Part-Time Homeschooler Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I'm just wondering, how often do you treat yourself to a pedicure, manicure, massage, facial, or other spa services? I know several women who have a monthly "personal maintainence" budget and have standing appointments for these services. One woman I know has her teeth professionally whitened several times a year. Another has standing appts. for bikini and eyebrow waxing. The last time I got a massage was about a year ago and I got a mani/pedi about 2 years ago (both were gifts from DH). I balked at the $16.99 I paid for a generic teeth-whitening kit from Target! When I told one of my friends that I hadn't gotten my hair cut (professionally) in over 8 years, she was horrified. I guess I am just a beauty misfit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell in SC Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I just got my hair cut on Sunday. That was the first haircut in over a year. I haven't had a mani in probably 10 years, back then I was going every week. I'm a Beauticontrol consultant, Beauticontrol products are all the spa/pampering I get anymore. Shell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwcain Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 My wife hasn't had her hair cut in several years, four or five IIRC. But that has more to do with difficulty finding a stylist in all of Dallas-Fort Worth who doesn't immediately try to hack her hair off, color it, and do other bizarre things involving "styling". She'll get a pedi about, oh, once every 6 months to a year, although I do what I can on the mani- and pedi- front for her about once a fiscal quarter. She's not a fan of massage, so I quit offering. As for me: hair cuts at my barber once every 6-8 weeks. I used to get a manicure, too, but tighter budgets combined with some medical issues have had that struck from the agenda. When we are "in funds" I'll get a professional massage monthly. When we're not, I do without. Clear as mud, no? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in VA Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I can't remember the last time I had a manicure, b/c they just don't hold up for me. Too much dish washing, diaper changing, sports equipment hauling, etc. I do love pedicures, but I don't get them regularly; maybe twice/year. I have had a few massages over the past few years, but, as with the pedicures, it isn't a regular thing. I did get a gift certificate for my birthday recently to a local spa, so I need to decide if I'll be getting a decent haircut or a pedicure or a massage with that. Shelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 My wife hasn't had her hair cut in several years, four or five IIRC. But that has more to do with difficulty finding a stylist in all of Dallas-Fort Worth who doesn't immediately try to hack her hair off, color it, and do other bizarre things involving "styling". She'll get a pedi about, oh, once every 6 months to a year, although I do what I can on the mani- and pedi- front for her about once a fiscal quarter. She's not a fan of massage, so I quit offering. As for me: hair cuts at my barber once every 6-8 weeks. I used to get a manicure, too, but tighter budgets combined with some medical issues have had that struck from the agenda. When we are "in funds" I'll get a professional massage monthly. When we're not, I do without. Clear as mud, no? ;) If she wants to drive up to Colleyville I have a great hair girl who makes suggestions but also really listens to what I want or don't want. She's never tried to do anything bizarre to my hair, but she makes really good suggestions when I'm not sure what I do want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Dh sent me to a spa last fall for our anniversary. So that was my last mani/pedi/massage. I need my toes done again now that it's sandal season, I could care less about my hands. I have a sweet friend who's a massage therapist and she likes to offer the expectant moms at our church a free massage, so I'll be taking her up on that in a few weeks. Jami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I've never had a manicure or a pedicure, and I've been cutting my own hair for several years now. I do care about my appearance, but I don't find it necessary to pay someone else to do these things for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensguys Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I used to get a manicure every 2 weeks, but I've slacked off on doing that. I would get pedis once/month but usually only in the summer. My hair is short so I try to go at least every 8-10 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I get my hair cut a couple of times a year, and now that I've found a stylist who doesn't do hideous things to my curly hair, I'm trying to go a little more regularly. I had a manicure the week before I got married. And I too cringe at the cost of a whiten-at-home kit from Target. ;) (Oh, and I do "deal with" my gray hair. I've been going gray since my very early 20s, and have no desire to give in quite yet.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio12 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Since I quit teaching and we became a one income family six years ago, I have not had a mani or pedi. I do get my hair cut and highlighted 5ish times a year. I try to keep my nails trimmed and shapely, but my feet are a mess. I remember looking at my mom's feet and thinking "good grief woman..do something about your feet!" now I am not a lot better. