How much should I be spending on skin and hair care products each month? My husband thinks I’m overdoing it but the dude uses a bar of soap, some deodorant, and some hair gel so I don’t think he is a good judge on this topic lol.

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As probably one of the few guys in this bowl, I'm now a little scared to ask my wife what she is spending on skincare and hair care products. I have to admit I never really thought about it before. The shopping budget is part of her bailiwick in the household. I handle insurance, mortgage, household repairs, car payment. I do have my own soap, don't use hair gel, and only use deodorant if I know I'm going to be outside sweating. Other than that, my soap handles the odor issue. I do benefit from my wife's purchases because I use her Secret on those occasions. I know. Some of the guys have commented that I smell "daisy fresh" or some such, but I just tell them I'd rather smell daisy fresh than like roadkill.

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It's okay your husband is just taking a hit to his skin and hair health so you can have the best quality care, he's actually doing YOU a favor saving all that money. I probably spend around $150/month on my skincare and hair care products

I feel like I can spend anywhere from $75-$150 a month on skin and hair care products a month, it really depends on what products I need a refill of and what ones I want to try that month. I feel like it's a good investment of my money since it's self care and helps me to relax and feel good about myself.

However much to cover refills or something new in the routine to replace something used up is probably the most sensibly fiscal approach. I personally can spend a lot in a month on skincare and makeup but it is cyclical and not every month will have the same expenditure (e.g. November/December takes the hardest hits of the year because it is when I stock up on everything in Black Friday sales and also purchase holiday sets). Hair care takes me longer to use up.

Uhm 1000+ per month easy.

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