What are the most useful / beneficial things to spend money on or take out a loan for in the beauty/ health category?

Stick_Girl · 2019-02-12T18:09:17+00:00

Teeth. Always direct your money first to your teeth if there's any improvement needed there.

My teeth are ok (I had braces for years) but considering whitening them at some point (I'm 42 and teeth are surprisingly essential if you want to shed some years off your looks).

Otherwise personal trainer can be very useful. It's important to learn healthy habits when you are young.

teaandtalk · 2019-02-12T18:26:00+00:00

I wouldn't take out any loans on any of this stuff. Most high value men will consider this needlessly high-maintenance, if it's not something you can actually afford, especially if it means committing to the debt you took on for it.

That being said, joining a gym and investing in good, healthy food, was one of the best decisions I ever made for myself. Losing 100 pounds directly lead to meeting my husband. My breast reduction was also a great decision, even if I was really too young to make it. Buying good makeup wasn't cheap, either, but after the initial 300-400 dollars, it's been relatively easy to keep up with and makes a big difference.

saltypeanuts7 · 2019-02-12T19:01:23+00:00

Am a guy. I lurk on this sub to learn what women have personally felt help them most.

But I’m 100% confident saying this for both men and women that a healthy greens diet+ drinking close to a gallon of water a day gives glowing skin which by far second best next to lifting weights

2019-02-13T00:56:36+00:00

Sunscreen daily.

Wash your face every night

Brush, floss and whiten your teeth if needed

Don’t drink too often or too much

And get/stay fit. Your weight is and will always be #1 on the SMV standard.

All are cheap and will do the most over time.

Stick_Girl · 2019-02-12T19:29:05+00:00

Your "flaws" may be the very thing that attracts the man you'll marry.

An example from my own life. I have a very tiny mouth due to a vascular condition that is characterized by an altered facial structure. Tho I am not a bomb shell babe by any means, despite my small mouth I am an attractive woman at least in an average since. But because of my small mouth my teeth are severally over crowded and would require removal of 4-6 teeth to correct. Because of this I have a major major over bite along with big front teeth. I considered getting braces in high school but the thought of having all those teeth removed scared me so I let it go. Additionally I get constant compliments on my smile. It's also the only face I've known and I'd hate to alter it and then regret the new unfamiliar face I would then see every day.

BUT I started to date an abusive man who was obsessed with looks. He made the statement that if I got my teeth fixed I would be unstoppable and I started to consider getting braces very seriously. I mentioned my contemplating braces to my good friend who was appalled at what my boyfriend said and even more upset that I wanted to change my look for anyone. My friend begged me to please think carefully and told me how beautiful my smile was as it is.

Long story short I broke up with that jerk and married my good friend who loved my smile so much. We've been married for 7 years and he is constantly shown me that the parts of me I see as flawed are the very things that attracted him to me in the first place.

Lypo, laser hair, nip tuck, even braces in many cases, all these type things I've found every good man to not give a damn about. It all has come down to the woman and either her self esteem or competition with other women. Sometimes these type things seem to help make you more attractive but what really happens is it boosted the woman's self esteem and THAT is what men notice.

Work on loving who you are as in all the bits you cannot easily change (weight, muscle, normal grooming) and then work on any body changes such as weight loss, muscle tone as needed and leave the medical alterations aside.

indiaraw · 2019-02-12T23:03:25+00:00

I personally have invested in Invisalign for my teeth, laser hair removal, hair extensions, acrylic nails, joined a BalletBarre gym, eyelash extensions + good makeup and skincare. It all seems very extensive when I type it out - but I feel more confident and put together because of it all. Definitely not for everyone - I’ve unfortunately always suffered low self esteem and all of this has made me a lot kinder to myself.

I don’t think you can really put a price on your self confidence, if you have the funds to do I would say investing in yourself to improve your personal quality of life is worthwhile :) however you choose to that ... by spending money or not. xx

lamia_loveless · 2019-02-12T17:57:31+00:00

Laser hair removals for me!! :) i dont get to shave too often and it takes less time for me to prepare every morning :)

Trauma_Burn_RN · 2019-02-12T23:34:03+00:00

I didn't take out a loan, I saved, but Lasik was a game changer for me - I can't hide behind my glasses anymore, I have to do my makeup or I don't look so hot.