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandpsmommy Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I do go to a hair salon to have my hair trimmed/cut. Sometimes as often as every six weeks, sometimes every few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I've never had a manicure or any of the professional spa treatment stuff, though I do give myself facials at home. A couple of years ago I started getting my hair cut at a salon instead of having my husband chop off a bit, and I love it! They are really nice and I enjoy a little bit of pampering--a haircut comes with a neck massage and hand treatment and snackies. I do that about every 12 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I'm just wondering, how often do you treat yourself to a pedicure, manicure, massage, facial, or other spa services? I know several women who have a monthly "personal maintainence" budget and have standing appointments for these services. One woman I know has her teeth professionally whitened several times a year. Another has standing appts. for bikini and eyebrow waxing. The last time I got a massage was about a year ago and I got a mani/pedi about 2 years ago (both were gifts from DH). I balked at the $16.99 I paid for a generic teeth-whitening kit from Target! When I told one of my friends that I hadn't gotten my hair cut (professionally) in over 8 years, she was horrified. I guess I am just a beauty misfit! Well, I am guilty of two things on your list. I do get pedicures, but not manicures. I am very hard on my hands and I like to keep my nails really short so there would be no point in manicures. Pedicures I just love. I teach Body Flow and am barefoot when doing so and I like for my piggies to look pretty. I pay $22 with a tip every 3-4 weeks. You can get long life out of a pedicure so I think that it is worth it. The secret to keeping a mani/pedi a long time is top coat. Top coat after you get home from having it done and top coat once a week. The second thing I am guilty of is waxing, but let's not go there.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 When I told one of my friends that I hadn't gotten my hair cut (professionally) in over 8 years, she was horrified. I guess I am just a beauty misfit! In looking at your avatar I would say that as long as you keep wearing that hat you don't really need to worry about haircuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 than have someone else work on my feet. I did it once and I just could not bear it. I just hated the whole experience of paying someone to mess with my feet. I'm not sure why I feel this way, but I am also not sure why other women feel differently. My father is convinced that only women with toe fungus feel compelled to paint their toe nails. I actually do pain my sometimes, though - I just do it myself. I don't have manicures because I am very hard on my hands. I play the piano and I garden without gloves, and I prefer to just keep my nails very short. I always feel like you never know what's growing under long, darkly painted nails:) I do get my hair done sometimes. Recently I had it highlighted and I really like it. So it's not that I am not vain. I'm actually pretty vain. It's just not reflected in my toe nails or my finger nails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Part-Time Homeschooler Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 In looking at your avatar I would say that as long as you keep wearing that hat you don't really need to worry about haircuts! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Honestly, these things are on my wish list. I get my hair cut every one to two years. Teeth whitening? Nope. Pedicure? Nope. Manicure? Never. If money were no object I would get acrylic nails (I'm a nail biter), a pedicure (I have nasty heels), prof. teeth whitening and a new bridge (for some reason the silver backing of my bridge shines through and it looks like I have gray teeth), regular haircuts and prof. color (I tried at home color once and my hair turned red!). I don't believe for one second that I will ever have these things so I just stay homely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melora in NC Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I got a manicure once, about eighteen years ago. Never had a pedicure, although I have thought recently about painting my toenails. My last professional haircut was about six years ago -- now dh cuts it when I want it shorter. Guess I'm pretty low maintenance. (But I just got contacts again, after several years of glasses, and bought some Everyday Mineral makeup after seeing a recommendation on this board, so I am not a total slacker!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I get a pedicure once a year (always on a gift card from dh, usually for Christmas. I get the pedicure done right before we go down the shore). I don't want anyone massaging me, thank you very much. Heck, I barely ever wanna "chat" with dh, let alone have some stranger manhandling me ;) I get my eyebrows waxed every now and then, as needed (right before I start looking like a man). My mother colors my hair; my stylist cuts it. Oh, and I've had my legs waxed once, right before my wedding day almost 19 years ago. The sting is just now starting to go away. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 My main indulgence of vanity is a professional cut and highlight of my hair. I got into the professional cut habit as a business woman in my twenties dealing with clients a full generation older than me. Professional hair helped my image. The highlights are simply fun. I always thought I'd highlight or color my hair when I started going gray....I'm 51 now and not going gray yet. A few years ago, I decided I was missing out on the fun, so I started highlighting. I'd enjoy a mani and pedi, but have never had one I had to pay for. The same with facials, massages, and other spa stuff. I like pampering myself, but I hate spending money to do so. In the past year, I've begun playing with nail polish. I've always bitten my nails and last year, I stopped. My nails are still short, but I'm having fun painting them wild colors. In the summer, my toes are always painted a rainbow of colors. It's artsy and quite fun...and it takes a half an hour once a week or so to keep nice. I firmly believe in a pedi scrub tool. I have one that looks like a feminine version of a file that I use to scrub the dead, dry skin of my heels. I garden a lot in sandals. Taking care of the tootsies feels great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I love getting pedicures! Most of mine come from gift cards which dh and/or dc sweetly give me every Mother's Day, birthday, anniversary, and Christmas. Back when I wore a suit and heels to work every day, I would frequently get my hair highlighted. Now, the gray grows out so quickly that I would have to have it colored and then highlighted every 4 weeks. There is no way I'm going to spend that much money (or time) on myself each month. So, about every 5 or 6 weeks, I color my hair myself. Actually, it needs to be done right now. :ack2: I've had one or two manicures in my life, but they are nothing that I want to make a normal part of my routine. My fingernails are short, and look like the fingernails of a busy mom of 4. