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sonnyfab t1_j6n0ku8 wrote

You have no money. You can't afford to spend $300 on getting your hair done.

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golemsheppard2 t1_j6n252q wrote

This is obviously the answer.

OP be like "I'm broke but I want a temporary recreational expense. What should I do?"

Like did they really think that they were going to get the validation they wanted and everyone here was going to say "sure grrrl, blow your savings on looking pretty so in a month it will fade and you will be broke AF"?

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NoFilterNoLimits t1_j6n0hp9 wrote

I’d put the money towards the e-fund and get on YouTube for hair tips. I admit I have straight hair but that seems like a crazy amount to “need” to spend on a haircut

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discosix t1_j6n0n9l wrote

Just get a trim to clean up the hair. Do everything else when you have the savings you have planned or adjust this month's expenses/cut out another line item to allow you get what you want.

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patterson_2384 t1_j6n2kig wrote

However I reallyyyy want to get my hair done!

This is it, OP- this is the reason you have a spending dilemma.

you WANT to get your hair done at the cost of $300.

but do you NEED to get your hair cut this month? or is it just that paycheck burning a hole in your pocket?

You need to find a lower-cost alternative to getting that "spending high" that will "boost your confidence".

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rh031222 OP t1_j6oh37d wrote

I don’t need to get my hair done, I’d just feel a lot more confident with it done. I’m going to learn how to get better at doing my hair

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wolf8sheep t1_j6n1lcq wrote

Compromise on a more affordable cut with either no dye or a diy dye kit.

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squid_04 t1_j6n23uj wrote

When you have an emergency that requires that 300, you’ll be happy you saved that instead of spending it on a hair cut. Baby steps 1-3 are all about sacrificing wants for the short term and sticking to basic necessities until on yo baby step 4 and beyond.

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rh031222 OP t1_j6oh7q1 wrote

You’re right, thank you for the reality check

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SelectionNo3078 t1_j6n2fhx wrote

Find the cheapest place you can get a basic cut or style Skip expensive due job for now

You are one bad day from being homeless if you only have $80 to your name

Also get a second job

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pugfu t1_j6n0q08 wrote

Blond is pricey to upkeep so I would def skip that bc perhaps just do a nice cut

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rh031222 OP t1_j6ohjdw wrote

It’s true, but I was going to get a root blend so it wouldn’t grow out harshly next to my natural colour. But you’re right blonde is expensive to upkeep

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222KFT t1_j6n0ru6 wrote

IMO, this is "splitting hairs", pun intended, and frankly if you're excited to be on baby steps of saving and personal financial accountability, and it's already derailed, I think it behooves oneself to reassess priorities in life. THAT SAID, it's your money and if hair must be done, hair must be done. Just realize what's happening financially GL

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ellasaurusrex t1_j6n24be wrote

As a fellow curly haired person, I can sympathize. Haircuts are EXPENSIVE. Could you compromise and do the cut but not color? Is it a cut that will grow out well or is it going to need constant maintenance? Personally, I'd get the cut if it's the former, but skip the color and save up for that.

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PanicGreen t1_j6n2z7v wrote

Jesus Christ I have issues getting decent shampoo and conditioner an together that's me spending 12$. I could never spend 300$ on hair. That's half my rent! D: Darlin' I'd just save tbh. But do what ya wanna do.

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rh031222 OP t1_j6ogz79 wrote

It’s because curly hair salons are so expensive and then colour is an added expense. Because of the responses on here I’m going to focus on saving that money

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