Beauty Issues during Covid 19 - Megathread - Hair, nails, brows etc

Aisling(",)

Aisling(",) wrote: »

My sister-in-law is a hairdresser and offered to do my colour since I'll be able to see her from the 8th of June and my roots are horrendus.

DO you think it'd be cheeky to ask my hairdressers(local place I've been going for about 8 years) if they have any details of the colour rather than her ordering what she thinks is the closest match?

If I wait till July it'll be 6 months since I've had it done .

I’d ask. Most hairdressers will supply what you need. Either post or kerbside collection.

Back in the day when I home dyed, I used get my OH to do it.

Lotus Flower

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I’d ask. Most hairdressers will supply what you need. Either post or kerbside collection.

Back in the day when I home dyed, I used get my OH to do it.

Are you seriously suggesting that her hairdressers will supply her with professional products like dye so she can get her hair done with a family member? Why would they do themselves out of a job like that? They run the risk of her continuing with the family member when all this has passed.

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Lotus Flower wrote: »

Are you seriously suggesting that her hairdressers will supply her with professional products like dye so she can get her hair done with a family member? Why would they do themselves out of a job like that? They run the risk of her continuing with the family member when all this has passed.

Yet many are doing just this! They are even mixing colour for people to collect. People will remember that they helped them out and feel a loyalty. People enjoy the salon as a treat anyway. I understand them not handing over professional products if they're not comfortable with it, but refusing to even give the information on what is used (which is what the poster asked) is so unprofessional I think. I won't bother contacting my hairdresser, but if I did and she wouldn't even tell me what colour mix she uses on me, then I wouldn't be going back to her. I think I have a right to know what exactly is applied to my hair. Refusing to offer any information or advice also risks losing customers.

Lotus Flower

Lotus Flower wrote: »

Are you seriously suggesting that her hairdressers will supply her with professional products like dye so she can get her hair done with a family member? Why would they do themselves out of a job like that? They run the risk of her continuing with the family member when all this has passed.

Yes, I am. Any hairdresser will want to help a long time client. They’re not doing themselves out of a job. They’re keeping the relationship going. They know that it’s bad enough not getting a haircut without the horrors of roots growing out!

Aisling(",)

December2012 wrote: »

I thought we still had to social distance when we see our families in June?

Not going to lie I hadn't checked the details.I just got excited because I've not seen anyone since the 14th of March.:o

Dark Phoenix

I did my roots twice the first time with a Demi permanent that didn’t cover enough and second time with the permanent version - it was a clarion box dye and the colour matches well enough with my roots. I’ve since added a temporary colour to my mid to ends and love it. My hair is really long so I trimmed the ends myself. figure as I was desperately in need of a trim and colour since February and I won’t see a hair dresser until July what’s the harm

December2012

I was able to get the lash and brow tint in my local chemist, and did a home job on them myself. Not bad - but I do love the professional touch.

I cannot get a handle on the eyebrow shaping with my tweezers though! I normally get threaded / waxed and I love the clean job that the salon does.

My hairdresser was selling the salon grade hair colour mixed and was doing contactless payment and deliveries, so I was able to do my roots.

I haven't had any botox done since last year, and by the looks of things wont be getting it done again until September!

In a way, I look younger. Not that I look better - I just look a bit more like when I
a) didnt get botox
b) had terrible eyebrows; and
c) didn't have a babysitter so I couldn't go to the hairdressers!

Also (lets be honest here)
d) A few more spots and redness due to the extra drinking going on!

I was delighted to be able to support my hairdresser and give her a few bob.

I wonder how the nail salons / brow bars are going to do after this - I can't wait to book in with my local place for a full pedicure, brows, and maybe a facial, as soon as its safe to do so. I hope the salons businesses can still survive!

neonsofa

December2012 wrote: »

I haven't had any botox done since last year, and by the looks of things wont be getting it done again until September!

This is what's annoying me the most! The lack of botox, I'm frowning like there is no tomorrow! Thankfully i had it done just before all this kicked off, but i only got a small amount and now I'm wishing I froze my face! :pac:
So I'll be getting botox while everyone else is at the hairdressers!

Salty

I don't think I will go back to getting my nails done, but I'll start putting the money towards other things like facials, some preventative botox maybe (never had this done!)

Caranica

Getting your nails done isn't the same as injecting a toxin into your face. I studied bacteriology, not a hope I'd let Clostridium botulinum anywhere near my body unless medically prescribed.

I know this thread isn't about that but I'm actually horrified to hear of people doing this and looking forward to doing it again.

