FabSwingers.com forum: Makeup chatter 2 (now with hair/beauty)

By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Those who wear and enjoy makeup. Techniques, products, troubleshooting.

Drifting to other beauty things as well.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Hair. I keep chopping it off in frustration, hating it, and growing it out, haha. Mine is wavy, and fine texture but so much of it that it acts like thick hair. I long for sleek straight hair but it doesn't work that way

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ahhh I have hair troubles.

I have really long hair but it’s quite fine, there’s just a lot of it. So it’s not sleek and straight it’s wispy and wavy.

I’ve never coloured it as I’m worried I’ll damage it- it’s too fine to risk damaging it so I’ve stayed mousy.

My problem is I cannot curl it!!! Nothing I do helps, the curls drop out almost instantly!! Any recommendations??

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By *ourayloversCouple
over a year ago

chesterfield

Wish I was more girly with make up and my hair lol. Never know what to do with my hair, it's either in a ponytail, a bun or down. Would love to be able to put it up nicely with bits curling down etc but alas it's not meant to be

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I've recently started dyeing mine as the grey is quite stark against my dark hair. Styling, god knows. Mine doesn't cooperate.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wish I was more girly with make up and my hair lol. Never know what to do with my hair, it's either in a ponytail, a bun or down. Would love to be able to put it up nicely with bits curling down etc but alas it's not meant to be"

Is this Lou or Ray?

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By *ourayloversCouple
over a year ago

chesterfield

"Ahhh I have hair troubles.

I have really long hair but it’s quite fine, there’s just a lot of it. So it’s not sleek and straight it’s wispy and wavy.

I’ve never coloured it as I’m worried I’ll damage it- it’s too fine to risk damaging it so I’ve stayed mousy.

My problem is I cannot curl it!!! Nothing I do helps, the curls drop out almost instantly!! Any recommendations?? "

Curls drop out of mine to within about 10 minutes as it's so thick and long

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Makeup, get some stuff and play with it if you want. It washes off, and it's a skill like any other. (but if you don't want to, then more power to you)

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Lipstick. What do you like? Favourite red, nude, nudeish/neutral, other colours, bold?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Ahhh I have hair troubles.

I have really long hair but it’s quite fine, there’s just a lot of it. So it’s not sleek and straight it’s wispy and wavy.

I’ve never coloured it as I’m worried I’ll damage it- it’s too fine to risk damaging it so I’ve stayed mousy.

My problem is I cannot curl it!!! Nothing I do helps, the curls drop out almost instantly!! Any recommendations?? "

what products are you using on it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ahhh I have hair troubles.

I have really long hair but it’s quite fine, there’s just a lot of it. So it’s not sleek and straight it’s wispy and wavy.

I’ve never coloured it as I’m worried I’ll damage it- it’s too fine to risk damaging it so I’ve stayed mousy.

My problem is I cannot curl it!!! Nothing I do helps, the curls drop out almost instantly!! Any recommendations??

what products are you using on it?"

At the moment I’m just using hairspray. Anything too heavy makes my hair greasy!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ahhh I have hair troubles.

I have really long hair but it’s quite fine, there’s just a lot of it. So it’s not sleek and straight it’s wispy and wavy.

I’ve never coloured it as I’m worried I’ll damage it- it’s too fine to risk damaging it so I’ve stayed mousy.

My problem is I cannot curl it!!! Nothing I do helps, the curls drop out almost instantly!! Any recommendations??

what products are you using on it?"

Consider LVL Laah Lift at your local salon.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ahhh I have hair troubles.

I have really long hair but it’s quite fine, there’s just a lot of it. So it’s not sleek and straight it’s wispy and wavy.

I’ve never coloured it as I’m worried I’ll damage it- it’s too fine to risk damaging it so I’ve stayed mousy.

My problem is I cannot curl it!!! Nothing I do helps, the curls drop out almost instantly!! Any recommendations??

what products are you using on it?

Consider LVL Laah Lift at your local salon.

xN"

Isn’t that just like a perm ?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Ahhh I have hair troubles.

I have really long hair but it’s quite fine, there’s just a lot of it. So it’s not sleek and straight it’s wispy and wavy.

I’ve never coloured it as I’m worried I’ll damage it- it’s too fine to risk damaging it so I’ve stayed mousy.

My problem is I cannot curl it!!! Nothing I do helps, the curls drop out almost instantly!! Any recommendations??

what products are you using on it?

At the moment I’m just using hairspray. Anything too heavy makes my hair greasy! "

have you tried Schwarkopf got2b twisted be frizz free curling mousse? Put it through mid lengths and ends of damp not wet hairthen blow dry.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I use Got2b hairspray. It eases some of my frizz without being too crunchy.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

also I swear by my BaByliss Big Hair hair dryer.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ahhh I have hair troubles.

I have really long hair but it’s quite fine, there’s just a lot of it. So it’s not sleek and straight it’s wispy and wavy.

I’ve never coloured it as I’m worried I’ll damage it- it’s too fine to risk damaging it so I’ve stayed mousy.

My problem is I cannot curl it!!! Nothing I do helps, the curls drop out almost instantly!! Any recommendations??

what products are you using on it?

Consider LVL Laah Lift at your local salon.

xN"

I’m open to trying anything.

What curls should I be going for? Because I have such long hair I was thinking loose barrel rolls would be more realistically achievable?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ahhh I have hair troubles.

I have really long hair but it’s quite fine, there’s just a lot of it. So it’s not sleek and straight it’s wispy and wavy.

I’ve never coloured it as I’m worried I’ll damage it- it’s too fine to risk damaging it so I’ve stayed mousy.

My problem is I cannot curl it!!! Nothing I do helps, the curls drop out almost instantly!! Any recommendations??

what products are you using on it?

Consider LVL Laah Lift at your local salon.

xN"

Well I thought we were talking about makeup / lashes and didn't read this properly. Sorry..

But my answer to the question (I have similar hair) is that getting it pin curled, or using a wand holds the curl longer. Though after a few hours it does still tend to relax into a wave...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Lipstick. What do you like? Favourite red, nude, nudeish/neutral, other colours, bold? "

I tend to avoid reds as o feel they make my teeth look slightly yellowish. If I were to wear one, it would be a deep red with blueish tones rather than orange tones.

Nudes wash me out in winter but I am a fan in summer with a tan

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Had mine pin-curled on Christmas Eve as well as New Years eve. Went to my local salon, with my hair washed and roughly blow dried and booked with the apprentice, total cost, £16 and I got lovely volume and waves for 3 days...

PS: I know it sounds singing, but it felt clean and good so didn't see the point, and as you know it's a pain to wash long hair like ours!

