All you need is photoshop.

Okay.. sort of a lesser known secret these days.

Not long ago I managed to successfully nuke my hair using bleach and the result was that my hair was completely destroyed.

My hair was dry, thin and brittle.
Whenever I brushed it, I was shedding clouds of split ends, which was preferable to when actual clumps of strands came away.

The worst part about this entire debacle was when I discovered that I could no longer dye my hair, so not only was I left with this disgusting straw-coloured mess, I couldn't even minimize it's horrid appearance through dying.

See, apparently hair dye doesn't actually cling to the hair strands alone, but rather the protein in your hair so any attempts of mine to colour my hair left me sitting dejectedly in the shower whilst the colour ran down the drain.

It doesn't matter how string the dye, how long you leave it on for, if you've destroyed the protein in your hair then that's basically it until you manage to grow some more.

>>5222707

I looked all over the internet for remedies, buying hair repair products by the basket full and taking to saturating my hair in olive oil over night.

Nothing seemed to work, my hair remained dry, brittle and was unable to hold colour.

I was sitting down one day, trying to think of any way to restore my hair.. eat more nuts? Meats, mushrooms? What has a lot of protein in it... eggs right? I mean, they're essentially just placenta and shit load of delicious protein.

I mixed together a bowl of two eggs and some conditioner and applied it to my head, leaving it for an hour.

IT. WAS. DISGUSTING

After I washed it off, I couldn't tell any difference and my hair seemed to be dryer then ever.. dejected, I decided to try dying my hair one last time before I got it over with and cut it all off...

It worked, the eggs worked where all the expensive repair products had failed. Over the next few days I did a few more hour long treatments with eggs and my hair gradually strengthened, it was no longer falling out and I could dye it again.

For anybody that's totally fucked their hair, do not despair; I highly recommend saturating your hair in eggs. It's gross, but it absolute wonders for you.. I'm still amazed even now.

Picture related, I'm the redhead.
Just look at all that gorgeous, glossy, healthy hair. You'd never guess that I never had to cut it either.

If you have greasy hair and/or dandruff lemons/baking soda and olive oil are great.

The lemon (really, lemon juice) and baking soda is for between washes to get rid of the dandruff/grease so that you don't have to wash (and further damage hair).

For when you do wash, use olive oil on your scalp and leave it in for a while before showering.

Worked well for me. Washing too much does a lot of damage to hair and skin, more than I imagined before I stopped doing it as much (I'm clean, I use water and lemons and stuff, but I just don't scrub myself crazy everyday with heavy soaps like I used to).

Apple Cider Vinegar~

Wash your face with it
Drink it
Bathe in it

Just everything Apple Cider Vinegar. It's my best friend

Drink loads of water for clearer skin.

>>5222731
I hear that all the time but I can't stand the stuff. It makes me retch every time I smell it. How do I get over this?

The ethnic hair aisle is my best friend when my hair is fried and abused to hell and back.

>>5222741

The recommendation I heard was to put an ounce and a half (a shot) into a glass of water and chug that shit down.

>>5222731 bathe in acid

Uh..

>>5222731
What does it actually do?

>>5222771
I obviously dilute it, duh. I was being a bit over the top with bathe in it but you can wash your hair with it. I chug a little every day but then again I love the smell and being British, Vinegar is a very homey thang. I use it to take my make up off if I'm not removing it using the Olive Oil Method, good cleanser. Makes your skin feel good, your hair look good and helps your digestive system

>hot shower
>shave
>apply Alcohol to shaved skin
>let dry
>apply again
>let dry
>apply witch hazel

I get complimented on my skin all the time.

photoshop

>>5222731
This, I drink ACV, lemon, honey all mixed in a hot cup of green tea every morning. DRINK THROUGH A STRAW. This will ruin your teeth because of the acidity.

>>5222733
false

unless you're the type of person that only drinks sodas, then replacing the soda with water will do your body good in general

but if you already drink a variety of liquids throughout the day and stay hydrated, drinking even more water isn't going to do jack shit

What about tips for bad breath? Besides mouthwash and toothpaste?

>>5222987
invest in a tongue scraper. They are like....$1.50 for a pack of two at Walmart.

>>5222987
there are herbs you can chew on and gum/ mouth sprays

but if you have persistent bad breath, it may be a sign that something is wrong

>>5222987
Are you eating?

Back when I would try to starve myself, my breath smelled bad.

>>5222771

Apple cider is also great for when you're sick. Have a cold? Bam. That mother fucker is gone!

For those that can't stand the smell (like me), they have apple cider vinegar tablets. They smell bad, but they're small and easy to swallow. I'm not sure how effective they are compared to drinking it, but it's nice to have an alternative.

>>5223010
>>5222998
>>5222996
>>5222987

I think I may have a ston stomach problem or something. I am eating, and I've had bad breath since forever. I always chew fruity gum so no one notices. My friends even compliment my smell, but when I go home and stop chewing gum it stinks so bad.

>>5223026
Drink lots of water

>>5223030
I don't drink soda and the only thing I drink is water amd tea.

>>5223026
do you ever feel like you have something stuck in the back of your throat? or do you ever cough up little pale yellow things?

a small percentage of people get a buildup of plaque inside the ridges of their tonsils and they reek like hell and can cause bad breath.

>>5222719
>>5222719
>>5222719

DAT HAIR HNNG

>>5223056
oh man as a kid i had this! but it went away after some time. of course i also had HUGE body issues when i was younger and didn't eat properly so that could have been a big contributer to my troubles!

>>5223062

MOTHERFUCKING EGGS

Also, if you do this and go to wash it out, remember not to wash it with really hot water otherwise it'll cook the egg in your hair.

Drink lots of water trust me. It has so many benefits. I used to drink pop all the time but I got into the habit of drinking water and now I actually crave water sometimes. I also carry a water bottle with me everywhere. I still drink juice or something when I'm eating, but otherwise I drink water.

It really is good for you.

Don't touch your face, I know it's hard to get used to it but just don't. I had to learn this as well. Also, everytime I go to the bathroom after I wash my hands I splash water on my face and wipe it off. If you're going to wash your hair everyday get a leave in conditioner. I use CHI it has done wonders for my hair. I've heard Biosilk is good as well. Though, recently I think they've changed their formula so you're going to have to look into that.

Honestly, if you're suffering from acne just go to your dermatologist and he will give you pills. That's what helped me mainly. All this over the counter stuff usually doesn't work that well. Plus, it only treats the outside, you need pills to treat the inside. Trust me, I had pretty moderate acne for awhile and pills cleared it right up. Though, take all the other precautions I listed as well. Touching your face to much or something could result in a zit or two.

Also, keep your hair away from you face and get fresh air.

It's sort of a cheat...and can be a bit pricey...but for people who want to fix damaged hair or dry scalps...the after-dye conditioner tubes that come in the L'oreal dye boxes are crafted by the gods.

My hair feels like marshmallows and clouds when I'm done with it.
With hair halfway down to my ass, I get about 4-5 washings with it. But worth every penny.

>>5222987
Antibacterial mouthwash works wonders. Also, what >>5223056 said- you might have tonsil stones. Get a flashlight and poke around your tonsils and see if you've got any, and extract 'em if you can. Just be careful not to trigger your gag reflex.

>>5223095
You're better off investing in a good leave-in conditioner. I use CHI, it was about 16 bucks or so and I use it AT LEAST once a month or every other time I wash my hair. I only wash my hair every 2 or 3 days. I've had it for about a year now and I still have about half left in the bottle. A little goes a long way. I also use a ceramic Solia flat-iron. (70-80 bones) My hair is much healthier and looks amazing. Well worth investments in my opinion.

>>5223099
I normally don't have problems with dry-scalps. Maybe damaged hair, but only a little.

My hair can get oily fast if I'm not careful, but next time I put the bleach and dye to my hairs I'll look into doing that.

A healthy scalp is a happy scalp. Thank you, anon!

Exomega cream from A-derma to dry skin/very dry skin.
That shiz works wonders, and I'm addicted to soft, smooth skin now.

I have acne, I'm about to go on roaccutane.
Waiting for the phonecall telling me the results of my blood test, and if they're clear of any problems, I can start taking them right away.

Apprehensive, but hopeful...

>>5223196
exomega is pretty great, I also use it now when I moisturize, I also have the exomega with zinc cream that I use on my scars which has helped fade them.

I have very VERY pale skin which is transparent in some areas. Because of this, the area under my eyes is always of a blue-ish tone.
It's not very noticeable though but it does contrast with the rest of my skin.
Does anyone know of a way to remedy this, besides makeup?

My scalp gets really dry and itchy in the winter. I use a scalp moisturizer but an hour later my head is itchy again

:[

>>5223396
there's really no way to remedy the discoloration if you're already healthy otherwise

Is it okay for conditioner to touch my scalp? I have this gross buildup on my scalp, I think conditioner might be the problem. I try to avoid using cheap brands that are mostly filled with silicones and junk.

