Makeovers

You’re not being shallow at all, I always feel a million dollars coming out of my fabulous hairdressers. I’ve never had a full make over though, but I should imagine it would be a similar feeling, only maybe more so.

Never had one, but need one badly!
Eloethan, I once had my make up done in Rome for free, after browsing in a beauty shop. I didn't recognise myself, but was delighted with what she did.
Obviously it was a ploy to get me to purchase the products use, but it was worth it and I did learn a few good tips.

Eloethan Have you ever looked at makeoverguy.com? Some of the transformations are amazing.

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Eloethan, I was so worried about how I would look at my daughter's wedding
My knees we're actually shaking when the taxi came
I have never my had make up done before. I'm going to send you a little pic just now

Fadingrose you look absolutely fabulous!
What did you think about the results? Did the makeup artist do your makeup very differently to how you do your own?

Fadingrose you don’t look ‘fading’, you look ‘blooming’.

Fadingrose, you look stunning!

Well not a complete make over but this coming Saturday is our Golden Wedding and this week I am doing my best to scrub up a bit. This morning I am having a facial (gift from DH for my birthday, is he trying to tell me something ?). Then on Thursday I am having my nails done professionally.

We are having a small party for close friends on the day when I will wear my new top and jacket from Kettlewell. They sell fabulous coloured clothes online.

If you fancy updating your make up and general appearance do watch the free videos on YouTube and take advice from Tricia who runs Look Fabulous Forever make-up brand.

FadingRose you look great. ?

Go for it Eleothan

Before anyone says it, I know a person's appearance is not important and that I am being shallow.

Before I say anything, this silly nonsense about being seen as shallow if people are interested in appearance and fashion has got to stop. It is important to many, posters shouldn't jump on it.

You could trot up to Oxford Street and sit at one of the make up counters, it's quiet if you get there early before too many shoppers are milling about. I went to the counter with the Elizabeth Arden products because I thought they were timeless. I was quite pleased with the advice and of course succumbed to to the temptation to buy!
Alternatively you could invite a hair and make up lady to the house. Like Fadingrose my youngest daughter organised this for her wedding and we had a trial run before the event. I think it was about £80 per person and is useful for special occasions. Fadingrose you look every inch a MoB.

By far the most interesting thing for me personally was having my colours read. This helps you with choices of tones as our skin fades and changes as we age. They gave me a chart - a bit like the Dulux ones - and I was guided to choose the spring colours both in clothing and make up to suit my complexion. It really worked and saved me money in the long run as I streamlined my cosmetics drawer.

The least helpful thing was a day visit to Champneys where the treatments are expensive and concentrate on too much massaging with no real choice in experimenting with different colours.

Good luck, enjoy the experience.

I haven't but a couple of friends have had something like Colour Me Beautiful and found it very helpful and not expensive. They were advised on make-up and hair, as well as clothes.

The most obvious perk-me-up is a visit to the hairdresser, maybe with a little colour added, just something a bit different from the norm.

Also, an eyebrow wax - I know many of us at this age don't have full brows to play with, but I find they look better so much better and defined when the stragglers are removed.

And lastly, a pedicure - call me shallow but I like my feet to look nice, particularly as I wear flipflops at home so get to see a lot of them!

I was brought up to believe that looking after yourself was a sign of self respect. My mother and grandmother always dressed to look their best, often on very small budgets. Not dressed to kill, not dressed with discomfort, but everything they wore, from their underwear out was carefully chosen. As my grandmother said, it is just as easy to but something attractive as it is to buy something ugly.

Must end, my beautician is due in 30 minutes to tint and shape my eyebrows.

Thank you for all your responses.

I did, a few years ago, have my make up done at the Chanel counter in John Lewis, Oxford Street. I was very unhappy with the result - great pencilled in eyebrows in a dark colour that might be suitable for a younger person but which looked ridiculous on me. I am sure there are good beauticians on these counters but it seems to be a bit hit and miss.

I'll have a look at the suggestions that have been made here.

I'm usually reasonably pleased with my hairdresser but just lately I'm bored with my style which doesn't seem to fall as nicely. Was wondering if going to an expensive hairdressers in Central London might be worth trying (though my local hairdresser is quite expensive too). I have highlights every so often but they soon fade. Hairdresser suggested they should be done every 6 weeks but at well over £100 with a cut and blow dry I feel that is rather extravagant.