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

"Lipstick. What do you like? Favourite red, nude, nudeish/neutral, other colours, bold? "

Red - Rubt Woo for a lipstick and wetnwild have a fab red liquid lipstick (name escapes me now) that doesnt budge!! (i tested it heh heh)

twig and whirl from mac, JS ponsietta and calabasas, Dose of Colors - Berry Me, stone and truffle

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Had mine pin-curled on Christmas Eve as well as New Years eve. Went to my local salon, with my hair washed and roughly blow dried and booked with the apprentice, total cost, £16 and I got lovely volume and waves for 3 days...

PS: I know it sounds singing, but it felt clean and good so didn't see the point, and as you know it's a pain to wash long hair like ours!

I only wash mine no more than twice a week. It’s a pain in the bum, and really bad for it!

That sounds amazing it lasted. I’ll have to check my salon out and see what they do

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

Im in the process of going blondish from jet black. my hair is like feckin straw. Ive using the kerstase and everything and nothing is working and im due in to get the next round done. Think ill just shave my head. fuck it. be grand

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Lipstick. What do you like? Favourite red, nude, nudeish/neutral, other colours, bold?

Red - Rubt Woo for a lipstick and wetnwild have a fab red liquid lipstick (name escapes me now) that doesnt budge!! (i tested it heh heh)

twig and whirl from mac, JS ponsietta and calabasas, Dose of Colors - Berry Me, stone and truffle"

Red, I most often reach for Dior 999 (day) or Nars Carmen (sexy). (Ruby Woo is distinctly meh on me)

Nudes I struggle with washing me out but Modesty from Mac is as close as I'll go. (Velvet Teddy looks wrong and Whirl can look great or terrible depending on my makeup and clothes)

Neutral, Mac Mehr or Creme in Your Coffee (which probably does what Velvet Teddy is supposed to on me). I tend to reach for pinky purples as neutrals as well.

Vampy purples like Urban Decay Afterdark rock my socks, although I'm having a love affair with 90s vibes in the form of Mac Taupe at the moment. And Mac Lady Danger... Love.

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

"Ahhh I have hair troubles.

I have really long hair but it’s quite fine, there’s just a lot of it. So it’s not sleek and straight it’s wispy and wavy.

I’ve never coloured it as I’m worried I’ll damage it- it’s too fine to risk damaging it so I’ve stayed mousy.

My problem is I cannot curl it!!! Nothing I do helps, the curls drop out almost instantly!! Any recommendations?? "

Even though I have naturally curly (frizzy) hair, mine will only hold a 'styled' curl if I do it a couple of days after washing - if I try when it's freshly washed it just drops out. I use a wand, chopstick curler or heated rollers depending on what type of curl I want - I end up just getting tangled if I try to do it with straighteners

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Im in the process of going blondish from jet black. my hair is like feckin straw. Ive using the kerstase and everything and nothing is working and im due in to get the next round done. Think ill just shave my head. fuck it. be grand"

my hair hates bleach. I made the mistake of having highlights its taken nearly two years to get the condition back.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ahhh I have hair troubles.

I have really long hair but it’s quite fine, there’s just a lot of it. So it’s not sleek and straight it’s wispy and wavy.

I’ve never coloured it as I’m worried I’ll damage it- it’s too fine to risk damaging it so I’ve stayed mousy.

My problem is I cannot curl it!!! Nothing I do helps, the curls drop out almost instantly!! Any recommendations??

Ahhh!!!! Maybe I’ll try when there’s a bit of grit in my hair. I think when freshly washed it’s too soft to hold a shape.

I tried it with the GHDs and ended up with burn marks on my hands, face and ears

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don’t give in. Mine was like this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I foolishly dyed my hair a shade darker this morning. I’ve been baby blonde for a couple of years. It looks grubby now

How soon can I dye it back again?

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I foolishly dyed my hair a shade darker this morning. I’ve been baby blonde for a couple of years. It looks grubby now

How soon can I dye it back again?"

The one time I dyed my hair with a bad colour, I found washing it in Fairy helped make it fade.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ahhh I have hair troubles.

I have really long hair but it’s quite fine, there’s just a lot of it. So it’s not sleek and straight it’s wispy and wavy.

I’ve never coloured it as I’m worried I’ll damage it- it’s too fine to risk damaging it so I’ve stayed mousy.

My problem is I cannot curl it!!! Nothing I do helps, the curls drop out almost instantly!! Any recommendations??

Curls drop out of mine to within about 10 minutes as it's so thick and long

The only thing that has ever helped me was after I had highlights put in the bleach seems to hold the curls. Before this I have tried everything

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By *vcarolTV/TS
over a year ago

kilmarnockish

On lippy.

Daytime tends to be a pink through to reds.

Baby pink with a metallic gloss over coat tends to last well. Goes with a lot of skin tones.

Smash box do nice range of shades, and I find slightly better pound for pound.

Night time tends to suit the reds, Dior and Chanel are good but to dear to waste on men. L’Oréal do some decent reds but smudge easily. Remember the deeper the red tends to wash out blondes, putting a bronzer on helps, I find.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I foolishly dyed my hair a shade darker this morning. I’ve been baby blonde for a couple of years. It looks grubby now

How soon can I dye it back again?

The one time I dyed my hair with a bad colour, I found washing it in Fairy helped make it fade. "

Head and shoulders shampoo strips hair colour too. But you can dye pretty much straight away again if the colour is wrong as long as your hair is in good condition but I would still use the head and shoulders a couple of times first

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

"Ahhh I have hair troubles.

I have really long hair but it’s quite fine, there’s just a lot of it. So it’s not sleek and straight it’s wispy and wavy.

I’ve never coloured it as I’m worried I’ll damage it- it’s too fine to risk damaging it so I’ve stayed mousy.

My problem is I cannot curl it!!! Nothing I do helps, the curls drop out almost instantly!! Any recommendations??

what products are you using on it?

Consider LVL Laah Lift at your local salon.

I’m open to trying anything.

What curls should I be going for? Because I have such long hair I was thinking loose barrel rolls would be more realistically achievable? "

I'm not saying it's impossible but I've had all lengths of hair from Bob to bum length and for me at least, once it gets more than about 10cm past my collar bones it doesn't hold curl very well due to the weight. Anything shorter holds a curl wonderfully.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ahhh I have hair troubles.

I have really long hair but it’s quite fine, there’s just a lot of it. So it’s not sleek and straight it’s wispy and wavy.

I’ve never coloured it as I’m worried I’ll damage it- it’s too fine to risk damaging it so I’ve stayed mousy.

My problem is I cannot curl it!!! Nothing I do helps, the curls drop out almost instantly!! Any recommendations??

what products are you using on it?

