Jun 18, 2008 7:23 pm US/Eastern
MoneySaver Report: Recession Proof Beauty
NEW YORK (CBS) ―
The decline in the economy has left many people with less money to spend on themselves. But you don't have to break the bank to look your best. CBS 2's Consumer Reporter Kirstin Cole shows us how to look beautiful at a fraction of the cost.
From pain at the pumps to growing grocery bills, you don't have to let looming inflation keep you from having bouncy, shiny colored hari.
the decline in the economy has left many people with less money to spend on themselves. but you don't have to break the bank to look your best.
CBS 2's Consumer Reporter Kirstin Cole shows us how to look beautiful at a fraction of the cost....in tonight's Money Saver Report.
From pain at the pumps to growing grocery bills...you don't have to let looming inflation keep you from having bouncy, shiny colored hair.
"A lot of people want lower maintenacne color so ((collapse)) stay a little closer to your natural color."
At the Patrick Melville Salon in midtown, colorist Rick Richard Wellman says a little "at home help" keeps your shade perfect in between touchups. Wellman says to make sure you put a product with sunscreen on your hair and keep it shiny by using at home glaze.
"Those will give you about 2 more weeks of shine," said Wellman.
And to keep that cut in shape?
"One of my beliefs is that a good haircut grows in, not out," said salon owner Patrick Melville.
The right cut, according to Melville, will last up to three months.
Another tip: ask your stylist for a bang trim in between.
"You could actually steal about four weeks or so," said Melville.
Teeth whitening at the dentist can run up to $1,000. But Dr. Lana Rozenberg says there are several ways to brighten and whiten at a fraction of the cost.
"It's your lipstick, but for your teeth," said Dr. Rozenberg.
Apply it twice a day, says Dr. Rozenberg, and a whitening stick will give you results in about 10 days, at $65 for a month's supply. But an even cheaper alternative? How about looking in your refrigerator.
"Anything that is very hard such as apples or hard pears," said Dr. Rozenberg.
Anything that you have to chew a lot, stimulates saliva, not allowing stains to form.
And if you think a facial is a luxurious treat only for the rich, head to Fifth Avenue's Christine Valmy School.
Students with 600 hours of experience analyze, clean and tone your skin, all under supervision.
Many salons and barber schools allow students to practice on the public. Most of them don't require appointments, and simple haircuts can cost anywhere from zero to $15.
While sales of so many products are slumping, sales of lipsticks are booming. Experts say it's an inexpensive luxury at less than $10.
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