Was wondering if going to an expensive hairdressers in Central London might be worth trying (though my local hairdresser is quite expensive too )
Oh Eloethan years and years (about 45) ago I used to go to a cheap little “back street” hairdresser off Wandsworth High Street before Wandsworth became “gentrified”
I think I paid under a fiver and he was good although the surroundings were pretty grotty. Anyway he left and I looked around for another hairdresser.
Eventually .I decided to save up and treat myself to a “posh” Central London hairdresser and went to one recommended in South Ken.
By one of those incredible coincidences my hairdresser turned out to be ……my chap from Wandsworth !
So I got a good cut but you could put a nought on the end of the bill. I could not justify two weeks housekeeping on a hairdresser and have probably been on the hunt for perfection ever since!
I would look around at your friends and acquaintances and if you like their hair, shamelessly ask where they have it done. Most people will feel flattered !

great pencilled in eyebrows in a dark colour that might be suitable for a younger person all the rage now Eloethan!
I used to visit Vidal Sassoon's training school (Nrw Bond Street) for a special cut done by students. Does that still exist I wonder? Lots of photos taken while they work but good value for money.

Perhaps going to a different hairdresser would be worthwhile. I have no experience of London ones I’m afraid.

I had my makeup done once, about 35 years ago, for a special event. I hated the result and took it off and did it again myself. I hate foundation, which I personally find very ageing, it just doesn’t suit me, and prefer to concentrate on my eyes. A little makes a very big difference! I have seen the Look Fabulous Forever tutorials and the ‘before and afters’ but never like the ‘afters’ - too much foundation/lipstick/whatever and a very ‘overdone) result. I think Fadingrose’s make up is lovely. That’s the sort of thing I would aim for.

Dear Eloethan I am renowned for my hidden shallows. My standards may have dropped off a bit over the last 18 months but I do like to make an effort sometimes. I did have my makeup done a few years ago and came out with foundation so thick you could scrape it off not a good look for 60+! The girl also asked me to do my own mascara, which didn't go well as I can't actually see to do it without a magnifying mirror! I occasionally get out a pile of clothes and make up and just play around and see what looks good.

Actually, just thinking, are they still doing those make overs in department stores, what with covid?

Josiann I totally agree with you, it's not shallow to want to look as good as you can and I think it's a rude "put down" when people suggest it's shallow. I've never had a makeover, actually I'd love to as I think it's easy to get stuck in a rut as we get older. I find a decent hair cut and for me a colour as grey hair doesn't suit me, works wonders for my appearance. My eyebrows and lashes are not as good as they were so a touch of mascara and darkening my eyebrows (I use a powder) + some lipstick gives me an instant boost. I've started using Trinny products and she does lots of you tube vids which I've found useful, not just makeup but clothes too. I spend a lot of time out of doors but if the weather is vile, I sometimes just play with makeup and clothes, rather like I did as a teen and it's good fun! I'm in my 70's but I am trying to be a stylish old lady because it makes me feel good! Fadingrose you look lovely!

I had to get a photo done for my driving licence/passport and I’ve been dreading it, especially as I’ve hardly worn any make up for the past 20 months. I had a bit of a practice the night before and got up at the crack of dawn to apply layers of make up (thank heaven for touché eclat!). I’d been planning to buy things I’d never used before eg eye primer but had to get the photo done quickly so had to improvise. Was pleasantly surprised with the photo so might invest in some new make up. Was also pleased to find I did actually have some eyelashes left as I thought they’d gone the same way as my hair. I even put a bit of make up on today when I had to take the dog to the vets. I’ve let myself go so much because of the pandemic.

yes, at Selfridges, was great.

my colours didn't change, but they introduced me to some new makeup brands and techniques.

very much worth it.

Yes ! But many years ago when I was 40 ........ hence the hairstyle ! It made me feel very glamorous so go for it

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Used to do a lot of hair modelling for apprentices and got 'the full works' when they entered competitions! Always felt a million dollars, especially when 'my girl' won!!
Feel good when I leave the hairdresser but have never braved a complete makeover since, always worried I would end up looking like so many of the 'celebs' (awfully artificial!!)

I've never worn much make-up, although I hardly ever leave the house without mascara. These days, I also use Benefit Gimme Brow (other brands are available) and my hairdresser cuts and covers my grey hair regularly.

Many years ago, I went for one of those photo shoots where they do your hair and make-up, dress you in a leather jacket and photograph you on a huge motorbike! Of course, they want you to buy the photos. I couldn't walk out into the street afterwards until I'd cleaned off the nasty make-up. I couldn't recognise myself and I hated it. I didn't buy the horrible photos either.

What about an appointment with a personal stylist at a large store with a big selection of clothes and accessories? These sessions are free of charge and there is no obligation to buy anything. It helps to have input from someone who is experienced in choosing fashion for many different age groups, body shapes and colouring.