Salty

Caranica wrote: »

Getting your nails done isn't the same as injecting a toxin into your face. I studied bacteriology, not a hope I'd let Clostridium botulinum anywhere near my body unless medically prescribed.

I know this thread isn't about that but I'm actually horrified to hear of people doing this and looking forward to doing it again.

Never said it was. Just thinking out loud about what I might do with my money instead.

Live and let live

December2012

Of course getting your nails done is different to botox! However, for ME, I enjoy getting botox done and what it means to me. I am looking forward to that again (which doesn't mean I would take any covid risks). Likewise I also look forward to going back to my local beauty salon for my mani pedi and brows. Because they make me feel good

Salty

Salty wrote: »

Never said it was. Just thinking out loud about what I might do with my money instead.

Live and let live

Exactly. I think Botox is almost No 1 beauty treatment in the world these days. Its been tested and tested and tested to death with no adverse effects whatsoever. Botox was used as a medical treatment in some neuromuscular conditions and for excessive sweating long before it was used in the cosmetic industry. Its really common... even doctors and politicians use it!
Live and let live, there are risks to most things these days.

neonsofa

Caranica wrote: »

Getting your nails done isn't the same as injecting a toxin into your face. I studied bacteriology, not a hope I'd let Clostridium botulinum anywhere near my body unless medically prescribed.

I know this thread isn't about that but I'm actually horrified to hear of people doing this and looking forward to doing it again.

And not a hope I'd come into a thread judging others for what they choose to do with their own body when it has zero impact on my own life but hey..... !

SusieBlue

It’s Botox, not crystal meth. I can’t wait to get mine topped up either. Tempted to get my lips topped up as well but I only had them done last summer so I should probably wait another bit!

neonsofa

SusieBlue wrote: »

It’s Botox, not crystal meth. I can’t wait to get mine topped up either. Tempted to get my lips topped up as well but I only had them done last summer so I should probably wait another bit!

I have been toying with the idea of getting mu lips done for the past two years and had decided to bite the bullet in February.... alas...! Hope to try it after all of this is over.

Got balayage done before all of this so whatever money I save on full head of highlights from now on I can put towards other things! The original idea was to save it but... :pac:

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Caranica wrote: »

Getting your nails done isn't the same as injecting a toxin into your face. I studied bacteriology, not a hope I'd let Clostridium botulinum anywhere near my body unless medically prescribed.

I know this thread isn't about that but I'm actually horrified to hear of people doing this and looking forward to doing it again.

All Botox is medically prescribed, which is why it’s only administered by a doctor or a dentist. Ie Medical professionals

Airyfairy12

Jillian Obedient Mutt wrote: »

All Botox is medically prescribed, which is why it’s only administered by a doctor or a dentist. Ie Medical professionals

It's not, theres botox and filler training available for aesteticians through out the country, theres one in Belfast thats very poplular with aesteticians in the Republic. Botox and fillers are quite unregulated.

Airyfairy12

Airyfairy12 wrote: »

It's not, theres botox and filler training available for aesteticians through out the country, theres one in Belfast thats very poplular with aesteticians in the Republic. Botox and fillers are quite unregulated.

Maybe lax laws in the north, but only a doctor can use it in the South.

Airyfairy12

Deleted User wrote: »

Maybe lax laws in the north, but only a doctor can use it in the South.

It's not, I know plenty of aesteticians that do it. I would never go to anyone whose not a doctor or nurse but it's really not very regulated. Unless theyre doing it illegally?

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Airyfairy12 wrote: »

It's not, I know plenty of aesteticians that do it. I would never go to anyone whose not a doctor or nurse but it's really not very regulated. Unless theyre doing it illegally?

May be fillers they’re doing but Botox can not be administered by aestheticians this side of the border, and if you know of any you may want to report them.

neonsofa

Airyfairy12 wrote: »

It's not, I know plenty of aesteticians that do it. I would never go to anyone whose not a doctor or nurse but it's really not very regulated. Unless theyre doing it illegally?

Some places get a doctor/dentist in to do botox specifically. They will have clinic days just for botox. Maybe you're thinking of fillers?

Airyfairy12

https://www.visage-aesthetics.com/course/anti-wrinkle-dermal-fillers-non-medics-medics-diploma/

^ training for non medics, they offer this course in Dublin and Belfast

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Do you have any links to Botox being offered by a non medic though?

Airyfairy12

Jillian Obedient Mutt wrote: »

Do you have any links to Botox being offered by a non medic though?

Possibly could be just fillers, I cant provide a link for botox, this was just a place that I knew who did training as I know people who trained with them. I know of one that does botox too, I never went to her for botox but she offered it to me and said she trained? Not sure id trust her at all now tbh.

