So today I set off early to Aveda. A bit of a slow trip but about the same time it takes me to get to my normal hairdressers. I had to pay for parking $5.00 which I don't normally so that was a bit different. I walked to the place after parking not very close at all. Parking was not easy.
I had a lovely student. Susan. Nice start, not the same as the rapport that I have with Emma who normally colours my hair and I was sad about that, however I needed to give this lovely women a chance. (I must admit that I was very very happy that she wasn't under 20 as I expected)
So we sat down and discussed what I wanted, even though I was booked in for 1/2 head of foils I was able to ask for a full head, lots more colour (I normally only get 1/2 or 3/4 at the most so this was really testing this out) I felt very comfortable talking to her and allowing her to choose what needed to be done, asking questions that were relevant and easy for me to answer. I felt confident with her ability. The supervisor came over went through all the things that we had discussed and made some minor suggestions to the Susan and asked me a few questions to make sure that I understood and was happy with the procedure.
After working on my colour for a while, it would take over 1 hour to just put all the many foils in, we discussed if I wanted it cut as well. I have not had cut and colour at the same time for so long as it is too expensive to get all at once normally. Today I decided for an extra $15, I was happy to get a cut and blow wave as well.
I am thrilled with the colour, the savings turned out to be much, much more than $200 all up. The colour is wonderful the cut well it won't be as blunt and last as long as my normal senior stylists fabulous cut but it is lovely all the same. The blow wave, well that was good too. Maybe I am picky or maybe I have had many blow waves in my time and the more practise the better they get. I have paid full price for worse blow waves. Am I happy? Yes absolutely!
The differences, paying for parking (make sure that you have change available), no lovely salon, no lovely hot chocolate or tea or even water. (I had my own with me, just in case) No biscuits, No Frankie magazine to read, I will make sure that i take something next time. (Although in saying this my hairdresser didn't have it the time before and the last time someone else had it) No Senior stylist to do the hair cut, however I normally get a junior or the same level to finish off and do the blow wave so they vary greatly. Lastly the cost no comparison I could easily have afforded to buy a magazine subscription and go out for lunch and have a hot chocolate at an expensive cafe which was all that was lacking.
I popped off to the bank and put the savings in the bank.
If you need a hair cut and are watching the budget. I would strongly suggest going to see some lovely students and letting them practise.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Getting Hair done and the savings with students!
So today I set off early to Aveda. A bit of a slow trip but about the same time it takes me to get to my normal hairdressers. I had to pay for parking $5.00 which I don't normally so that was a bit different. I walked to the place after parking not very close at all. Parking was not easy.
I had a lovely student. Susan. Nice start, not the same as the rapport that I have with Emma who normally colours my hair and I was sad about that, however I needed to give this lovely women a chance. (I must admit that I was very very happy that she wasn't under 20 as I expected)
So we sat down and discussed what I wanted, even though I was booked in for 1/2 head of foils I was able to ask for a full head, lots more colour (I normally only get 1/2 or 3/4 at the most so this was really testing this out) I felt very comfortable talking to her and allowing her to choose what needed to be done, asking questions that were relevant and easy for me to answer. I felt confident with her ability. The supervisor came over went through all the things that we had discussed and made some minor suggestions to the Susan and asked me a few questions to make sure that I understood and was happy with the procedure.
After working on my colour for a while, it would take over 1 hour to just put all the many foils in, we discussed if I wanted it cut as well. I have not had cut and colour at the same time for so long as it is too expensive to get all at once normally. Today I decided for an extra $15, I was happy to get a cut and blow wave as well.
I am thrilled with the colour, the savings turned out to be much, much more than $200 all up. The colour is wonderful the cut well it won't be as blunt and last as long as my normal senior stylists fabulous cut but it is lovely all the same. The blow wave, well that was good too. Maybe I am picky or maybe I have had many blow waves in my time and the more practise the better they get. I have paid full price for worse blow waves. Am I happy? Yes absolutely!
The differences, paying for parking (make sure that you have change available), no lovely salon, no lovely hot chocolate or tea or even water. (I had my own with me, just in case) No biscuits, No Frankie magazine to read, I will make sure that i take something next time. (Although in saying this my hairdresser didn't have it the time before and the last time someone else had it) No Senior stylist to do the hair cut, however I normally get a junior or the same level to finish off and do the blow wave so they vary greatly. Lastly the cost no comparison I could easily have afforded to buy a magazine subscription and go out for lunch and have a hot chocolate at an expensive cafe which was all that was lacking.
