Sometimes cheap ends up being expensive. Spend on the things that really matter to you!

[@kaseywahl]

They call it the poor tax because there are people in a certain income bracket who never have enough expendable income at one time to buy the better quality thing (like a pair of work boots), so they get pigeon-holed into buying the cheap thing that lasts half as long, but it only costs 2/3 the price of the expensive version, which ends up being more expensive over time as they have to buy new boots more frequently.

[@steffyxx]

Thats us here in the philippines. I’m kinda thankful for shein and fast fashion, its one of the reason we can have nice things. My clothes from shein have lasted me years now since i handwash them.

[@APTTMHYforever]

And not to mention, health problems like with your shoe example😐 As a result, I had bunions, constant foot pain and swelling… I finally had surgery to fix my feet… co pays, income loss from not being able to work for 12 weeks is not worth it… nowadays, I only buy quality comfort shoes.

[@CyanKaze]

I once paid $175 for a haircut at a high end salon. I wanted layers, top to bottom. Not front to back. She apparently was confused af because I ended up with just 2 layers on my head. It looked AWFUL! I booked an appointment with a salon almost a walk from my house, paid $30 and walked out with beautiful layers, top to bottom. More money doesn't always mean better service or results.

[@Breenndda]

Hair and skin care are those "learn as you go" things. What works for one doesn't work for another. As an Asian person, I only go to Asian hair stylists. I've gone to many different people and found she's the only one I've seen who's given me what I want.

[@CyanKaze]

@@Breenndda , makes sense. I have been to multiple salons and still have problems finding a good stylist to just cut my hair. 🤷‍♀️

[@XOChristianaNicole]

As a former hairstylist - research; especially, now that most people are on social media, and many have reviews online, now, also. I charged $40 for a woman’s cut, about 11 years ago, before I became disabled - and I still have people tell me, a decade later, they wished I still did hair; as I gave ‘em one of, if not the best, haircut they had ever had. However, with the time I took - I shoulda been charging AT LEAST $60-$75. $160 seems a bit steep, though, more than likely, it includes tip; and she, obviously, had it styled - which, is an upcharge, also.

[@rc0334]

Never heard this term before

[@kkilljoy3588]

Front to back layers? Huh I don’t even know what that is!

[@moonrose2180]

I think this rings true for a lot of things such as, equipment, appliances, craft supplies, product, etc. all because if you get the cheap one and it doesn't work or breaks easy, as they often do, you're spending more money in the long run to replace them or them.

[@andrearace1168]

To be honest, this is a great example of financial advice being out of touch. For most people, if you get a bad haircut, you might need your $300 for a car repair, so you just have to wait until it grows back, and find clever ways to style it in the meantime.

[@mariegarside8830]

My visit with my hair dresser is truly my indulgence. I am willing to shop thrift stores for some clothing items in order to afford a morning at the hair dresser monthly. After a cut, dyeing eyebrows, curling hair, and waxing brows, I walk out, looking and feeling like a whole new person.

[@priskruger314]

Sounds heavenly ❤ thanks for sharing that. I plan to get my hair cut off like a lil boy cause the curls r driving me up the wall lol.

[@richardkermode8833]

My Grandma used to say never be penny wise and pound foolish ❤

[@blessedanswer2567]

Mine too

[@DulceCubana100]

My aunt always say in Spanish “lo barato sale caro”, meaning cheap things are expensive. It’s never failed me when I think of certain things that make life more comfortable.

[@Sarara-mv5sx]

Grandma always said the cheap man pays twice.

[@katstix6572]

Me with skincare. After tik tok and KZbin advice, I ended up just seeing a dermatologist to have my skin personality evaluated. So far so good

[@persiswynter6357]

Find the hairstylist who does what you want, and stick with them! Cheap applies to clothes, too. Just because it's expensive, doesn't mean it's quality.😊

[@EytsirhcChristye]

I got nail fungus from a nail salon and doctor appointments and prescriptions are a lot more expensive than a mani pedi.

