About How Much Have You Spent On Your Hair Since Starting Your Hh Journey?

[FadingDelilah]

Thought this would be a fun thread. How much do you think you've spent on your hair since you became interested in healthy hair?

 

[keranikki]

Chile....I probably spent enough for a small nest egg, lol.

Seriously, I would estimate I have spent $8500 since 2011. This would include the following purchases:

Weave hair (human or kanekelon)
Butters (Shea, Cocoa etc.)
Carrier oils
Essential oils
Clays
Fragrances
Services (Keratin treatment, Hair color, Extensions, etc.)
Ready made products (Recovering product junkie, )

The initial cost may be high, until you find what works for you. Then you can curb your spending habits, unless you are a product junkie; in which, you might need an intervention, lol.

I find myself trying to fight PJism from time to time. I do my best to just purchase backups to what is working for me and only buy something new when I need to replace a staple. Subsequently, I have been able to avoid being frivolous.

 

[Dayjoy]

I can’t even imagine and, quite frankly, I’m not sure I want to. I bet I’m not the only one that will give this answer. Is that a reality I want to face? I’m sure it’s not in the multi thousands, but it’s probably more than I would want to know or admit.

 

[FadingDelilah]

I estimate I've spent 300 dollars over the last 5 years.

 

[Prettymetty]

Thousands... My hair journey started in 2008

 

[PlanetCybertron]

Guuuuuurrrl.......

I started in 2014, and aside from the original flatiron and blowdryer I bought I’ll park it at

4,000$

Within the month I typically spend 50$, and I’ve usually bought products totaling in 50-60$ in the past. So doing the calculations it’s about 3,000$ over 5 years. Not including flatirons, blow dryers, curlers, rollers, occasional hair rinses I did, henna, indigo, satin scarves, hats, headwraps, headbands, scrunchies, pins, curl formers, flexi’s, etc. So I just rounded up another grand since I’m sure I’ve spent enough throughout the years.

I suppose it’s not bad, but thinking about it, idk.
I’ve been trying to be a lot more minimalistic, but it’s kind of cool to think about. Nice thread.

 

[LivingInPeace]

I started my journey in 2010. I have no idea what I’ve spent but I know it’s a lot less than my every two weeks hair appointment that I had for decades.

 

[Dposh167]

In 10-12 years...probably thousands. Especially when you include new devices like hair dryers, flat irons, etc. All the blk friday sales over the years. Whew. I've calmed down a lot though

 

[water_n_oil]

I'm sure a few grand since 2008. Glad I broke away from wanting spend so much, especially since I rarely finished anything. I'd always buy stuff, sell it/give it away, rinse and repeat.

 

[yaya24]

Started in 2009, no less than $4,000 for sure

 

[metro_qt]

Since cutting my hair off almost 2 years ago, and regrowing my hair, I'm testing out a lot of new products and techniques....
I'm spending an average of 75 dollars a month... which right now is about 1800.00
Yeesh!

Wait! I forgot salon appointments for specialty cuts and colouring.... add an extra 900.00

Double Yeesh!

 

[Dayjoy]

I’m keeping up with this thread...reading the posts. I said before I was sure my figure wasn’t in the multi thousands. Now I’m pretty sure that was incorrect. And I didn’t want to know that.