Today, I had the sort of experience girls only dream of...I met my hair-style idol (some may say stalkee), and he gave me a new hair cut! Adorable pose, no, but totally cute cut! The master of my mane? None other than What Not to Wear 's Nick Arrojo (founder, owner, and grand master of Arrojo Studio in New York City). And while, no, a cut with Nick does not qualify as a steal or a deal, it is most absolutely the most acceptable splurge in this stratosphere. I see a good hair cut as almost as important as, say, dental care or vision screenings. (Actually, more so, in some respects!) Furthermore, cuts with Nick's apprentices are quite affordable, and the salon often looks for hair models, who get free or deeply discounted services. Which brings me to an actual reason for this post (beyond self-obsession). In honor of my sexy new hair cut, I decided to write a little something that would make everyone feel a little more comfortable (and less in debt) at the salon. So, without further ado, here are some ways to stretch YOUR dollar at the hair salon. (With special thanks to Halo Salon and Color Lab ( halocolorlab.com ) for some great tips!) Figure out a budget for service and product before your visit to the salon Share your budget with your stylist so they can work with you Ask about a referral program Ask about specials Offer to be a hair model Ask about new talent rates Ask about product refills Ask to be put on the mailing list for upco ...
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Today, I had the sort of experience girls only dream of...I met my hair-style idol (some may say stalkee), and he gave me a new hair cut! Adorable pose, no, but totally cute cut! The master of my mane? None other than What Not to Wear 's Nick Arrojo (founder, owner, and grand master of Arrojo Studio in New York City). And while, no, a cut with Nick does not qualify as a steal or a deal, it is most absolutely the most acceptable splurge in this stratosphere. I see a good hair cut as almost as important as, say, dental care or vision screenings. (Actually, more so, in some respects!) Furthermore, cuts with Nick's apprentices are quite affordable, and the salon often looks for hair models, who get free or deeply discounted services. Which brings me to an actual reason for this post (beyond self-obsession). In honor of my sexy new hair cut, I decided to write a little something that would make everyone feel a little more comfortable (and less in debt) at the salon. So, without further ado, here are some ways to stretch YOUR dollar at the hair salon. (With special thanks to Halo Salon and Color Lab ( halocolorlab.com ) for some great tips!) Figure out a budget for service and product before your visit to the salon Share your budget with your stylist so they can work with you Ask about a referral program Ask about specials Offer to be a hair model Ask about new talent rates Ask about product refills Ask to be put on the mailing list for upco ...