As this recession looms and money becomes harder to get, many of us are having to cut back to the bare essentials. Unfortunately that may mean that our weekly or monthly visits to the salon are one of the first cutbacks that we have to make.

Don't Panic! It is not the end of the world. Just because the weekly salon visits have to go does not mean that you looking your best has to go to the wayside. With some simple affordable essentials at hand, you can still look like a fashionista with a great modern hairstyle, just on at home-styling budget.

Simple is Better

When times start to get tough, people respect a simple and easy style. Wear you hair loose and free in less restrictive styles. Try to stay away from trendy hairstyles and elaborate styling, rather, use affordable products that add sheen and style to your hair. People will get to focus on the actual beauty of your hair, and not so much fancy styling techniques.

Remember The Tools!

In this day and age of wanting convenience above sometimes digging in and doing it ourselves, we forget that we all have access to affordable hairstyling tools right at our local pharmacy or department store. Must haves like the basic curling iron, or flat iron will allow you to have styling options right at your fingertips and in the comfort of your bathroom mirror.

Discover Your Inner Hairdresser

When times are tough, it is always great to have a good girlfriend on hand. Swap time and maybe organize with friends and hold hair cutting seminars. As crazy as this may sound, these days there are some fantastic programs , online seminars and books available that can teach you the basic skills and your creativity can do the the rest. Learning to cut hair together is a great way to reconnect with friends and love ones, discover new hair ideas and after all, you may find you have a real talent for it! It could be turn out to be a second career or money making venture that you didn't see coming your way.

Don't Forget the Little Stuff!

Accessorize. Little things like a flower placed behind the ear, a pretty hair clip placed just right, can add elegance and a new dimension to the most mundane hairstyle. Attention to detail can be a powerful tool.

Oldie But A Goodie-The Classic Hairpin

It is an oldie, but a goodie. It can create simple hairstyles in a matter of minutes at the press of a pin- the simple hair pin. Straight or forked, hair pins allow you to create dynamic looks with very little effort. Use one or twenty to create an elaborate or loose and sexy up do. The hairpin can secure the smallest tendrils of hair neatly, securely, and obscurely to give your hair a polished look for pennies on the dollar. The hair pin is an economical goldmine to every womens' hair collection.

With you at the helm as your own hairstyler you can stay on top of the most popular hairstyles and when times are tough, a little creativity and attention to detail can get you and your hair through while still looking like a million bucks!