tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post5130872530778258870..comments2023-11-18T01:21:55.631-05:00Comments on My Open Wallet: Willing to Be FlexibleMadame Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536189690094235926noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-4551206336908057722009-12-14T00:26:37.540-05:002009-12-14T00:26:37.540-05:00Your hairdresser sounds like a great person! Do h...Your hairdresser sounds like a great person! Do her and your friends a favor and recommend her to them!Thrifty Galnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-65775222073916350792009-04-01T12:21:00.000-04:002009-04-01T12:21:00.000-04:00I think, like some of the comments say, that it is...I think, like some of the comments say, that it is a question of dignity and the relationship of service. There are lots of ways to cut back, but personal interaction with another human being should be last. I don't color or perm or highlight, so I only get basic cuts, but I tip well. Then I save in other areas. I've been on the server end of things and I will never forget what it was like.MtnMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08486102684101822999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-63382031451679181722009-04-01T09:39:00.000-04:002009-04-01T09:39:00.000-04:00Here's the thing. Everyone has to allow themselve...Here's the thing. Everyone has to allow themselves at least one luxury that they won't get rid of even in downtimes. Mine is Starbucks on the weekends. Without it, life just isn't the same.<BR/><BR/>There was a lot I thought I couldn't live without (cable, law mowing services, etc) but tried it and found out I could. Starbucks wasn't one of them.<BR/><BR/>Interestingly enough hair care was. I'm African American so hair care is a BIG DEAL. But thanks to the wonderful world of YouTube I found I could relax and style my hair at a TINY fraction of the cost to go to the salon. Like you, I ADORED my stylist and felt horribly guilty about leaving. But finances are finances and I couldn't justify the $75 (plus the hefty tip) just to ease my conscience. <BR/><BR/>I need a trim though so I may call her soon. THAT I will not do on my own.Adriennenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-18025590129606518582009-03-31T20:15:00.000-04:002009-03-31T20:15:00.000-04:00I actually just had a haircut, and since I don't h...I actually just had a haircut, and since I don't have a regular hairdresser in this city, it was tough to just find a an acceptable place that wasn't too expensive. So far I had tried the hairstylist school (cheaper, but be prepared to be there for at least 1.5 hours), and a salon at the closest mall that ended up being more expensive than I had been expecting. <BR/><BR/>This time, I actually took the time to call about 20 salons close to my place to get prices so that I could pick a better place. <BR/><BR/>My point being: having your own hairdresser is something great, and once you have them, it is something worth keeping.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-71456501110443773802009-03-31T09:59:00.001-04:002009-03-31T09:59:00.001-04:00Surprising, my girlfriend's hairstylist here on Lo...Surprising, my girlfriend's hairstylist here on Long Island says his business hasn't slowed down one bit. <BR/><BR/>We're all looking at our expenses, but haircuts are somewhat a part of personal hygene. I could never trim and cut corners on my hygene just to save a few bucks.<BR/><BR/>That being said, my mens haircut costs $10 and I tip the barber $10, and now that things are tough I questioned cutting my tip in half, but decided it wouldnt be the right thing to do.<BR/><BR/>I feel I could cut costs that seem on the surface to only affect myself, like buying generic brands, vacationing less, buying a used car, but cutting the cost of which you pay people that directly perform a somewhat personal service for you seems indecent.<BR/><BR/>Likely in this economy your hairdressers fixed costs have not changed, and certainly her price for her time has not been diminished. Keep getting your haircuts that you enjoy, we dont want to see you around the office picking your deadends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-69756283690993398332009-03-31T09:59:00.000-04:002009-03-31T09:59:00.000-04:00Your hairdresser sounds like a real down to earth ...Your hairdresser sounds like a real down to earth person.... I almost want to say "human." Imagine if everybody acted as their brother's keepers, like she is! <BR/><BR/>What its sounds like she is offering you if you were to be laid off is not a hand out, but a chance for both of you to keep your dignity in continuing your relationship. A lesser person would jump at the opportunity to get "more for less."<BR/><BR/>You are putting your money where your mouth is. If you didn't value your hair or the job she does so much you wouldn't get a decent hair cut or keep your hairdresser. Its a mutual relationship, and its not meant for any one of you to come on top..... it's a way of making sure both your needs are met without any inconviniences. Aint no shame in that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com