When the economy hits a rough spot, people suddenly become more resourceful.
We spend our money more carefully, and we don't spend money on as many things that we can do ourselves.
Learning to do work that we would have paid for does more than save money: it's a good feeling to be self-sufficient, to learn that you are capable of doing something without depending on others.
Buying hair clippers to cut your own hair at home is one great way to do this.
The advantages of creating a little 'family salon' in your home are multiple.
Here are four reasons to consider going the hair clipper route with your family.

1. Save money.
   Hair clippers cost anywhere from $15-$200.
   But the most popular (and well received) clippers for at home use are in the $20-$50 range.
   After one of two haircuts (or 3-4 trips to a low-cost barber), the hair clippers have already saved you money.
   If you have more than one short-haired person in your house, this could be just a couple months to get to that point.
   
2. Stay trimmed.
   When you don't have to pay for it, you can get regular trims to keep your hair looking great.
   Depending on how short your hair is, you could trim it (or have a family member trim it) as regularly as once a week, if you want.
   
3. Save time.
   Not having to block out time to get a hair cut is great.
   Depending on how 'tricky' your haircut is, using hair clippers to freshen up could take has little as 5 minutes.
   No need to schedule when you'll go to the barber (or schedule an appointment at a salon), only to sit and wait for 20 minutes to be seen.
   It's ready whenever you have a few minutes to spare.
   
4. Have fun.
   Feel good about yourself for saving money and getting your hair cut at home.
   You'll feel more self sufficient, plus it's fun.
   And cutting your kids' hair will also be fun for them.
   You can make it into a game, and it provides one more opportunity for parent-child bonding.