How To Score A Free Haircut!

New York City is an expensive place to live...No one knows this better than I do! Between rent for an apartment that's the size of a minivan, a metrocard for an unreliable train, food (I have a cupcake addiction) and clothes, I barely have enough money left for a haircut.

But did you know that you can still update your look even when your pockets are empty? There are a ton of salons where you can go and score a free haircut! The only requirement---become a hair model!

Bumble and bumble
Bumble and bumble offers free hair cuts and free styling. It does everything from short layers to a razor bob. The cuts aren't limited to just people with straight tresses, Bumble and bumble can also handle curlies. To sign become a hair model, go to www.bbumodelproject.com and fill out a pre-evaluation form. If your hair is what a stylist is looking for, they will send you an invite.

Bumble and bumble
15 W 13th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues
Manhattan
866-728-6253
www.bbumodelproject.com

Frédéric Fekkai Fifth Avenue
If you become a hair model for Frédéric Fekkai, it offers one free service every three months. Your hair must be below your shoulders to become a hair model. The process to become a model is simple: go to www.beafekkaimodel.com, answer a few questions about your hair, and upload a picture. Someone will contact you if they're interested.

Frédéric Fekkai Fifth Avenue
712 Fifth Ave at 56th Street
Manhattan
212-753-9500
www.beafekkaimodel.com

Toni & Guy
You can get a cut at this trendy salon without spending a dime! To become a hair model for Toni & Guy, stop by salon on Fridays between 6 and 7 pm. A stylist will take your picture and give you a quick consultation. Your information will be kept on file, and someone will call you if needed. All cuts and colors are free.

Toni & Guy
673 Madison Ave at 61st Street
212-702-9771
www.toniandguy.com

Salon Apprentice
This is the Craigslist of hair stylists...minus the prostitution and bedbug infested furniture. Salon Apprentice is run by stylists-in-training who are looking to get experience by giving free haircuts. Stylists will post exactly what they are looking for and directions on how to sign up. Make sure you read the complete ad, because some stylists charge a small fee. But don't worry, most are free!

Salon Apprentice
www.salonapprentice.com

Even if you do score a free cut, please tip your stylists.