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13 Beauty Treatments That Are Worth the Money

Sometimes, you initially have to spend a little extra money (or time) to achieve #wokeuplikethis for real

by Allie Flinn

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Lived-In Hair Color That Lasts for Six Months Cost: $350 and up
Lasts 6 to 8 months
Who should do it: Someone who wants to update their hair color, but doesn't want to trek to the salon every six weeks to touch up her highlights.

Why you should get it: Chances are, you've pinned plenty of hair color inspiration done by master colorist Johnny Ramirez, co-founder and owner Ramirez Tran Salon in Beverly Hills, who coined the term "lived-in color" to describe the soft, subtle way he highlights hair -- inspired by his young daughter's naturally blonde and brown hair color. "It's color that is strategically positioned to have a mix of pieces that are solid and others that are light," he explains.

In other words, you get natural-looking, gorgeous hair that only needs to be touched up twice a year versus every six weeks, because you never get roots. Not only is that superconvenient, you're also not subjecting your hair to harsh chemicals as often.

If you can't make it into Ramirez's salon, he says it's important to educate yourself on your colorist -- certain colorists specialize in a category or type of hair, and that's where you should start your search. And bring in inspiration photos so you can clearly convey what it is you want (may we recommend Ramirez's Instagram?).

Know before you go: Set aside an entire Saturday, because it takes five plus hours to get the colors to look totally natural with no lines of demarcation. But the results? Completely worth it.

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I might try lash extensions

by LittleBunny Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 05:53PM Report as inappropriate

Man I would love the hair straightening treament

by EricaC123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 06:38AM Report as inappropriate

Wow!!! I have always wanted to get a gel manicure. I'm going to try it out & I have always wanted to dye my hair but was afraid of damages. Now I know to use the sem-permanent dye

by Lillium_Stargaz Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 07:18PM Report as inappropriate

I have had my hair done with the Japenese straightening system for 3 1/2 years now. Touch ups every year. I once had kinky, curly, unruly hair. The treatment changed my life. The headache of the tangles, gels, mousses and gels are gone. I also just started doing lash extensions. LOVE them. I have had them since June 12', and I can't live without them now! Two huge time savers. I can now actually spend the day not worrying about myself. And spend it with my two babies :)

by Rachelmpher Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 09:39PM Report as inappropriate

Removing gel manicure is damaging your nails.

by lilas Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 02:33PM Report as inappropriate

I had my hair chemically straightened in Vietnam and while it was hard on my hair, it was so nice just being able to let my hair air dry and have it be pin straight! Not having to flat iron and blow dry my hair was really convenient and also good for my hair. Eyelash extensions seem expensive and like they'd look bad once they started wearing off... Revitalash has made my lashes crazy long, lasts longer and is less expensive.

by LipglossandSpandex Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 09:16PM Report as inappropriate

I wish I didn't have to curl my lashes everyday!

by Snowwhitessecret Monday, October 8, 2012 at 08:18PM Report as inappropriate

Fillers are great at first, but you can become a slave to them. You also have to use the right one for the job. Tattooed makeup scares me, even as a person with permanent body art. It's your face, and what if they mess up?

by robyne00 Monday, October 8, 2012 at 01:33PM Report as inappropriate

I had no idea you could use a filler injection to do that to your nose. Very illuminating!

by KarasuSparkle Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 10:43PM Report as inappropriate

interesting ideas. DEFINITELY dont think ANOYONE should get their make up tatooed onto their face. not a good idea at all. if it goes wrong you are stuck with it forever. plus it looks fake and everyone who sees you will know that you got it done.... just not a good idea at all. guys like the natural look better anyways.

by treehugger1997 Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 04:25PM Report as inappropriate