9 Ways to Be Pretty on the Cheap ...

9 Ways to Be Pretty on the Cheap ...
By Denise

Beauty has turned into a profitable business for companies and a prime commodity for consumers. When you first get into the whole beauty hype, you think that expensive means the best and that nothing beats professional services. However, that is not always the case. You don’t really need to spend a lot of money to stay beautiful. Learn about these ways to be pretty on the cheap.

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1. Smile Your Way to Beauty

Smile Your Way to Beauty Photo Credit: ut.will

Smiling is a free and simple way for you to be more appealing to other people. Smiling gives you an instant face lift. It makes your face brighter and gives you an air of confidence and success.

  • Oh, totally! You can find amazing beauty items at discount stores or online sales. Plus, DIY beauty remedies are super fun and cheap! Try making your own face masks or hair treatments with things you already have at home.

  • For sure, using multi-purpose products is a lifesaver! Like, a good tinted moisturizer can hydrate, even out your skin tone, and add a bit of glow without breaking the bank. It's all about those multi-taskers!

  • Absolutely! Drugstore makeup has come a long way. Brands like e.l.f. and Wet n Wild have some fantastic dupes for high-end products. Plus, keeping an eye out for sales can snag you some real deals!

  • Oh, I've got you! Consider trying subscription beauty boxes that offer samples of high-end products for a fraction of the cost. Also, look for store brands or generic versions—they're often just as good as the name brands.

  • Honestly, sometimes just taking a moment to pamper yourself with a nice bath or a meditation session can really make you feel amazing. Confidence and a smile are the best beauty ingredients, and they’re totally free!

2. Drink Water

Drink Water Photo Credit: vanessawoz

Drinking water flushes out the toxins in your body. Your skin will glow, your hair will shine, and you will feel better on the inside. Water is a very cheap and accessible way to a more beautiful you.

  • Oh, totally! You can find amazing beauty items at discount stores or online sales. Plus, DIY beauty remedies are super fun and cheap! Try making your own face masks or hair treatments with things you already have at home.

  • For sure, using multi-purpose products is a lifesaver! Like, a good tinted moisturizer can hydrate, even out your skin tone, and add a bit of glow without breaking the bank. It's all about those multi-taskers!

  • Absolutely! Drugstore makeup has come a long way. Brands like e.l.f. and Wet n Wild have some fantastic dupes for high-end products. Plus, keeping an eye out for sales can snag you some real deals!

  • Oh, I've got you! Consider trying subscription beauty boxes that offer samples of high-end products for a fraction of the cost. Also, look for store brands or generic versions—they're often just as good as the name brands.

  • Honestly, sometimes just taking a moment to pamper yourself with a nice bath or a meditation session can really make you feel amazing. Confidence and a smile are the best beauty ingredients, and they’re totally free!

3. Brush and Floss Every Day

Brush and Floss Every Day Photo Credit: : Elizabeth :

Make a habit to brush and floss your teeth every day. A toothbrush, a good tube of toothpaste, and floss are cheap compared to the dental bills you could accumulate.

  • Oh, totally! You can find amazing beauty items at discount stores or online sales. Plus, DIY beauty remedies are super fun and cheap! Try making your own face masks or hair treatments with things you already have at home.

  • For sure, using multi-purpose products is a lifesaver! Like, a good tinted moisturizer can hydrate, even out your skin tone, and add a bit of glow without breaking the bank. It's all about those multi-taskers!

  • Absolutely! Drugstore makeup has come a long way. Brands like e.l.f. and Wet n Wild have some fantastic dupes for high-end products. Plus, keeping an eye out for sales can snag you some real deals!

  • Oh, I've got you! Consider trying subscription beauty boxes that offer samples of high-end products for a fraction of the cost. Also, look for store brands or generic versions—they're often just as good as the name brands.

  • Honestly, sometimes just taking a moment to pamper yourself with a nice bath or a meditation session can really make you feel amazing. Confidence and a smile are the best beauty ingredients, and they’re totally free!

4. Shampoo and Condition Every Other Day

Shampoo and Condition Every Other Day Photo Credit: emanuela franchini

To prevent residue build up, wash and condition your hair every other day. You save on shampoo and conditioner, as well as the need for hair spas and deep cleansing and conditioning.

  • Oh, totally! You can find amazing beauty items at discount stores or online sales. Plus, DIY beauty remedies are super fun and cheap! Try making your own face masks or hair treatments with things you already have at home.

  • For sure, using multi-purpose products is a lifesaver! Like, a good tinted moisturizer can hydrate, even out your skin tone, and add a bit of glow without breaking the bank. It's all about those multi-taskers!

  • Absolutely! Drugstore makeup has come a long way. Brands like e.l.f. and Wet n Wild have some fantastic dupes for high-end products. Plus, keeping an eye out for sales can snag you some real deals!

  • Oh, I've got you! Consider trying subscription beauty boxes that offer samples of high-end products for a fraction of the cost. Also, look for store brands or generic versions—they're often just as good as the name brands.

  • Honestly, sometimes just taking a moment to pamper yourself with a nice bath or a meditation session can really make you feel amazing. Confidence and a smile are the best beauty ingredients, and they’re totally free!

If you're in the relentless hunt for the perfect mascara, that not only volumizes but also gives your lashes the much-needed lift, then you should absolutely give the dior show mascara a try. It's undeniably one of the best mascaras that guarantees both length and volume while leaving no clumps behind.