I popped off to the bank and put the savings in the bank.
If you need a hair cut and are watching the budget. I would strongly suggest going to see some lovely students and letting them practise.
I had a lovely student. Susan. Nice start, not the same as the rapport that I have with Emma who normally colours my hair and I was sad about that, however I needed to give this lovely women a chance. (I must admit that I was very very happy that she wasn't under 20 as I expected)
So we sat down and discussed what I wanted, even though I was booked in for 1/2 head of foils I was able to ask for a full head, lots more colour (I normally only get 1/2 or 3/4 at the most so this was really testing this out) I felt very comfortable talking to her and allowing her to choose what needed to be done, asking questions that were relevant and easy for me to answer. I felt confident with her ability. The supervisor came over went through all the things that we had discussed and made some minor suggestions to the Susan and asked me a few questions to make sure that I understood and was happy with the procedure.
After working on my colour for a while, it would take over 1 hour to just put all the many foils in, we discussed if I wanted it cut as well. I have not had cut and colour at the same time for so long as it is too expensive to get all at once normally. Today I decided for an extra $15, I was happy to get a cut and blow wave as well.
I am thrilled with the colour, the savings turned out to be much, much more than $200 all up. The colour is wonderful the cut well it won't be as blunt and last as long as my normal senior stylists fabulous cut but it is lovely all the same. The blow wave, well that was good too. Maybe I am picky or maybe I have had many blow waves in my time and the more practise the better they get. I have paid full price for worse blow waves. Am I happy? Yes absolutely!
The differences, paying for parking (make sure that you have change available), no lovely salon, no lovely hot chocolate or tea or even water. (I had my own with me, just in case) No biscuits, No Frankie magazine to read, I will make sure that i take something next time. (Although in saying this my hairdresser didn't have it the time before and the last time someone else had it) No Senior stylist to do the hair cut, however I normally get a junior or the same level to finish off and do the blow wave so they vary greatly. Lastly the cost no comparison I could easily have afforded to buy a magazine subscription and go out for lunch and have a hot chocolate at an expensive cafe which was all that was lacking.
I popped off to the bank and put the savings in the bank.
If you need a hair cut and are watching the budget. I would strongly suggest going to see some lovely students and letting them practise.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Trying a Budget - Reducing Expenses off to Aveda
I have been thinking about saving money. I always try to be proactive but sometimes I ignore something that I need to address. It has been far too long since I have been to the hairdresser. I am so over it, I cannot however justify getting my hair coloured by my hairdresser. Don't get me wrong I love her to bits, she is fabulous and does an amazing job. It is the cost that I cannot justify. I have decided to give Aveda in Box Hill a go. I thought that I would ring up and see how far in the future it would be before I get an appointment and would you believe I get one tomorrow morning. So this is it, I have no time to really consider what I am doing and worry about it now. I am off to see the students.
The cost difference is quite significant I would have to say over $100. They are using the same products as my normal hairdresser and I have read everywhere that they are supervised. If it works it will be wonderful to finally have my hair looking better again and not take too much of a hit on the budget.
I am really trying to get serious to put money away again in savings. For too long now every cent has been used to pay for expenses and other necessities.
We had a lovely holiday on the weekend. I manage to do quite a few massages which was good. So it was a bit of a working holiday. Relaxing all the same. I was surprised at how easy it was to make this work. I have more ideas for next time and I have a few great leads for future massages from this.
I have to consider all opportunities to increase the income and decrease the outgoings. Whilst I was busy massaging the kids were busy playing and we were not shopping or spending. I did sleep very well that night.
The cost difference is quite significant I would have to say over $100. They are using the same products as my normal hairdresser and I have read everywhere that they are supervised. If it works it will be wonderful to finally have my hair looking better again and not take too much of a hit on the budget.
I am really trying to get serious to put money away again in savings. For too long now every cent has been used to pay for expenses and other necessities.
We had a lovely holiday on the weekend. I manage to do quite a few massages which was good. So it was a bit of a working holiday. Relaxing all the same. I was surprised at how easy it was to make this work. I have more ideas for next time and I have a few great leads for future massages from this.
I have to consider all opportunities to increase the income and decrease the outgoings. Whilst I was busy massaging the kids were busy playing and we were not shopping or spending. I did sleep very well that night.
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