When considering cosmetic procedures, your own personal well-being and safety need to be your main concern. Always make sure to work with only trained and certified professionals. Never forego quality!
The economic crisis seems to have hurt and helped consumers at the same time. Many companies are offering products and services at significant discounts to encourage consumer spending. But one thing hasn’t seemed to change. Even in rough financial times, many women are still interested in cosmetic services. Wanting to look and feel our best is natural, and, for many, the economy is not going to change that.
Many treatments available today are more affordable than traditional plastic surgery. Instead of a facelift, you might consider the less expensive and less invasive option of BOTOX® or other fillers. And because the cost of frequent waxing appointments may add up over time, a one-time investment in laser hair removal may save money long term. If you are thinking about visiting a spa, here are some money-saving tips:
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I have been to numerous spa's around the country in addition to also working at a spa. I have never once been to a spa that offers "financing" with the exception of Medical Spas where you're buying an expensive package, but you normally have to pay more in order to pay in installments. I have also never even heard of a "welcome back" discount. Some spa's have "frequent client cards" where points are accumulated which eventually add up to a free service, most spas do not reward clients for not having a service in 6-12 months. Most spas do offer "package deals" on there services that require more than one session, however, what most people don't know is that 96% of the cost of the service is profit for the owner. Most spa's pay there technicians hourly and the products are bought in large quantities. The amount that it costs to pay the technician for a 1-2 hour service plus the cost of the small amount of product used per person is normally only about 4% of what you're paying for the total service, receiving "one free treatment" isn't very generous at all.
My suggestions:
1. Find a newly opening spa -they often provide discounts to their first costumers as well as allowing them to pay the low discounted price they first received for every service after to show customer appreciation
2. Find a spa where you know someone who works there, they often get discounts and could buy you a certificate to save you 30-40%
3. Go to beauty schools- you would be worked on by a student under the supervision of a teacher. A facial at a school can be as low as $15 and you would get the same results because an experienced teacher would be telling the student exactly what to do. 4. Call different spas and ask if they have any new technicians that are still training. When technicians are new and still in the training phase at the spa, they have people come in for completely free so that they can make sure the technician knows what they're doing- this is also under supervision.
The beauty school suggestion is a great idea if there is one in your area. Sure there's a little more risk in working with a student, but they are usually supervised. I've also used this approach with massage therapists in training.