I also trim my own hair, but nothing replaces a good stylist doing a number on your 'do. That is absolutely worth it to me.

WynterBlu · 2019-02-13T01:26:12+00:00

The most expensive thing I spend money on is my skincare regimen. I use Saranghae and have been a a Korean skincare junky for years.

Irl_girl · 2019-02-13T15:19:16+00:00

I have thick dark hair and laser hair removal in the bikini area has changed my life. I used to get really painful ingrowns, razor burn, and blemishes. I hated shaving and waxing was even worse. (Waxing is a scam imo, a painful one)

Now I don’t have to do any of that and my boyfriend loves it. Even 1 treatment drastically thinned my hair follicles and made them less prone to ingrowns.

I have only done my treatments through Groupon and it’s much more affordable than waxing. Don’t ever pay full price for laser hair removal!

tip: buy a numbing cream off amazon for $20 and apply 1hr~20min beforehand and cover with saran wrap. Remove + wipe right before your session. I only do this in my bikini area because it’s extra sensitive, but it makes a world of a difference and the tech can be more thorough if I’m not flinching.

ObedientLittleWife · 2019-02-12T18:04:48+00:00

I use botox sometimes but it's more preventive than anything. DON'T take out a loan for anything beauty related!!!! You can go quite far with cheap drugstore products if you watch what is in creams etc.

friggandfrayed · 2019-02-12T21:51:50+00:00

Gym Vitamins Skincare regimen & products (this is essential for me!) this includes facials

Not sure what you mean by taking out a loan? But I regularly spend money on the above for me.

CalvinRichland · 2019-02-12T17:50:47+00:00

Healthy food, cooking classes, motivation, gym membership.

Lupia-Solanay · 2019-02-12T21:05:52+00:00

Stay away from nasty chemicals and go as green as you can. I had acne from teenhood to basically last year (I'm 30) until I discovered using essential oils in a carrier oil (I use Sweet Almond as my carrier) and the acne is basically GONE and my laugh lines fade more everyday. Be very skeptical of companies that tell you need their special magic ingredient X and you must pay $56 for 4 ounces etc. Eat well, exercise, stay out of the sun, limit your use of synthetics and pore-clogging makeup. For god's sake don't drink too much! A couple drinks with friends on occasion is fine, but if you're drinking more than 1-2 per week that's too much. Other than caring for your skin (consider looking into the 12-step Korean skincare rountine) establishing a regular exercise habit is the single best thing you can do. Exercise obviously helps tone your body, but it also keeps your skin clear and tight and your mood and energy up.

2019-02-12T18:41:33+00:00

26 here as well. I am lucky to have the financial resources to have personal care as sort of a hobby that keeps me sane. I don't do it to maintaining/increasing SME (that's a huge side benefit), but it makes me feel like my best self.

Here's my current:
Regular Brazilian waxes Regular Eyebrow threading
Massages about every two months Weekly personal training with a woman trainer who actually helps me attain the physique I want
Therapist and psychiatrist
Dentist for cleanings but also to help out with a jaw issue (TMJ) that causes chewing to be painful some times (funny side benefit, giving blow jobs to my fiance have become a lot more comfortable since starting treatment for this)
Regular facials
And a bunch of stuff I do at home to feel good like eating organic and no processed foods
Acupuncture

Just had my first dermaplaning appointment this week. Will definitely be doing it again.

Wish list: Laser hair removal
Investing in some more relaxing hobbies...I really want to take piano lessons again
Blood testing for Vitamin D since I'm pretty sure I have a deficiency

sparkledragon45 · 2019-02-13T18:34:47+00:00

I am pale skinned with super dark body hair. I am halfway through getting laser hair removal and it has made me feel more confident and happy. It saves a lot of time on my showers, which saves money on water and razors.

On the flip side, it's mildly expensive. I had been wanting it since I was 17, and had been saving up for it. I still checked with my Capitan to make sure he was fine with me dropping a bunch of money on something cosmetic.

Title	What are the most useful / beneficial things to spend money on or take out a loan for in the beauty/ health category?
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Date	February 12, 2019 5:43 PM UTC (7 years ago)
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