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Real Housewives Spill: $30K Glam & $400 Manis
23 Oct
Summary
- Some Housewives budget up to $30,000 for beauty per season.
- Russian manicures can cost $400 per session for one star.
- Bravo offers minimal stipends for reunion outfits, not glam.
- One star considers a $6,000 Gucci reunion look an investment.
- Another star spends $10,000 to $15,000 on hair and makeup each season.
Several stars from The Real Housewives franchise have disclosed their significant beauty expenditures in a recent report. Margaret Josephs, formerly of New Jersey, revealed she budgets approximately $30,000 for her glam squad each season, in addition to $400 for Russian manicures.
It was noted that Bravo does not cover general glam expenses, only offering a small stipend for reunion outfits. Real Housewives of Miami star Alexia Nepola mentioned this stipend may only be around $1,000, insufficient for costly reunion dresses and shoes.
Other cast members, such as Heather Dubrow from Orange County, estimate their seasonal beauty costs to be between $10,000 and $15,000, citing hair and makeup as primary expenses. Jessel Taank of New York City reported spending $3,000 to $4,000 monthly on her glam team.
Some, like Lisa Barlow of Salt Lake City, prioritize investment pieces for reunions, viewing a $6,000 Gucci outfit as a wearable item. These women emphasize owning their wardrobe, reflecting their personal style rather than borrowing.