Consider LVL Laah Lift at your local salon.

I’m open to trying anything.

What curls should I be going for? Because I have such long hair I was thinking loose barrel rolls would be more realistically achievable?

Hmm. I have waves in it naturally but it’s more beachy waves then polished. I’ve had shorted hair in the past and always struggled but it was sooo much more manageable!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My makeup isn't too bad. My hair on the other hand, I'm rubbish at styling it and I cut my own fringe... Sometimes that goes wrong

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My makeup isn't too bad. My hair on the other hand, I'm rubbish at styling it and I cut my own fringe... Sometimes that goes wrong

I’m currently sporting a dodgy fringe that I have cut myself

I couldn’t get to the salon for a trim so tried to do it myself. Will be in tomorrow to rectify

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

PS: I know it sounds singing, but it felt clean and good so didn't see the point, and as you know it's a pain to wash long hair like ours!

I only wash mine no more than twice a week. It’s a pain in the bum, and really bad for it!

That sounds amazing it lasted. I’ll have to check my salon out and see what they do"

Yeah three days is fine. That's about how often I wash mine. Mines dyed red which fades really quickly if you wash it too often. I find your hair gets used to how often you wash it over time. Same with washing to often, if you wash it every day it starts to need it every day but it's not good for it.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I find my scalp gets itchy if I don't wash every other day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My makeup isn't too bad. My hair on the other hand, I'm rubbish at styling it and I cut my own fringe... Sometimes that goes wrong

I’m currently sporting a dodgy fringe that I have cut myself

I couldn’t get to the salon for a trim so tried to do it myself. Will be in tomorrow to rectify

I find cutting upwards into the front makes that look better, it's the side bits I always get wrong

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My makeup isn't too bad. My hair on the other hand, I'm rubbish at styling it and I cut my own fringe... Sometimes that goes wrong

I always cut my own fringe, I just grab twist and chop

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By *andKBCouple
over a year ago

Plymouth

I keep makeup to what I know but need to learn the eyeliner flick and contour!!

My hair I'm a nightmare if I'm not bald in the next five years I have a guardian angel!! Its short and shaved on the sides. Usually bright colours. Now I'm think you know what I should do?? Go blonde!! Why?? I dont know!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

PS: I know it sounds singing, but it felt clean and good so didn't see the point, and as you know it's a pain to wash long hair like ours!

I only wash mine no more than twice a week. It’s a pain in the bum, and really bad for it!

That sounds amazing it lasted. I’ll have to check my salon out and see what they do

Definitely. It’s in better condition if I leave it alone. Dry shampoo between washed if it needs a bit of life put back into it!

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I love playing with makeup. No one has to see the fuckups lol

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By *andKBCouple
over a year ago

Plymouth

"I love playing with makeup. No one has to see the fuckups lol"

Me too!! When I tried to contour and looked like I had a beard oops.

I had new brushes for Christmas so need to try contouring again.

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By *andKBCouple
over a year ago

Plymouth

PS: I know it sounds singing, but it felt clean and good so didn't see the point, and as you know it's a pain to wash long hair like ours!

I only wash mine no more than twice a week. It’s a pain in the bum, and really bad for it!

That sounds amazing it lasted. I’ll have to check my salon out and see what they do

When I had Red hair I found just a dribble of manic panic red hair dye in my conditioner once a week kept the colour so much more vibrant longer.

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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago

Whitley Bay

5 days on the island of Mull with a lover .. EVERYTHING is glowing.

(I think this falls into the 'drifting into other beauty things category')

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

I seem to be very lucky with my hair! It just falls easily into a bob style, and grows a lovely natural rainbow colour

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I seem to be very lucky with my hair! It just falls easily into a bob style, and grows a lovely natural rainbow colour

Yours is short. I need mine cutting. Far too long

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I love playing with makeup. No one has to see the fuckups lol

Me too!! When I tried to contour and looked like I had a beard oops.

I had new brushes for Christmas so need to try contouring again. "

I contour with an ashy subtle bronzer, and find the cheek contour does more than chin or forehead

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By *osieburnsTV/TS
over a year ago

DIDCOT

"My makeup isn't too bad. My hair on the other hand, I'm rubbish at styling it and I cut my own fringe... Sometimes that goes wrong

I’m currently sporting a dodgy fringe that I have cut myself

I couldn’t get to the salon for a trim so tried to do it myself. Will be in tomorrow to rectify

I find cutting upwards into the front makes that look better, it's the side bits I always get wrong

I do this to, find it gives me a softer fringe which i prefer

My foundation I've been using for years (big easy) by benefit is now discontinued so trying new foundation.

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By *odd4funnMan
over a year ago

Walthamstow Leyton

well ladies here is the truth Am hairdresser for quite a while First of all without seeing your hair i cant advise you and its all about finding a hair dresser who understands your hair to give you advice Any qualified hair dresser will be able to help with any requests and will provide the solutions you require If they are knowledgeable and have experience

Hope that helps

Rod

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

PS: I know it sounds singing, but it felt clean and good so didn't see the point, and as you know it's a pain to wash long hair like ours!

I only wash mine no more than twice a week. It’s a pain in the bum, and really bad for it!

That sounds amazing it lasted. I’ll have to check my salon out and see what they do

When I had Red hair I found just a dribble of manic panic red hair dye in my conditioner once a week kept the colour so much more vibrant longer.

I use the John Frieda red conditioner and to be fair my dye can stretch out about 2 months which I consider pretty good. I'm currently well over due though so topping up with temporary dye every two weeks. I'll do it once more tomorrow for Townhouse then I'll book in with the professionals later this month for the big chop and dye!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've just gone blonde from light brown/red and my hair is awful. It's so dry.

I've experienced this before though and managed to get my hair back to being healthy, soft and silky. At the moment I'm keeping my hair conditioned as much as possible and using as little heat as I can get away with. It's hard work being blonde!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've just gone blonde from light brown/red and my hair is awful. It's so dry.

Ok so I have past bum length hair and it’s close to black like no 2-3 natural. My grey has been awful for years so I thought that by having it highlighted it would help. So wrong really I had all my hair bleached and highlighted (well not all) and now 2 years later I’ve gone for a root stretch and balayage. So much easier to maintain.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I'm so glad I've not tried any funny business with my hair colour. Close to natural colour only.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

I've just gone blonde from light brown/red and my hair is awful. It's so dry.

Mine's balayage and it's great! Especially as my roots are natural so I get the bleach done about once a year quite high and it grows out but still looks fine.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've just gone blonde from light brown/red and my hair is awful. It's so dry.

Mine's balayage and it's great! Especially as my roots are natural so I get the bleach done about once a year quite high and it grows out but still looks fine."

