Make-up hints

CristIC  - I really feel for you as I remember everyday looking to see if there was any hair growth on my head or around my eye area.  The photo posted is my hair growth 7-8 months after chemo, chemo finished Oct 07, headscarf came off in May 08.  I remember my oncologist telling me that he'd never known anyones hair to take so long to come back, I reckon mine took a lot longer than most. 

I haven't read through every single post so not sure if this has been recommended before but for thin eyebrows MAC does a fab crayon pencil - I use one called Lingering Eyebrows, I've found it works so much better than most eyebrow pencils and is a lot quicker than powder, although maybe my powder applying technique is just useless. 

Tina- its important to get a base coat, not just a clear polish for your toes. The base coat will help the yellowing, but unfortunately, it has to do with lack of sunlight and oxygen which makes the nail turn yellow under dark polish. You're not supposed to leave dark polish on for more then two weeks. BUT, if you get a professional base coat, it's clear with a hint of blue in it, it will help a lot, and also finishing with a top coat will help from chipping.

But base coat on the toes is essential.

Raye and I go round and round about tanning every single year. It's hilarious that we keep doing it, too. And we always say the same stuff to each other, about why we shouldn't tan... we talk each other down from the tanning bed...LOLOL

I've had tons of experience with spray tanning in the salon... barbe, for the wedding, you will want to make an appointment for an AIRBRUSH spray tan, three days before the wedding.

This is NOT the same as a spray tan booth in hollywood tans. This is where you drop your clothes, and a girl stands there with a spray airbrush gun, and sprays you down. They will go over certain spots to define muscles (even if they aren't there...lol). If you choose this option, talk to me a week before and I'll give you the tips about what to wear, and what to do before and after, and why you need to do it three days before.... just keep me posted.

Raye, I'm going to start testing some store tanners next week....Not happy. I know how bad tanning is. We all do. But, like a drug, its addictive... the feel of the lights, the smell of the caramel lotion, omg.... you know what i'm talking about....lolol

Yes-- the tubular technology works... but its a bigger pain in the ass to get off your lashes when you wash your face. I found a good technicue tho. After I put the purpose wash on my face as I'm washing it,  I literally pull the tubes off my lashes gently... then I use my eyemakeup remover pads and it's off.

So it's a total buy for a special night out, but for every day wear I think the regular loreal double extend works almost the same.

I swear by my oil of olay lotion-- it's not one of the crazy ones-- it's called COMPLETE for sensitive skin fragrence free 15 spf light non greasy formula. I've been using it for years. It's the only thing that doesn't make me break out, and it doesn't smell.

Marin Your implants are gonna look awesome-- just remember it takes time to heal and settle, and the final aesthetic outcome will not be revealed right away.

Raye lmao at the accelerator- I had forgotten all about that... omg whats the one that totally tingles your skin to the point you feel like its frying?

Tina I know your skin is so beautiful from avoidning the sun. my mom too-- she looks so beautiful and she tells me to avoid the sun like the plague.... but it feels and looks sooooo good.

Marin - I am so excited for you! April 9! Chica con muy bonita boobies (and everything else)!!

I love my Oil of Olay as well. I use the daily regenerist serum, so lightweight and soaks right into my skin. At night I use Night of Olay regenerist something (you are right, they have sooo many products now), but I find it a bit too moisturizing and it sometimes gives me a pimple or two.

Well I do declare, Miss Scarlett that I do indeed put a towel on my face to keep it fresh and pale. Seriously TT, you do have some beautiful skin.

ooh beth, something like arrghh, can't remember, but I think that accelerator has fire or diablo in the name. LOL.

Abby! If you want to discuss "lube jobs" you have to go to the Mojo thread! 

Gals - Iove reading your posts! Too funny. So I am MILES away from getting the fresh/2009 spring look, but I do have a question for you all.

My hair is falling out. I cut it super short (buzz) on Sunday and had a nice "sport girl on the go" look, like I was ready for a trek up Annapurna. Ok now, it continues to fall out - spiky bits, but randomly and sporadically for a very SPLOTCHY I MUST BE SICK look. What is the best way to get is smooth? Wet razor and shaving cream? Electric razor? Nothing?  I did take my braun electric razor to part of it yesterday, but the effect was bad (it is rough, not smooth) and you can still see my dark roots/follicles, and that section is really, really dry. Any suggestions?

gina: I posted pretty much the same question on another thread..the suggestion was NOT to shave with a razor that you could possible get a an infection with ingrown hairs... our bodies go through enough with all the chemicals being injected to us.  I had my head buzzed a couple of weeks ago because of scalp tenderness.  I still have that on the very top of my head..it hurts to rub what little hair is left against the growth...so wearing a wig gets annoying after awhile.  I thought about using the electric razor, but you said that didnt help...what to do???

I will be on Tx3 this thursday..I started mid Feb, so hope it is okay I check in here every so often.

I definately agree with you BethNY...I never knew how much my bald head sweats!  I decided to use my bf's electric razor...he was too nervous to try to shave my head...it actually feels much better! Thanks for the comments about the razor versus the electric razor...Much Appreciated!!

Marin stop looking at galleries.... breasts are like snowflakes... no two are alike!  You are going to look so great, and I can't wait to share in that joy with you!!!! You so deserve it!

I only use the Venus Vibrance... there are some new ones now... they have four and even five blades, and a HUGE moisture strips on both ends. I am currently using the venus Divine.

OMG Tina, that is too sweet! My girl would never stand for it...how did you get her to sit still for that long?

On the razor topic, I'll say that I'm very picky about mine, but can't remember the brand names (I'm at work right now). I think it's the Sensor for Women with a double blade that I still use on my legs, though they seem to be discontinuing it in some stores. And I use one of those vibrating ones in the shower for my underarms. Then I carry disposables with me in case I notice the need for a touchup (am I obsessive or what?). I still use old fashioned shaving cream on my legs because I like the clean feeling of it. Though I wonder what happened to the menthol kind...do you suppose it had some negative effect and they pulled it?

~Marin