[@XOChristianaNicole]

And an at-home tea tree oil is A LOT cheaper, than doctor appointments and Rx’s. I had a severe infection, for years - and was able to get rid of it, with a couple of soaks, using tea tree oil. Even went to a podiatrist - twice. He was willing to cut out part of my nail - though, never even mentioned I had an infection (I felt foolish for not realizing sooner - being a former cosmetologist). My large toe that was painful, infected, super thick, damaged almost all the way down to the cuticle - now, is somewhat normal looking. Turpentine (pine spirit gum) is, also, great for treating infections, such as this. I rarely get pedicures - partially, for this reason. My cousin got an infection, from a pedicure - and it ended up going to her heart, requiring a drainage tube.

[@christinamartinez8132]

😮🤯​@@XOChristianaNicole

[@truthseeker4504]

Lol! We have a saying in Spanish for this Lo barato te sale caro......meaning cheap things are expensive. Keep on sharing that wisdom bestie. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@jengamboa4958]

And most people can't afford a $160 haircut plus tip.

[@MrRight-fu1gf]

That’s cheap you should see what the Africans are charging for African braids in NYC! 😅

[@s.r6331]

​@@MrRight-fu1gfgo to the bx. The braider just straight price gouging

[@isagoldfield7393]

That’s me, can’t afford it:(

[@bonnie1303]

Peep her channel name - she’s fine, and those are NYC prices. Not everything is for everyone, so stick to Super Cuts I guess

[@Kamone111]

Yep…my motto is quality over quantity…I wish people would keep this in mind when making life choices

[@EytsirhcChristye]

Boots. I kept buying cheap boots from Wal-Mart and my toes were wet and cold. I bought slightly better boots from JCPenney and my feet felt better and I still have them for next year.

[@APTTMHYforever]

Couldn’t agree more! Especially health wise, get regular dental cleanings, get regular/yearly preventative wellness checks, eat as healthy as possible. Health is wealth

[@user-tv7iu5qq3m]

Pfff 160 for hair cut with tax?? And add tips? People are crazy

[@Breenndda]

It's just what you're willing to pay and for the skill set.

[@linanguyen1476]

She is rich so for her is cheap 😂

[@sb_1389]

Yea it's egregious to ask for a tip on top of that.

[@bidmcms3]

This whole video is dumb. Underlying concept is fine, but the examples are so clueless and insignificant

[@sb_1389]

@@bidmcms3 yea but it's not geared towards the socioeconomic class of most viewers, she's really talking to working professionals who can afford it. I used to be one and that kind of money is very easy to spend when it's rolling in...I'm just not the kind of person to spend it on a haircut regardless lol. But I can see how it's fine if you got the money. My issue is with the tip.

[@nc8845]

I agree 💯❗️ When I was younger I used a Groupon for filler and long story short ended up in the ER 5 times in one month. Face was over filled just so they can make the money ended up costing $3,500. Yes, learned my lesson I almost died from the allergic reaction.

[@timothysmith5060]

Excellent advice especially doing business startups….starting cheap can actually cost thousands in the long run thru frustration, poor final product quality… and just not matching our final expectations and dream

[@carolerobbins9522]

You can go quite a bit cheaper and still get a decent cut. If it’s not quite right you can ask for them to fix it or see if it looks better after growing out a couple weeks. Coloring and bleaching is where you shouldn’t try to skimp

[@wintersantiago2274]

Absolutely not the case for most women. A stylist fk up my hair so bad that it took over a year to grow it enough to make it look semi decent.

[@mik7564]

100% agree. Been my motto for a few years. Cheap isn't always best.

