lol at ratter - it would make life so much simpler for us girls if we could just do things like that! in order to save money on beauty treatments:
*i use avon as their stuff is really good quality and is usually on offer at some point (good for stocking up!)
*i went to a local salon to have my eyebrows threaded - to get a good shape first and then learnt online how to thread them myself (you tube offers excellent tutorials)
*i went for a couple of manicures to see how the professionals do it - and now do a better job of it myself. french manicures are hard to do, but just takes practice
*use regular v05 hot oil hair treatments to keep your locks looking good - my hair salon offers virtually the same thing with a head massage thrown in for £18!!!
*invest in a good set of curved manicure scissors, metal nail file for difficult to reach bits and a nail polisher (helps to remove ridges from the surface of the nail and makes them look ultra smooth) but for general filing, use the cheap emery boards
*regular facial peel-off masks do wonders for your skin
*use a face exfoliator sponge with your usual cleanser (Boots Botanics Facial Buffer Sponge £2.69)
*use a particular range of facial care (try not to mix and match) as they are designed to complement each other and work together to keep your skin at it's best
i could go on and on, but i won't cause this is someone else's thread. but the gist of it is that you don't have to spend ridiculous amounts of money to look good and aceive a salon quality look. it just takes effort, research and committment. good luck with your nails, smurfchops x