mom2denj Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Most of my friends cannot believe that I do not regularly and never have had any of these things done: Manicure/Pedicure Had my hair colored Got a massage Been to a Spa These things have never interested me. I guess that I am just a cheapskate (I have been saying that all of my life and I had to look that one up =) ). Please tell me that I am not alone in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamom Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Count me in ...or out :001_smile: too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I haven't done any of those things either, except for the massage but I only go when it's covered for me so I haven't had to pay out of pocket. I'm pretty cheap too and I find there's more important things in life to spend money on... like books. ;):tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Never done any of those things (unless you count a massage by dh :) and not planning to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Me! I have had one manicure, ever, that someone gave me as a gift--I wasn't impressed, and the place stank. I never, ever want to have a stranger doing things to my feet, TYVM! :lol: I have colored my own hair a couple times, but never had it done professionally. I have never been to a spa, and I have never had a massage.:D In short, you are not alone.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachaheart Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 You are not alone. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah C. Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I dyed my hair once when I was 16. Other than that I totally agree with you! I don't wear makeup either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I've never, ever done any of those things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasar31629 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Everything save the hair coloring. I've experimented with semi-permanent dye that would wash out after a couple months as well as highlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Nope. Never did them, have no plans to do them. Why would I waste money on junk like that when I can buy books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Oh, you guys are making me feel much better!!!!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberia Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I'm like you. I always look decent and presentable, but I just don't go for that stuff. My friends think I'm somewhat of an anomaly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everHis Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I've never, ever done any of those things. nope, never. I colored my hair a couple of times myself years ago but I think you're asking if we've ever had it done professionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Nope. Never did them, have no plans to do them. Why would I waste money on junk like that when I can buy books? :iagree: I have had massages though but it was for medical reasons for my fibromyalgia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I did want to add that a good massage is no waste of money. :) I think everyone should have at least one good massage in their life- especially busy moms. I've suffered from terrible muscle pain in my back and shoulders that massage has helped tremendously with. Can't say enough good things. I'd love to try a hot stone massage but that would be purely a splurge and again, not something I could bring myself to spend money on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I used to get regular manicures and dye jobs, but not anymore. I got sick of the time and money involved. I have to admit that I'd kill for regular massages (I've never had one) if I could work them into the budget! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 When I was younger, I swore I was going to age naturally and not color my hair. That was easy to say when my hair wasn't gray. Now I color it but haven't done any of the others. Although I do have an appointment at "Cosmetic Solutions" next week for a consultation. Getting old has made me rethink the whole "aging gracefully" thing. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I haven't done those things. But I do other things. For example, I like to go out to eat once a week. And I like to get new clothes every season. Not a crazy amount, but a few new pieces. (On sale.) Each person has "their" thing that they spend money on. Maybe it's books, maybe it's cable or movies, maybe it's food, maybe it's stuff to pretty them up (manicures, etc.) Nothing wrong with any of it! We just all have different tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Manicure/PedicureHad my hair colored Got a massage Been to a Spa I've never had a manicure/pedicure or a massage and have never been to a spa. I do color my hair at home, because I saw a picture once in which there was light glinting of the silver on my head. And I once went to a salon for coloring when I made a mess at home and couldn't correct it with any over-the-counter products. That's it, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I do pedicures during the summer months since I wear sandals daily but that's pretty much it. I'm not a high maintenance type of girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaBreece Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 BC (before children) I got my hair colored/touched up every 6 weeks, and my nails filled every 3-4 weeks. I got my face waxed at my nail appointments, and a pedicure every other nail appointment. What happened to that girl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I like my highlights better than the gray. OK, I really I don't like the gray. :tongue_smilie: I hope to be nice as an older lady, but I don't know that I will gray gracefully. My dd painted my toenails the other day...she did a pretty good job. I think it looks nice. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Most of my friends cannot believe that I do not regularly and never have had any of these things done: Manicure/Pedicure Tried it. I do a better job on my nails, so why pay more? Had my hair colored Well, my sister did it for me when I was younger, and occasionally, I may do it myself or have someone else do it, but it's not a regular thing for me. Got a massage I do this, but it's for specific reasons (leg length differential/scoliosis and a 30-40 mpw runner...) Been to a Spa Yes, I've been, and I go crazy. While going through the things that are supposed to relax me, I think of how my time could be better spent. :tongue_smilie: These things have never interested me. I guess that I am just a cheapskate (I have been saying that all of my life and I had to look that one up =) ). Please tell me that I am not alone in this. You are not alone. Nothing wrong for people to like doing them. But nothing wrong with people not to like doing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I've had mani-pedis, but not often, usually in summer to make DH happy (he likes painted toenails). The rest - nope. Like someone else said - why do those things when I can have books?