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https://www.google.ie/amp/s/www.rte.ie/amp/719536/

There’s a nurse that was struck off for administering Botox

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Airyfairy12 wrote: »

Possibly could be just fillers, I cant provide a link for botox, this was just a place that I knew who did training as I know people who trained with them. I know of one that does botox too, I never went to her for botox but she offered it to me and said she trained? Not sure id trust her at all now tbh.

Nurses can administer in the north and in the UK. They can’t in the republic.

Airyfairy12

Jillian Obedient Mutt wrote: »

Nurses can administer in the north and in the UK. They can’t in the republic.

I dont know if she's a nurse but possibly she trained in the north and is administering in the south illegally? Tbh id say it's fairly common.
I dunno, personally id be more comfortable with a trained nurse administering botox than a beauty therapist admintistering filler.

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I don’t know, I’d not trust either to be honest because I’d worry where they sourced the Botox if they’re doing it illegally

acequion

When will botox be allowed again? What phase?

Am watching a report here on the French first day of reopening. Shopping malls,hairdressers, everyone in good spirits. I envy them.:(

PoisonIvyBelle

acequion wrote: »

When will botox be allowed again? What phase?

Am watching a report here on the French first day of reopening. Shopping malls,hairdressers, everyone in good spirits. I envy them.:(

Christ, off to France it is to get the hair done so:pac:

neonsofa

acequion wrote: »

When will botox be allowed again? What phase?

Am watching a report here on the French first day of reopening. Shopping malls,hairdressers, everyone in good spirits. I envy them.:(

Think it depends on where you get it done. A skincare clinic I go to regularly is currently closed and therefore no botox appointments, and I think they will be re-opening in same phase as hair dressers. A doctor local to me who does cosmetic treatments, including botox, is in a doctor's surgery and is technically open just restricted appointments. I dont know if you'd be given an appointment for botox as it stands, but I'd imagine when restrictions are lifted, they might begin offering non emergency appointments.

Dentists are only doing emergency consultations currently, and are awaiting guidance on how to proceed with regular treatments given the risk associated with their type of work so when they open, and what appointments/treatments they will offer may be different again.

I dont know how comfortable I would feel going for an appointment any time soon though, as much as I would love to get it done asap! Although it is done a lot quicker than a cut and colour would be for example.

rwalshie

Are there any hairdressers on that could advise what to do with regrowth of bleach highlights at home?

SozBbz

Another one who is looking forward to knowing when Botox will be available. I had mine topped up in December but hadn't had it for 14 months prior so I've no cumulative benefit left, so once it starts to wear off, it will be gone. Ideally I'd like to get it topped up as soon as I can as I really left it too long the last time. I'd like to get back to a place of getting it every 8-9 months, but I think I'll need to work up to that.

I'm fortunate that I don't dye my hair - I'm in my mid 30's and thankfully still have my natural colour and hair halfway down my back, so I plan to keep it like that for as long as I can. Once they greys take over, I might go lighter and shorter to make it easier to manage, but until that point, i'm saving myself lots of time and money by just getting 2/3 trims per year.

I am missing my lash extensions badly, and also missing my lash tech as she is just the loveliest woman. I have naturally crap lashes so I just get natural enough looking ones, and I really miss them. Mascara is no substitute in my case anyway. I bought Revitalash previously and didnt really improve matters for me, but I might try a home tint just for something to do with myself as much as anything.

One thing that I might not go back to is gell polish on my nails. I used to get them done every 2-3 weeks and my nails (which werent great to start off with) were in a bad enough state. Before christmas I got them done and the product failed to cure, meaning it started to blister and peal. The salon had to take it off and put on a different colour, but my nails were suffering from having it done twice in a few days. I had it taken off in early Jan and had planned to keep it off for 2-3 months, but then Covid happened so its been longer at this point, but I'm fairly used to just painting my nails now.

One thing I might drop

neonsofa

SozBbz wrote: »

One thing that I might not go back to is gell polish on my nails. I used to get them done every 2-3 weeks and my nails (which werent great to start off with) were in a bad enough state. Before christmas I got them done and the product failed to cure, meaning it started to blister and peal. The salon had to take it off and put on a different colour, but my nails were suffering from having it done twice in a few days. I had it taken off in early Jan and had planned to keep it off for 2-3 months, but then Covid happened so its been longer at this point, but I'm fairly used to just painting my nails now.

One thing I might drop

Shellac had my nails in bits. I love having perfectly done nails and at home stuff chips straight away on me no matter how I do it. But my nails are definitely in better shape nowadays too, they just dont look as pretty!

