A beauty influencer has shared her secret to saving a small fortune on expensive cosmetic treatments – travelling abroad. Bryn Elise from Colorado, US, has been flying to places like Thailand for dental work and Turkey for hair services, securing top-quality treatments at a fraction of the . "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." Bryn's quest for affordable yet high-standard 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 £3,438 ($4,400)," she recounted.
"While I loved my hair stylist, I just couldn't justify paying that price." Determined to find a more economical option, Bryn turned to Instagram in search of hair inspiration and came across a Turkish stylist named Bilal Karatay, who boasted numerous positive reviews. "I slid into his DMs to get a quote, and to my amazement, he offered to create my dream hair for just £390 ($500)," said Bryn excitedly.
Seeing the incredible offer, she didn't hesitate to book an appointment at the Ferdi Karatay salon and a flight halfway around the world. Naturally, travelling 6,217 miles for a hair appointment isn't without its complications. "The first time I travelled to Turkey, I was a little panicked thinking about all the thin.