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How much do you spend on hair and nails?

192 replies

Holyjolly · 30/11/2024 11:08

I am thinking of getting highlights done and in the past, only ever got haircut for something like £20-30. I have started to get grey hairs now so need to look at more options for hair care.
I am also intrigued by my colleague's getting beautiful nails done and tempted to get mine done.
I haven't had much hairs or nails done in the past and intrigued what I should budget for each month to get my hair and nails done?
What are your usual regular spend on hair and nails?

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Spacecowboys · 30/11/2024 20:09

£170 every 10 weeks for hair, then when new extensions are due ( every 12- 18 months) there’s that cost too. Nails are free as a family member does them. They are my own nails, not false ones.

LizzoBennett · 30/11/2024 20:06

Approx. £50 every other year for a haircut. Nothing on nails.

waggytaildog · 30/11/2024 20:03

Averages £120 a month

Gel nails and hair - roots/maintaining balayage hair

Gel nails done once per month
Hair 8 times per year

PurpleFlower1983 · 30/11/2024 19:59

£80 for my hair every 10 weeks, used to be over £100 but my hairdresser left, I used to pay £28 for nails every 3 weeks but I gave it up to go towards my Botox now that I am getting on 🤣

Amba1998 · 30/11/2024 19:57

Nails £35 every 2-3 weeks

hair £90 every 3 months

sunshineinabag2 · 30/11/2024 19:56

I get my hair done every 6-8 weeks £160 Blush
But I have blonde highlights and brown hair.
Biab on my nails every 3 weeks £35

Snowontheroof · 30/11/2024 19:30

I buy shampoo.

I think I last went to a hairdresser about 20 years ago. After having the top of my ear nipped off by a hairdresser as a child, and a perm that made half my hair fall out as a teenager, I have gone off them.
My nails have to survive a lot of gardening - no point in pampering them!

TheFluffiestCat · 30/11/2024 19:11

I hate having my hair done. I go to one of those walk-in places every 3 months for about £15.

ThatRubyGoose · 30/11/2024 19:01

I have my hair dyed dark at the back, really bright colour at the front every 5-6 weeks and it’s better £65 - £110 depending on whether I need it all doing cut etc

I have a pedicure every 4 weeks, it’s a treat for me and that’s £40 with shellac.

I am going to start having my hand nails done aswell at the same time which will be £35 too.

I like to take pride in my appearance and I love those few hours every month being pampered. I’m a mum, working full time and in those moment I can just drink coffee, have a chat and not have to worry about anything else. Always puts me in a good mood 🥰

LibbyL92 · 30/11/2024 18:53

Central London

nails every 4 weeks £34
full head of highlights every 3ish months with a trim £50 (family friend does it)

elliejjtiny · 30/11/2024 18:36

I do my own hair. Used to do my own nails but have done that since before having dc. My hair is waist length and so is my son's so we get through a lot of shampoo and conditioner. We use Tesco own brand though so not that expensive.

fost · 30/11/2024 18:36

Maybe £20 a year on home hair dye. My hair is very long so I just trim it myself, generally have natural nails but if I do want them painted I'll do it myself.

Bigearringsbigsmile · 30/11/2024 18:34

Don't get my nails done but spend 100 quid every 7 weeks on my hair.

thankyouforthedayz · 30/11/2024 18:32

3 haircuts per year, total spend £165

coldcallerbaiter · 30/11/2024 18:30

Cut and colour £80 x 4 a year.

Gel nails £25 x 8 a year

Tried more expensive versions on and off and they were no better.

FlippityFloppityFlump · 30/11/2024 18:27

Hair highlight and cut every 3 months is £85. Short BIAB nails every 3 weeks is £40.
I have eyebrow tint, wax and eyelash lift and tint when I go on holiday

SocksAndTheCity · 30/11/2024 18:25

Nothing outwith products I use at home, so I reckon maybe £30-50 a year max?

I cut my own hair when the ends get straggly and use decent haircare (I buy the huge bottles of shampoo and conditioner) but beyond that it's the odd bottle of nail polish & remover that's about it Smile

SLRUS · 30/11/2024 18:18

£200pcm. 4 blow dries and nails 2 times a month. More if it's time to get my roots of highlights done.

housemaus · 30/11/2024 18:15

Go to the hairdressers about once a year - I'm very lazy with it and have long hair, I occasionally trim it myself, so about £50 for a cut and blowdry once a year! And then BIAB nails every 3-4 weeks which I get for free because my sister does them but would cost £30.

Ginkypig · 30/11/2024 17:59

Can I ask about everyone who has pedicures.

What happens during one? do they do they sort the heels or is it just nails?

I’d maybe consider it for the summer months if it sorted out my feet as well.

Growlybear83 · 30/11/2024 17:56

I've never had anything done to my nails and last went to the hairdresser about ten years ago. 😆

Crushed23 · 30/11/2024 17:53

When I was living in the UK I would pay £35 for a gel manicure every 3-4 weeks.

About £60 for a haircut every 2 months.

Balayage every 3-4 months for £150-200.

£40 for a gel pedicure about 3 times a year.

Ginkypig · 30/11/2024 17:44

£0

iv never had my nails done in any capacity and I get my hair trimmed for free about twice a year (sometimes 3) when my friend is seeing his make stylist getting his hair cut.

I wouldn’t have my hair done at all but he offered as he like us and won’t take money for it as it is literally just the most basic of trims. No washing just a quick spray and trim

TorturedParentsDepartment · 30/11/2024 17:39

Hair I go once a month - either to get my colour topped up, or full head highlights (with lots of highlights) every other month. I have a bright hair colour though so it's higher maintenance than would be otherwise. Pay £50-60 depending on what I'm having done.

Just started having my nails done to try to stop me biting them - about £30 every 2-3 weeks for them. Could get them done cheaper - but this is the non-dodgy, UK run salon rather than the dodgy nail bars around here.

Hellskitchen24 · 30/11/2024 17:33

About £20 every 2-3 months for a haircut. Only get pedicures in the summer, cost about £28 every 6 weeks or so.

When I get my hair dyed (not currently as pregnant) it’s around £100 for highlights.