Keeping Great Looking Hair Without Breaking the Bank!

I suppose when it comes to college certain things tend to get neglected. For some of us this might be hair care or maybe some of us use college to experiment with different hairstyles. Either way its going to cost you some cash and it's best to get it all done at the best deal possible.

There several options out there if you want to get your hair done cheaply and I have made a little list of all of them.

1.Beauty School

 The thought of going to a beauty school to get your hair done probably makes a lot of people cringe. I personally have no problem with it. I have recently tried out a beauty school that is real close to where I live at to dye my hair. I must say $15 is quite a deal for a hair dye job that is probably not to far from what a professional hair dye job would be. I have yet to get my hair cut at a beauty school,but I would certainly suggest if you are planning on doing so that you keep the haircut a fairly simple one to cut down on any chance of a major screw up happening. Remember these students are still learning so it is unwise to expect an extremely complex hairdo. Go on into the school and ask for an upcoming graduate student because from my experience the older students are much more professional and are more knowledgeable about what they are doing.

Find a BeautySchool near you here. 

   I want pink hair.

2. Shop Around

For those of you who may not be quite as adventurous with your hair upkeep might I suggest looking around at the best salons in your area to see which ones seem to have the best deals. You can do this by checking out google for the salons and beauty shops in your area. You might also want to check out your local CraigsList under the beauty section and see what deals you can find. Also see if there are any coupons you can use at your local beauty salon. Try retailmenot for some coupons.

3.DIY

That's right if you are really adventurous why not do it your self. Heck I cut my own hair and even though it's probably not perfect it was a very liberating and interesting experience. Here is a great how to guide on how to cut your own hair.

If you are really daring why don't you try and dye your own on your own. Here is a guide to help you.

Due to how my hair is I need a bit of a stronger dye in order for the color to stay in my hair,but that doesn't mean it can't work for you.

Remember college is a time for experimentation and experiences. Don't worry about the silly things in life like what people will think if you decided to dye your hair an unnatural shade of orange. As long as you like it that is the important thing. Then of course if you are working a job you might want to ask your boss before you go out and do something that wild.

Girly Freebies

Girly Freebies

As much as I hate to admit this, but I have a subscription to Seventeen magazine. I bought it from my little brother when he was selling magazines for his school. I did this two years ago and I'm still getting an issue a month. They just don't know when to quit. -_- Anyways this isn't about how my subscription to Seventeen never ends this is about how you can gain some freebies and what not.

I tend to overlook all the coupons,contests, and freebies the magazine offers,but this time I actually paid attention and I wanted to share them with you.



20,000 people will receive earrings from MakeMeChic from August 2nd to September 13th.

You must be a female between the ages of 13 and 29 to get the earrings. To see if your lucky enough to get a pair go here.

Also check out MakeMeChic as well. They have some terrific deals and everything is fairly priced.

Also enter to win some of these contests on Seventeen.com while you're at it. You never know you could be one of the lucky winners. Also a lot of these contest entries on Seventeen will ask you if you would like a free issue of Seventeen and you might as well. I don't know if yo should subscribe though because you could be like me with a subscription that will never END!

The Famousfootwear Sweepstakes

1. FAMOUS FOOTWEAR "RUNWAY TO HALLWAY” SWEEPSTAKES: How To Enter: Beginning August 3, 2010, at 12:01 AM (ET) through September 11, 2010, at 11:59 PM (ET), go to seventeen.com/famousfootwear and complete and submit the entry form pursuant to the on-screen instructions. Winner Selection: On or about October 15, 2010 one (1) Winner will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. Drawing will be conducted by Seventeen magazine, whose decisions are final. Odds of winning will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received. Prizes & Approximate Retail Value: One (1) winner will receive the following prize package: (a) roundtrip coach airfare for winner and one (1) guest from major airport closet to winner’s residence; (b) two (2) tickets to a fashion event or concert the week of New York Fashion week 2011, as determined by the Sponsor, plus one-way limousine service to the event or concert; (c) Hotel accommodations for 2 nights (one room, double occupancy). Hotel accommodations at Sponsor’s sole discretion, accommodations and travel subject to availability and blackout dates may apply; (d) meet-n-greet with the Seventeen style pros at the offices of Seventeen magazine, (e) a $1,000 shopping spree and a $500 Famous Footwear gift card for winner. Total ARV: $4,600. In the event the winner is a minor, guest must be winner’s parent or legal guardian. All travelers must possess valid travel documents. Winner must travel on dates specified by Seventeen, otherwise, an alternative winner will be selected. Arrangements must be made at least 30 days prior to departure. Once scheduled, the itinerary cannot be altered. Winner will be notified via phone, e-mail or postal mail, at Sponsor’s discretion, on or about October 15, 2010. Winner’s List: For winner’s name, send a separate self-addressed, stamped envelope to Seventeen, Promotion Department, 300 West 57th Street, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10019 by November 12, 2010. Entry forms that have been tampered with will be disqualified.

Win a 10,000 dollar shopping spree!

Or Enter

The Ultimate Summer Vacation Sweepstakes!

I kid you not this contest goes all the way to 2012, but you can enter this contest daily. At least one entry is chosen a month to win $1000 so it might be worth a try.

Oh yeah if you are interested check out the Seventeen covers from throughout the years.

Also check out Seventeen's Back to School discount's DIY and Freebie list

What do I need for College?

So many are going off to college and are about to live on their own for the very first time and are probably wondering "What do I take to College?".

Well there seems to be a lot of information out there about what you need to take to College and what you don't need to take to college. Since I probably wont be living on my own till next year I've decided to track down a few articles that might hold some of the info you might need.

This article talks about some of the items you might need in college and how to pack for college.

This article talks about some of the items you will need in your dorm room.

What's this? Finding all these necessary items for college it too much work for you?

Well not to worry because there are now kits out there to help you with the basics you need to start off college.

At Charming Cards they have these two kits to fit your college needs.

For $40 you can get the College Survival Kit.


The Kit includes:

Sleep Mask, Ear Plugs, Book Light, Book Clip & Stand, “Talk to the Knob” Privacy Door Sign, First Aid Kit, Thermometer, Mending Kit, Collapsible Clothes Hamper, “No, It Doesn’t Smell Okay” Laundry Instructions, 6-in-1 Screwdriver, Poster Adhesive, Air Freshener, Jolt® Caffeine-Energy Gum, and a Domino’s Pizza® Gift Certificate.

What? That's too much for you? Well you can go with the smaller Dorm Survival Kit that provides you with a lot of the basic items you will need in college and it is about half the price of the College Survival Kit.


This kit includes:book light, caffeine gum, eye mask, earplugs,

first aid kit, thermometer, laundry bag, laundry instructions, sewing kit, air freshener, poster adhesive, screwdriver

Your best bet though is to go with Mom in a Box. A site that provides you with a whole bunch of items that you will need in plastic storage box. There four packs you can choose from you can get the basic kit for $25 or you can go with the gender specific packs that are around $50. You can upgrade each of these kits for $25 and get all the basic medicines you will need when it comes to those everyday illnesses.

If you are like me you find the idea of actually buying these kits silly and rather just go off and purchase the items you need on your own. I think that's a great idea,but I do suggest you take a look t these kits and make a list of the items that are included in them so you'll be sure to have everything you need.