5. Deep Cleanse and Condition at Home

Deep Cleanse and Condition at Home Photo Credit: vlandyra

If you absolutely must, opt to undergo deep cleansing and condition in the comfort of your own home. There are many effective and affordable products you can buy to do these things. You do not need to the salon and pay two to three times the price of a home treatment.

  • Oh, totally! You can find amazing beauty items at discount stores or online sales. Plus, DIY beauty remedies are super fun and cheap! Try making your own face masks or hair treatments with things you already have at home.

  • For sure, using multi-purpose products is a lifesaver! Like, a good tinted moisturizer can hydrate, even out your skin tone, and add a bit of glow without breaking the bank. It's all about those multi-taskers!

  • Absolutely! Drugstore makeup has come a long way. Brands like e.l.f. and Wet n Wild have some fantastic dupes for high-end products. Plus, keeping an eye out for sales can snag you some real deals!

  • Oh, I've got you! Consider trying subscription beauty boxes that offer samples of high-end products for a fraction of the cost. Also, look for store brands or generic versions—they're often just as good as the name brands.

  • Honestly, sometimes just taking a moment to pamper yourself with a nice bath or a meditation session can really make you feel amazing. Confidence and a smile are the best beauty ingredients, and they’re totally free!

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6. Color Your Own Hair

Color Your Own Hair Photo Credit: delphwynd

Getting hair color and highlights at the salon can cost over a hundred dollars. Compare this to a box of quality hair dye from the drugstore. You can save so much money if you learn to color your own hair.

  • Oh, totally! You can find amazing beauty items at discount stores or online sales. Plus, DIY beauty remedies are super fun and cheap! Try making your own face masks or hair treatments with things you already have at home.

  • For sure, using multi-purpose products is a lifesaver! Like, a good tinted moisturizer can hydrate, even out your skin tone, and add a bit of glow without breaking the bank. It's all about those multi-taskers!

  • Absolutely! Drugstore makeup has come a long way. Brands like e.l.f. and Wet n Wild have some fantastic dupes for high-end products. Plus, keeping an eye out for sales can snag you some real deals!

  • Oh, I've got you! Consider trying subscription beauty boxes that offer samples of high-end products for a fraction of the cost. Also, look for store brands or generic versions—they're often just as good as the name brands.

  • Honestly, sometimes just taking a moment to pamper yourself with a nice bath or a meditation session can really make you feel amazing. Confidence and a smile are the best beauty ingredients, and they’re totally free!

7. Do Your Own Mani-pedi

Do Your Own Mani-pedi Photo Credit: Toxic Cherry Girl

For this beauty regimen, you need to invest in some tools which can be bought at affordable prices. You can reuse these tools over and over again. Learning to clean and paint your own nails is a skill that will save you a lot of money.

  • Oh, totally! You can find amazing beauty items at discount stores or online sales. Plus, DIY beauty remedies are super fun and cheap! Try making your own face masks or hair treatments with things you already have at home.

  • For sure, using multi-purpose products is a lifesaver! Like, a good tinted moisturizer can hydrate, even out your skin tone, and add a bit of glow without breaking the bank. It's all about those multi-taskers!

  • Absolutely! Drugstore makeup has come a long way. Brands like e.l.f. and Wet n Wild have some fantastic dupes for high-end products. Plus, keeping an eye out for sales can snag you some real deals!

  • Oh, I've got you! Consider trying subscription beauty boxes that offer samples of high-end products for a fraction of the cost. Also, look for store brands or generic versions—they're often just as good as the name brands.

  • Honestly, sometimes just taking a moment to pamper yourself with a nice bath or a meditation session can really make you feel amazing. Confidence and a smile are the best beauty ingredients, and they’re totally free!

8. Get Haircuts from Training Facilities and Beauty Schools

Get Haircuts from Training Facilities and Beauty Schools Photo Credit: ~ cynthiak ~

If you don’t mind being used for practice, then head on over to training facilities and beauty schools. You can get quality haircuts for free or for a discounted price at these places.

  • Oh, totally! You can find amazing beauty items at discount stores or online sales. Plus, DIY beauty remedies are super fun and cheap! Try making your own face masks or hair treatments with things you already have at home.

  • For sure, using multi-purpose products is a lifesaver! Like, a good tinted moisturizer can hydrate, even out your skin tone, and add a bit of glow without breaking the bank. It's all about those multi-taskers!

  • Absolutely! Drugstore makeup has come a long way. Brands like e.l.f. and Wet n Wild have some fantastic dupes for high-end products. Plus, keeping an eye out for sales can snag you some real deals!

  • Oh, I've got you! Consider trying subscription beauty boxes that offer samples of high-end products for a fraction of the cost. Also, look for store brands or generic versions—they're often just as good as the name brands.

  • Honestly, sometimes just taking a moment to pamper yourself with a nice bath or a meditation session can really make you feel amazing. Confidence and a smile are the best beauty ingredients, and they’re totally free!

9. Make the Most of Your Products

Make the Most of Your Products Photo Credit: Vociferous

There are beauty products and makeup that can serve multiple functions. Petroleum jelly is popular as a skin protectant, moisturizer, and makeup remover. Your conditioner can also be used as a gentle shaving cream and a cuticle softener. Check the internet for more ideas on making your beauty products work more for you.

You don’t have to blow your budget in the quest for beauty. Likewise, you also don’t have to sacrifice your looks because you are on a tight budget. Stay pretty and well-groomed with these cheap beauty tips and routines.

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