Tips on Making a Home Spa
A day at the spa can cost you your savings, depending on where you live (places in big cities and major suburbs usually have higher prices), and how luxurious the amenities. Average prices are quite high: a manicure can cost $25-$35, a pedicure, $45-55, a basic facial, $70-$90, and a body wrap $80-110. Add on a 15-20% tip, and getting beautiful really can break the bank.
Why not turn your home into a spa instead? Make a day of it and host a spa party. Or do it by yourself with the help of this article. Here are a few bonus budget beauty basics:
1. Be your own beautician – OK, so maybe you can’t give yourself a haircut, or electrolysis, but there are a lot of treatments you can do yourself. Learn how to give yourself a facial; a manicure; and even a Brazilian bikini wax.
2. Cut out contraptions – Tools of the trade are often expensive and unnecessary. A bucket of hot water with fragrant salts does the same job as a fancy foot bath; and facial steam machines can easily be replaced by a pan of boiled water and a bath towel, which you can hang over your head, a few inches above the steamy pan, to open pores before applying a cleansing facial mask. For a real treat, try adding essential oils or herbs to the water, according on your skin type.
3. Stock up on stuff – There are literally tons of effective and easy-to-use over-the-counter products – from hair and face masks, to manicure and pedicure products, to do-it-yourself waxing kits. One trip to the drugstore can mean big savings in the long-run, since you will use products again and again. Beautysak.com compares thousands of top products to help you get on the ball about best buys.
4. Recipes for radiance – According to Spaindex.com, the best beauty products can be found in your pantry. They’ve got a virtual menu of all-natural recipes to make products for the body, hands, feet, bath, hair and face. They even have a section for men. Personal favorites: almond facial milk, cucumber face mask, tomato blemish remedy, and do-it-yourself pore cleansing strips.
Comments
These are great tips as I am always looking for ways to enhance my life and relax more. After a hard days work this information will sure come in handy. Although sometimes it is nice to be pampered by someone else.
Thank you!