I say dont worry about the price...you have a right to treat yourself!! I spend 150$ for my hair every 6-8 weeks...so trust me, you're ahead of the game!! I use a product for my hair which is very light...called A & G Set it Straight. It's great. People cant even tell i have naturally curly hair when i straighten it. And trust me..you dont want to see me with curly hair..its what i like to call 80's Rocker chick hair! UGH! Yikes! Anyways...enjoy yourself! Live life...cause theres only one go around!!