Prom is definitely one of the most luxurious and class defining nights of a typical teenager. Your whole life in high school boils down to this night where you get to dress sharp, wear your stunning dress, arrive in a luxury car and have an incredible unforgettable night with your friends. It’s definitely a night to look forward to create some fun memories you’ll never want to forget.
However, prom is known to be a pricey evening. This is due to the fact that you’d want new bags, shoes, expensive makeup and of course, a stunning prom dress or tuxedo. You must be getting a huge headache just thinking about the cost especially if you’re on a tight budget, we know because our heads hurt too. Not to worry, we have an amazing strategy that will help you have the best night of your life and not exceed your budget.
Everyone wants their prom night to be laced with extravagant luxury, but sadly a lot of people can’t afford the costs that come with it. However, contrary to common opinion, you don’t have to break the bank to have a great night. You can experience the perfect prom night on a budget, check this out:
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Ditch The Spa
- Don’t get us wrong, you do need the spa treatment to put you in the right mood for your big night, but who says you have to go to the spa to get it? Instead of outrageously expensive spa treatments, you can get ready right from the comfort of your home with a few friends of course.
- You and your pals can chip in for some face scrubs, bath salts and other beauty remedies and turn your home into a makeshift spa just for prom. Trust us, it is way more fun and relaxing than going to an actual spa.
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Salons Are Pricey, Let’s Switch It Up
- Instead of spending a fortune making a hair appointment at a salon or barber, you can get your hair done at a local cosmetology school and save some money in the process.
- This way you can get your hair done affordably and use the money you are saving towards other prom needs.
- Getting your hair done at a local cosmetology also helps supports local potential professional hair stylists.
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Get Makeup Tips Online
- This don’t really apply so much for the guys but for our ladies this is for you! We are so lucky that we have YouTube now where you can learn to do almost anything. Why hire a makeup artist when you can watch a few videos and learn to do it yourself?
- Online videos are extremely explicit and you will definitely be able to pick up a few tips that will help you do your own prom makeup perfectly.
- There are millions to choose from. You can look up any style you want, all you have to do is type it in the search box and BOOM, a step by step how to do your prom make-up perfectly the way you want it.
- Here’s a good example of one here.
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Skip Getting The Nails Done!
- Yes, we said it! Being on a tight budget, getting your nails done professionally is a luxury you just can’t afford right now. We have a better idea though, Gloves!
- You can choose to incorporate long gloves into your overall outfit to hide your undone nails and what’s more? It adds a nice touch of class to your overall outfit.
- For the guys, you don’t have to go to the nail salon either BUT be sure your nails look clean and kept.
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Shop For Your Prom Dress Early!
- One of the easiest ways to get an extravagant prom dress and still minimize cost is to shop for your dress way ahead of time. This is because during this period, these dresses are off season and you can easily get something breathtaking at a really affordable price.
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Borrowing
- One of our favorite cost-saving tips this period is to borrow formal attire from a family member or friend.
- It’ll save you so much time and money!
- Also, if the attire doesn’t fit, you can easily get it adjusted at a very low cost.
- Maybe you’ll get lucky and someone will let you just keep it!
Conclusively, when getting ready for prom you should try to remember all the details of your day to ensure that you don’t leave anything to chance. Amidst all the tips in this post, what matters the most is that you have the time of your life and still maintain a high level of safety. Once all the details are checked, you can relax and have an amazing night at little or no cost!