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Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:45 pm  |
I confess to an * spam alert * to botox even though it doesnt last long. I also do rediesse injections once a year in my nasal lines.Spend several hundred dollars pr month on top skincare lines. Gym membership...I dye my own hair because I have to touch it up once a week. I dont do nails because I work with my hands and they would get in the way if I had long nails. I have started IPL treatments,dont know if I would continue...did yag laser, electrolysis,I also bought porcelain veneers for my teeth 16,000(but makes a big difference) Plastic surgery as needed; new rack, eyes done, new chin, mini facelift but very naturally done so most people just think I lost weight or went on vacation.Cost:26,000!  |
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:06 pm |
Wow! That blew me away. Okay lucyluc, you beat us all. I've never thought I would get a face lift and hope not to because I'm afraid of surgery. Having nice teeth does make a huge difference. Now you can smile all the time and it won't matter if you got smile wrinkles because I'm sure your smile is beautiful!
As for the hair removal. I'm still not sure what I should do. I've always left it alone because nobody notice them except myself. |
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:39 pm |
| electrolysis is the only permanent hair removal system that has stood the test of time for over 100 years! I had it but it caused some problems like hyperpigmentation so I stopped. SkinMedica has come out with a new cream called Vaniqua (I think thats how you spell it)that can reduce facial hair after using the cream for a month or so.Google it. |
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:22 pm |
I'm a little ashamed to say - after reading all your inputs - that I'm a super low maintenance person. That is, apart from the loads of skincare products in my bathroom drawers. My routine -
Manicure - once every few months  !
Pedicure - once every 2 months (only during summer time)!
Facials - very seldom now as I enjoy more with experimenting with skincare products (mostly recommendations from Forum members  ).
Hair Dyes - DIY, once every 2 months. |
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Asian-40's-combination/dehydrated skin-on endless quest for perfect skin-like you! |
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:36 pm |
Well my husband thinks I'm very high maintenance, but since we've been married almost 26yrs., he has no idea what high maintenance really is in today's world. For 53 yrs. old I just thik of it as maitenance period and I'd definetely do more $$$ permitting:
1. manicure and pedicure about every 6wks.
2. haircolor and cut about every 10wks.
3. I had my first ever Botox in my 11 lines in Feb.and will def. do it again.
4. I want to start Radiance and/or Juviderm for my eyes and marianette lines
5.I'd love to have a mid-face lift, an abdominoplasty and a platysmoplasty sp?(neck lift).
I've only I was married to a millionaire or insurance covered more, sigh!!!
Sice I'm too fat for a revealing swimsuit, I don't do any of the bikini line waxing and luckily the hair on my legs doesn't grow too fast or too dark, my upper lip hair is blonde but I shave it when it starts to bug me. I guess I'm not really too high maintenance. |
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:23 pm |
| This is def. an interesting place to have all the ladies share their experiences doing maintenance. I love reading the posts. |
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:26 pm |
Threads like these make me glad I'm not a girl  No bikini wax for me nooo way lol
Just today my friends were talking about eye brows and stuff, and they turn to me and go you are so lucky you don't have to do this stuff |
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Tue Apr 24, 2007 4:25 am |
| xxndnromeoxx wrote: |
Threads like these make me glad I'm not a girl No bikini wax for me nooo way lol
Just today my friends were talking about eye brows and stuff, and they turn to me and go you are so lucky you don't have to do this stuff |
Yeah, but some of us LOVE being girls!!! If we don't want to do something ... we don't! No one tells us what we must and must not do.
I am soooooooo glad I'm a woman. Love it, love it. LOVE IT! Are there things that I don't care for? Yes. Menopause is a @##O&@#. But I still wouldn't want to be a guy .. |
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Cheers - Ruth/4sons 56 yrs. old, combination skin, getting tired ... |
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Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:23 am |
| I am also very proud to be a women. Women always look better then men. It is sad when a man tries to be a woman. They have so much work to do to look feminine and still never come close to a femininity! |
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Tue Apr 24, 2007 7:01 am |
| I envy all of you that only have to die/highlight their hair only once every two months....I have to do mine once every 4-5 weeks as recommended by my stylist. I have such dark hair that he has to do a base color every time and the highlights every other time on top of it. |
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Tue Apr 24, 2007 7:50 am |
4sons and skincare...you're making me laugh..
I agree with you. I dont like these girly men either. They ought to be rough and rugged...and then climb on their Harleys and roar around
No. I wont get on a bike. As much as I like them and it's fun, the wind on the skin.....no way!! |
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Tue Apr 24, 2007 7:57 am |
| 4sons wrote: |
| xxndnromeoxx wrote: |
Threads like these make me glad I'm not a girl No bikini wax for me nooo way lol
Just today my friends were talking about eye brows and stuff, and they turn to me and go you are so lucky you don't have to do this stuff |
Yeah, but some of us LOVE being girls!!! If we don't want to do something ... we don't! No one tells us what we must and must not do.