Maybe I just need to try baking soda and ACV?

Try to avoid cheap shampoos like Sauve, V05, Herbal Essence, etc.
They will do one of 2 things in the long run.
1. Very high in alkaline causing hair to be stripped of essentials and dry the fuck out (also make color fade fastest)
2. Contain paraffin wax which will make hair shiny and soft, but build up over time and eventually 'suffocate' it. It will lose integrity and break off, split ends, unhealthy crap.

You can use a clarifying shampoo to help remove the bulk of buildup.

>>5223248
Fellow accufag here, wishing you the best of luck! Was really happy with my results. (I'd post before and after pics if I could find them...)

>>5223417

Where did you get your thin sheet scrubber thing? I've been looking forever and all I can find are things like this, weird silicone.

>>5223517

Thanks!

>people still using accutane
>2011
What about all the lawsuits? Have you guys not seen any of the commercials from law offices telling people that used accutane and got severe Inflammatory Bowel, Crohn's Disease, liver damage, depression, etc to call them? I'd rather have some pimples and acne scarring than Crohn's.

Aside from eating a good diet, getting exercise and plenty of sleep, I have some other secrets. (Although I've fallen off the wagon lately with the sleep and exercise because of school...)

1. Mix regular sugar in some olive oil or banana boat after sun aloe gel. You should have just enough aloe or olive oil to create a paste; the mixture should be mostly sugar. This makes the best exfoliator ever. I use it at least once a week or as needed. For me, olive oil works best in the cold weather and aloe best when I'm out in the sun.

2. Use a really creamy, moisturizing lotion or baby oil immediately after you get out of the shower for super soft skin.

3. V-8 juice. I notice when I drink veggie juice regularly, my skin looks great. Must be the Vitamin A.

4. When I shower, I lather up in hot water. Then I gradually reduce the temperature until it's as cold as I can stand it. The hot water opens the pores to flush them out, then the cold closes them up. It's also good for your circulation.

>>5223396
I have very very pale skin that's translucent in areas as well but I'm looking for makeup and/or techniques that can cover up my dark circles as well as my other discolouration.

You know the photos of celebrities when they are on the red carpet and they are flawless skin, not even the redness of a zip can be seen? What kind of makeup and/or techniques can be used to achieve that kind of skin? Is it possible or am I fooling myself?
I'm new to makeup and I'm in need of advice/suggestions.

>>5222719
>>5222707

You're probably going to give it some expensive protein conditioners for a few weeks. Also, semi-permanent and other unnatural colors such as blue, green, pink, etc. CAN stick to your hair, because it works a different way than most other hair dyes do.

>>5223700

What do you mean? It was almost a year ago that I did this and my hair has been just fine with eggs alone.
The eggs actually did more for my hair then any of the products did.

Does anyone have any tips on how to heal up an acne scab in about 36 hours? I had a huge zit last night which I needed gone so I used a variety of shit to deflate it, but now I'm left with a scab which is just as bad.

>>5223710
I actually didn't finish reading the last blurb, sorry.

The reason why egg probably worked was because of the protein. When I was buying bleach, the lady at the counter gave me a free packet of protein conditioner. I put it on immediately after I bleached the first time and my hair was pretty soft. After I re-bleached it for a second time, I didn't have the same packet but I put a ton of a different protein conditioner and it left my hair soft. People come to me trying to touch my hair because they can't believe I bleached it twice with no split ends. If your hair cannot be dyed anymore after a certain point, a temporary dye/semi-permanent might be a last option choice because it doesn't harm the hair follicle. If you look in some punk forums some people leave that shit on for hours. I left it on for two and still no split ends.

Scrub your face/neck with coffee/sugar about 2 times a week to exfoliate.
Don't waste your money on expensive products.

Take a spoonfull of coffee, a spoonfull of warm water, and a spoonfull of sugar, then mix them together in a bowl.

Use your fingers to massage it on your face for a few minutes. (don't scrub too hard).

When your done your skin feels smoother than a baby's asscheek.

Someone add this to memories!!

OK, my problem? Permanently open pores. No way to cover them up, no idea how to get rid of them (read somewhere it was impossible, please tell me that's a LIE!)
I also have some blackheads, any way to get rid of those by means of natural remedies? I prefer those to pills, drgus or chemicals (unless I've no other choice)
Thanks in advance!!!!!

>>5223880
Yes it's fucking impossible, you can't get rid of PORES.

My hair was doing the straw thing recently.
So I bought this.
This shit is amazing.

My skin looks like OP's before pic. I want to stop it, but it won't stop. T_T

>>5223843
You shouldn't use sugar to exfoliate your face because it can cause microtears.

>>5223880
>get rid of pores

oh anon.

I have bad shitty pores on my nose. They become less shitty when I cleanse them with egg whites and gentle soap cleanser (leave it until it hardens, about 15 minutes or so) then use a baking powder paste on them about 30-40 seconds every other day. You should see results in about 1-2 weeks, though obviously there are no miracles.

>>5223401
>>5223401
>>5223401

Someone halp?

>>5223896
Legit? I've been exfoliating with something containing sugar for a while. In fact, I'm about to do it tonight.

Johnsons baby moisturizing cream
I have easily irritated skin and after a major reaction with aloe Vera I tried using this daily for 1-2 weeks, works pretty good, as long as you also wash your face before applying it.
I haven't used mine before for years so I'm not sure if they sell it anymore..

Udder cream as lotion.

I lather on Johnson's baby oil onto my skin post-shower. I'm bad at remembering to use real moisturizer often (and moisturizing cream uses up so quickly, and it's pricy!) so the baby oil is really convenient.

I like how it makes my skin feel soft, and I like the smell.

My problem is that I sleep face-down.
Any pillowcases or fabrics I could cover it with that might help?
Gets annoying replacing the case every other day. At least it smells nice.

>>5224159
Get a towel, cover you pillow, replace towel?

I have super thin hair. What can I do wih it? You can even see through it

>>5223248
I hear http://www.vichyusa.com/ 's acne-removing products work wonders. Can anyone confirm this>

I've had allergic reactions to EVERY high-end moisturizer I've tried even the hypo-allergic/gentle/organic ones.

Would baby oil be a good choice for me then?

>>5224170
if it's that thin, you should see a physician re: possible medications you can use to either halt the loss or attempt to regrow the hair.

However, it's very hard to get thinning hair to regrow and you may want to invest in hats, hair scarves, and wigs!

>>5223546
A close friend of the family used it and got amazing results.. only now, about a year later, she's got all of these issues related to it, including internal bleeding, etc.

:( too good to be true

>>5224172
yeah vichy make great acne care products. if you have severe acne i wouldn't just guess, though.... get an esthetician if you can afford it and have them evaluate your skin

>>5224210
baby oil is pure mineral oil. mineral oil does not moisturize your skin. it just creates a lubricant barrier. don't use it on your face. you could try a different absorptive oil; jojoba, argan, etc.
have you ever tried la roche posay moisturizers? have super sensitive dry skin and i swear by them. they're the only moisturizer that doesn't give me horrific break outs.

>>5223449
Could you recommend a drugstore brand that is terrible? Maybe Pantene? I use herbal essence.... I want to switch now

>>5224248
** isn't durr

>>5224248
pantene is really bad for your hair, girl!! it's extremely stripping. if you can afford it, i've heard nothing but good things about burt's bees shampoos and conditioners. it's a drugstore brand but i think a few dollars more than most. if you need something cheaper, vo5 is supposed to be really good as well. the use a less harsh sulfate than most drugstore brands.

>>5223887
I meant get rid of the open pores, as in 'close them and thus render them not-open', hurr durr. Silly day.

I think I am starting to get a double chin/turkey neck... and I'm not even fat...

Is there like... face lifting cream that doesn't cost $75 and actually works?

>>5224248
I have heard good things about the new garnier that is all natural or whatever. I know Tressimme used to be great, but they may have either changed or diluted the formula since it used to be professional.

Honestly though, you can find bogo deals on Paul Mitchell, Joico, Goldwell, etc at places like JCpenny salon. The shampoos are much more concentrated (so you can use less). In the long run, you will spend LESS than drugstore stuff.

>>5224430
it's because your muscles are falling, not because your skin is loose, so a cream won't work. they had an advertizement on tv once for this kind of spring-resistance thing you prop between your chin and clavicle to exercise the muscles, but fuck buying that shit when you can do it with nothing!
>make a fist, position it under your chin so that your thumb is either against your jaw, or against your clavicle- whichever's more comfortable.
>press against your fist with the muscles under your tongue. (it's a weird way to describe it, but this will be the easiest way to identify the right muscle groups)
>press, release, press, release
>swear to god, your turkey neck will tighten up if you do this. i used to do it on the bus because it really doesn't look like you're doing anything weird, just like you're resting your chin on your fist.
you can also work those muscles by pushing your lips as far forward as they'll go, and holding it, but this is obv something you'll have to do at home or else you'll look like a creeper

>>5224543

Thanks anon! When you say the muscles under my tongue do you mean like... the floor of my mouth? I think I may be doing it wrong because I feel pressure at the back of my neck rather than that area

Water is the best moisturizer. Buy some essential oils from your local health food store, mix it in a spray bottle, and spritz your hair and go.

