2012 Third Quick Tip Week: Free Kids’ Haircuts

October 20, 2012 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: JCP

Quick Tip Week continues! Hope this week of shorter posts highlighting one tip in each category helps you in using time wisely.

For series already in progress, I will continue with the next segment following our Quick Tip Week.

Embrace this week, add your tips in the comments, and continue using time wisely!

Quick Tip #7: Free Kids’ Haircuts

Beginning on Sunday, November 4, 2012, J. C. Penney will offer free kids’ haircuts every Sunday. With the success of their back-to-school promotion, J.C. Penney’s CEO has chosen to make the promotion permanent for all students in kindergarten through 6^th grade.

Are you feeling the generosity of J. C. Penney recently? They are definitely reaching out to customers. From the free family portrait to the free kids’ haircuts, J. C. Penney really wants you visiting their locations to see their new format and to spend your money.

In using time wisely while stretching your dollars, make a reservation for your qualified students’ free haircut on any Sunday beginning in November at your local J. C. Penney location. Happy savings!

Question: What do you think of J.C. Penney’s generosity?

JCP: Free Haircuts in August for K-6th Grade Students

July 21, 2012 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: J. C. Penney

J. C. Penney is partnering with parents to ease the cost of back-to-school preparations. With physical exams, eye appointments, books, supplies, and uniforms, getting ready for school takes money, energy, and time.

To assist parents in stretching their dollars while getting those last-minute items checked off their to do list, J. C. Penney will offer free haircuts to students from Kindergarten to 6^th grade.

Photograph Credit: J. C. Penney

In using time wisely, call your local J. C. Penney salon to schedule your child’s free haircut. You will need to make an appointment. These slots will fill up quickly, so book your appointment now.

If your J. C. Penney salon is booked, then consider these 6 ways to cut the price of a haircut. Happy savings while stretching your dollars!

Question: How are you stretching your dollars this back-to-school season?

6 Ways to Cut the Price of a Haircut

March 10, 2012 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Flickr (Tom Magliery)

Saving money on routine services is a great way to stretch your dollars. One such routine service is haircuts. In an effort to save my family money, I learned through researching, watching tutorials, and trial-and-error to cut my family’s hair.

Recently, my husband has entrusted his hair to my care. Yikes! Though I was a bit nervous, the product looked great. Whew! Relieved because I did not want to butcher it. 🙂

If you are not ready to cut your family’s hair or your own but still want to save at the barber/salon, consider these 6 ways to cut the price of a haircut while stretching your dollars:

1. Become a Facebook Fan

“Like” your favorite barber/salon establishment to keep up with special offers, discounts, and coupons.

2. Sign up for the Newsletter

If your favorite business offers an e-mail newsletter, then sign up. You will get first notification of sales, coupons, discounts, and special offers delivered to your inbox.

3. Check the Website

Some companies like SuperCuts offer coupons on their website. You can print this coupon for $5 off a SuperCut’s haircut, valid through April 10, 2012. The limit is one coupon per customer. Click here to find a SuperCut’s location near you.

4. Look for Grand Openings

If you are not picky about your haircut, then watch for grand openings. Salons and barbers will offer great specials at grand openings. To find these, look for roadside banners, newspaper advertisements, and radio and television spots.

5. Gather Coupons

I find coupons in the newspaper, home mailers, on-line, and on the back of grocery store receipts. Since I do not cut my hair, I use Great Clips coupons from the back of my Bi-Lo receipts.

These coupons offer an $11 haircut for $4.99 to $6.99. Thankfully, I found a wonderful hairdresser, who understands my hair, and I call before coming to verify her schedule.

6. Consider Cosmetology Schools

Though it takes more time, getting a haircut or treatment through a cosmetology school significantly cuts the price. To get my hair colored at a salon costs $60, but the cosmetology school costs $25. The saving is fantastic, but I do spend an extra hour at the school versus the salon. When I take the time, the savings are worth it.

By becoming a Facebook fan, signing up for the newsletter, checking the website, looking for grand openings, gathering coupons, and considering cosmetology schools, you can cut your out-of-pocket cost on haircuts while stretching your dollars.

Without a friend or family member to cut your hair, you can still save without paying full price. Keep watch because savings are available with a little effort while you continue using time wisely.

Question: Do you pay full price for your hair needs?

Do It Yourself: Boy’s Haircut

October 8, 2011 by Tracy

Photograph Credit: Flickr (Nadine Visscher)

My son was born with a head of hair. In fact, he received his first haircut when he was 8 months old, and he sat very still during the process.

When my mother visited, she graciously trimmed his hair for me until I felt comfortable taking the plunge to cut it myself. With some guidance, I completed my first haircut. No wounds, stray hairs, or gouges. Success!

Though no one got hurt from the haircut, the style was very plain and needed some definition. After trying a number of tips and tricks without the results I wanted, I came across this tutorial posted by Crystal at moneysavingmom.com.

Having cut my son’s hair using these guidelines, I am thrilled with the end result. By watching the tutorial and seeing the process, I corrected my order and method used when cutting his hair.

With the added confidence that I can cut his hair well, I am using time wisely, stretching our dollars, and applying the information learned with fantastic results. Cutting my son’s hair continues to save our family money, energy, and time. Keep stretching your dollars!

Question: Do you cut your own or someone else’s hair? Please add your answer to the comments.