate to thrift shop myself because I don't wear them.


Not PP, but I have found some of my favorite stuff at Unique. It's definitely full of awful clothes though -- you have to be patient and willing to comb through an awful lot of junk.

DP and same.
Anonymous
Post 05/13/2026 20:19     Subject: Beauty saves and splurges
The best beauty save is a 100% coco butter stick. Forget about that palmers crap.
Anonymous
Post 05/13/2026 17:58     Subject: Beauty saves and splurges
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Saves: I hate nail polish and manicures. I keep my nails short and neat but no manis or pedis. I have fine hair so I prefer drugstore shampoos and conditioner. I thrift most of my clothes… I spend Pennies on the dollar for higher end labels, natural fibers only.
Splurge: regular highlights and frequent trims, and I treat myself to nicer skincare and makeup from clean, low tox brands…love credo!


Can you recommend good thrift stores? I keep wanting to be a thrift store person, but the stores I've tried are full of clothes that, well, I'd probably donate to thrift shop myself because I don't wear them.


Not PP, but I have found some of my favorite stuff at Unique. It's definitely full of awful clothes though -- you have to be patient and willing to comb through an awful lot of junk.
Anonymous
Post 05/13/2026 17:55     Subject: Beauty saves and splurges
Anonymous wrote:Saves: I hate nail polish and manicures. I keep my nails short and neat but no manis or pedis. I have fine hair so I prefer drugstore shampoos and conditioner. I thrift most of my clothes… I spend Pennies on the dollar for higher end labels, natural fibers only.
Splurge: regular highlights and frequent trims, and I treat myself to nicer skincare and makeup from clean, low tox brands…love credo!


Can you recommend good thrift stores? I keep wanting to be a thrift store person, but the stores I've tried are full of clothes that, well, I'd probably donate to thrift shop myself because I don't wear them.
Anonymous
Post 05/13/2026 17:54     Subject: Beauty saves and splurges
Saves: Oil of Olay moisturizer, Trader Joe's cleanser, do my own manis and pedis, I quit getting highlights and am mostly happy with that decision

Splurges: GLP1, personal trainer, Prose custom shampoo and conditioner, Lush peppermint foot cream, occasional head spa, Byredo Mojave Ghost scent, Dyson hair dryer

Maybe soon: upper and lower bleph, or maybe just botox and fillers, not sure yet
Anonymous
Post 05/13/2026 17:44     Subject: Beauty saves and splurges
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I thought this might be a fun thread.
My saves: I do my own mani/pedis and hair color
Splurge: good haircuts, lower blepharoplasty


Who do you recommend for lower Bleph? Approximate cost?


Not PP, but I met with Dr Naz, and I liked her -- lower bleph was estimated at 11k.
Anonymous
Post 05/13/2026 16:48     Subject: Beauty saves and splurges
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Saves: I hate nail polish and manicures. I keep my nails short and neat but no manis or pedis. I have fine hair so I prefer drugstore shampoos and conditioner. I thrift most of my clothes… I spend Pennies on the dollar for higher end labels, natural fibers only.
Splurge: regular highlights and frequent trims, and I treat myself to nicer skincare and makeup from clean, low tox brands…love credo!


Which drugstore shampoos do you like?


I've tried them all! I swear to you, Suave is the best! For both shampoo and conditioner. Am partial to the coconut. I also like Herbal Essences.


The best shampoo depends on your hair and scalp.
Anonymous
Post 05/13/2026 12:05     Subject: Beauty saves and splurges
Anonymous wrote:I thought this might be a fun thread.
My saves: I do my own mani/pedis and hair color
Splurge: good haircuts, lower blepharoplasty


Who do you recommend for lower Bleph? Approximate cost?
Anonymous
Post 05/13/2026 09:05     Subject: Beauty saves and splurges
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Saves: I hate nail polish and manicures. I keep my nails short and neat but no manis or pedis. I have fine hair so I prefer drugstore shampoos and conditioner. I thrift most of my clothes… I spend Pennies on the dollar for higher end labels, natural fibers only.
Splurge: regular highlights and frequent trims, and I treat myself to nicer skincare and makeup from clean, low tox brands…love credo!


Which drugstore shampoos do you like?


I've tried them all! I swear to you, Suave is the best! For both shampoo and conditioner. Am partial to the coconut. I also like Herbal Essences.
Anonymous
Post 05/13/2026 08:25     Subject: Re:Beauty saves and splurges
Saves: Per Plus shampoo, mostly at home mani pedis unless it’s big event, happy to use drugstore and Costco lotions, drugstore skincare, at home teeth whitening. TBH these saves seem like splurges to me because I was so broke through my twenties I had to use hand soap as shampoo.

Splurges: Haircut and highlights, high end makeup, good shoes, nice perfume.