Look good without spending (or shop smart!)

Since I'm a student, its not easy for me to spend money all the time to look good. Seriously, its not easy to keep up with my high maintenance ways (i have to admit, i am a bit high maintenance). However, no matter how much I want to save up, I can't even go to the supermarket looking like a hobo. So, I did some thinking on how can I not spend (that much) but still look awesome. Here's what I've found:

1. Do your own manicure & pedicure. It might sound hard but with a little bit of practice, you'll master it like a pro. Google or look up on you tube on how to do your own manicure & pedicure. They have many useful videos on it (save AUD25).

2. Do your own facial. Its really easy, unless you really have bad acne problem. In that case, I recommend you to leave it to the professionals. Otherwise, boil some water. Pour it in a wide shallow basin. If you want to, you can pour in a few drops of essential oil. Let your face be near the water, close enough that you can inhale the vapour. But not to close, or you'll boil your face! Then, scrub your face with a good face. I suggest body and face scrub from MD Formulation. Its quite expensive, but you only need to use a little bit, so it should last about a year. After that, apply some face mask on your face, according to your skin type. The ones sold at the pharmacy in small packs are cheap and good. Make sure you read the ingredients though, you really don't want to get allergic reaction. Lastly, after the mask has dried up, rinse your face, pat dry and apply some moisturiser. If you have some vitamin C cream, it would be a good idea to apply it now. And now you're done!! (save AUD 55).

3. Have your own hair treatment. Boil some olive oil. Let it cool a bit till its warm enough and soak your hair in it. Now, wrap your hair with a towel, and let it stay over night. Wash your hair the next day. You will definitely get soft shiny hair!! (Save AUD 100).