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Frugal beauty and health care is all about looking and feeling your best on a budget. Explore our library of beauty tips, preventive care, first aid and health insurance advice for the information that you need to shine on a dime.
How to Make Nail Polish Last Longer
A simple trick to keep your nails polished and chip-free for longer.
Homemade Dandruff Shampoo
End your battle with dandruff once and for all with this frugal fix.
Sunburn Home Remedy
No need to suffer through a sunburn. Here's the perfect frugal fix.
Make Your Own Hair Spray
Freeze that 'do in place with your own homemade hair spray.
Make Your Own Leave-In Conditioner
Make your own leave-in conditioner, and blast those tangles and frizzies away.
Make Your Own Hair Gel
A hair gel recipe that's good for your hair and your wallet.
Home Remedy for Athlete's Foot
Get rid of athlete's foot quickly with this low-cost remedy.
Save Money on Haircuts
Saving money on haircuts doesn't have to mean going shaggy. Here are several strategies to help you reduce the cost of your haircuts:
Make Your Own Aftershave
An aftershave recipe that's just as good (or better) than store-bought.
Acne Home Remedy
Treat acne for pennies a day.
Homemade Deodorant
Store-bought deodorants have nothing on this homemade deodorant.
Homemade Mouthwash Recipe
Use a pantry staple to make your own mouthwash.
Frugal Exercise
Have you resolved to make this the year that you get in shape? Then, check out these frugal exercise ideas:
Natural Toothpaste Recipe
Mix up your own ultra-cheap toothpaste in minutes.
Cut Prescription Costs
Cut your prescription drug costs with these nine tips.
Frugal Teeth Whitener
Want whiter teeth without the hefty price tag? Here's the answer.
Sonicare Essence e5300
Sonicare toothbrushes are supposed to get your teeth cleaner, but are they worth the price?
Homemade Face Mask Recipes
Enjoy a facial at home, and skip the salon sticker shock.
Cocoa Lip Gloss Recipe
About's guide to Family Crafts, Sherri Osborn, shares a simple and frugal recipe for cocoa lip gloss.
Body Sugaring Recipe
Remove hair cheaply with sugaring.
Save Money on Allergy Medications
Great strategies to help you cut the cost of your allergy medicine.
Homemade Perfume Recipes
Create your own fragrances and save.

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