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1. An HSI ceramic hair straightener reviewers with thick hair say cut their styling time in half! Say "toodles!" to frizz and "hello" to satin-y soft hair.
2. A floral, printed maxi dress if you're feeling ~wild~ and want to give yourself a glow-up (in the form of ditching your loungewear set for 12 hours).
3. A set of peeling pads so you can kiss pesky breakouts goodbye. These exfoliate dead skin cells and help brighten your complexion with each and every swipe.
4. A hair-finishing *stick* for achieving those sleek and sophisticated updos where you want your flyaways to stay put. This non-greasy stick will have you rocking a top knot for days on end.
5. An Acure brightening facial scrub so you can banish breakouts and diminish excess oil. Clearer skin has never been easier and less expensive.
6. A floral appliqué tulle skirt for a modern day, Carrie Bradshaw-approved wardrobe update. Let's just hope you don't get splashed with water from an oncoming bus...
7. Vinyl nail wraps that require zero painting and zero trips to the nail salon. Not good at nail art? No problem.
8. A Haus Laboratories lip gloss (from Lady Gaga's beauty line) that'll be the cherry on top of your makeup look. Give your pout a break from the matte liquid lipsticks and opt for this shine-inducing option instead.
9. A Vivienne Sabó mascara that'll fool people into thinking you pay top dollar for lash lifts, or extensions for that matter.
10. A leopard-print top at a wallet-friendly price that'll elevate any pair of jeans to a top-notch 'fit.
11. A set of gold earring cuffs if you want more ear piercings but cringe at the thought of needles. Ear cuffs are your quick fix to amping up your ear candy game and can be easily removed at any time.
12. A bottle of Fanola purple shampoo to brighten and maintain blonde tresses without having the shell out big bucks for toning appointments at the salon.
13. A cold-pressed rosehip oil that'll give you that "I just got a facial" glow at a fraction of the cost. This oil tackles acne, rosacea, scarring, and hyperpigmentation with a few drops!
14. Silk scrunchies that are elegant enough to wear on your wrist as they are in your hair. These are made from 100% mulberry silk and help prevent snagging!
15. A faux leather belt that honestly looks like a high-end dupe worth a couple hundred dollars. This will tie together any look (and will keep your pants from falling down).
16. A detangling brush designed for 3a—4c hair that defines curls and results in less breakage. This brush works on wet and dry hair and will keep your curls intact. Say ~sayonara~ to tugging and pulling. (Ouch)
17. A duo of teeth-whitening pens if a profesh sesh isn't in your foreseeable future. This will help you attain pearly whites and won't cost you a pretty penny to do so.
18. An Alder New York face cleanser that supplies a rich lather and is gentle on the skin. Use this lil' guy daily for some collagen-boosting goodness.
19. A set of Schick dermaplaning tools for removing peach fuzz and shaping brows that will save you mad money on those trips to the wax center. (These have helped me save SOOO much money I would've spent on wax appointments.)
20. A pair of sunnies that look like you just jumped off the plane at LAX...with a dream and a cardigan. (I'm sorry it had to be done.)
21. Chillhouse press-on nails so you can have salon quality nails without the salon price. Chillhouse is known for their artist curated nail designs and now the salon can come to you!
22. A John Frieda hot brush in case you want salon-status hair but your bank account is telling you *nope.* This'll style dry *and* wet hair and its ~ionic technology~ tames frizz and adds shine at the same time.
23. A pair of cat-eye shades that are Kris Jenner status but on a broke baddie budget. Are those shades designer?! Yes, yes they are.
24. An Arctic Fox semi-permanent hair color to supply hair with rich, saturated color while simultaneously conditioning. It even works on dark hair (!!!) and puts expensive dye jobs to SHAME.
25. A bottle of Teddie Organics rose water toner spray to calm the skin while diminishing redness and excess oil. This will breathe new life into the skin with each hydrating spritz.
26. A pressed glitter eyeshadow in case you're looking to amp up your makeup looks from day to night and want something that'll bring the *SPARKLE*.
27. A Cher Horowitz-approved plaid mini skirt you'll want to wear all day, every day, without the need of a closet technology system to style your outfit for you...
28. L'Oreal Voluminous Primer Mascara goes on white and adds additional fibers to lengthen and thicken lashes. (If you've been saying you want lash extensions, this is your inexpensive solution.)
29. A three-barrel curling iron wand that'll supply mermaid-esque waves every. single. time. This is a great beginner tool if you're new to the hair tool game.
30. A bottle of Batiste Dry Shampoo that allows us lazy folk to be even more lazy (you're welcome) by prolonging hair washing for another day (or three). This spray diminishes scalp oiliness and adds volume.
31. A mini checkered backpack since it'll look good with everything in your closet. In case you need a bit more space than what a cross-body can offer, this backpack will save the day and look trendy while doing it.
32. A set of clip-on faux bangs if you're too much of a weenie to cut them yourself (hello, quarantine bangs), but want to test out the look with zero commitment. Have fun switching up your hairstyles with these in your bag of tricks!
33. An eyeshadow palette that combines the best of both worlds with neutral tones and color so you never have to own another palette ever again. Create a wide variety of looks with this "won't-break-the-bank" palette.
34. An Elizavecca hair treatment to assist with damaged hair from color or excessive heat styling. Why pay for a top-dollar hair treatment at the salon when you can do this one for less than $10 yourself!? You'll have the softest and shiniest hair of your life.
35. A bitter-tasting varnish in case you're an avid nail-biter and want a cute mani while you kick this years-old habit to the curb. They'll look like pretty red nails to everyone else, but to you, it's helping you grow them to great lengths.
36. A well-loved castor oil to promote natural hair growth while simultaneously soothing the scalp. If it tends to get itchy and irritated, try giving this versatile oil a go.
37. A set of synthetic hair extensions that can take your hair from a bob to a voluminous mane in seconds. Extensions at the salon are expensive and time-consuming — these? A no-brainer.
38. A coil moisturizing souffle featuring mango oil and bamboo milk to soften and tighten curls. This hydrating product will help elongate curls, prevent shrinkage, and is suitable for all hair types.
39. An Aztec Secret Healing Clay Mask vacuums out pores and even tackles cystic acne like a champ. The mask is the key to soothing breakouts and acne-prone skin.
40. A pair of gold hoop earrings you'll wear over and over again because they'll work with any and all outfits. If you don't have a pair of these in your accessory repertoire it's time to get on that...
When it finally dawns on you that a makeover doesn't have to break the bank...