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I can't remember the last time I had a manicure... my sister's wedding in 2002 comes to mind. I've had 3 pedicures in my lifetime (I'm 37). I think this is the same number of massages I've had as well. My first facial was last year, and that was only because I was given a gift certificate. I do color my hair since it's greying, and with dark hair, I'm not ready to grow old gracefully as I originally thought I would be. A good friend who is a hair stylist keeps my price low - thankfully! All of these things are expensive, so I avoid them as we'd rather spend our money elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I've never had a pedicure. I have gotten massages during physical therapy, 3x per week for months .... He was very good looking, and I'm sure that played a role! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Manicure/Pedicure Had my hair colored Been to a Spa Never done any of these. No interest - rather spend my time and money otherwise. Had a massage once. (Not counting physical therapy for medical reasons) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Most of my friends cannot believe that I do not regularly and never have had any of these things done: Manicure/Pedicure Had my hair colored Got a massage Been to a Spa These things have never interested me. I guess that I am just a cheapskate (I have been saying that all of my life and I had to look that one up =) ). Please tell me that I am not alone in this. I've colored my hair, at home, exactly three times. It is not a regular thing, and I always use the kind that can wash out in x number of washes (roughly 3 months or something?? 1 month??? I don't know; last time I did it the directions were in Portuguese and the color not as dramatic a change as I thought). I've never done the others, at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I have theaputic massages for back and fibro problem. I just let my kids put pink streaks in my hair last week and I have occassionally let them paint my fingernails but that it about it. I agree with others. I don't even buy clothes if it cuts into my book budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distancia Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) I do my own haircoloring--very easy. I can understand paying for it if you need a triple-process or something, but just for a single hair color, like root touch-up? It is so easy to do at home! The massage, mani/pedi and spa treatments I have had done when given as a gift. But in my case the mani/pedi is a total waste because I garden and do yard work and my hands and feet take a lot of abuse; within a day or so the mani/pedi looks like it never happened. Burning dollar bills, in my mind. The massage is great and I always ask for one as a Christmas gift and a birthday gift. We have intro specials where I live and I can get an hour for $39. Not an expensive gift for hubby to buy me. But he usually ends up giving me electronics gadgets like USB cables or wi-fi boosters or something practical :( The spa treatment....haven't experienced it yet. I allocate all my $$ savings from the above ^^ and put it toward travel. Ditto for money saved using coupons and eBay sales of used clothing, etc. I usually manage to "piggybank" between 2K and 3K a year. I am a real budget traveler and my annual savings can pay for a month-long summer trip to somehwere in Latin America, if I plan it right. We also have done home exchanges in Europe for $2K or so--the last one was 5 weeks in Lake Como, Italy. So yes, my fund allocation priorities are "different" than most. Edited March 31, 2011 by distancia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Nope. Never did them, have no plans to do them. Why would I waste money on junk like that when I can buy books? I prefer to buy books too. I've never had a manicure or pedicure. I used to color my own hair on a regular basis. I'm attempting to allow the natural gray to take over. I'm not quite sure how I feel about it yet. I've never been to a spa (but would like to go) I've had a few professional massages. I used to work for a company that would bring in the pros to do a 10 minute chair massages about once a year. It was a delight and made for a happy office for the rest of the day. My ds gives back rubs, he's learning well. Man, why did I have to read this, I could use a massage today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 If it ever comes down to books or highlights...let's just say I am thankful I am a Lbrary Lover. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsrevmeg Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I have never had a mani/pedi. I hear the horror stories of bacteria being spread and causing infections. Yes, I know that it is rare. I still don't want to be that on in a million. My only hair coloring has been the in home, from a box kind. That has been maybe five years ago. Never gone to a spa. Nothing against it. I just don't have the $$$ to spare. My husband gives me massages. He is not a pro, but he is good. His cousin is a pro. She has offered. It just seemed awkward. I passed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc123mom Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I havent done any of those things-you are not alone. I am turning 53 this year and as of yet no need to dye my hair-it is still dark brown and most people think I do in fact dye it. Since I havent had to yet I dont plan on doing it in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I went to a spa once (when someone else paid for it as a thank-you-for-moving gift), but other than that, none of the above. I prefer to spend my money elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I used to color my hair when I was younger (before the gray) for fun. I had some massage for medical purposes; I prefer the deep tissue kind that hurts. I've had a spa day once because my husband gave it to me for a gift. I didn't enjoy it; I just don't like those kinds of things. I'm happiest if my fingernails and toenails are as short as I can cut them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Manicures...when I was a teen and had money to blow. :D Now? Are you kidding me? I