Any recommendations for a good varnish that doesn't chip? I use essie I think it is, it's supposed to be same as two week manicure, with a top coat, but it just peels and chips. I think I just need to adjust my lifestyle instead of the varnish- less cleaning and housework etc to avoid chipping :pac:

SozBbz

neonsofa wrote: »

Any recommendations for a good varnish that doesn't chip? I use essie I think it is, it's supposed to be same as two week manicure, with a top coat, but it just peels and chips. I think I just need to adjust my lifestyle instead of the varnish- less cleaning and housework etc to avoid chipping :pac:

I've just been using my very old and much neglected drawer full of nail polishes. I'm particularly liking one from Rituals (must have come in a set because I don't think I'd have bought it stand alone) in Vintage Pink and it lasts quite well.

I'm thinking of maybe buying a bottle or two from CND Vinylux, they're sold on millies.ie amongst other places, and its what a lot of salons use. I havent tried it but I believe its supposed to last longer.

I do miss having my cuticle work done, i need to buy some proper tools and learn to do it myself.

neonsofa

SozBbz wrote: »

I do miss having my cuticle work done, i need to buy some proper tools and learn to do it myself.

Thanks for the polish recommendation!

Tweezerman are well worth the extra money you will pay for cuticle nippers. I loved my set til I lost them. I've bought multiple since then, from cheap to expensive (no tweezerman available at the time) and none have compared. They dont have the right amount of tension or they are not sharp enough, or they are a weird angle or grip
The tweezerman ones are amazing. My cuticles are ragged from using the one I have now. Which doesn't help when I've no polish on either, my hands look awful!

SozBbz

neonsofa wrote: »

Tweezerman are well worth the extra money you will pay for cuticle nippers. I loved my set til I lost them. I've bought multiple since then, from cheap to expensive (no tweezerman available at the time) and none have compared. They dont have the right amount of tension or they are not sharp enough, or they are a weird angle or grip
The tweezerman ones are amazing. My cuticles are ragged from using the one I have now. Which doesn't help when I've no polish on either, my hands look awful!

Oh interesting, thanks! Its often a case of buy cheap, buy twice with beauty products so I've no issue investing in something thats going to do the job well and last.

I've actually just been looking into the Vinylux colours and it turns out that some of the Shellac colours are also available in Vinylux, including my favourite colour ever, Lobster Roll! I got it about 5 times last summer, its just the perfect bright summer slightly orange/coral red, looks great if we get any sort of tan.

Worth looking into if you know the names of your favourite shellac colours

neonsofa

SozBbz wrote: »

Oh interesting, thanks! Its often a case of buy cheap, buy twice with beauty products so I've no issue investing in something thats going to do the job well and last.

I've actually just been looking into the Vinylux colours and it turns out that some of the Shellac colours are also available in Vinylux, including my favourite colour ever, Lobster Roll! I got it about 5 times last summer, its just the perfect bright summer slightly orange/coral red, looks great if we get any sort of tan.

Worth looking into if you know the names of your favourite shellac colours

I get that shade on my toes for the very same reason, looks fantastic with a tan during the summer! :pac:

I love coral shades in summer. I also love getting neon tips done. I also like an accent nail even though it's really outdated, but I am so uncertain when it comes to choosing colours, and I like a glitter accent nail too! I tend to keep my make up fairly understated (mainly cause I'm not very talented with makeup) and then my nails will be colourful

Thanks for that!

twirlagig

There’s a hair salon near me and I follow their page on Facebook... they’ve had several photo uploads of clients that they used Colour Wow Dream Coat on and they look amazing!!!
I was meant to go to them before they closed up but sadly never got to
I would have naturally very dark brown hair but I’ve been dyeing it black for 20+ years.
Using Olia for the last few years and couldn’t recommend it enough as a hair colour.
Always great coverage, hair feels great after it and after I’ve spent time blow drying it and straightening it, it actually looks quite ok...
But the sheer shine, almost glass-like finish from clients she used this Dream Coat stuff looks AMAZING! Has anyone tried it? I’d love to know!
Am almost going to bite the bullet and buy it on Amazon...
Sorry for long post... I’ve never done Botox, I tweeze my eyebrows....but glossy hair is my absolute goal! :O

SusieBlue

twirlagig wrote: »

