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25 Ways to Save a Bundle

...without giving up summer dresses, a trip to Florida, or your manicure. (Don't miss our 2010 guide for even more ways to score!)
By Tara Weiss
O, The Oprah Magazine  |  From the July 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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You've likely heard that beauty schools offer free or seriously discounted haircuts by students under teacher supervision. At Aveda Institutes, for instance, you can get $15 to $25 cuts (AvedaInstitutes.com). You might also try massage schools: The American Massage Therapy Association lists institutions on its site, searchable by state (AmtaMassage.org/amta-cos). Steiner Education Group's chain of accredited massage schools has 17 locations, from Las Vegas to Miami, and offers 50-minute massages by students, usually Saturdays or Sundays, starting at $25 (SteinereEd.com).

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