Brilliant for me but I still need my root stretch doing every 4 weeks as im really dark almost black so I’m almost grey roots wise. Thank god for root spray

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

I've just gone blonde from light brown/red and my hair is awful. It's so dry.

Mine's balayage and it's great! Especially as my roots are natural so I get the bleach done about once a year quite high and it grows out but still looks fine.

Brilliant for me but I still need my root stretch doing every 4 weeks as im really dark almost black so I’m almost grey roots wise. Thank god for root spray

Aww I'm dreading the day. My mum went grey pretty late so I'm hoping to win out genetically too!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have been naturally black but now very silver, which i quite like , red lips for me which I always apply to my arse so,that it looks like I have been having a great time! Oh and Nivea for my shaved mangina!

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By *zQTWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere

As we moved on to hair... anyone have any tips for hair thats far too fine and gets greasy too quickly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ahhh I have hair troubles.

I have really long hair but it’s quite fine, there’s just a lot of it. So it’s not sleek and straight it’s wispy and wavy.

I’ve never coloured it as I’m worried I’ll damage it- it’s too fine to risk damaging it so I’ve stayed mousy.

My problem is I cannot curl it!!! Nothing I do helps, the curls drop out almost instantly!! Any recommendations?? "

I have long thick hair.

Number one most important thing for my hair is how I get it cut. A good hairdresser will tell you this. Hot razoring is the best thing for mine. As well - so I dont get too heavy - layers. Millions of layers. Keeps curls better, it looks awsome straight, does not break as often, and I can do so many styles with it. Not yo mention it is always full and bouncy. And because it was cut using hot razors, I can grow it out and not have much problems. (My last haircut I got 19 inches taken off. And it still goes to the middle of my back.)

As far as using products to hold your hair in place - that's all dependent on your hair structure. I use cheap shit (like store brand even) that works just as well or even better than salon products. The only thing I add is I strip my hair once a week with neutrogena clarifying shampoo and it does not damage my belayage. If theres no suds your hairs not clean.

Finally - I never put much thought into it until I was told to change my brush. This - makes a huge difference in how your scalp releases oils into your hair, how your hair detangles, and how it doesnt danage your follicles.

So - haircut and how it's done, layers, brush, and clarifying.

Talk to a hairdresser. A qualified one. They will help you even without getting to cut.

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over a year ago

Try using Moroccan oil after ever wash before blow drying. It’s amazing. Use a hair mask once a week and try to avoid washing too often and using heat like straightens too often.

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over a year ago

"As we moved on to hair... anyone have any tips for hair thats far too fine and gets greasy too quickly. "

I have super fine hair, and had to wash it every day or it was like a helmet. I got hair extensions in December. I did go extreme with full head 18" pre bonded ones but in future I think I'll go with less and the same length as my hair. To finally have thick hair and hair that doesn't need washing every day is amazing. I really do recommend them for people with fine hair.

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By *ourayloversCouple
over a year ago

chesterfield

Is this Lou or Ray?

Lou, sorry I normally put my name on so folk know who it is

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By *ourayloversCouple
over a year ago

chesterfield

Makeup, get some stuff and play with it if you want. It washes off, and it's a skill like any other. (but if you don't want to, then more power to you) "

I've tried following tutorials on how to do smokey eyes etc but I end up looking like I've got black eyes

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By *ad steMan
over a year ago

Southport

Good morning

For straight hair that is normally curley wash towel dry and then comb untill completely dry sounds like a ball ache but it works yes I Kno I'm a man and feel free to laugh at me

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By *vcarolTV/TS
over a year ago

kilmarnockish

"Wish I was more girly.......

I've tried following tutorials on how to do smokey eyes etc but I end up looking like I've got black eyes

If you try putting less on the brush and go more subtle applying it. Also, use a finer softer brush.

Go with grey rather than black too.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Makeup, get some stuff and play with it if you want. It washes off, and it's a skill like any other. (but if you don't want to, then more power to you)

I've tried following tutorials on how to do smokey eyes etc but I end up looking like I've got black eyes

Keep practicing. And yes, a black smoky eye might be too harsh, try grey (or purple, brown, blue)

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By *ourayloversCouple
over a year ago

chesterfield

Makeup, get some stuff and play with it if you want. It washes off, and it's a skill like any other. (but if you don't want to, then more power to you)

I've tried following tutorials on how to do smokey eyes etc but I end up looking like I've got black eyes

Keep practicing. And yes, a black smoky eye might be too harsh, try grey (or purple, brown, blue) "

Thank you will try that x

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Bump

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

My skin has been awful since Christmas. Spotty teenager alert.

Back on the diet. No more sweets!

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By *ourayloversCouple
over a year ago

chesterfield

Is this Lou or Ray?

Lou

Ray has very little hair

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Is this Lou or Ray?

Lou

Ray has very little hair

I have threatened a few guys here with makeup

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over a year ago

Makeup, get some stuff and play with it if you want. It washes off, and it's a skill like any other. (but if you don't want to, then more power to you)

I've tried following tutorials on how to do smokey eyes etc but I end up looking like I've got black eyes

I'd really recommend investing in good quality makeup, brushes and sponges etc. You wouldn't believe the difference in a £2.00 eyeshadow palette and then a £10.00 one. Also, eyeshadow brushes make a massive difference, the higher the quality the easier it is to blend.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I really like the black handled Elf brushes.

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over a year ago

"I keep makeup to what I know but need to learn the eyeliner flick and contour!!

If you're crap at eyeliner flicks (I have slightly hooded lids which make this a total ball ache for me) just trust me when I say masking tape is your BFF...

I keep a roll in my makeup bag and just tape a bit on at the angle I want the flick then go to work with the eyeliner or use eyeshadow for a sharp line edge!

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over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

My current project is eyeshadow toppers. I got some glittery shadow, and I love the way it twinkles, but the base colour is a bit insipid. So I want to mix it up.

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"My current project is eyeshadow toppers. I got some glittery shadow, and I love the way it twinkles, but the base colour is a bit insipid. So I want to mix it up. "

You can buy a white tacky glue type thing which is specifically for glitters to ping on and not wear off.

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over a year ago

"My skin has been awful since Christmas. Spotty teenager alert.

Back on the diet. No more sweets! "

Yep mines the same, I’m having some chemical peel treatments to help refresh my skin tone and texture

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over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"My current project is eyeshadow toppers. I got some glittery shadow, and I love the way it twinkles, but the base colour is a bit insipid. So I want to mix it up.

You can buy a white tacky glue type thing which is specifically for glitters to ping on and not wear off.