>>5224566
yes, i mentioned the tongue because using your tongue to press down as hard as you can is actually using the right muscles. your goal is not to move your *neck* at all during this exercise; remember, your chin should be RESTING on your fist, so in the start position, your chin, fist and the notch of your collarbone are all touching.
pic related again, these are the areas you should feel tightness in.

>>5224543
Guy here, and I'm pretty sure the muscles you're talking about are the sternocleidomastoids. While I've never heard of them being related to loose neck skin, I used to do sternocleidomastoid exercises when I played hockey to prevent whiplash from getting checked.

Here are some good links on how to exercise/stretch the neck.
>http://www.livestrong.com/article/472766-sternocleidomastoid-muscle-exercises/
>http://www.livestrong.com/article/352990-stretches-for-the-sternocleidomastoid/

>>5224543
My Aunt does this and despite her getting chubbier her neck still looks golden.

>>5224603
nope, that's a completely different muscle group and would yield different results. i'm referring to the digastric and other anterior-most muscles of the neck.

>>5222731
Is there a good alternative to ACV? I'm allergic.

Ever since I got a gym membership and have been working out and then afterwards showering and going into the steam room, my acne has cleared up a TON.

I work out, hit the showers, then after I shampoo my hair, I put conditioner in it and sit in the steam room for about 5-10 minutes. Then I go back into the showers and rinse off the sweat and conditioner I left in my hair.

The steams works wonders with clearing up your skin. Not only that, but since I leave conditioner in my hair while I'm in the steam room, the heat helps open up your hair follicles so that the conditioner can sink in more, leaving your hair shiny and super soft.

>>5224775
I hope you shower with cold water.
>>5223880
Wash your face with cold water every morning, it'll tighten up your crater like pores.
>>5223510
You can find these online or in Asian stores, not hard to find.

>>5222719
Shit, I asked my hairdresser and she said that things like that wouldn't make any difference, but reading this... :/
I'll remember it for when I'll need it again in the future.

>>5223096
got them before. my doctor suggested it was food stuck back there. what an idiot. prescribed me antibiotic pills. they didnt help. ended up getting a bobby pin, disinfecting it and diggin them out. didnt hurt at all. and they never came back. I must admit. It was pretty fun. stunk though

>>5226419
You're lucky.

I find that soda makes tonsil stones happen more often. I have GIANT tonsils that haven't shrunk like they should as one ages, and huge gaping crypts in them so I get these damn things often. I quit drinking Coke and get them less often.

If that is the cause and it's really bad, I think doctors will remove your tonsils to cure it?

>>5223546
The good ol' FDA still thinks it's safe so it still gets prescribed. Accutane is really bad. Basically instead of controlling oil production, it stops it completely. Which is bad, your skin needs oil. Also you have to get regular pregnancy tests and abort if you're pregnant because of birth defects. I've heard it's amazing for really severe cystic acne, but mild acne can be treated without fucking up your body.

>>5226419

i get them from time to time too. i also have giant ass tonsils

i fill a plastic syringe with a warm saline solution, then stick the tip into the crevices of my tonsils and flush everything out

it's weirdly satisfying

>>5226114

washing with cold water can only tighten pores so much, and even then the effects are only temporary.

it is probably better than nothing though.

Here are my two issues:
1) My hair/skin are extremely dry. Constantly using lotions, moisturizers, etc. to help combat. However with my hair, my hair turns into a giant grease ball by the beginning of day two. (So lets say I wash my hair on Tuesday morning, by Wednesday morning/afternoon, it's already gross) I have no idea to address this issue as I don't want to be washing my hair every day, but I can't let it go for much longer than two.

2) My lips are the driest dry that ever dried. I cannot hold any lipstick/gloss/stain at all. I constantly put chapstick on to help, but nothing ever holds. Any suggestions?

For the record, I drink nothing but tea/herbal tea and water. I'm a pretty healthy eater/exercise, etc. So the whole "drink more water" bit does nothing for me since I do..already.

>>5226461
Where do you get a giant plastic syringe, the drugstore? I too have disgusting tonsil stones and I always gag when I try to get them out. Do you have trouble with your gag reflex when using this method?

>>5226574
>as i dont want to be washing my hair every day

You sound like a dirty dehydrated animal.

>>5226574
>So the whole "drink more water" bit does nothing for me since I do..already
You have found the truth drinking lots of water does nothing

>>5226596
Not that anon, but you shouldn't wash your hair everyday, it completely ruins it, or overly produces oil and makes it disgusting. I assume they shower everyday.

Maybe try a dry shampoo, anon? Something to take care of it in the between days?

Anything I can do about dark pits? Mine aren't super dark but I feel really self conscious that they aren't pristine white or whatever. I scrub them at least once a day with whitening soap + a loofa. Is it because I shave and the hair is where the discoloration is coming from? Or do most people have this problem and I should just stop overthinking? If it helps any, I am light skinned (not pale) southeast Asian.

>tonsil stones

Tweezers are god.

wax instead of shave. i used to shave everywhere- pubes and armpits. i started waxing and its great. i can now go for a month without waxing and its smooth and silky. no stubble, and it does not even hurt after a few times.

>>5226619
does nobody ever read my post? >>5223157

>>5226114
THANK YOU!!!!!!

>>5222719
>>5222707
I tried this exactly and if anything, my hair got drier and felt rattier and looked even worse.
I had to attack it with conditioner just so I could comb it! I'm gonna keep trying though, I guess it's a long term treatment?

>>5226619

Mmm kay I'm gonna tell you my method, it works but you really need to keep at it.

Buy Likas papaya soap.
Lather it with some aloe vera onto the problem area.
Keep it on, to the point where it dries. You may have you keep your arm elevated or something. Depending on how sensitive your skin is you can shorten or lengthen the time you leave it on.
Rinse, repeat, every day, multiple times a day.
Stop wearing deodorant during this process. Use baking soda or baby power. Deodorant is one of the causes of this. If you can help it, try not to shave because that's another cause.

I had to do this for about two months, but it worked. I gave myself TERRIBLE armpit razor burn, trust me when I say my skin was dark dark brown, but now it's lighter than it was before.

>>5226680

Yep, that's what happens to my hair as well.

It does feel drier and difficult to brush afterwards, but the long term affects are fabulous.
I think that's the only negative about it, how dry and ratty it is afterwards.

>>5226926
Yeah ^^ But I will carry on until I see positive results. I know the principle is right, egg is the best protein out there, so it should work in the end.
Any idea on how often I should do this?

>>5223461
>>5223248
I've heard some weird shit about accutane. I used bacrtim or sulfameth or some shit and that cleared my acne right up. My skin got dry on one place but nothing really bad. This coming from someone who used to have oily skin. I miean oily. Every few hours my face would be greasy. Greasy no more now.

>>5226574
i have the same problem with my lips. clinique has a really nice lip moisturizer/lip gloss that i use. you just have to CONSTANTLY be applying shit on them, especially in the winter time. most chapsticks work, it's just a matter of continual applying. sucks, but ya gotta do it

Apple - cut in chunks, and puree as is. Massage onto your face in upwards circular motions. The acid in the apple, breaks down dead cells and help brighten your skin.
Honey - wash your face with warm water, apply a thin layer of honey onto it, let it sit for 2 mins, wash off. Honey helps seal in moisture and conditions the skin.

>>5223449
I highly doubt 1, but 2 is not going to be a problem unless you quit using shampoo.

In which case you're probably going to clarify anyway.

For those with dry lips.
I bought this from the body shop and it worked wonders for me when my lips were super chapped.
http://www.thebodyshop.com/_en/_ww/catalog/product.aspx?ParentCatCode=C_SkinCare&CatCode=C_SkinC
are_LipCare&prdcode=19942m
they also have a hemp series which works really well for dry skin.

As for the hair. Lush has some really nice shampoos and conditioners.
I used to have a dry, super itchy kind of scalp but ever since I started using their solid shampoo and conditioner I stopped having those problems. Their stuff can be costy, but they last for a long time(depending on how long/much hair you have of course)!

I think they also got a product called snake oil that you massage and let sink in before shampooing. It's for those with super dry scalps.

>>5227231
I am a huge Lushie, but I have found that their shampoos are terrible. The only great hair products they have are the hair treatments (like H'Suan Wen Hua) and their conditioner Veganese. Honestly, with their hair products, I find that you're having to use more product to feel clean. While the feeling is great the first few washes, I've noticed anyone who uses the hair stuff goes from "Fuck year!" to "Uhm, no." in about 3 weeks.

