Friday, December 14, 2007
Grow Back Brows - On the Cheap!
I had the best frugalicious experience this weekend, and I couldn't wait to write about it!
Over a year ago, Daily Candy wrote about Cindy DiMaggio, an eyebrow specialist in Dallas that was trained under famed eyebrow expert Anastasia. I wanted to call Cindy immediately because my eyebrows were too thin and shapeless, but I decided to put it off. However, with the wedding coming up, I'm on a primping mission so I scheduled an appointment.
On Saturday morning, I headed to Salon Boutique to meet Cindy. I was a bit concerned because I had no idea how much it was going to cost. Money is tight with wedding planning and Christmas gifts, and I was afraid of getting coaxed into spending $100 on Anastasia products. I sat in Cindy's chair, and she briefly checked out my brows. She immediately told me to go to Walgreen's and buy some Castor Oil to restimulate my hair growth. I was told to apply the Castor Oil on my brows, underneath, and on top. It should be applied each night after I wash my face and before I apply moisturizer. She said to use the Castor Oil nightly and avoid plucking for six weeks to three months. After I rebuilt my brows, I could then revisit Cindy.
I couldn't believe it! I was expecting $100 visit, and instead I spent $4.00 at Walgreen's. I applied it for the first time last night. It was a thick oil (almost like Vaseline), which was a bit odd to apply. But, I know it will be worth it when I'm walking down the isle with gorgeously groomed brows. Once I do restimulate the growth, I'll be making regular visits to Cindy for a $22.00 wax. Apparently I cannot be trusted with tweezers!
Over a year ago, Daily Candy wrote about Cindy DiMaggio, an eyebrow specialist in Dallas that was trained under famed eyebrow expert Anastasia. I wanted to call Cindy immediately because my eyebrows were too thin and shapeless, but I decided to put it off. However, with the wedding coming up, I'm on a primping mission so I scheduled an appointment.
On Saturday morning, I headed to Salon Boutique to meet Cindy. I was a bit concerned because I had no idea how much it was going to cost. Money is tight with wedding planning and Christmas gifts, and I was afraid of getting coaxed into spending $100 on Anastasia products. I sat in Cindy's chair, and she briefly checked out my brows. She immediately told me to go to Walgreen's and buy some Castor Oil to restimulate my hair growth. I was told to apply the Castor Oil on my brows, underneath, and on top. It should be applied each night after I wash my face and before I apply moisturizer. She said to use the Castor Oil nightly and avoid plucking for six weeks to three months. After I rebuilt my brows, I could then revisit Cindy.
I couldn't believe it! I was expecting $100 visit, and instead I spent $4.00 at Walgreen's. I applied it for the first time last night. It was a thick oil (almost like Vaseline), which was a bit odd to apply. But, I know it will be worth it when I'm walking down the isle with gorgeously groomed brows. Once I do restimulate the growth, I'll be making regular visits to Cindy for a $22.00 wax. Apparently I cannot be trusted with tweezers!
Labels: castor oil, DIY, eyebrows, on the cheap
Post a Comment