Oh I've got glitter glue which I use with my loose pigments. I more mean, apply shadow A, put shadow B on top, to get most of the colour of shadow A but the glitter of shadow B, because shadow B doesn't have enough colour behind the glitter.

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over a year ago

"My current project is eyeshadow toppers. I got some glittery shadow, and I love the way it twinkles, but the base colour is a bit insipid. So I want to mix it up.

You can buy a white tacky glue type thing which is specifically for glitters to ping on and not wear off.

I think I get you, I need to experiment more myself x

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By *vcarolTV/TS
over a year ago

kilmarnockish

"My current project is eyeshadow toppers. I got some glittery shadow, and I love the way it twinkles, but the base colour is a bit insipid. So I want to mix it up.

You can buy a white tacky glue type thing which is specifically for glitters to ping on and not wear off.

If you try a bit of water or setting spray on your brush, go over the eyeshadow metallic with the dampened brush, lifts the metallic pigment to the front.

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

"My current project is eyeshadow toppers. I got some glittery shadow, and I love the way it twinkles, but the base colour is a bit insipid. So I want to mix it up.

You can buy a white tacky glue type thing which is specifically for glitters to ping on and not wear off.

Have u tried the P Louise or sample beauty eyeshadow base. I think makeup revolution do one as well

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I haven't! For bases I use Nyx HD, Proof it, or Glitter Glue, or Urban Decay Primer Potion if I really want the pigment to pop. Occasionally the Nyx jumbo pencils but they crease quickly.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Wetting eyeshadow scares me a bit. Don't want to destroy it

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over a year ago

I'm in a totally rut with hair and make up.

I do the same thing and use the same colours all the time.

I keep telling myself I'm going to experiment but I never do.

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over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I'm in a totally rut with hair and make up.

I do the same thing and use the same colours all the time.

I keep telling myself I'm going to experiment but I never do. "

Carve out some time, sit, and play. Pick a colour or technique you never use. It washes off.

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over a year ago

"I'm in a totally rut with hair and make up.

I do the same thing and use the same colours all the time.

I keep telling myself I'm going to experiment but I never do.

Carve out some time, sit, and play. Pick a colour or technique you never use. It washes off. "

I think that's it, I never do that. I just start getting ready so stick to the same thing as I haven't got time to get it wrong.

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over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I'm in a totally rut with hair and make up.

I do the same thing and use the same colours all the time.

I keep telling myself I'm going to experiment but I never do.

Carve out some time, sit, and play. Pick a colour or technique you never use. It washes off.

I think that's it, I never do that. I just start getting ready so stick to the same thing as I haven't got time to get it wrong. "

I think having a set look is a good thing for when you have places to be. I certainly do!

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

"I'm in a totally rut with hair and make up.

I do the same thing and use the same colours all the time.

I keep telling myself I'm going to experiment but I never do.

Carve out some time, sit, and play. Pick a colour or technique you never use. It washes off.

I think that's it, I never do that. I just start getting ready so stick to the same thing as I haven't got time to get it wrong. "

Go to a makeup counter and ask them for a different look - explain what you have ^ up there. Charlotte Tilbury, Mac, Benefit, Urban Decay... so many places offer free consultations or small amount redeemable against products. It's tricky breaking out of a rut. As far as hair goes, you can get those blow dry pop up bars/hairdressers and they'll style it in a different way for you.

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over a year ago

"I'm in a totally rut with hair and make up.

I do the same thing and use the same colours all the time.

I keep telling myself I'm going to experiment but I never do.

Carve out some time, sit, and play. Pick a colour or technique you never use. It washes off.

I think that's it, I never do that. I just start getting ready so stick to the same thing as I haven't got time to get it wrong. "

Then make some time for it/you

What I do, is if I say I’m going to have a really long ‘everything bath’* I’ll always try out new things first because even if it goes horribly wrong I get to enjoy a nice hot me time bath after.

* ‘everything bath’ is one of those baths where you exfoliate, shave your legs, use fancy pant bath staff - maybe some rose petals, definitely some wine, then shower your hair afterwards. Serving suggestion: fresh bed sheets.

Not all baths are created equally

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Ooh. Anyone up for a makeup challenge?

Send someone a picture of your unmade up face. Take their suggestions about what to do with it with what you own. Return the result.

Another way of breaking out of a rut.

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over a year ago

"Ooh. Anyone up for a makeup challenge?

Send someone a picture of your unmade up face. Take their suggestions about what to do with it with what you own. Return the result.

Another way of breaking out of a rut. "

Love this!!!!

Let’s see your faces ladies!

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over a year ago

"Ooh. Anyone up for a makeup challenge?

Send someone a picture of your unmade up face. Take their suggestions about what to do with it with what you own. Return the result.

Another way of breaking out of a rut. "

I'm in.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m a MUA and skin therapist .... it’s my love

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You could all come to mine for make up and Prosecco

..... it a good dermaplane

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"You could all come to mine for make up and Prosecco

..... it a good dermaplane "

This sounds like a good plan.

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over a year ago

"You could all come to mine for make up and Prosecco

..... it a good dermaplane

This sounds like a good plan.

It does! And I love next door to a an awesome country pub x

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over a year ago

I have Roscea .... its an auto immune disease. The way it affects me is that i have a red face caused by broken veins and lots of thread veins. Plus my skinflushes frequently. Sometimes i get spots which are very painful however i have a prescription anti biotic cream which has mostly cured that with the occasional use of Tea Tree Oil.

Im rubbish at make up and definetely dont like to wear much, its not a look i like plus it causes me to have spots. Through trial and error i have found Rimmel products best and i use their foundation and powder and occasionally a concealor stick. I have to be careful that they dont cake on my face. I very rarely wear eye make up but i do have my lashes dyed and my brows waxed. I use lipgloss.

I wondered if anyone had any suggestions on good foundations/powder that might work well for me and look "natural"

Thank you

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over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I suspect skincare and colour correction concealer are most important. Different people react to different things, unfortunately. I have somewhat sensitive skin and the foundation I love most is Boots No 7, but it'll depend on the finish you want and the nature of your sensitivity.

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over a year ago

My hair is great. Its shortish and very curly and i love it. Its brown with bits of grey. Im growing out my fringe now.

I have a great hair dresser who understands how i like my hair and she will tell me (honestly) when/if i need to have highlights to cover the grey.

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over a year ago

"I suspect skincare and colour correction concealer are most important. Different people react to different things, unfortunately. I have somewhat sensitive skin and the foundation I love most is Boots No 7, but it'll depend on the finish you want and the nature of your sensitivity. "

I use water or Tesco value face wipes. Every morning i wash my hair with Alberta Balsam shampoo and use the soapy water to wash my face. These work best. I use non perfumed, non coloured moisturiser with sun protection in it. Perfumed stuff irratates my eyes. Then i use the Rimmel

I prefer to look as if iv no make up on.