>>5226574
Blistex Deep Renewal is a good one to try. I bought it last winter when my lips got really chapped and they were almost healed the next day. Also when you're doing your makeup, try using the lip balm at the very beginning so it has time to absorb into your lips.

bump

hey guys,
can you recommend me any good shampoos?
I'm thinking of getting Frederic Fekkai Apple Cider Clarifying Shampoo, and since i heard clarifying shampoos dry out your hair a lot, i intend to use it every once a week, with deep conditioning right afterwards.

another question:
right now my hair is thick and all, but i know for sure it's going to thin and dry out A LOT later on because i inherited my mother's hair. (her hair started thinning when she was about 30 years old)

so do i use shampoo for fine, dry hair or keep using shampoos for thick hair? is it really okay for me to use clarifying shampoo? or is there a way for me to prevent having brittle, thin hair like my mother?

thanks in advance

Applying extra virgin olive oil, shea butter or cocoa butter to the skin every day will make it shine like a god. Squeeze a half lemon into water every day and drink it. It will clear up your skin amazingly well, also probably bad for your teeth.


Mix olive oil, egg yolk, honey, and mayonnaise together and rub that shit into your hair. Then wash it off with COLD or luke warm water.

Baking soda when wet and rubbed into the skin will clear up pores. It also burns. A lot.

>>5226619
I tweeze. No dark spots. Asian too. Pretty sure its because of the left over roots?

>>5227590
No, when you shave your pits you're guaranteed that you will have darkened areas. You're pretty much damaging the sensitive skin.

BB cream!
I heard about it once, decided to try it in the local Asian mall. I told the lady I had oily skin and she brought out Skin 79 Dreamgirls or something. I bought some later that day, cause it makes the skin look dewy, not greasy.

Lavender or Light Beige eye pencil - use on the waterline around your lids, both top and bottom. It really wakes up your eyes and makes them look bigger. I think Benefit has one. But use only on the waterline, otherwise it looks strange.

Mineral powder - It's the only thing I use now. I use a brand called Faces (sheer glow powder). Honestly a container lasts forever, and it's semi-waterproof and you don't look geasy mid-day. It covers alot without looking like you wear makeup.

My hair gets greasy extremely easily.
I have to shower every night otherwise when I get up the next morning, my hair would be greasy enough to fry some goddamn KFC.
I don't know if it's the shampoo I use because I've tried multiple kinds and it still happens.

>>5227595
Which damages the skin, the shaving or the plucking? Sorry, I couldn't understand from the post. I try my best to take care of my underarms, because my skin's extra sensitive. I get razorburn easily so I have to be careful.

>>5227617
razors. Plucking only damages the roots.

>>5227626
So is the best solution to just wax?

I rub corn starch into my skin - it reduces the oil and helps draw the crud out of my pores. It's also super cheep. I've had the best results wih Argo corn starch myself. Plus if you forget to wash it off in the morning, you look like you're wearing face powder.

>>5227411
Really? I've used the solid shampoo and the jungle conditioner it for about a month now and it's all good. Hope it wont turn for the worse though, haha.
I heard the hair doctor is supposed to be good, but I have no idea....

>>5222719

What dye did you use for this color? I'm white blonde and have been wanting to go dark for a while now. Your color is so lovely!!

Maybe someone here can help me... I'm looking for makeup, more specifically, face powder. I can't find any that doesn't make my skin burn, including the stuff that is marked "hypoallergenic". I usually apply the powder straight to my face because if I use a moisturizer or something like that, I tend to sweat a lot (don't know why). I've used almost all of the regular drug store brands. I was going to look into Bare Escentuals because I've heard good things, but I don't know if it will work with my skin. Any suggestions? I mostly want it because I have a bit if a blotchy complexion and don't want random colors on my face that shouldn't belong.

>>5227661
What have you tried so far? I use bare minerals and I like it but I'm guessing you have tried it. It has no scent.

>>5227686
That's the one I want to try, but it's expensive. Is it worth the price tag? I've tried Physician's Formula, Cover Girl, Revlon, L'Oreal...

>>5227694
It has always been good to me. Maybe look for it discounted online or get a coupon?
I think if you go to Sephora they will let you try it on. You can see if if hurts before you buy it.

>>5227694
Also I am stupid. You say right in your post that you were looking at that/what you tried. I must have blacked out that part. Sorry. That was dumb.

>>5227725
Haha, no big. I used the other name for it, so I figured it was just that you didn't know it by the name I posted. I'll look for coupons and online discounts. Thank you!

>>5227661
Sounds like an allergy to one of the ingredients. Go to a dermatologist and have them determine what's causing the reaction.

>>5227629
Waxing does both sadly. But doesn't darken as much as shaving since you rarely do it

>>5229222
but doesn't plucking increase the likelihood that you'll get ingrown hairs?

>>5227419
>>5227411
I like their salt scrub for the body, it works well for clearing up breakouts on the face.

>>5227603

I had the exact same problem. I would wash it every morning but by the afternoon, it was limp and greasy. One day I went to get a haircut and the hairdresser asked me how much I washed my hair, and advised me to NOT wash it every day, wash it every other day.

So the next day, I didn't wash my hair, and it was greasy and horrible and I didn't want to even leave the house. But after about a week of washing it every other day, my hair stopped looking so greasy, and when I did wash it, it stayed looking like it did after styling. After about a month, my hair looked a lot healthier, and would only start looking greasy on the morning I had to wash it anyway.

I know it sounds scary to stop washing your hair every day, but honestly, it'll help. Part of the reason is that by washing your hair so often, you're stripping your hair of the natural oils, and so your body goes into overdrive to produce more to balance it out. By not doing this every day, your hair calms down a bit. What I like to do on my days off from washing to apply dry shampoo, just to freshen it up a bit after sleeping.

How do you manage to not wash your hair on a daily basis if you sweat at work, the gym and use products in you hair? I would love to try this but with the above mentioned issues I would feel gross if I didn't shower and wash my hair.

this stuff. burt's bees chapstick and lip glawwss sooo good.

>>5229407
I go jogging every morning but only wash my hair once every two or three days. Simply rinsing my hair with water on non-shampoo days works well enough. I comb it through with my fingers while it's wet to distribute the oil evenly, and when it's dry there's no smell or greasiness or anything. Not sure about product, though, since I don't use any. I guess it would depend on the type of product.

Dropping trip for this one. You know that Dove deodorant that is supposed to help keep you stubble free for longer? It is in a pink tube and it really doesn't work like that. It does soften the skin and prevent ingrown hairs extremely well. I recently I started using it on other places I tend to get ingrown hairs.. you know where. It has helped sooo much. For the first time since I started shaving/waxing my downtown area is almost completely free of red marks and ingrowns. To be safe I don't use it right to far down, since that might cause an infection. I used to be pretty self conscious about it so I hope this helps you guys out.

>>5229357

I wash mine every other day or so.

this is true to an extent, I was reading and interesting article about people who stop shampooing altogether and I think you seagulls might find it an interesting read too.

http://thebeautybrains.com/2010/01/28/can-you-train-your-hair-to-be-less-oily/

this writes it much better than I can ever sum it up.

>>5229493

oh nice. I use that deoderant mostly because I liked the idea of the rose scent but I thought, hell, if it makes my hair look less noticable too that's cool.

I need to start using just a flat out deoderant though, my underarms get SO ITCHY. apparently some ingredient common in antiperspirants can do that.

not like I sweat too much anyway. sigh.

Apparently there is some type of crystal that looks like a quartz, and it works like deodorant. You rub it on as usual, and it causes you to not sweat, and you have no odor whatsoever.

How does a guy go about keeping his face looking clean and smooth? What are some good facial lotions (I've heard cocoa butter isn't good for your face? Pore clogging or something?)

As a guy, I CAN wear makeup but it tends to be a little awkward if a girl finds out, even if they're open minded and understand (it's awkward for me).

But I KNOW girls like guys with clean looking skin still, so what to do? Stupid girls dominating the beauty market. Guys want to be pretty without going into the girl's section of the store or coming off as effeminate as well!

>>5226574
Use vaseline on your skin and lips. It will become your new best friend.

>>5227661
I have sensitive skin and acne. After looking around the 'nets, I found that many people suggested Everyday Minerals as an alternative to Bare Minerals. So I use that now and I love it. It's cheaper than BM and it also doesn't have bismuth oxychloride, which is an irritant and is found in BM. EM also has samples on their site with lots of colors so you can experiment.

One day I realized that even though both my brother and I are in college, my mom ALWAYS has a bottle of baby lotion in her bathroom. When I asked her why, she told me that's the moisturizer she uses. Apparently, both her mom and her grandmother did the same thing growing up. It's a good moisturizer for sensitive skin, and cheaper than a lot of other products. Also, you can get it in a big-ass bottle and not run out for forever. It's not necessarily good for particularly oily skin, though!