[@GorgieClarissa]

this is true. i went to a cheap hair salon for a haircut and they ended up ruining my hair. i didn't even know how uneven it was because they washed my hair and didnt' dry it!! so i paid for it... i did end up getting a refund, but it's not even the cost of the new haircut, it's also the mental and emotional anguish from this ordeal. i cut my own bangs now and dont get my hair cut as often... i can't imagine getting something injected into your skin and that getting screwed up. also... why i will not ever be getting a tattoo

[@MsShadowGirl23]

I completely agree. My grandmother bought really cheap shoes that only last 6 months before needing to replace them again. But in the end, messed up her feet and now needs orthopedic shoes.

[@juliea.]

A lot of commenters are surprised about the cost of the haircut (Manhattan) -- It is much more than I pay to have my friend cut my hair in Queens, however, you're making a valid point in this video. In your current financial situation, it is totally worth it for you to spend $160 on a hair cut, as one bad haircut with two or three corrective cuts would cost that if not more. Love the style!

[@XOChristianaNicole]

An expensive haircut/style in no way implies it will be a guaranteed job-well done. Coming from a former hairstylist, who still has people - over a decade later - telling me they wish I still did hair, because it’s one of, if not the best, haircuts they have ever had. And I charged $45 for women, and $35 for men, in Los Angeles (granted, that was over a decade ago; and I wasn’t properly charging my worth. I don’t know if I’d have been comfortable charging $160, however).

[@dorothypeck1372]

You look gorgeous Vivian! 🎉

[@pwndude]

What an interesting way to say that it’s extremely expensive to be poor.

[@andrearace1168]

I think that mentality is how you stay poor. I grew up poor and what people have to learn is that when you have very little, it becomes important to learn what to spend a lot on, and what to spend nothing on. For example, my bed frame was $300 but I have never paid for an Uber or gotten food delivery in my entire life. Life isn't fair, so you have to plan and be smart about how you play your cards.

[@priskruger314]

It is. You r both right there is no disagreement Herr

[@yajairafranco8655]

I’m a true believer that you get what you pay for!

[@melodramatic7904]

In NY we say "You get what you pay for."

[@jp23x]

Years ago I wish I even had a mentor

[@ronascull5013]

I'm so glad you're our rich BFF. Been learning from you. BTW, I go to Super cutes for $34 . Idc, cause my hair is ugly anyway. Thx for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@lyric8529]

Yes! Finding someone GOOD to do our hair is invaluable! Looking gorgeous girl!

[@katannyadirkson6147]

Chieko gets a shoutout! That'll be good for her business. Good for her. That was kind, Vivian.

[@anasayo2657]

There's a saying in Spanish, "Lo barato sale caro," which means cheap things cost more money. So, I would say this was taught to me early in life

[@williammoses6460]

Construction wisdom- the lowest price isn’t necessarily the cheapest way to do the job.

[@TheSummitDevelopment]

Yep. Same w coloring, and the girl charged a premium for nothing. Didn't even get champagne during the service.

[@YourUpstairsNeighbor]

True! I think of it as wasting money if I buy the lower quality thing

[@msKita43]

Yes! Exactly. I would rather pay more for quality than be disappointed by the item not meeting expectations or breaking/ falling apart

[@AJ_FILMS]

When it comes to tools this is my view. I'll only buy a tool twice, the first time I'll typically buy the cheapest one I can find that gets the job done. If I find that I use the tool a lot, then I'll splurge and buy something high end that will last forever. This way I get to learn how to use a new tool and experiment without risking damaging something expensive, if I find out I don't get much use out of the tool then I didn't waste a bunch of money, and a lot of the times a cheap tool from harbor freight is 80% the way there, and with a little love can be brought 90% the way there. If it's something that I know I will get good use out of it, then generally I'll go straight for something I know will last.