I have no idea what colour correction concealor is, would i need to use that aswell as foundation and powder. The stick concealors cause spots.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I should have mentioned that the spots arent normal spots, they are caused by the Roscea, they arent caused by a bad diet or bad skin care

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over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I'd look into the type of cleanser and moisturisers (possibly also serums and other treatments) that will best soothe your condition. That will probably make the biggest difference to your skin and what you need to correct.

Light to medium coverage foundation, finishes come in variations of matte or dewy. Alternately, a BB cream or foundation drops mixed in with foundation. A lighter application will look more natural, smooth rather than mask.

Colour correction concealer is using an opposite colour to tone down a colour, typically say using green over red. Although tbh I struggle to do this without fuller coverage concealer. They come in a variety of formats although I'd suggest for spots you look to skincare first.

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over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

... Just saw your last post, I'd think from the little I know (friends with the condition) that changing your skincare to something rosacea specific will do far more for spots than makeup.

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

"I haven't! For bases I use Nyx HD, Proof it, or Glitter Glue, or Urban Decay Primer Potion if I really want the pigment to pop. Occasionally the Nyx jumbo pencils but they crease quickly. "

I have the P louise one. Its pricey for delivery to ireland. Im going to look at the makeup revolution one next but they are supposed to helpful in regards helping eyeshadows to "pop" so to speak. especially if you are doing a cut crease. depending on the colour the lighter the base the better

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over a year ago

I dont often get spots now and they vanish with Tea Tree Oil.

Iv tried all sorts of skin care and what i do now works best. The spots arent caused by diet or bad skin care and cleanser etc makes my skin even redder and sore.

Its the make up part im interested in so il try some green based concealor, thank you

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over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I haven't! For bases I use Nyx HD, Proof it, or Glitter Glue, or Urban Decay Primer Potion if I really want the pigment to pop. Occasionally the Nyx jumbo pencils but they crease quickly.

The Nyx pencils I got into for making colours pop. Milk is the one most people recommend but I've strayed into others. I do find my primer matters, even with shadows from Urban Decay or Mac

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over a year ago

"... Just saw your last post, I'd think from the little I know (friends with the condition) that changing your skincare to something rosacea specific will do far more for spots than makeup. "

I have rosacea.

Products are quite hard to find especially if you have fair skin like I have

I have found 2 foundations that are outstanding

Lancome foundation and lose powder. Only problem with this is it's highly fragranced (to me it is anyway)

Estee Lauder double wear but I still use the Lancome lose powder as the Estee lauder ones are very orangey on fair skin.

Both give full coverage over rosacea (mine is based on my nose, chin and also my eyes including ocular roseca) I struggle to use fragrances products as it feels like my face is on fire which is why I moved away from the lancome products xx

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over a year ago

I keep getting a graduated Bob cut as it suits my face and currently growing all the dye out so there's lots of lovely grey silver through it and I'm loving it

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over a year ago

"... Just saw your last post, I'd think from the little I know (friends with the condition) that changing your skincare to something rosacea specific will do far more for spots than makeup.

I have rosacea.

Products are quite hard to find especially if you have fair skin like I have

I have found 2 foundations that are outstanding

Lancome foundation and lose powder. Only problem with this is it's highly fragranced (to me it is anyway)

Estee Lauder double wear but I still use the Lancome lose powder as the Estee lauder ones are very orangey on fair skin.

Thank you, thats perfect

il try the Estee Lauder one as perfumed products badly affect my skin too xx

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over a year ago

"I have Roscea .... its an auto immune disease. The way it affects me is that i have a red face caused by broken veins and lots of thread veins. Plus my skinflushes frequently. Sometimes i get spots which are very painful however i have a prescription anti biotic cream which has mostly cured that with the occasional use of Tea Tree Oil.

I wondered if anyone had any suggestions on good foundations/powder that might work well for me and look "natural"

Thank you

As a skin therapist I treat people with Roscea was and the butterfly rash very successfully with tropics skin care , and as regards to make up check either the tropics or Jane iredale make up out as well. You want a good mineral as this won’t aggravate my if you need more help just shout me I’m happy to help.

I have one client who has struggled all her life with lupus and is on steroids and her skin has historically been awful. She has dermaplaning with me and uses the tropics skin care range and make up and the transformation is unreal.

She sends me regulars selfies smiling with no make up on and she is glowing x

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over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I keep getting a graduated Bob cut as it suits my face and currently growing all the dye out so there's lots of lovely grey silver through it and I'm loving it

I'm growing out my graduated bob and am not sure how long to go.

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over a year ago

I wondered if anyone had any suggestions on good foundations/powder that might work well for me and look "natural"

Thank you

She sends me regulars selfies smiling with no make up on and she is glowing x"

Thank you, thats perfect xx

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over a year ago

I wondered if anyone had any suggestions on good foundations/powder that might work well for me and look "natural"

Thank you

She sends me regulars selfies smiling with no make up on and she is glowing x

Thank you, thats perfect xx"

If you want to message me I can tell which products you would need for your condition me dear x

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I think I'm going to start experimenting with metallic cat eye. Less harsh than the usual brown or black.

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over a year ago

I wondered if anyone had any suggestions on good foundations/powder that might work well for me and look "natural"

Thank you

She sends me regulars selfies smiling with no make up on and she is glowing x

Thank you, thats perfect xx

If you want to message me I can tell which products you would need for your condition me dear x"

I cant message you as im outside your age ranges x

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over a year ago

I wondered if anyone had any suggestions on good foundations/powder that might work well for me and look "natural"

Thank you

She sends me regulars selfies smiling with no make up on and she is glowing x"

One of the girls at my work base sells the topic products but was unsure what would be suitable for me and my rosacea. Once she is back from maternity leave I will ask her to have a look into it

Thanks for that tip xx

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over a year ago

I wondered if anyone had any suggestions on good foundations/powder that might work well for me and look "natural"

Thank you

She sends me regulars selfies smiling with no make up on and she is glowing x

One of the girls at my work base sells the topic products but was unsure what would be suitable for me and my rosacea. Once she is back from maternity leave I will ask her to have a look into it

Thanks for that tip xx"

Np at all, I’d go pure lagoon and super greens .

Depending on her knowledge she may guide you to glow berry and rainforest dew but I think the may make you feel like it’s burning a little xxx

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By *he Devils Daughter!Woman
over a year ago

some where in yorkshire

"Lipstick. What do you like? Favourite red, nude, nudeish/neutral, other colours, bold? "

Not a fan of lipstick but I do own a couple n of red ones for playtime , I love nude n light pink with hint if glitter lipglosses x

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

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"Lipstick. What do you like? Favourite red, nude, nudeish/neutral, other colours, bold?