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivetails Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I've never had a manicure, pedicure, facial, waxing, or any of that sort of stuff...I don't wear nailpolish and rarely any sort of makeup (I hate how it feels and haven't a clue how to use most of it) and my hair lives in either braids or a ponytail with a scrunchie and gets a few inches cut off every 8 or so years. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 One year ago this weekend. For my wedding. :D The time before that was at the insistence of my now husband - who, unbeknownst to me, was going to ask for my hand in marriage at a party. Before that was.......um....my other wedding now 16 years ago! :lol::lol::D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I've never had a manicure or a pedicure, and I've been cutting my own hair for several years now.I do care about my appearance, but I don't find it necessary to pay someone else to do these things for me. I have never had a manicure and I have had one pedicure that my grandma got me for mother's day a couple years ago. I get my hair cut about once per year, but I go as a hair model for trainees (my friend is a manager at a salon). It is a nice salon, but it takes a long time since they are learning and they have to have someone there helping them. It is usually free when I do this. I always tell my dh how low maintenance I am. I also don't hardly ever buy make-up or products for my hair. One time I tried to calculate how much I save my dh compared to some of my good friends! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 pedicure. I have always done my own. I do get my hair cut every 3-4 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerie in Chicago Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Pedicure every 4-6 weeks, manicures whenever I get a chance -- might be every two weeks, might be 4-6 weeks when I get the pedi. Eyebrow wax whenever I get too fuzzy -- every few months, maybe. (i'm blonde, so they last) But I get a deal on these things, so that makes it easier. I used to tutor one of the daughters of the owner when she was struggling in the 6th grade (we connected because I was already a regular). Also, I recently wrote a recco letter when this daughter was turned down for admission to a magnet high school (the one where DH teaches). She was accepted after her appeal was reviewed. She's getting straight A's, but I think that has more to do with her growing up a lot than with any magic that I could ever do. I've told the mom this too, but she won't charge me regular price. And she gets mad if I try to tip her. If I didn't have this deal, I would still go get "groomed," but likely not as often. Also, I get a haircut and highlights about every 12-14 weeks. Again, I'm not paying what a walk-in would. I've been with her for about 12 years now, and I've sent others her way who have also become regulars. So while it definitely isn't free, it also isn't what it could be either. I didn't grow up this high-maintenance. It just sort of evolved over time. Heaven help us, though, cause we have two daughters who tag along with me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I get my hair cut about once every 8 weeks. I highlight it about 3x/year. Massage - I just had one yesterday!!! A 90 minute massage - in my house!!! I had a gift certificate for 30 minutes and upgraded to 90 for only $40!!! Gotta love that! I get a massage about once/month. When I'm pregnant I splurge and go once/week. Mani/Pedi - Nearly never. I LOVE it. Just don't have the time right now. Waxing - well, I have questions about that. Elaine? Yoo-hoo!! Really - tell me about it???!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I get my hair cut about once every 8 weeks. I highlight it about 3x/year. Massage - I just had one yesterday!!! A 90 minute massage - in my house!!! I had a gift certificate for 30 minutes and upgraded to 90 for only $40!!! Gotta love that! I get a massage about once/month. When I'm pregnant I splurge and go once/week. Mani/Pedi - Nearly never. I LOVE it. Just don't have the time right now. Waxing - well, I have questions about that. Elaine? Yoo-hoo!! Really - tell me about it???!!! I'll PM you. It's been a touchy subject in the past and I don't want anyone getting knickers in a knot.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Seriously, I've only had one manicure -- a few days before my wedding some 15 years ago. It was a gift from a friend, and wasn't that thrilled with it. Too high maintenance. Since then I haven't indulged in anything but haircuts (smile). I have pretty short hair and go every four weeks with my son. I color it myself with L'Oreal's help every six weeks or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne J Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Hee Hee. I just realized this, but every time a have a baby I get a massage, and haircut/color. The massage is a pregnancy massage and the haircut/color is after the baby is born! I guess I'll have to either have a large family, or really long hair.....:laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Never had a pedicure or manicure, I cut my own hair, but I'm dying for a massage. My poor dh has carpal tunnel and works hard all day so his hands are killing him by the time he gets home. I don't have money to pay a real massuese (sp?) so I'm training the 10 year old to rub my back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquilt Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Once a year I get a pedi as a present from dh for my birthday; that's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancypants Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Nope. Last manicure I got was also my first... for my wedding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easily Amused Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I don't get to treat myself as much as I'd like, But, I get Starbucks a lot....does that count? At least the kids don't ask me to share that.