Beauty On A Budget: How To Look Great For Less

Let’s face it: we all want to look great from time to time.

While we may not obsess over fashion for every minute of our waking lives, there are times when we just want to put together a killer outfit and show everyone just how on point our fashion sense is.

Sometimes, though, it can feel like in order to do that, you’ve got to break the bank and spend a huge amount of money. Whether it’s clothes or accessories, fashion can be expensive, and there are times when “that one item” costs more than you’d ever like to spend.

We’re here to tell you that there is another way! By following our tips, you can build a look that works for you without clearing out your accounts. Here’s our guide to beauty on a budget.

Get a little help

There’s no shame in getting a little financial help if you just can’t help spending a tiny bit extra on the clothes or accessories you desperately want.

If you’re just a little bit short (as opposed to in serious financial trouble), then taking out a small £1500 loan, for instance, could give you the boost you need to complete your outfit and turn some heads.

Again, we should stress that doing this isn’t a good idea if it’s going to make your financial situation worse, but if it’s the push you need to get you over the finish line, there’s no reason not to consider it.

Beauty On A Budget: How To Look Great For Less

Shop second-hand

For some reason, we’ve noticed that there’s still something of a stigma about shopping for second-hand clothing, especially in the world of fashion.

Frankly, this stigma is ridiculous. Shopping second-hand isn’t just great for your purse; it’s also good for the environment for a number of reasons, so you can feel good about your impact on the world as well as your bank account.

You never know when you’re going to find the perfect piece in a second-hand shop, so make sure you’re not just patronising the big fashion chain stores when you hit the town.

Book beauty appointments with students

More often than not, beauty salons, hairdressers, and other fashion locations will play host to students who will charge less for their services.

This is because they’re still learning their craft, so they don’t quite have the expertise to charge full price for a haircut, say, or a makeover.

That doesn’t make them any less good at their job, of course, so you should use these services whenever you can in order to get the look you want without paying through the nose for it.

Repurpose older clothes

Have you got some older clothes lying around that you just don’t know what to do with? It’s a more common occurrence than you might think, but don’t throw them out just yet!

There could be a number of ways that you could repurpose those clothes and give them new life. You could, for instance, dye a garment a different colour or give it a new pattern, or you could crop a top to make it look sexy and stylish.

Similarly, you could turn an old pair of jeans into jean shorts, or you could even add extra stitching to give clothes a new lease of life (and potentially cover any damage as well!).

Buy beauty products at different shops

In the UK, at least, it’s often possible to find beauty products at massively discounted prices in different shops. Stores that often sell at lower prices include Savers and B&M.

If you know where to look, then you can potentially reduce your costs by a significant amount when it comes to products like shampoo, conditioner, and hair dye, as well as makeup.

Of course, you shouldn’t skimp on quality, but you’ll often find that these stores sell huge brands for much less than you’re likely to pay in supermarkets.

Work out without joining a gym

Here’s a secret for you for free: you don’t have to join a gym if you want to build a fitness routine. Instead, you can simply work out at home and use the money you save to buy workout equipment!

Pretty much any exercise you can do at a gym can also be done at home or around your area; you can go for a run outside, for instance, which also has the added benefit of giving you more fresh air.

Similarly, you can do resistance exercises or weight training at home; press-ups, sit-ups, and other muscle-building exercises can all be done without spending a penny on a gym membership.

Emphasise natural beauty

A growing movement right now is focusing on natural beauty rather than an appearance enhanced by products and routines. You could potentially save lots of money on a beauty regime by simply cutting certain steps out of yours.

For instance, why not try the au naturel look for a while? You’d be amazed at how easy it is to live life without makeup once you’ve tried it, and your skin will probably thank you for the break as well.

Similarly, you could drop to washing and/or dyeing your hair less frequently, and you could rotate outfits more rather than buying new ones for certain occasions. Every type of body is beautiful, and as a culture, we all need to learn that, so start owning what you look like without your beauty regimen today!

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