Not a fan of lipstick but I do own a couple n of red ones for playtime , I love nude n light pink with hint if glitter lipglosses x"

I can't wear lipstick and I'd like to. At my age the colours runs, bleeds a d it's not a good luck.

I'm thinking about having the tiniest amount of filler.

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over a year ago

some where in yorkshire

"Lipstick. What do you like? Favourite red, nude, nudeish/neutral, other colours, bold?

Not a fan of lipstick but I do own a couple n of red ones for playtime , I love nude n light pink with hint if glitter lipglosses x

I can't wear lipstick and I'd like to. At my age the colours runs, bleeds a d it's not a good luck.

I'm thinking about having the tiniest amount of filler."

Ooh u brave woman u

I’ve been thinking bout a tiny amount of filler in my lips but too much of a wuss to get it done lol x

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Lipstick. What do you like? Favourite red, nude, nudeish/neutral, other colours, bold?

Not a fan of lipstick but I do own a couple n of red ones for playtime , I love nude n light pink with hint if glitter lipglosses x

I can't wear lipstick and I'd like to. At my age the colours runs, bleeds a d it's not a good luck.

I'm thinking about having the tiniest amount of filler.

Ooh u brave woman u

I’ve been thinking bout a tiny amount of filler in my lips but too much of a wuss to get it done lol x "

My younger colleagues have had it done and it looks really good..I'm seriously tempted. Maybe I'll do it for my birthday x

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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago

Dudley

"Ahhh I have hair troubles.

I have really long hair but it’s quite fine, there’s just a lot of it. So it’s not sleek and straight it’s wispy and wavy.

I’ve never coloured it as I’m worried I’ll damage it- it’s too fine to risk damaging it so I’ve stayed mousy.

My problem is I cannot curl it!!! Nothing I do helps, the curls drop out almost instantly!! Any recommendations?? "

Mine is the same except I don't have much of it, I recently had alot cut off and it does look thicker now but I still can't do much with it. One bonus though, it does look sleek and straight if I go to the effort of blow drying, straightening it then putting serum on it.

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"... Just saw your last post, I'd think from the little I know (friends with the condition) that changing your skincare to something rosacea specific will do far more for spots than makeup.

I have rosacea.

Products are quite hard to find especially if you have fair skin like I have

I have found 2 foundations that are outstanding

Lancome foundation and lose powder. Only problem with this is it's highly fragranced (to me it is anyway)

Estee Lauder double wear but I still use the Lancome lose powder as the Estee lauder ones are very orangey on fair skin.

Low aha chemical peels are brilliant and can help with roseca. I have them and they really help with surface and brightening of the skin.

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over a year ago

Tips on strengthening nails anyone?

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Tips on strengthening nails anyone? "

I think there are special multivitamins you can take?

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over a year ago

"Tips on strengthening nails anyone? "

Depends on what way? I’m a nail tech. A good penetrating oil daily helps. Something with jojoba and almond in. Don’t use hardening agents as usually makes them brittle.

Diet helps also. X

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Lips I'm still young but when I get there I'll look more into lip liner to stop things sliding and different lipstick formulas.

I use a very mild chemical exfoliant and it helps with overall texture.

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over a year ago

"Tips on strengthening nails anyone?

Depends on what way? I’m a nail tech. A good penetrating oil daily helps. Something with jojoba and almond in. Don’t use hardening agents as usually makes them brittle.

Diet helps also. X"

I do nails too , and cuticle oil is very important and helpful x

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

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"Lips I'm still young but when I get there I'll look more into lip liner to stop things sliding and different lipstick formulas.

I use a very mild chemical exfoliant and it helps with overall texture. "

I've never had great lips..I think I'm past the lip liner stage. I know it for people though.

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Tips on strengthening nails anyone?

Depends on what way? I’m a nail tech. A good penetrating oil daily helps. Something with jojoba and almond in. Don’t use hardening agents as usually makes them brittle.

Diet helps also. X

I do nails too , and cuticle oil is very important and helpful x"

I recently had my nails done 4/10 cracked, split. It was my first time, I wasn't impressed.

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over a year ago

"Tips on strengthening nails anyone?

Depends on what way? I’m a nail tech. A good penetrating oil daily helps. Something with jojoba and almond in. Don’t use hardening agents as usually makes them brittle.

Diet helps also. X

I do nails too , and cuticle oil is very important and helpful x

I recently had my nails done 4/10 cracked, split. It was my first time, I wasn't impressed. "

We’re they tips used ? Acrylic. Usual reason for splitting is incorrect size tip. And cracking is usually nail tech is using a wrong liquid powder ratio and working too wet.

I’m a master tech for CND X

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over a year ago

Ooooh. Ok I’ll look into cuticle oils. What can I include in my diet to help with nails?

My problem is they grow but seem to flake when they get to a certain length

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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago

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Do any of you bother with beauty subscription boxes? I get glossybox now and I love it, I've had some amazing products.

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over a year ago

Could be water damage as well , nails are made up in layers and held together with moisture and fats so sometimes where they get peel water is getting down them as well , it’s one of the reasons we cap the free edge x

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over a year ago

"Do any of you bother with beauty subscription boxes? I get glossybox now and I love it, I've had some amazing products."

I like chemical free products tbh so generally use them x

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over a year ago

"Ooooh. Ok I’ll look into cuticle oils. What can I include in my diet to help with nails?

My problem is they grow but seem to flake when they get to a certain length

All people’s nails have different matrix (where keratin is made) also known as mother nail, so the keratin is differs from person to person. You need to look at products nail shape and lifestyle take them into account when seeing why they are flaking. When you say flaking can you explain a bit more possibly?

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Do any of you bother with beauty subscription boxes? I get glossybox now and I love it, I've had some amazing products."

Personally no, I research products, try on in store if I can (sanitised and applied at a counter) and go from there.

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

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"Tips on strengthening nails anyone?

Depends on what way? I’m a nail tech. A good penetrating oil daily helps. Something with jojoba and almond in. Don’t use hardening agents as usually makes them brittle.

Diet helps also. X

I do nails too , and cuticle oil is very important and helpful x

I recently had my nails done 4/10 cracked, split. It was my first time, I wasn't impressed.

We’re they tips used ? Acrylic. Usual reason for splitting is incorrect size tip. And cracking is usually nail tech is using a wrong liquid powder ratio and working too wet.

I’m a master tech for CND X"

I was disappointed, the first cracked after 3 days. I ended up cutting them all down. They were a right mess. She put tips in the end and built the nail up. when finished they were filed badly. another woman took over.