What BB creams won't cause/irritate acne? I've been looking at Skinfood's aloe BB cream and their red orange jelly BB cream, as well as Etude house's precious BB cream. Are these any good? I always want to try new makeups, but I always have to worry about my acne flaring up.

>>5229860
>What BB creams won't cause/irritate acne?
>won't

wait what

>>5229828

It's also a great makeup remover.

>>5229860

Most of them shouldn't, although like anything it's going to vary from person to person so there's no way to know without trying them. Skin79 Pink label is highly recommended for oily skin

>>5227411
H'Suan Wen Hua is fucking terrible, shit destroyed my hair. It was breaking off 4-5 inches up the strand, not to mention the split ends. I had to cut off about 6in to get my hair back to normal after using it once.
I use some of their regular conditioner and shampoo and really like it, but damn that treatment effed my shit up.

For acne, I use Proactiv, is that any good?
Also, does anyone have any advice on how to avoid razor burn? (guy here)

My friends hair after no shampoo for 365 days. Have to admit I am slightly jelly. I can only go for three days without needing to give the scalp a good smelling scrub. Although her hair doesn't smell... Nor look greasy. Just healthy

My hair, face, chest, and back are all very oily. I don't want to take pills, but will any "scrub x until y is achieved" method that works with face acne work with these areas too?

>>5230990
they make body wash for body acne you know

>>5230988

Nothing spectacular there.

>>5231059
Just lovely, clean, healthy looking hair with no split ends, that has grown to a wonderful length without the aid of shampoo

What were you expecting, fucking sparkles?

>>5229675
can i see your face in pretty mode? :3c

>>5231061
Are you stupid enough to believe that hair that hasn't been shampoo'd in 365 days is clean?

>>5231094
Yeah, seeing as I work pretty close with her for long hours and I can see, with these two things they call eyes that her hair is clean

My hair is really thin. I'm not balding or anything, I just don't have much and the hair strands are very fine. Is there anything to use to make it look thicker or easier to style? I wish I had thick hair.

Also, is there any good shampoo for thin hair? I'd like shampoo that makes it look like there's more volume but also like it's really healthy.

>>5231117
http://manentail.com/

>>5231125
Oh yeah, I've heard of that. Does it work well? I'll buy some this week.

>>5231109
Lmao yep, because it must be clean if it LOOKS clean!

>>5231109

So do you live with her and know that she hasn't used shampoo for a year? Has she told you this exactly? Otherwise you're just assuming shit

>>5230988

honestly, that does look a little greasy but not as greasy as one would expect for a year with no shampoo.

>>5231117

my mom has really fine hair too; apparently lightening it does something to fluff up the strands for a while (or so she says) but there's not too much you can do.

She spends like an hour every morning curling and teasing the shit out of her hair and its almost completely deflated by 2 PM. She's done it for years and I don't know why she wastes her time. I'd just get an awesome wig collection.

>>5231157
>>5231174
I'm not going to bother feeding you guys. The girls a complete hippie (makes her own deodrant etc) WHATEVS

>>5231138
I have a personal love for this. When I shaved my head, I wanted my hair to grow back as thick, full and healthy as possible. I used this product for the entire time and couldn't be more happy with the results. I am currently using their Herbal-Gro line, now that I'm done with the whole hair growth procedure but I used just their basic stuff when I started out. I've had my hair cut twice since and each time I've had to get it thinned out because it grew quite unruly and too heavy to handle

>>5231174
>>5231157
Not the person who posted, but why is this so beyond belief? Also, if you look and smell clean, you're clean in my book. Humans were never meant to be completely sterile I think.

You don't have to use shampoo to keep clean, ACV, lemons, and baking soda (along with other stuff, I'm not sure what) along with water clean quite well.

>>5231215

no idea. That poster is probably the kind of person who showers twice a day thinking it's better too.

>>5222731

Apple cider vinegar smells foul.

>>5231215

Why is it so hard to believe that I'm just fucking around with another tripfag shitting up the board?

Hair dye tips:

NEVER HOME BLEACH YOUR HAIR. EVER EVER EVER EVER, PERIOD, BOTTOM LINE, END OF DISCUSSION. If you doubt me, refer to
>>5222707

It's dangerous and if you do it wrong the first time, you are fucked because doing it a second time is about the equivalent of taking a blowtorch to it. Spend the money and go to a salon.

Manic Panic is the absolute best temporary hair dye on the market. It's unique in that it acts as more of a stain than a chemical dye, and it doesn't the shit out of your already-dead cells. And, there is absolutely no danger in leaving the dye in for too long, because it simply doesn't have the capacity to damage the cells.
tl;dr: Go to a salon to bleach your hair and use a protein-based dye rather than a chemical dye.

I have this horrible habit of washing my hair everyday because I'm scared it'll get oily and my hair will stick together from the sebum the next day if I don't. I hear that washing it too often causes more sebum production. I want to stop my habit. Should I just try doing it less frequently for over time?

any tips to reduce face oil? or will I always be plagued by this?
D;
also, tips for shrinking pores would be nice!

>>5231264
For the love of God, yes. It's average to wash it every other day. And just a little protip, it always gets worse before it gets better. You just have to tough it out. It's honestly not that bad. I know that everyone has different levels of sebum production but it is possible

>>5231250
>Manic Panic is the absolute best temporary hair dye on the market
>>Manic Panic

MP is shit. It is just everyone so it is the easiest to get. If you want tha tnon chemically quality you can get it from better brans liek Special effects.

I seem to be getting little ingrown hairs on my thighs. They're teeny little red bumps, and I've only started getting them in the past few months.

How would I go about getting rid of them? Dey ain't cute. D:

>>5223682
I am obscenely pale with purple under my eyes all the time too. It sucks and ruins my whole appearance. But I found a pretty good solution. (Nothing permanently, unfortunately.)

But, getting a lot of sleep and being healthier will diminish those dark circles. For the rest;

Use Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer in Eden as a base under your eyes, followed by Amazing Cosmetics Concealer in the correct color for your tone (my dark circles are purple, if your's are blueish you will need a more peach tone) should really neutralize them for you. Mine are REALLY bad, and this helps SO. MUCH.

Also, I find when I'm dehydrated my dark circles are more pronounced too.

Here's a link to that concealer:

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P59405&categoryId=B70

The concealer and primer are a bit pricy, but worth it if you really don't like looking like a corpse any more.

I rarely shampoo my hair, but I condition it every day to be able to brush it. My hair is curly to the point of forming ringlets, and if I leave it unbraided then it will get tangled up like a motherfucker.

It's currently grown down to a little lower than my waist and I want to donate it come spring. Any tips or hints to make sure I have nice hair to donate?

>>5231299
Shave/wax properly you muppet.
Usually you'd moisturize after waxing/shaving with an unscented lotion - But if it's like bumpish and noticeable, I'm afraid you're going to have to cut the skin and little bit and dig the hair out. Or just to pop it like a pimple.
Either that or you exfoliate. Like seriously.

>>5231280
I hope you didn't tl;dr this thread.

Step 1 for non oily skin; Stop eating junk food

- It's normal to have an oily face, but when it's oily enough to be seen when wiped with a tissue, it;s time to wash your face.

>>5231291

I've never noticed a difference between the two when it comes to quality or the length of time that the dye stays in. I like MP better because of exactly what you said: it's easy to get and cheaper. It also has a larger variety of colors available.

>>5231427
nah, I actually read through the thread, but all I could see was tips for oily hair, unless I missed something?

also I really don't eat a whole lot of gross junk food, so unless I go vegan or something i'm pretty sure it won't do a whole lot

>>5231458
Do you wash your face often? Or do you use make up daily?

How much water do you usually drink?

>>5231474
yep, I wash 2 times a day at the least, only because I heard that washing too much can have a reverse effect. I use a powder makeup just about every day. And I started drinking a good amount of water a few months ago, I do feel like it's helped just a little bit ahaha

>>5231490
Washing it too much with products CAN make it more oily or dry looking, but seeing as you're wearing powdered make up everyday - you're clogging your pores for most of the day which is even worse. I'd say wash your face once every two days with an actual face washer and then moisturize. On other days, just wash it with plain cold water; morning&night.

>>5224210
Baby oil sounds like a good option for you. You can also try organic extra virgin olive oil. It's also very good for your skin.

>>5231523
yeah, if I didn't have anything to cover up, i'd definitely avoid using makeup, but unfortunately my skin without it is a little embarrassing OTL but i'll try that, thanks!

How good are those "dry" shampoos that people use? I've heard they're super harsh on hair and worse than using normal shampoo when you shower.

Is it worth investing in dry shampoo for days I don't want to shower or should I avoid it? Any suggestions of what types to use?

>>5231645

I have a friend who washes her hair once a week and uses dry shampoo to clean it otherwise. She uses "Rockaholic Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo". Works for her, but never tried it myself. Hope that helps.

