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Frugal fashionistas looking for some penny-pinching ways to save on hairstyling, massages, manicures, pedicures and other grooming essentials can find plenty of great deals around London. Here are four establishments that fit every need, from your styled hair to your pedicured feet.

Starting at the top of the head is DeVog Hair Salon, located in Citi Plaza on King Street and Wellington Road. DeVog has been in business for 13 years and offers a cut and style for $18, and has a package available for colour, foils, cut and style for $75.

"We pride ourselves on doing quality work and we train our students to be able to work in high-end salons, so our prices are drastically cheaper — sometimes less than half the price of those in the more popular salons in London," stated Director of Client Services Deanna Twiddy.

"We also offer hair extensions and makeup services as well as part-time makeup classes. Our students are talented, but they don't necessarily perform these services at the speed that a professional would, so if you have the time and the patience, you can achieve your look for much, much less." To book an appointment, call 519-439-8540, or visit devog. com for more information.

On to the face! Jade Nails at 25 Oxford St. W. in the Alibi Plaza offers waxing and threading eyebrows for $7 as well as affordable prices for full leg waxing ($38) and half-leg and bikini area ($20 each). As well, they offer nail services such as acrylic or gel nails, manicures ($13) and pedicures ($25). They also offer eyelash and eyebrow tint, eyelash extensions and a slew of other beauty treatments. They also offer a 10 per cent discount for Fanshawe students.

"Most girls get the pedicure and manicure and Brazilian wax," stated the enthusiastic owner, Trang Nguyen. "A lot of students from Brampton or Toronto come to us to get their eyebrows threaded because not many places in London offer it," she added. "People tend to be happy when they leave!" Call 519-936-2932 to book an appointment.

Another beauty salon is Posh Pedicure Lounge, located at 57 York St. It is owned by Penny Rumming and offers similar services: manicures ($28), pedicures ($45), the six-week "Biter Babe" package for those nail-biters ($105), waxing, facial massages and tons of stylish packages for a girls' night out. If you have a younger sister or young daughter, the princess mani/pedi is for her: it is $22 for a pedicure and $14 for a manicure.

What makes Posh Pedicure Lounge stand out is its array of packages such as "Hot Date" ($88), "Posh Getaway" ($90) or the "Lunchalicious" package that offers a 40-minute quickie pedicure and a sandwich ($39). They even offer packages where you can choose from pole dancing, reflexology, palm reading, sushi making or Party Girl makeup application. Visit poshpedicurelounge.com for more information, or call 519-433-7674 to book an appointment.

A massage might be the perfect way to end a busy work or school week, and for that you can head to D'Arcy Lane at 627 Maitland St.

D'Arcy Lane has been educating massage therapy students since 1986. "Our student clinic offers massages to the public for only $25, including your initial assessment. Massage can benefit many people with various conditions and injuries, from tendonitis to migraines from arthritis to rotator cuff injuries," said Laraine Lavigne, Director of Education.

Lavigne also said that massage can increase lymphatic drainage and promote healthy circulation while also promoting relaxation and decreasing muscular tension and tenderness. Having a hard time falling asleep? Massage may help.

"Typically a Registered Massage Therapist within the city of London would cost upwards of $65 to $80 per hour. Our student clinic provides massage treatments for just $25."

There are a variety of techniques they practice: Swedish massage, sports massage (pre- and post-event), deep tissue work, frictions, trigger point release and relaxation techniques using hydrotherapy (cold and hot applications). To book a massage, call 519-673-4420.

Check out some of the fun and sophisticated salons, manicure and pedicure shops and massage places around town. Saving a buck just got a whole lot prettier!