[@dreamer_tahani_22992]

Great advice

[@EytsirhcChristye]

I went to Cost Cutters and the woman gave me short, random layers in the back. My hair was 1 length. I didn’t want layers. I didn’t know I had layers back there until I went to work and my coworkers told me. I went to Regis for a while until it grew out. I was going to Panache and they couldn’t get me in, so I went to Reflections which seemed like Panache, but I got a good haircut followed by a meh haircut followed by a woman who parted my hair in the middle and chopped it off between my chin and my shoulders and gave me layers and curled my hair like Umbridge. I had long, curly hair parted on far left and 1-length and I told her I part my hair on the left and I don’t want layers. I went back to that salon to try to fix it. They parted my hair on the left and tried to even it out. I switched to Aveda. I’m still growing my hair out a year later and every other month try to get rid of more of the awkward layers. It looked like a chunk was missing from the right side of my hair in back. I don’t know why it has to be difficult.

[@kkilljoy3588]

Why don’t hair stylists LISTEN?!?! / Why do they think they know better than we do what should be on OUR heads?!?! I’ve been through similar sooo many times it’s ridiculous.

[@msdanascully11]

Unfortunately not always expensive is good either, one should know in advance

[@DK-op3ri]

Yes, Supercuts and Great Clips Salons are chop shops. And customers walk in expecting a $75. Haircut for $20. At great clips the stylist is required to perform at least two to three haircuts an hour and is timed on a computer when you check in. And men want tight barber style fades, what a joke

[@Dani-ji4um]

Also it helps motivate you to work harder for goals that seem impossible in your current circumstances. I’m not saying things should be expensive but when you’re investing money into something such as beauty or even equipment you want to invest in something that is worth it’s value, and will provide you with more benefits than having to settle for less.

[@goodmorningfrommt]

Learned this about dental work ouch.. pay up people..

[@mrivera7696]

Yesss! That haircut looks great on you!!! Stick with that hair stylist. She did an excellent job.

[@PhDDimeKB]

My dad always said this growing up but still sometimes it is difficult go imvest up front when you are worried about spending roo muxh money

[@MsKateC2K]

I spent almost $600 for a digital perm and it was some of the best money I spent 😅 still too expensive to do on a yearly basis though

[@AutumnElaine]

You look absolutely stunning!

[@bh6529]

Best line I heard was “I’m too poor to buy cheap”. It’s so true, invest a bit more in better quality and it will last you a long time.

[@IL_Bgentyl]

Personally I’ve always preferred to let people practice with me, hair, teeth, whatever. It can be fixed. It’s not permanent and people need practice.

[@CuteeCupee]

Yeah this has happened so many times you wonder if they do it on purpose.

[@Unicornbug35]

Yes, depending on what it is, you dont want to spare any expense. There are other things you can find good deals on.

[@irving.kuhauluajr.5392]

So to sum it up hun in business just tell em: Aye in this case it’s more is less not always LESS IS MORE 😅

[@christina9095]

I learned that lesson the hard way when getting the floors done in my house, never again! Cheap is not always better.

[@deniceiscooking]

USA prices are wild

[@prpr44]

excellent advice, as always…would add applies to shoes as well.

[@meowmsmacadamia7026]

A hair school cannot do "just a trim and curtain bangs". Lessons learned.

[@FreePalestineEndZionism]

Worth it for a good stylist ❤ I’m a hairstylist and I got clients who came to me to fix their hair from a previous bad hair job. It really does cost them more damage and money to fix it than if they just went somewhere good the first time.

[@user-vi3re9wr3o]

Smart mentor

[@DanteVelasquez]

160 bucks is a great price for a cut and style in NYC.

[@Irishfoxydude]

I've been cutting and coloring my own hair since 17 years ago I'm 35 now. 😊 its still cheaper

[@bettie2803]

And it looks fab!❤

[@josephlewis5806]

Holy shit... a 160 bucks!

[@StevenStrickx-zf8dc]

Word🙏🏾

[@vinclarke837]

Cheap and cheerful .. I say cheap and tearful!

[@earthsteward9]

Like when I bought cheap socks and the dye rubbed off on our carpet so I had to get it professionally cleaned.