>>5222719
>>5222707
Confirming this works great.
Any more hair tips?

Any recommendations for a nice makeup palette or kit? Would prefer it to not just be eye shadows, but have a nice bit of everything. I was looking at the Nyx Beauty-to-go kit. Also, was going to pick up the concealers separately but if a kit comes with that, then hey.

I use a dry shampoo a lot, dirty little secret is fantastic, but mostly because I dye my hair odd colors and I don't want them washing out super fast.
My typical week looks like this
Day one: normal shampoo
Day two: nothing (if you don't your hair often it should get to the point where it's not greasy on day 2)
Days 3-4 dry shampoo
day 5: wash normally

I still shower every day mind you, I just use a shower cap on my hair (my hair also takes a retarded long time to straighten so I like not having to completely redo it every day)

>>5232595
I don't know what kind of money you have to spend, but camerareadycosmetics.com has amazing kits. I want one so badly.

Is there a BB cream that doesn't flake? I use Missha's BB cream, and it works wonders, but it flakes after I apply it. I don't have very dry skin, but only because I use moisturizer. I've heard that might be why, but I don't know.

<3 this thread

>>5232595
http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P294706&categoryId=B70

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46-WNPlCYsg
All of your answers are here.

>>5232659
>>5232614
Thanks!

I have these tiny bumps on my face and I want them gone so badly. They're not really blackheads, I don't think, but they do kind of look like them. They're just tiny little spots, you can hardly see them, but I can definitely feel them, which is annoying. I do try to squeeze them out often (I know, I know, bad stuff), but they rarely come out and leave marks on my face from my nails. When they do come out, they're little black heads with a whitish looking tail thing.
I have no idea what they are and they're driving me crazy. They're the only thing keeping me from having smooth skin.

I break out like hell when I'm stressed. Being stressed out is also one of the few times that I eat junk, so that makes it worse.

Anybody have any tips to keep me from doing this?

>>5232799
Pretty sure those are black heads. Biore does make pore strips for places on your face beside the nose, so I would suggest trying that and then putting benziode peroxide or salicylic acid afterwards to keep it cleaned out.

>>5232815
I'm the same way. Try to drinks lots of water regardless and wash your face regularly plus applying spot treatment. I still break out (I'm under a lot of stress and I'm not sleeping enough) but I'm keeping it under control for the most part.

>>5232799
The dots themselves are probably enlarged pores, with occasional blackheads in them. Look up pore cleansers (you can use strips but be careful because they can be abrasive) and pore minimizers. The dots will pretty much always be there but keeping them clean & minimizing them as much as you can will help.

Anyone have any tips for Missha M Perfect Cover BB cream users? I have it in shade 31 and could probably get away with using 23 (which I also own) or the new 27 if my face, neck and chest weren't significantly paler than my body. I'm new to BB cream and my questions are these:

-Would it be best if I used a self-tanner for faces to minimize the difference in color between my face/neck and the rest of me?

-I've been mixing some gel moisturizer into it on the back of my hand so it doesn't go on as thickly and is a bit more spreadable. The ratio of BB cream to gel is about 50-50 and amount I have once it's all mixed is about the size of a pea. I apply it with my fingers to warm the product up and pat my face with a makeup sponge to even it out. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions for applying it that might be better than what I'm doing?

-I've read that it's a little harder to remove than other makeup. What methods do you guys use? I massage some olive oil into my skin, wipe off the excess with a cotton ball and wash off the rest with a gentle facial soap, but I'm worried that I'm not getting it all and don't want to clog my pores.

>>5232799
You might just have enlarged, clogged pores. I thought mine were blackheads at first too, but then I realized that the oily parts of my combination skin had significantly larger pores than the rest of my face and were just getting really clogged. It's kind of like having blackheads and can CAUSE them, but they aren't quite the same because they're technically not pimples.

-Use a facial soap, toner and moisturizer for oily skin. Using just one of these products will make some difference, but I notice a huge difference in the overall appearance of my skin if I use all three faithfully. I personally recommend Clinique.

-You might need to wash your face more often than people who don't have this problem. If my skin is feeling a little oily and I'm able to wash it, I do. Unless the rest of my face needs attention, I just wet and lather up the oily areas so I don't over-strip the rest.

-Splash your face with hot water 3-5 times before you wash it. It opens your pores and makes removing all that crap easier. Rinse with cold water and run a cube of ice over the worst areas to shrink the pores, especially if you're about to put on makeup.

-It goes without saying that you shouldn't cake your makeup on if you wear it. Using gentler products for acne-prone or hypoallergenic skin seems to help, too.

-Extra: Exfoliating products for daily use are awesome. Two days out of the week, I use Olay's microderm abrasion kit instead and it also seems to help. Once a week, I use one of those pore-unclogging masks that you can get at CVS and other drug stores for a dollar. One packet tends to last me almost a month. If I want a really deep clean, I lean over a bowl/pot of steaming water for a few minutes before doing all this.

>>5232799

does it look at all like this?
I don't know how this is called even, I just once saw this proactive commercial with Jessica Simpson calling them "bubbles" (idk i doubt this is the medical term)

I have this shit allover my face, initially just on my forehead but now i'm starting to get it also on my cheeks and chin. They're more sparse than in the picture but they're annoying the shit out of me (and leave scars if i squeeze them!) does anybody know what they are and how to treat it?

>>5233550
forgot photo

Whenever I get zits, I treat them accordingly and they shrink, the swelling goes down, the zit dries up and it disappears....except for the spot where it used to be. So I have these red flat spots all over my face where zits used to be.
They're not scars, they're not bumpy, just red flat spots.
I'm a bit desperate at this point, the docs make me take antibiotics, but the spots won't disappear.
What do?

Does anyone use TRESemme?

I use it daily and it works better than any other shampoo I've used, I really recommend it. I run the shampoo through my hair, rinse it, and then leave the conditioner in my hair for a good 3-5 minutes while I shave and brush my teeth. It also comes in ginormous bottles.

>>5234010

you really don't need to leave conditioner in. :) by its very nature it doesn't really soak into hair, it coats it, so leaving it in is just a waste of time.

>>5234010
Because it's got a shit ton of silicone in it, it's not making your hair better at all. It's just coating it in silicone.

>>5234026
False. A good conditioner will soak into your hair and actually repair it.

>>5233855
Bump for help, please!!

>>5233550
That exactly how they look, except I don't wear makeup, so mine aren't that obvious. Proactive didn't get rid of them, though; those things are deep in there.

When I've recently popped a pimple, should I still apply acne medication to it for the next few days or should I leave it alone because that would be fucking with the healing process? I know I'm not supposed to be popping them anyway, but when the deed has been done...

>>5234477
Go out to your garage. Build a time machine. Go back in time. Don't do it.

I'm sorry if there is already an answer to this, but...

I'm new to makeup. I try to buy it and I get overwhelmed. What brands sell a good basic "try it" kit or gift set so that I can just try stuff out?

>>5233855
apple cider vinegar toner
lemon juice toner

use google, look up hyperpigmentation

>>5234477
neosporin. it is an open wound at this point.

>>5234477
If you popped it, make sure you removed everything; even the blood. Stop applying things to it as it may leave a mark when it heals. Just wash it with water and let it scab over.

>>5233855 Have you tried getting some sun on your affected areas? Try sunbathing for at least 10minutes everyday between 8 - 11 am; that's good sun rays for you and your skin. Anything after that time is bad.
tl;dr get some vitamin d

>>5233550 visit your dermatologist - I think you either have clogged/obstructed pores or you have cysts. Probably not cysts but try exfoliating and see what happens.

>>5234755
I'm sure you're from America but I'm sure every store would have a make up artist there ready to introduce you to the products and let you try them out. Never use cheap products. You'd rather ruin your skin with expensive products rather than poorly made cheap ones.

>>5234755
Skin stuff you have to buy separately, go to a makeup counter for that. Samples are always a good idea, Sephora is good with those and you can buy mini travel versions for a lot of stuff there.

As for actual makeup, Sephora sometimes sells tiny travel sets that have little compartments with blush, lip stuff (it sucks but w/e), and eyeshadows. The eyeshadow and blush are pretty good, I think.

I'd suggest a naked palette more than anything though. Urban Decay seems to get most attention from theirs, but I like Two Faced too. It's only eyeshadows but it sometimes comes with eyeliner, and I think that's pretty good.

Only buy cheaper mascaras from drugstores, I haven't found any expensive ones that are truly worth the extra price.

>>5234822
I'd rather just buy it online and try it out myself. I feel out of place in a mall or anywhere that has a makeup counter

>>5234839
well, what about like a basic kit? I mean, i want to try primer after reading some threads here, but I have no idea what to buy.

Now that I'm not in the store, it seems easy to say I want primer, foundation, eyeliner (maybe different types?) and probably some gloss or balm or something for lip color.

I actually already have a mascara, and I'm too scared to try anything else because it gets dry and hurts my eyes.

