A BEAUTY influencer from Colorado has shared her secret to saving thousands of dollars on expensive cosmetic services. From tooth repairs in Thailand to complete hair services in Turkey, Bryn Elise of Boulder is bagging high-quality treatments at a fraction of the cost. "I've been to Turkey to get my hair done three times now, and the price always differs a little due to fluctuations with the Turkish Lira," the 29-year-old explained.
"Ironically, it has become less expensive each time I go." Elise's passion for finding affordable yet high-quality cosmetic services started early last year. "I received an email from my US salon informing me that they were raising the prices of the hair extensions I get to a staggering $4,400," she recalled.
"While I loved my hair stylist, I just couldn't justify paying that price." Determined to find a more budget-friendly option, Elise began browsing Instagram for hair inspiration and discovered a stylist in Turkey named Bilal Karatay, with countless positive reviews. "I slid into his DMs to get a quote, and to my surprise, he told me he would do my dream hair for just $500," Elise gushed.
"This offer was too good to pass up, so I booked an appointment at the Ferdi Karatay salon and a flight halfway around the world." Of course, traveling 6,217 miles for a hair appointment comes with its own set of challenges. "The first time I traveled to Turkey, I was a little panicked thinking about all the things that could go wrong and how I would manage .