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over a year ago

"Tips on strengthening nails anyone?

Depends on what way? I’m a nail tech. A good penetrating oil daily helps. Something with jojoba and almond in. Don’t use hardening agents as usually makes them brittle.

Diet helps also. X

I do nails too , and cuticle oil is very important and helpful x

I recently had my nails done 4/10 cracked, split. It was my first time, I wasn't impressed.

We’re they tips used ? Acrylic. Usual reason for splitting is incorrect size tip. And cracking is usually nail tech is using a wrong liquid powder ratio and working too wet.

I’m a master tech for CND X

Yes sounds like tech error and incorrect application x

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Tips on strengthening nails anyone?

Depends on what way? I’m a nail tech. A good penetrating oil daily helps. Something with jojoba and almond in. Don’t use hardening agents as usually makes them brittle.

Diet helps also. X

I do nails too , and cuticle oil is very important and helpful x

I recently had my nails done 4/10 cracked, split. It was my first time, I wasn't impressed.

We’re they tips used ? Acrylic. Usual reason for splitting is incorrect size tip. And cracking is usually nail tech is using a wrong liquid powder ratio and working too wet.

I’m a master tech for CND X

Yes sounds like tech error and incorrect application x"

I think so to..thanks x

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over a year ago

"Could be water damage as well , nails are made up in layers and held together with moisture and fats so sometimes where they get peel water is getting down them as well , it’s one of the reasons we cap the free edge x"

Nail plates are made of keratin which is a protein.

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over a year ago

"Ooooh. Ok I’ll look into cuticle oils. What can I include in my diet to help with nails?

My problem is they grow but seem to flake when they get to a certain length

Sure!

So they seem to be fairly strong for a while then it’s almost like they peel off in layers, I think annabel suggested it could be water where I’m not rounding them off when I file them?

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"Ooooh. Ok I’ll look into cuticle oils. What can I include in my diet to help with nails?

My problem is they grow but seem to flake when they get to a certain length

Sure!

So they seem to be fairly strong for a while then it’s almost like they peel off in layers, I think annabel suggested it could be water where I’m not rounding them off when I file them?

Use a penatrive oil as I said and use it twice a day. Promise you will see an improvement.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I should go back to painting my nails. I'm crap at shaping them.

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"I should go back to painting my nails. I'm crap at shaping them. "

When polishing the nail try and keep the brush in contact with the nail and parallel not pointing up. Start in the middle and then two strokes either side. Always leave a small margin from your lateral and proximal (side and bottom)nail folds, makes your polish look more tidy. Always use a base coat and 2 coats of polish and finish with a top coat. Make sure layers are dry fully before attempting another layer. Also tip for drying is to place in water. It deoxygenates them which speeds up the drying process. Waving them about just prolongs the process

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over a year ago

"I should go back to painting my nails. I'm crap at shaping them.

You’re like a frigging guru! I need a PoP hotline 24/7! I’m taking notes!!

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over a year ago

"I should go back to painting my nails. I'm crap at shaping them.

You’re like a frigging guru! I need a PoP hotline 24/7! I’m taking notes!! "

I know my anatomy behind all things hands and feet. Know my products chemistry inside out. Will help anyone with info

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over a year ago

I wondered if anyone had any suggestions on good foundations/powder that might work well for me and look "natural"

Thank you

She sends me regulars selfies smiling with no make up on and she is glowing x

One of the girls at my work base sells the topic products but was unsure what would be suitable for me and my rosacea. Once she is back from maternity leave I will ask her to have a look into it

Thanks for that tip xx

Np at all, I’d go pure lagoon and super greens .

Depending on her knowledge she may guide you to glow berry and rainforest dew but I think the may make you feel like it’s burning a little xxx "

Thank you!!! Xx

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over a year ago

"Lipstick. What do you like? Favourite red, nude, nudeish/neutral, other colours, bold?

Not a fan of lipstick but I do own a couple n of red ones for playtime , I love nude n light pink with hint if glitter lipglosses x

I can't wear lipstick and I'd like to. At my age the colours runs, bleeds a d it's not a good luck.

I'm thinking about having the tiniest amount of filler."

Love my filler. Best thing I did was have my lips done.

Gummy smiles ring through the females in the family. Getting older lips get thinner. Soni took the plunge and I love them. Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So nail polish... It just does not dry on me

i must have some weird chemical

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So nail polish... It just does not dry on me

i must have some weird chemical

super nails.

Get a quick dry top coat after two coats of colour, then do not touch ANYTHING for 20 mins

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So nail polish... It just does not dry on me

i must have some weird chemical

Or me!

I actually thought I was the only one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So nail polish... It just does not dry on me

i must have some weird chemical

Or me!

I actually thought I was the only one.

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over a year ago

"So nail polish... It just does not dry on me

i must have some weird chemical

super nails.

Get a quick dry top coat after two coats of colour, then do not touch ANYTHING for 20 mins

I cant get past the 2 coats of colour

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

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"Lipstick. What do you like? Favourite red, nude, nudeish/neutral, other colours, bold?

Not a fan of lipstick but I do own a couple n of red ones for playtime , I love nude n light pink with hint if glitter lipglosses x

I can't wear lipstick and I'd like to. At my age the colours runs, bleeds a d it's not a good luck.

I'm thinking about having the tiniest amount of filler.

Love my filler. Best thing I did was have my lips done.

Gummy smiles ring through the females in the family. Getting older lips get thinner. Soni took the plunge and I love them. Xx"

Oooo interesting...I want to do it. Glad it worked for you.

Daft question maybe...does kissing feel different xx

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By *s_macWoman
over a year ago

Traffic land

Any fab ladies with curly hair have any tips for me to help my daughter (9).

I’ve got poker straight hair, so haven’t a clue. She has long, beautifully curly hair, but we’re both finding it a battle. She washes it and I help her comb through conditioner, but I’m at a loss as to what else to do to tame it. When she’s been at her Dad’s for a couple of nights and not had conditioner combed through, it’s a nightmare

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Bump.

I am very bad and the new Pat McGrath Chinese New Year palette has found its way home with me

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

And I got stupidly excited recently. Been coveting a particular eyeliner, couldn't get it for love nor money. Found it on clearance.

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over a year ago

"Any fab ladies with curly hair have any tips for me to help my daughter (9).

Be best to talk to a curl specialist honestly. That 2ay she can get it cut properly to. I never combed my curly hair unless it was wet wet wet and then I'd let it resettle. Only use a diffuser when drying but my hair loves heat. Used a serum to make it softer before blow drying. But a comb never touched it; only wide tooth combs.

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