I am soooooooo glad I'm a woman. Love it, love it. LOVE IT! Are there things that I don't care for? Yes. Menopause is a @##O&@#. But I still wouldn't want to be a guy .. |
Right on, 4sons!!! I am one who loves being a girl as well (even though I'm starting to get grey Colonel Sanders eyebrow hairs!).
puds |
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Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:52 am |
Hey Puds ...
Gray hair is gorgeous!!! I quit coloring mine when the gray started to be really noticeable. I think silver is a STRIKING color.
Women are beautiful at all ages. |
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Cheers - Ruth/4sons 56 yrs. old, combination skin, getting tired ... |
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Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:32 am |
Grey hair only looks good if you have plenty of it. I agree it can look beautiful but it is less visible so for thinning hair a lighter version of your own color looks best (my opinion only).
I wish I could have a massage every week. Even if I could afford it I don't have the time. My dh got me a 6 massage gift for Xmas and I haven't used one yet.
I suppose I'm very low maintenance but sure would like to see what it is like to be high maintenance. |
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Tue Apr 24, 2007 5:45 pm |
| Skincare wrote: |
| I am also very proud to be a women. Women always look better then men. It is sad when a man tries to be a woman. They have so much work to do to look feminine and still never come close to a femininity! |
That was my ex. Was jealous when I started laser hair removal! |
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Blond, Swedish/Cherokee, normal/dry skin, a sucker for products, gizmos, and treatments that are "age-defying." Just hit the big 4-0 |
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Tue Apr 24, 2007 5:48 pm |
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| heathercolorado wrote: |
As in...services we pay others to perform on us?
Gel nails: every 2-3 weeks. Usually a pedicure, too.
CoolTouch laser: 1x month.
Fraxel laser: every other month
Laser hair removal: 1x month
Hair extensions: 3x year
Bodywrap: 4x year, or before big events
Plasma ablation bioelectric facial: before big dates or events. Almost never anymore 
Acupuncture: 1x month unless I feel perky & forget.
Massage at Lake Steamwww.lakesteam.com whenever I'm so stressed people start to hate me, usually 2x month.
Financial counseling/psychotherapy: Must start soon... |
heathercolorado, you are my kind of woman!!! |
^5 I still want your hair, you goddess, you! |
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Blond, Swedish/Cherokee, normal/dry skin, a sucker for products, gizmos, and treatments that are "age-defying." Just hit the big 4-0 |
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Tue Apr 24, 2007 7:28 pm |
Wow, that's a lot of work.
well, I think it feels good to take care ourselves. |
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Wed Apr 25, 2007 1:36 am |
| Interesting to know more.... |
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Sun Apr 29, 2007 8:11 am |
| SandraG wrote: |
4sons and skincare...you're making me laugh..
I agree with you. I dont like these girly men either. They ought to be rough and rugged...and then climb on their Harleys and roar around
No. I wont get on a bike. As much as I like them and it's fun, the wind on the skin.....no way!! |
Now that's a man! Don't forget sunblock! |
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Sun Apr 29, 2007 8:12 am |
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| Skincare wrote: |
| I am also very proud to be a women. Women always look better then men. It is sad when a man tries to be a woman. They have so much work to do to look feminine and still never come close to a femininity! |
That was my ex. Was jealous when I started laser hair removal! |
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Sun Apr 29, 2007 7:52 pm |
Yes, I am 
I love products and since I have joined this forum--even more!
I indulge in a once a month soak at a hot springs spa, with herbal wrap, and a 1 hour massage. Ahhh...heaven! |
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Sun Apr 29, 2007 8:10 pm |
I'm low maintenance. I don't do pedicure or manicure. I cut my own nails. I don't get a massage unless I go to Thailand where it costs only $4 an hour, and I splurge on a 3 hours long massage. Oh while I'm in Thailand, I go ahead and do pedicure and manicure which together cost $2.
So let's see what I do for beauty:
Every week, I use my Epilady to pull out all my armpit hair and leg hair. If I get lazy, I may wait another week. After the initial cost of the Epilady of $60, it's free to use, and I've had this for over 5 years now.
I cut/trim my hair every 3 months. This costs me $20.
I don't go for deep conditioning treatment at a salon, but I do coconut oil treatment every 2-4 weeks if I remember it. I used to do it more often, but now that my hair has become less dry and damaged, I am back on just maintenance mode by just using the TJs Nourish Spa shampoo and conditioner straight from the bottles without having to add anything to them.
Skincare: I'm still sampling, but have minimized my routines, so I am not stuck in front of my bathroom mirror for an hour each AM and PM. I'm pretty happy with my current routines, too. |
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Sun Apr 29, 2007 10:22 pm |
| It's good to know I am not too fussy. |
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Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:18 am |
Skincare,you really know how to enjoy your life.but sorry ,a little luxury.....  |
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Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:14 am |
| Heather: What is a Plasma ablation bioelectric facial. I've never heard of that. Ablation implies something is being blasted away. You say you do this before big events. Does it smooth your face ? leave redness? Is this a laser technique? |
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