Save a Bundle on Personal Services

You don't have to give up all of life's bare necessities and simple pleasures in order to save a bundle. Here's how to save money on those little things you've become accustomed to.

1. Instead of going to an expensive full service salon, visit a cosmetology school. You can get your hair permed, cut, colored and styled for the cost up a haircut at an upscale salon.

2. Get your hair cut at a barber college. For less than 10 bucks you'll be sporting a stylish new do.

3. Get your manicures and facials done by student manicurists and aestheticians. Your skin will feel just as good, and your pocketbook will thank you.

4. When you need a massage, find a local massage school. Student therapist can soothe your aching muscles for the fraction of the cost of a masseur in a day spa.

5. Want a free makeover? Stop by your favorite makeup counter in any large department store for a free makeup application.

6. Save on professional cleaning by using Woolite and Dryel. You can save a ton of money by taking only would be damaged or ruined if they were not professionally cleaned to the dry cleaner.

If you are willing to give up some of the frills of deluxe personal services, you can have your treats and save money too.