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Ever since the recession hit, everyone tries to save money any way he can.  One of the biggest paycheck drainers, especially when it comes to women, are beauty supplies.Therefore, it is important to follow some basic  tips to get a better handle of the money you spend on them.

Generic beauty products

Since the quality of many generic beauty products has increased a lot during the last few years, purchasing them instead of the big brand names is a good option. Start with one item at a time, (such as a body lotion or a face cream) and see how that goes. More often than not, the money you will manage to save than way, will make the switching worthwhile.

Homemade beauty  products

With countless recipes for homemade beauty products available on the Internet, it is easy to choose from a huge variety to use. Facial scrubs, bath soaps, skin lotions can all be made by you with ingredients you already have at home, at no cost. Enjoy the process and take pride in the fact that you have made it on your own.

Use less shampoo and conditioner

Unless you have long or a lot of hair, there is no need to use a lot of shampoo and conditioner. Start using a quarter amount of shampoo and conditioner and you will soon see that both  of them will last a lot longer. That in turn means that you will not have to purchase them often, and therefore you will save a lot of money.

Sigh up for free samples

Free samples is another great way to save money on beauty supplies. Sigh up for magazines which offer free samples in exchange for your opinion or ask for them at department store makeup products, as well as in drug stores.

Coupons

Using coupons is another way to save money on beauty supplies. You can find them in magazines as well as in your Sunday newspaper. There are also several websites online where you can find those coupons, such as the following:

www.8coupons.com

www.retailmenot.com

www.bestonlinecoupons.com

Products for double duty

By opting for beauty supplies that can work in more ways than one, you essentially buy two products for the price of one. Your body lotion can also be used as your sunscreen. Your tinted moisturizer can  be used as your anti-aging facial cream. Plain lip balm can be used to  enhance eyelashes, strengthen nails or even tame your eyebrows.Clear mascara can be used to pump up or separate brows. Besides helping your hair, your conditioner can also be used as a conditioning shaving cream for your legs.

If you follow the above tips you will soon manage to save money on beauty supplies without having to sacrifice quality at the same time.