keccers
@keccers.eth
“I decided it was time to hop off what I call the “Hot Girl Hamster Wheel”—the litany of recurring expenses necessary to be conventionally attractive. When you’re on the wheel, every dollar spent is a commitment to spending more in the future because most of these services have built-in maintenance costs, like replacing old gel nail polish or correcting the color of unsightly, grown-out roots.” You have no idea what hope it fills me with to see a woman disavowing the Hot Girl Hamster Wheel in the pages of the WSJ I hopped off after COVID Does it mean I have to sacrifice other things — yes But the extra money back I can reinvest in myself and those around me in ways that have higher ROI for me 🚨 BEAUTY IS A DEPRECIATING ASSET WITH RISING MAINTENANCE COSTS 🚨 https://archive.is/1W68z
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Madison Sommer
@madisonsommer
I used to be so so deep in this realm. I think a number of things changed for me to get off that hamster wheel- namely having small children and less time to do the disturbing multitude of things. I think it's amazing to take care of yourself and do things that make you feel good but not in the " I need to fit in" sort of way Only thing I miss sometimes is having my nails done but I hate actually getting them done lol
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keccers
@keccers.eth
The nail salon is the example that kills me I could not relate more to how you say it sucks to get them done The HOURS wasted in that chair
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lauren connolly
@wowbestie
girl i love that lil 15 min leg massage and time w my kindle !!!!!
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Lauren Lee
@lrnl
I bought a gel polish set from Amazon (including the lamp) and I’ve only gone to a salon maybe 3~ times in the last four years! I can watch a movie while I do my own nails and I save so much money lol
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