I'm sure this has been asked in this thread, but how does one go about covering up what's in OP's pic? Or is it shopped? If it's already been answered, can you please point me to the post that answered it?

Any teeth whitening tips?

I brush my teeth and floss at least 2 times a day and I don't smoke, or drink soda, coffee or black tea but my teeth are foreveryellow.jpg. I am lost as to what I can do to whiten them that isn't supa expensive. Any help would be greatly appreciated :(

>>5234848
Pencil eyeliner is the easiest to use for a beginner, gel and liquid require a much more steady hand and practice to apply. For foundation, you're probably going to want to try out samples, it'd be difficult to determine what matches your skin tone best on the internet. Your skin type is going to affect which type of foundation you use too.

>>5234872
I have this problem too, I've started using a whitening toothpaste, but so far I haven't seen any results.

>>5234872
hydrogen peroxide

>>5234874
well, I'm pale. So far I have just bought the lightest color offered, and it has worked.

Keep in mind, I don't wear the makeup out, I just practice with it in my room.

But, I mean, today I got nervous and bought green primer. I don't even know why.

I have been using a liquid eye liner, and I think I've pretty much got it down. Could use more practice, but it's acceptable. But it sucks. It gets streaky and flakes off. I feel like that's the quality of the liner more so than my ability to apply it.

Maybe someone could tell me what brand to buy or make me a list of products?
I don't know. This is probably asking for way too much, I'm just tired of getting so uncomfortable and nervous trying to buy makeup.

>>5234878
I've always used whitening toothpaste, but nothing ever changes. It's so fucking frustrating.

>>5234880
That sounds kinda scary, is it harmless?

>>5234872
I used whitening strips to whiten my teeth, because I didn't want to get them overbleached at the dentist's. Works great and you can combine them with a whitening pen to get anything that the strip misses, if you like. Then I just do upkeep with whitening toothpaste and mouthwash/hydrogen peroxide wash.

>>5234902
what? yeah. it even has directions for using it as a mouth wash on the label.
you buy it at a drugstore/walmart/target/wherever, it's what your parents poured on your scraped knees that bubbles up and stings

My nose is red, acne scarred with big pores

What can I do to fix this?

>>5234902
>>5234880
>>5234878
>>5234872
Whitening toothpaste works but after a while it weakens your teeth. Please read >>5223157

>I don't know if this is a beauty secret or not but I use two separate toothbrushes; one for my front and the other for my molars. The one for the front teeth I use a smaller brush so it doesn't push my gum up any further (I have larger tooth mass) and it requires me to brush more and in the correct motion - End result, whiter teeth

tl;dr Brush in circle motions or visit the dentist.

>>5234900
sephora has kits on their website

>>5234902
Regular store-bought hydrogen peroxide has a concentration of 3% HP, but even this is can still be irritating to use as a mouthwash. You should combine it 50/50 with water if you want to rinse your mouth with it.

If you're lazy (like me) and don't want to deal with mixing mouthwash ahead of time, just buy some already mixed washes - they usually have a concentration of 1% to 1.5% HP.

>>5234932
me too.. it's so annoying how greasy and flaky my nose gets.

>>5234900
You sound like me 2 years ago. I wasted so much money buying a bunch of stuff that I didn't know, I had no clue what I needed. A lot of my old cosplay pics or times I needed makeup, I looked horrible.

Honestly, go to a Sephora store and have someone who knows what they're talking about help you. Not only did I get help with my insane redness, I got makeup that helps my skin and is actually a great shade for me. (I'm pale - I always bought the "lightest shade" too, in reality I needed more of a peachy tone to address my skin issues, something I never thought about)

TL;DR, seriously, get someone who can see your actual face and address your needs, than someone over a comp who can't see you. Best decision I've made in awhile.

Don't know if related, but I post this tuto I got here from time to time
http://www.crocko.com/E54D79F6865248278C4A55FFAE8B0594/Cosplay_tutorial.rar

>>5235219

Whats in it, chickpea?

>>5224055
UDDER CREAM IS THE BEST FUCKING STUFF IF YOU HAVE DRY SKIN I LOVE IT but I have to cut that shit in half with lotion because it is thick as fuck.

>>5229828
THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS.

ANYWHERE THAT DOESN'T HAVE HAIR (EX. PUBES AND HEAD), SLAP ON THAT LOTION AND THIS ON TOP. THEN SLEEP.

AWWWWW YEAHHHHH

Gah. Can someone recommend a decent facial primer that won't go greasy? I used to use BareMineral's oil control primer and it worked fine for a few months. Then one day halfway through the day I passed by a mirror and went "WHOA. FACE IS SHINY WTF." Been getting greasy a few hours into the day ever since. Halp?

Have any of you used smash boxes halo foundation powder? Is it worth it?

When I went to sephora, the lady who as helping me suggested it, but its kind of a splurge at $60 on top of the liquid foundation they suggested.

>>5230820
I used H'Suan Wen Hua worked out really well for me. My hair was frizzing so bad in the summer from humidity, and using it weekly really helped it survive my hair iron and the wind, sun and EXTREME humidity it was being exposed too so much.

>>5235353
Loreal studio secrets magic perfecting base. I have combo skin, and usually my nose gets pretty oily. But when I use the loreal primer under foundation it stays matte all day. Allure magazine also has $2 off coupons for it.

Alum (main ingredient in crystal deodorants) helps clean surface skin up and reduce sebum.

Applied to your face, it will make your skin an unpleasant place for bacteria to grow, hence no acne.

Anyone got recommendations for gel eyeliner? I have some Elizabeth Arden eyeliner, but now I realise that it's kinda bad quality...

>>5235640

Not sure if you are okay with drugstore brands, but I have heard good things about Maybelline's gel liner, and it's under $10. What I used though was Wet 'n Wild's creme liner. It was like $4, but it doesn't smudge and is totally waterproof. Some people have said it dries out on them though. It came with a crappy brush, but you probably can just get a better brush elsewhere.

>>5235640

Maybeline's one is really good, I had a friend recommend it to me so I bought it and it's very good.

>>5234872
>>5234878

When your teeth are growing as a kid, if you get a cold/bacterial infection while the proteins are forming on your teeth, it doesn't form properly and your teeth turn an off-yellow colour and no amount of whitening tooth paste will work. I have this problem and I've since just not cared at all.

>>5235867
Or they're not brushing enough... I had yellow teeth because I didn't brush enough and all that bacteria started building up and created layers and layers of shit. After going to the dentist and getting it all cleaned, I had white as pearls teeth.

>>5235353
Tried blotting paper? It's pretty good for people who produce excess oil. Might be a little pricey for some paper but it's great. I use it and damn, you'd be surprised by the amount of oil it soaks up.

for acne the best thing is acnefree, it's basically proactiv but cheaper and more benzoyl

wash with cold water and antibacterial soap otherwise, toothpaste is an old trick that sometimes works, ice cubes on a sit help swelling, don't forget using scar cream to prevent craters

>>5223843
I just do it and ...amazing! my skin feels soft after do it, but i wonder how many times in the week i have to do it?

>>5239437
First sentence >two times a week to exfoliate

>>5223843
>sugar
Don't do this.

>>5235867
>>5234935
tooth discoloring can also happen from the glue used on braces (although maybe not anymore?...oldfag here). also i grew up drinking well water that wasn't fluoridated...so my dentist had me taking fluoride pills. they stained my front teeth pretty badly and nothing can fix that. i brush a lot and use whitening toothpaste and strips....nothing has ever helped. it's kind of sad because i have bigger front teeth and am sometimes afraid to smile lest i look horse-y.

relevant to my interests

Anyone got anything for scars on legs? I'm an avid picker.

I once found this really good blog with some girl who had really long hair. She wrote a whole lot of stuff about basic haircare and it was really good. Made a lot of sense instead of expensive products! Think she had a motto about "practical hair care" or something. I lost the link but the name of the blog was something somthing bell tower something. Anyone know that one? I totally want the link again

I wonder if I had made this thread using my name, whether it would have still been going this strong.

I hope you all managed to get some useful tips from this.

>>5240429
I didn't T-T anybody got any tips for dis >>5233550
I'm about to burn off my face this morning

Everyone who is complaining of acne, go on the contraceptive pill, but make sure you tell your doctor this is why you want to go on it. In some of the cheaper brands the hormones are derived from male hormones, which can make your acne worse. And they'll try and prescribe you the cheap ones if you don't tell them you want it for acne.
This is about the only major change you can make, skin quality is controlled by hormones your diet (Unless you're eating exclusively food filled with hormones.) Is going to have no bearing on the quality of your skin. Drinking more water is a myth.

>>5240441

Oh, that's a shame.
I actually get the same thing that you're describing all over my forehead, but I usually wear a fringe so never really noticeable.
For me it's never really an issue since they're hidden away, but I know they're there so I'm always picking at them absent mindedly.

