I can see how 350 would not be enough in her shoes if it is going to all those expenses that you mentioned. My husband and I do not have a exact 50/50 figure of allowance each month because it varies and we use the money only when we need it which isn't much but our needs are met.
But I have to add, being aware of my financial outlook and goals, I do without massages, restaurant date with friends(maybe 1-2 times a year), I rarely buy article of clothing’s and get my hair cut only twice a year and dye my own hair using the 5 dollar dye box kit. It might be different if I had a much lower cost of living or a much higher income. We make a combined salary a little more than what you mentioned but we live in a HCOL area. With this being said, my monthly spending is usually around 50 dollars which includes a couple of lunch out for a change of atmosphere to "get away from it all" for an hour.
It really depends on what your financial outlook and lifestyle, if you are renting cheap or paying a big mortgage and the like.
If I had chosen to rent an apartment for life instead of being tied down with a mortgage, home insurances and taxes... I would have a lot more spending money.
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