To spend £60 per month on my hair?

[CrapeDiem]

I've never spent much on my hair, probably less than £150 per year, but impending menopause seems to be playing havoc with it. It's becoming thin, frizzy and flyaway and generally a nightmare.
I treated myself to an expensive salon cut and style for £80 before Christmas.
It was so much better for a few weeks but is now becoming unmanageable again.

AIBU to pay £80 every 6 weeks to keep it under control? That would be £700 per year. It feels crazily self-indulgent.

How much do you spend in the salon? And would you tip on top of £80?

If you can afford it, and have got decent pension provision sorted then go for it! It’s your money so as long as it’s not taking away from anything important then why not.

Yanbu. If you can afford it then do it. You’re allowed to invest in your own well-being without feeling like it’s a waste of money. It’s actually not a waste of money to make yourself feel better about yourself.

I used to pay quite a bit for microdermabrasion sessions to help keep my skin clear. To me, that was money well spent as I wanted nicer skin and so that’s what I got.

I spend just a bit less.
Hair is important.
I don't really get people spending on nail bars and the like, but your hair is the main thing people notice when they see you and it makes a huge difference.

"You’re allowed to invest in your own well-being without feeling like it’s a waste of money"

That's what we should drum into our DD's, wether it's time or money.

I don't spend much outside of good skin care, so I've bought a couple of Kurt Geiger bags in the sale because I love the eagle on the front. I'll wear them with dresses I paid less than £40 for.

If you can afford it YANBU

If spending this money means you won’t be able to pay your mortgage/rent/food bill, then YABU.

Oh it really does.

I try but I’m limited. I can’t afford a hairdresser, bar a tenner for a trim every couple of years. Box dye to cover grey which I try to do well but it’s not the same is it. I can’t afford products to put in it either.

I mainly end up looking like a straggly witch and I do think people would view me better if I had nicer hair and clothes.

But - I spend £150 on private healthcare for me and my children. It saved my life two years ago so I wouldn’t be without it to have nicer hair and clothes.

So it’s all relative really isn’t it. Without handing over all that cash to axa every month I could look great. But we all have different priorities in life.

I colour my own, once I had found the right number ie. 8.31 and a good brand I have stuck to it, I'll pay for the cut which I can't do.
I find after a colour the frizzy bits by my ears calm down for awhile, colour also bulks out the hair-shaft and gives a shine
in the meantime, eat well and condition it every wash.. Also the Dyson hairdryer is fantastic much smoother blow and curl result. (watch online tutorials- Molly Clampsie)

My hair freaked out in my 40's. It went from shiny, swishy, never tangled and happy with herbal essences, to a shrub overnight. If a hair got loose and went down my top it felt like a twig was under there. Horrible stuff. I took a year or two and just threw money at it trying out all the suggestions across all the price points. I've settled on a small range of prodicts that are really pricey, but they do last a long time. If you'd asked 30 year old me I'd say that it was a waste of money, but I think it's worth it now.

You should absolutely do it, getting your hair regularly trimmed and styled makes a big difference to its health and appearance.

A tip. I take collagen powder in my coffee everyday and it makes my hair grow in much thicker and healthier. It looks less frizzy. Nails are stronger too.

I spend between £60 - £110 every 8 weeks. Mine goes in a cycle. £110 first time then £60 the next 2 then back to the start. I think you sound fine

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My hair is silvery blonde and i get my roots and toner etc done every 6/7 weeks and it costs 110.
Its expensive but i like my hair this way, it makes me feel good and it's my only real treat - i don't drink or spludge on anything else and it never means the kids don't have what they need.
Only you can know if you can afford it. But feeling good about how you look can make a big difference

I spend over £1k each year on my hair. I economise on clothes and have no expensive bags, jewellery, make up or perfume The way I see it is, whatever I wear or carry or put on my face, if my hair is bad, I look a mess, so it's the most important area for investment.

I don't spend much on my hair but I do have a cleaner. It's my little treat to myself and helps keep me sane! As long as the bills are paid and you have the bit of extra money, why not?

Do what makes you happy. Out of curiosity I calculated what I spend a year and it's £270.

You've all assauged my guilt! I've made another appointment for next week.

No one in the family will have to go without. I suppose I've spent so long being careful, or spending money on the kids, it's hard to switch my mindset into spending on something I want rather than something I need.

This is very easy.

If you can afford it: YANBU
If you can't afford it: YABU

Don't think YABU but maybe there are smarter but just as effective ways, like buying and using the salon brand products, or overnight hair masks

Glad you booked it op! Enjoy it & while you are there book your next visit

I recently bought much more expensive clothing as I’m sick of putting myself last. We don’t care for our own selves enough

@CrapeDiem I bet you do loads for others (as most of us do), work hard etc. Don't put yourself at the bottom of the pile. In my city (not London) £80 for cut and colour would have people trampling each other to get in the queue. Enjoy your pampering!

If you can afford it and it makes you feel better, do it OP.

If you can afford it and it’s not instead of feeding the kids that week then why not?!

i spend £150 every 7 weeks. Never get my nails done but my hair needs it

@PipinwasAuntieMabelsdog same here and also not London but pretty close.

If you can afford it and it makes you feel good, go for it!

Have you looked into a keratin treatment/Brazilian blowdry? Absolute magic for frizz, provided your hair isn’t compromised by its condition or dye 🙂