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reya Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Erm. Never???? Manicures and power tools don't go well together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticklbee Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Can you believe that I have never had either a manicure OR pedicure! Ever! I could if I really wanted to I guess, but it's never something I really ever think of doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Elaine you crack me up! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricket1178 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I have only had one pedicure in my entire life and that was about 2 years ago and I'm 45. I desperately need another one.:D I've had a couple of manicures. Never had a massage. Have always wanted to get the teeth whitening stuff from target, but can't bring myself to spend the money. I do get my hair trimmed regularly. All of these things are things I'd do routinely if I had money to do them. I just can't see paying for things that I can take care of on my own. Now...if we get in a position that I don't have to do them for myself, I thing a little pampering can go a long way. I'd love to have these things on my schedule routinely. I could really go for that!:auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 1. A manicure 2. A pedicure 3. A spa treatment 4. A massage The last professional haircut I had was, I think, four years ago. About once every two years, I bring up the possibility of getting my hair colored and professionally cut. But then I usually stall around until I get interested in something else, instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easily Amused Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I've had manicures and pedicures, but, only because my mom was treating me. I was considering a spa day as a treat for finishing out the school year and getting a big project done. DH left the ball in my court.....I can't spend that money.....I'm too practical...But, if he bought the day for me and MADE me go, I could do it. Weirdo me huh?!?! So, I'm just sticking with my starbucks.:driving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I get my hair cut about every six weeks, and get my upper lip waxed at the same time. I've never had a manicure or pedicure and have had about five massages in my life. Oh, and one facial. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorothy Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I feel so spoiled after reading the other replies, but honestly, I have just grown up with regular manis/pedis, etc. My dds are sometime "treated" to mini mani/pedis. A lady comes to our house and does them along with hair if you want her to. Everyone I know does this. Everyone I know either gets lasered or waxed regularly. I have a girlfriend who used to spend more on her hair every month than I spent on curriculum for a year! Lots of colored, blown, styled hair here. Massages and facials a couple of time a year for me and that's considered "not enough" around these parts. Maybe it's because you don't wear a lot of clothes in the tropics. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 My nails are currently longer than they have ever been so I am thinking about getting another one here soon. I have never had a pedicure. I can't stand to have any white part of the nail on any of my toes so I have no idea how they would do a pedicure. I have had my legs and underarms waxed once about 7 years ago and haven't braved it again since then. I am planning to do the underarms here soon as my vision is going and I have a really hard time seeing what I am doing which makes me nervous. I do get my hair cut and permed about one or twice a year. I get professional messages at my chiropractors but they are theraputic in nature and not neccesarily relaxing. Plus my health insurance covers them otherwise I wouldn't get them. All in all, I am a low maintenance gal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I can manicure and pedicure my own nails, so I don't pay someone to do it for me. I'm all for everyone having all the manis and pedis they want, though. I go to the hairdresser whenever my hair gets on my nerves. I am supposed to go every 2 months, but rarely make it more than once or twice a year. I adore my hairdresser, but I do not like hanging around beauty salons. I've never had a massage. I worked for a guy once who had a massage therapist come to his office every day. I thought that was great, and if I could afford it, I'd spring for it. I don't cut my own hair. If you could see what I have done to other people's hair, you'd know why. I love cutting hair, but I'm no good at it. People end up practically bald, and I don't want to do that to myself. RC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommylawyer Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I've had one manicure in my life - on my wedding day almost 7 years ago. Never had a pedi. I color my own hair - recently DH has started helping - yes, I have my own personal colorist who makes house calls. LOL! I also wax my own upper lip - first time I did it, my hands were shaking and I missed about half of what I was trying to get, but now I just RRRIIIIIPPPP and there's nothing to it. The local technical school has 2-3 weeks of "final exams" where the public can - after making an appointment, paying $20, and filling out a questionnaire afterward about the experience - get a full body massage. For $20, it's not bad! Although, it was hard to do the questionnaire after the massage because I felt like jelly... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I have really let myself slide since moving to the mountains. Nothing at all here to help me get pretty and I have to show for it: short fingernails and cracked dry skin on my thumbs, decent feet (thanks to PedEgg) but no toenail polish (too busy to apply), the highlights on my hair have grown out at least an inch, and my face continues to age each month. Spa day? I think I need a Spa Year to get back on track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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