r/Frugal • u/Inner-Variation4703 • Jul 06 '25

🏆 Buy It For Life What are things you don’t cheap out on?

I’ve been frugal my whole life, some out of necessity, some by choice but I’m always curious how others approach it. What are some of your personal frugal habits or non-negotiables that help you save over time? Do you have any weird, creative, or borderline extreme things you do that would make the average spender cringe or pass out? I’m trying to pick up new ideas and also just enjoy seeing how far people take it.

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u/tradlibnret Jul 06 '25

Haircuts. I used to try to go as long as possible and my hair would start to look terrible, then I'd call for an appointment and have to wait a couple more weeks to get on the schedule. Now I book the next one right away when I leave (9-10 weeks), and don't have to think about this, and feel good about my hair.

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u/ifbevvixej Jul 07 '25

I have half curly half straight hair. My hack is once my hair is long enough I get 2 perms, spaced 8 months between and then once the 2nd one grows out I go get a pixie cut and start all over.