Makeovers

I had a "make over" with My Weekly " magazine 20yrs ago..was lovely, hair cit and styled,make up done (given lots of samples and got to keep the clothes)..was a wonderful day..

Eloethan I recently had cosmetic surgery and I flippin love my face and teeth now, also had a gastric bypass so I’ll soon love my body too! You go for it girl, a good make over is worth every penny! ?

Why don’t you look at your local college? Our local college has a beauty department who do a range of hair, beauty treatments and make up for a very reasonable cost. The students are well supervised and would give you ideas as well as a nice fresh look.

I had one for my daughters wedding 5 years ago. We both had our make up done a month before to discuss colours etc and then the make up artist came on the day. Also a hairdressers came and did my hair on the day. I had a personal shopper to help with my outfit which I didn’t like but loved the outfit, hat, shoes and bag we eventually chose.

My daughter is getting married in 3 weeks' time. I'm having my hair done a couple of days before and will book in for eyebrows and facial.
My problem is my neck (or lack of it) my chins have slipped down into what was my neck and I look dreadful, even with hair/make up, etc.
I've been swimming well over a hundred lengths a week, since we were allowed back in the pool, in my fight for restoration.
Anyone got any advice?
Fadingrose - you look amazing. If I could just look half as good...

Got divorced, lost a little weight, had my hair cut and bought new clothes with colour. Everyone keeps telling me how well I look and younger. Think it's because for once in my life I am looking after me rather than putting kids, husband, home, work etc first. Didn't realise how much black I wore now lots of lovely colours in my wardrobe. Having the colour stripped and embracing and enhancing the grey has actually made such a difference along with a shorter style. Also some new glasses and a new mascara. Nothing major but folks have noticed so the small changes seem to have worked.

Can also recommend Look Fabulous Forever especially for foundation. Doesn’t look layered or caked as it’s designed by an older lady for older women.

I’ve become very lazy since lockdown and rarely bother. I need to get a grip I know!

Get the right makeover artist who understands YOU. I ended up looking like a brothel Madame- not that I’ve ever met one!

Oh goodness a real blast from the past the Sasson training school took absolute hours but the end results where amazing this was in the 1970’s. Eldest dd went in the 2000 and a great cut then. Do look on groupon and like sites they do brilliant pampering days/half days for some really good prices and we all deserve some pampering occasionally.

aonk I did that in Debenhams before my daughter's wedding. It was excellent advice and I did buy one of the recommended dresses. Sadly, I've never worn the outfit since! ?

No but i could do with one it must make you feel fabulous

No, you are not shallow for wanting to look nice IMO.

I was 12 in !963 and told that any girl could look well-groomed by making sure that she and her clothes were clean, nails filed, stocking seams straight etc.

Later I realised that the quality of the clothes has a lot to answer for too.

All my life, I have felt more confident if I felt I was looking, perhaps not my best, but as good as possible.

So find yourself that hairdresser and perhaps a beauty parlour as well.

Now is the time to go through your wardrobe too, and get rid of anything that makes you feel old, tired or dowdy!

Let's age with style - like the grandmother in Chocolat who wore red silk undies because she was always in mourning black as regards her outer layers of clothing.

I won a free photo shoot makeover 30 years ago which was a great boost to my morale after a break up.
Makeup and hair was done and four different outfits chosen , glam, sporty, studious, sexy. They all looked like a different person . The catch was that the company wanted to sell me the photos and they were very expensive, and I was not allowed to copy any of them, just pay them for more prints. A great experience though.

I totally agree with Monica, looking good is showing self respect for yourself and the better we look the better we feel. I think looking classy is more important than looking younger.........although saying that not trying to deflect from Eloethan's original post, has anyone had experience of Microblading? I spend literally hours plucking my very coarse eyebrow hair that literally grow outwards then filling them in again. I'm quite nervous as I really don't want to end up with the thick filled in perfect eyebrows that the young girls have, just natural looking ones would do me just fine!

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.

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.

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!!)

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.