[@ralpheisenbath103]

YOU ARE PRETTY !!!

[@India_-qi6tr]

I’m in that situation as we speak. I wanted to be cheap and not go to my normal curly hair specialist and spent $200+ on a cut and went to ulta because they “also had a curly hair specialist” and spent $75. I wanted a simple long layers with bangs. Long story short, I didn’t get what I wanted and for some reason my curls at the roots DO NOT curl anymore. Wtf happened?!?

[@kelsyec5419]

160 for a goddamn haircut … fkkk dat

[@tscimb]

The $10 Shoe Problem, which eventually evolved to have the same example used from the opposite end of the price range.

[@SG-lk3em]

My Grandma used to say „we are not that rich to buy cheap things“.

[@ItsJusBre]

Also, buy quality items, not cheap ones that will need to be replaced in a year.

[@fturla___156]

Essentially quality over almost everything else.

[@blessedanswer2567]

My Grandmother said the cheapest is always the most expensive.

[@geekbaritone]

Example desk chairs.

[@xkijix1256]

Omg this literally happened to me with lashes. Decided to do my lashes with a Groupon before a bachelorette trip, hated it. Spent more money having them removed and redone at a more expensive place

[@gchristnacht]

Buy nice or buy twice!

[@kdellison43]

Truth!

[@MeowMeow_95_]

So would you get upset if the stylist asked you not to film? I was at a hair salon a few weeks ago, and apparently some influencer walked in and got really upset that the stylist asked her to put her phone away while she cut her hair. This influencer would not stop filming every little second. “Girl I need content!!!” It was so embarrassing. The entire salon secretly was making fun of her.

[@mik1of3]

$160 for a cut?! I’m glad I don’t live where you do!!

[@Hc-su5kx]

Right? I’m a 33 year old woman and I pay no more than $20 and my haircuts are just fine lol I’m not paying more than that to get literally just 2-3 inches cut off and that’s it.

[@jaureole3444]

Yes, my dad is cheap and buys things for half the original price but usually ends up having to replace them after the first use. He’s wasted more money on the cheap imitation, then actually buying a genuine new item.

[@quangvu4361]

I charged only $50 and people said is expensive!

[@linanguyen1476]

I go super cuts 😂

[@Chubbylito11]

buy it nice or buy it twice

[@snaxicakes]

Can not afford thay, but still good advice

[@pragawa]

Absolutely.

[@MrDarthvis]

How come you didn’t go back to the first salon and have them correct their work? Could have at least fight for reduced cost if it was poor quality.

[@hals999]

Hair grows. I found a great girl who's still like apprenticing, so i get a 150 cut for 80. i tip well because she does a great job. Cut lasted me 6 months color not as long but i am blonde (bleach)

[@diverstalent]

Thanks

[@bobbiefrank5043]

$160 for a haircut that's super expensive

[@valmac1234]

Yeah, I'm a pretty good saver on a median income. I paid $35 today for a Hair Cuttery cut and look just fine. Better advice for the average Joe is get the better garden hose, so you don't have to buy one every year.

[@kkilljoy3588]

Haha so true! I’ve been through this w garden hoses 😂 much more relevant to me than $160 hair cuts…but then, nowadays most people don’t have the luxury of a garden 😢

[@melz3752]

I hope you complained to the first stylist and didn’t pay her

[@hyottey1980]

Great video. How can I speak to you?

[@cynthiahernandez4437]

❤❤❤

[@Bailemos888]

I can't afford $160 for hair but enjoy

[@CreepyGnocchi]

This is a saying in Spanish. Lo barato sale caro.

[@littlefirecracker1289]

Wow, in Germany it took my mom 50 euros to get a haircut this week. No extra tax or tip

[@gratitude7397]

$160😮. I cut my own

[@ritaanderson819]

❤

[@RioGirl16]

$160 for a haircut?! Yikes 😳