There’s a hair salon near me and I follow their page on Facebook... they’ve had several photo uploads of clients that they used Colour Wow Dream Coat on and they look amazing!!!
I was meant to go to them before they closed up but sadly never got to
I would have naturally very dark brown hair but I’ve been dyeing it black for 20+ years.
Using Olia for the last few years and couldn’t recommend it enough as a hair colour.
Always great coverage, hair feels great after it and after I’ve spent time blow drying it and straightening it, it actually looks quite ok...
But the sheer shine, almost glass-like finish from clients she used this Dream Coat stuff looks AMAZING! Has anyone tried it? I’d love to know!
Am almost going to bite the bullet and buy it on Amazon...
Sorry for long post... I’ve never done Botox, I tweeze my eyebrows....but glossy hair is my absolute goal! :O

I found it on Look Fantastic at a much cheaper price than amazon. Also waiting for a few more trustable reviews before I buy it but it looks amazing!
It’s been in my basket for weeks, I’m so tempted to bite the bullet

twirlagig

SusieBlue wrote: »

I found it on Look Fantastic at a much cheaper price than amazon. Also waiting for a few more trustable reviews before I buy it but it looks amazing!
It’s been in my basket for weeks, I’m so tempted to bite the bullet

Interesting! Never bought from Look Fantastic before, have you? How much cheaper was it?

SusieBlue

twirlagig wrote: »

Interesting! Never bought from Look Fantastic before, have you? How much cheaper was it?

I think it’s about €26 vs £25 on Amazon, but there’s always discount codes for 10/20/30% off going around so that would bring the price down even further.
Delivery is only about a euro or so, Amazon delivery can be quite pricey depending on what you order.
I’ve used it loads to order other things and I’ve never had a problem with it

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twirlagig wrote: »

Interesting! Never bought from Look Fantastic before, have you? How much cheaper was it?

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Sunny Dayz

You can buy it form M&S but I'd imagine it's dearer there. I had a mini of it and I just didn't really like it - I couldn't see the hype. Now maybe I wasn't using it right but my hair didn't look or feel slinky and smooth after using it, it felt like I had a build up of product.

charlietheminxx

Sunny Dayz wrote: »

You can buy it form M&S but I'd imagine it's dearer there. I had a mini of it and I just didn't really like it - I couldn't see the hype. Now maybe I wasn't using it right but my hair didn't look or feel slinky and smooth after using it, it felt like I had a build up of product.

I had never heard of it before reading this thread this morning and have been debating buying it after reading a few reviews.... now I'm having second thoughts :pac:

Or at least, probably worth getting a mini first and giving it a trial?

JustMe,K

twirlagig wrote: »

There’s a hair salon near me and I follow their page on Facebook... they’ve had several photo uploads of clients that they used Colour Wow Dream Coat on and they look amazing!!!
I was meant to go to them before they closed up but sadly never got to
I would have naturally very dark brown hair but I’ve been dyeing it black for 20+ years.
Using Olia for the last few years and couldn’t recommend it enough as a hair colour.
Always great coverage, hair feels great after it and after I’ve spent time blow drying it and straightening it, it actually looks quite ok...
But the sheer shine, almost glass-like finish from clients she used this Dream Coat stuff looks AMAZING! Has anyone tried it? I’d love to know!
Am almost going to bite the bullet and buy it on Amazon...
Sorry for long post... I’ve never done Botox, I tweeze my eyebrows....but glossy hair is my absolute goal! :O

I've used the dream coat in the past. It depends on your hair type tbh - mine would be quite frizzy so it tames it to something more manageable. It would defo be sleeker after using it, but not salon sleek of course. I think I got it originally in a m&s advent calendar and then bought it on LF with a massive discount. I started getting 16 week blowdrys a couple of years ago though so dont use it anymore

Sunny Dayz

Sunny Dayz wrote: »

You can buy it form M&S but I'd imagine it's dearer there. I had a mini of it and I just didn't really like it - I couldn't see the hype. w maybe I wasn't using it right but my hair didn't look or feel slinky and smooth after using it, it felt like I had a build up of product.

agree, it did the same with mine. I have straight hair, its fine but lots of it. However I found Colour Wow acted like a conditioner, too much build up, made my hair heavy not swishy and light (the way I like it!)

acequion

I used to get Shellac done in the good ole days and I'll certainly go back to doing that again whenever it becomes possible. Am just leaving my nails be for the moment and trying to keep them moisturised with all the hand washing.

Teach30

Recieved the Nunale strengthening cream today, can’t say I like the smell it’s very strong but hopefully it will help. Nails are in bits with all the hand washing and I pick at them when stressed so cuticles are red raw and ripped to pieces.

I find it hard to grow out my nails I always think I’ve funny shaped wide nails and they look terrible when they grow out a bit. I’ve never had them grow past the white part really.

Has anyone advice to make them look nice? Is filing or cutting them across better? I’m clueless!