Like many other black women, Dori Wilson spares no expense when it comes to her hair. The Chicago publicist spends as much as $10,000 a year on shampoos, conditioners, color treatments, weaves, wigs and weekly trips to the salon.

An organized wardrobe can save you time when getting ready and help you avoid buying near- duplicates of items you already have. To get organized, start by going through your wardrobe and pulling out any pieces that you no longer wear or want.

Electrolysis and waxing are two methods of epilation, or removal of hair below the skin's surface. So far, electrolysis is the only hair removal procedure that's considered permanent by the FDA.