How I Save Money On Hair Products Through Couponing

We all know the struggle of trying to afford our expensive upkeep for healthy hair! If it isn’t that you ran out of scalp applicators, it is that you need some more hair clips.

Not to mention the cost of extensions*, actual products, combs, brushes, styling tools, it can really start to add up. In the case of myself, I struggled with being able to give my hair the basic necessities owing to my finances. But not anymore ladies, I discovered the secret to having all the latest products. COUPONS!

How it works

So when you start to think about how you can start collecting coupons for your hair, it’s a daunting task. Where to get the coupons, for what products, where can you use them, coupon policies, but really it can be broken down into a simpler formula.

You first need to start out by making a list of all the products you usually buy, or want to buy. This includes styling products such as flat irons*, all the way down to the kitchen oil you use for your co-washes. Then, in a second column, if you find a coupon for it, write a Y for Yes.

Who has coupons?

The hair care product with the most coupons for African American hair is Shea Moisture*. Since that was a big chunk of my regimen, I was able to use it for lots of things, and get a lot of money off (because we all know they are slightly expensive).

But when it comes to other products, such as Cantu and Olive Oil*, their products usually come in season. Which means you do have to check them often, and it is a bit time consuming.

As for hair equipment such as hair clips and scalp applicators, there is a little secret to buying them with a coupon. Sites such as eBay and Amazon usually have deals and coupons seasonally as well.

If you find a really good one such as free shipping offer mixed with a really good promo code, I once got a 50$ purchase of simple hair equipment for 15$ (this was the first and probably last time for that occurrence).

This can REALLY change the way you buy hair supplies and products, but in the end, you can save up for the next install, or save up to try out that really expensive conditioner you always wanted!

Another small trick is to buy your small hair equipment from China, especially on eBay. Usually you purchase wide tooth combs and applicators around 5$ but on eBay from China, they are only around 1.50! No ocupon required, you are already hitting big savings.

Why coupon? 

It seems trivial, I know, and it is a lot of time to invest to try and coupon for every little hair accessory, but it is REALLY worth it. If you think about it, even though coupons are a time investment, they are free.

So you get these free little papers, and buy that new flat iron* or conditioner for half off, and it can make a difference to the value of the hair products you buy.

Where do I coupon? 

Your local beauty supply might not accept coupons, it depends. Mine does accept, but the best place where you know they accept coupons is online and Walmart or my chain store such as Kroger, etc.

You can subscribe to the Sunday Houston Chronicle and get huge amounts of beauty hygiene, makeup, and hair coupons. Or you can get coupons from online, either the printable coupons or the promo codes to use on online shopping bases.

Also, you can get coupons from loyalty programs to a store, and you can actually order them to start sending you coupons based on your previous buys! (I live in Texas and the stores that originate from here do that, it might depend on your region.)

My story

The only reason I started collecting coupons was the fact that I wanted healthy hair, and I couldn’t achieve it. Homemade treatments are the best and inexpensive, but the reality is, you do need a few products off the shelf to really help your hair flourish, especially if you don’t have time to make all home made ingredients.

And I wanted the $30 conditioner and $40 butter creams, and I did not have the money to buy all these products as well as my flat iron* and rollers.

I started collecting coupons for my groceries and when I started saving almost half of my money every time I went, I wondered..can I do this for my hair products as well? And I looked up online and I didn’t save a lot the first few times.

I bought products, but I learned with each buy and eventually I started saving enough for it to be noticeable. I encourage all my friends, my lovely community on BHI, and all my family to start this odd, but effective trend.

Do you coupon? Comment Below!