Do It Yourself
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Do it yourself
Sitting in a salon for hours may be guilt-free relaxation to some; but for others, its that much less money in our pockets. What routines are okay to brave on our own and what should we leave to the pros?
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Go For It: Self Tanning
Long gone are the days of foul-smelling lotions that turn your skin a hue somewhere in the coral family. Self-tanners are good these days.
Products like Clarins Self-Tanning Instant Gel and, our personal favorite, Kate Somerville Somer360 give incredibly realistic tans without the mess and or the $75 price tag of an airbrush tan. Somer360 is a (paraben-free) tan toweljust wipe, toss, and dress. Eight come in a pack for $48.
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Go For It: Teeth Whitening
Theres really no need to shell out upward of $400 for a blinding set of pearly whites. Over-the-counter whiteners like the new Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express work just as well (and it lasts a few months). -
Leave it to the Pros: Facials
No, you cant do extractions. Has it ever worked out for you? Leave things like basic facials, microdermabrasion and peels to the experts. Not only are they trained, but they have the tools to get your face clear, glowing and smooth
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Leave it to the Pros: Hair
That means cuts, color, straightening, anything.Trimming your bangs is one thing (and even that isnt such a great idea), but trying to cut, dye or chemically alter your hair is another. Youre going to wind up at the salon anyway for a correction, so why not just go there in the first place? -
Leave it to the Pros: Waxing (of Any Kind)
It may seem tempting if youre pressed for time and/or cash, but resist the urge. Those kits you see in the drugstore are nothing but cheap wax and a promise to never do this again.
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