barely have enough money to feed my kids. I'd love a massage, though. My dd14 gives me pedicures and manicures. She is AWESOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 nope. I've never had any of these done either. I am a cheapskate, but I also have huge personal space issues. The idea of someone touching my toes makes me cringe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 You're not alone! I've done some of those things but not in a long time and don't care to waste my time or money on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 None of the above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Color my hair? I won't even have a trim regularly so I have a hairstyle that doesn't need it. Massage? I am not particularly fond of physical contact especially with people I do not know well so I don't see how it would relax me. I have never been to a spa. See above reasons. As far as a manicure or pedicure goes, I painted my nails or my mother did a few times when I was younger but I don't think that is what you meant. I won't spend the money to buy makeup or hair products(gel, mousse, hairspray, whatever else they have come out with since I stopped looking) or spend the time to use them so I guess you can count me in the frugal group. I would say that it is not just frugality with money but time also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I've had a manicure a few times and a pedicure once, but hated the feeling of someone touching my feet (I'm really ticklish). I won a "Spa" facial as a gift at my kids gym once and although it was somewhat relaxing I couldn't wait to get home and wash my face after all the gloopy stuff she put on my face. When I got to the car it actually felt like I had a coating of crisco on my face. I had a massage once. I was going to look for a new place to live at our new duty station while dh was on deployment, and was also 7 months pregnant. Because I was doing all that (flying to a new state, house hunting alone) my dh arranged for me to get a massage while there. After that massage my neck has never been the same, I easily get kinks and about once a year I get to the point where the muscles tighten up so badly I can't move my head and have to go through about a week on muscle relaxers to get it to loosen up. I never had those issues before getting that massage. So now I just stick to the occasional back rub from dh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH_Homeschooler Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I've just started getting my hair dyed at a salon. I was sick of it looking icky after doing it myself at home. I do not like massages. I've done the spa thing and the mani/pedi thing each one time, forced to do so by co-workers as a retreat type thing. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I used to put these expenses (and acrylic nails) second only to paying the utility bills. My, how my life has changed. I consider them a waste of money, now. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 no, not a lone..I do get my hair highlighted but have never done any of the other things you've listed. As someone else said, I have books to buy :001_smile: and lessons for my kids. I just can't see paying to have my nails done when it will chip from washing dishes, etc. -very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beezus Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I did have a massage and a manicure once when somebody have me a gift certificate. I was less than impressed with the manicure. The massage felt great, but I simply couldn't justify spending that much money these days to get another one. I've finally trained my husband and my daughter to give pretty decent back massages, so I just go with what they have to offer. Like a previous poster mentioned, I'd rather spend any extra money on books! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I've never had a professional manicure. I cannot afford to get my hair colored in a salon regularly, and I am very allergic to chemical color now anyway, so I henna at home. When I was pregnant DH bought me a package of four prenatal massages. That is the only time I've had professional massage. I've never been to a spa. When I lived in TX, in the area where I lived, is was pretty abnormal for a woman not to spend a lot of money on regular manicures and salon color. I looked into what it costs and I would never be able to make peace with spending that on a regular basis. Most of my friends cannot believe that I do not regularly and never have had any of these things done: Manicure/Pedicure Had my hair colored Got a massage Been to a Spa These things have never interested me. I guess that I am just a cheapskate (I have been saying that all of my life and I had to look that one up =) ). Please tell me that I am not alone in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwin Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I don't like having people up close and personal working on me. I cut my own hair for this reason... so, manicures etc are definitely out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wildberrys Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Most of my friends cannot believe that I do not regularly and never have had any of these things done: Manicure/Pedicure Had my hair colored Got a massage Been to a Spa These things have never interested me. I guess that I am just a cheapskate (I have been saying that all of my life and I had to look that one up =) ). Please tell me that I am not alone in this. You mean...gasp....that you are living in our extremely self-indulgent, "Me" centered culture and you are NOT participating?????? :confused: Me neither!!! Honestly, those things are nice, but it's so irritating that they are just considered 'normal' things you do. They are luxuries that some of us not only can't, but don't want :glare: Okay---I would like a pedicure :D But the whole naked massage thing and spa stuff just kind of...creeps me out :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I have had manicures a couple times. Would love a pedi. I color my hair at home. Wouldn't mind a massage or a spa day. I don't see anything wrong with doing those things. I don't find them self-indulgent in the least. There is nothing wrong with not doing those things, either. To each her own. I will, however, find myself in the minority when I say I find buying books to be a waste of money. I rarely buy books that are not curricula. We have a fantastic library nearby and we make good use of ILL. When I buy a book, after I read it, it just sits there. I'd rather borrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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