One week, I decided I didn't want to any more, you want to know how I got rid of them? I stopped touching my face altogether. That's it really.

You need to stop picking them, even when you don't notice you're about to do it.
When I stopped, mine cleared away within 2 weeks. At the time I also began drinking green tea regularly so it could have also been due my increase in fluids.

Stop touching dat face gurl.

>>5240450
i miss my fringe for this reason ahah

i tried not touching them but it also didn't work, they're just there, permanently, and they don't even change, they're always the samefag pores

but for the love of god I WILL TRY, thank you

btw how do you call them? are they pimples? acne? white pores? wtf are they

>>5240453

I haven't got a clue, but I just always presumed they were black heads.

The little translucent white tail things with a dot of black on the top right? Or the little minuscule fluid filled bubbly things that make a distinctly small *pop* when you get them?
I get both of thee when I start to touch my face.

I think it really is a case of just having to wait it out. It's not pleasant, but it'll help you in the long run.

>>5240455
I don't have the black point at the end, maybe i don't see it because they're so tiny, but i do get the long white tail thingy, but again it's like very tiny (sometimes longer when they're deeper but it must be from one of the hardcore resident ones, the new ones i get are usually microscopic)

i know i shouldn't even worry about this because there are loads of people with serious acne problems but really it's the only thing keeping me from having a flawless skin and i want them GONE

and if it means i have to tie myself up in complex shibari for 2 weeks i will, knowing you're by my side *^^*

>>5240459

Yeah, it's difficult but you just have to do it.
Like extreme dieting, where you want to pasta so bad, so, so bad and you can't stop thinking about how happy you'll be if you can just eat the pasta.. but it pays when you don't eat the pasta and lose 7lbs instead :3

There are obviously a few other things you can employ, such as cocoa butter moisturiser, vitamin E supplements. I have a derma roller that I use which I cannot praise enough for what's it's done for my own oily/dry skin and unsavoury scars relating to sudden weight gain (we're not allowed to say the S word).

Anyone have any solutions to getting rid of scars/stretchmarks? Tempted to try those things on commercials but I don't want to risk it, especially over the phone. Homemade remedies would be best.

>>5240636
I had stretch marks back when I started middle school and god, it was so bad because they were NEVER exposed to the sun (Wore a lot of pants). I tried using cocoa butter cream for a while and it slightly worked but I started tanning in the morning and continued massaging the areas and it worked. Sure they're still there but they slightly faded a little and it's barely noticeable unless you look closely. It takes YEARS to get rid of them I swear but doing nothing won't benefit anything.

>>5240378
Tried using goats milk soap and a exfoliating glove? I keep having mosquito bites (It's summer here) and my legs look ravaged. And stop picking at your legs. Jesus.

Suck a dick
cum is great for your skin girls

the only beauty secret /cgl/ needs

>>5242291
This is actually very true :V

>>5239784
>sugar
why not? also, what would be a good exfoliator with things that are always in the kitchen?

>>5242358
Because, see>>5223896

>>5242372
Oh, right,Thanks! i have to be more careful next time

I do conditioner only washes with V05 kiwi lime squeeze. It doesn't have silicone in it so it doesn't build up as much. If I start noticing some greasiness I use a small amount (dime sized or even less) of sulfate free shampoo on those areas. I also use sulfate free shampoo on the top of my head and bangs every wash.

I take a ton of it (the bottles are 1 dollar so I don't skimp on it) and just get it all up near my scalp and comb through it and scrub/massage for about 3 minutes. Then I let it sit for about 10-15 minutes and rinse it out really good. I probably rinse for 5 minutes or so to make sure it's all out.

Most importantly, after I shower I squeeze as much water as I can out and then flip my hair over and gentle squeeze it with a towel. I put a towel around my shoulders and let it air dry. I wash my hair every 4-5 days or so and even then it still doesn't look greasy.

I've only been doing it for about 3 months but my hair has already improved a ton. I used to have frizzy hair that would become a bitch after flat ironing it but it's pretty tame now. I just bought FHI hot sauce but haven't tried it yet but it's a silicone free heat protectant so I'll see how that goes

>>5231094
Stop talking about stuff you know nothing about.

>There was a lot of interesting discussion on this topic in our Forum, but the quick answer is that the no-poo shampoo method does actually clean hair. But instead of high foaming detergents, it just uses the emulsifying surfactants used in hair conditioner to do the cleaning. This means it won’t be as stripping and your hair won’t “feel” as clean.
http://thebeautybrains.com/2010/02/01/is-no-poo-nonsense/

I use ethiopian black soap and I have seen a big difference with my adult acne. Most soaps dry out my skin and make it all red, but this one works for me. It looks like a cake of sod, doesn't smell like anything special (mine's unscented), but it's awesome. I guess there's a lot of shea butter in there.

~ DO NOT USE Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo, it strips your hair and leave it on long enough can burn it. Several hair dressers have told me this.

~ Oatmeal, plain dry oatmeal in a bag. Grab a handful, wet it enough to make a paste and wash your face in it. Godly stuff, I even bathe with it.

~ Rinse hair with half a cup white vinegar half water a couple times a week.

~ DONT TOUCH YOUR FACE!

~ DONT PICK AT YOUR SKIN! This was hard as fuck at first for me but my skin had cleared up so much.

~ Change your pillow case daily or sleep on a towel but change it.

~ Don't use a wash cloth unless you use a fresh one each time, same with the towel you use to dry your face.

~ Wash your body after you use shampoo and conditioner.

~ Buy an organic shampoo like Jason. You don't need any of those damn sulfates.

What is a good way to make hair grow faster? I dyed my hair black and orange, and now I want to grow it back out to start fresh.

>>5245820
exercise and a diet rich in protein

basically what you'd do to become overall more healthy

>>5245829
Thanks! I guess that's just more motivation to go to a gym...

>>5245787
>baby shampoo
>burns your hair

what? can you explain further? I don't use that shampoo but I don't really understand what you're saying

>>5234880
make sure not to swallow any of it.
IT WILL MAKE YOU VOMIT

>>5223718

No tips for scabs really, and I'm surprised no one has said this yet, but I pop my pimples and clean them out with hydrogen peroxide. I make sure my face is clean, and whatever I'm using to pop said pimple is clean (if it's tweezers or something, use alcohol; if you're using your nails, make sure you scrub underneath them very well as a LOT of bacteria accumulates underneath them), and then pour a bit of hydrogen peroxide in the lid (as to not waste it) and dip a clean Q-tip in it and clean the pus off the surface of the skin. I then continue to squeeze out the rest of the pus until some blood comes out, and I clean that with more hydrogen peroxide except with the other end of the Q-tip so I don't spread the bacteria around. After that, I either get a new Q-tip or a piece of toilet paper/tissue and hold it on the pimple to stop the bleeding. This also helps with getting a minimal scab. I've never had scarring from this, and they heal rather nicely. I suggest not to pick at scabs though, especially repeatedly, as it most likely will cause scarring.

>>5245990
I do this too, shit works. If you let leftover pus\grease scab in, you make things worse. When you have to cut your losses, sterilize the fuck out of the pimple.

if you use chapstick on a wound it will stop the bleeding much quicker (the chapstick acts like the platelets in your blood, which gather to form scabs. basically the chapstick makes your blood cells stick together and scab.)

especially useful in case you pick a zit at work/school or right before you need to leave.

obviously, though, chapstick can clog pores, so be careful with it and do your best to wipe it off the surrounding area.

>>5246045

I've never heard of this before, actually. Interesting. Like >>5245995 said though, if you let leftover pus/grease scab in, it makes things worse. But if it works for you, that's great. Everyone has different skin types. I have pretty sensitive skin though, so it seems like something my skin would bitch about.

>>5235640
No idea if you will see this, but my god, Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Liner is THE BEST LINER EVER. A bit expensive, but srsly, this will not come off. You need their brand of remover to get it off it's so tough. It doesn't smudge on me and doesn't do that annoying thing where it cracks in the corners of my eyelid and looks like I couldn't be bothered to fill it all in. Goes on like a treat and is fast drying. Comes in many colours too.
GO GO GO.
http://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/2331/7785/Makeup/Eyes/Long-Wear/Long-Wear-Gel-Eyeliner/Award-Win
ner/index.tmpl

I get acne around my hairline sometimes, and... well. confession time, I don't actually pop my zits, I like... scratch them off? I don't know how to describe it beyond that. Anyways, I get compliments for my skin all the time so what I'm doing can't be that harmful, right?

>>5246134
No the person you were replying to, but goodness, that's expensive (at least for a poor student like me). Especially because it's in pounds, and it doesn't look like it comes with the brush either.

>>5245837

I can't remember all the details but every hair stylist I've spoken to is dead against using it. I figured since it was for babies that it must be super gentle.

Something about it having too much alkaline for adult hair, especially color-treated hair but its great to wash your make-up brushes in.