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FannyCornforth Sat 21-Jan-23 18:05:32

Hello
I have long been an admirer of Helena Bonham Carter; she is a much more beautiful version of me.

I realise today that she has maintained her razor sharp jaw line, by thrusting her lower jaw forward.
I’ve tried it, and it hurt.
And it looks daft.
Why, Helena, why?

Any more pointless daft beauty tips?

FannyCornforth Fri 17-Mar-23 12:36:00

Nanna58

Found an early 1950’s book in a charity shop.Full of hysterical tips, but the best was to ‘Cut eyelashes in Spring to ensure growth’ 😱

Flipping heck!!
I bet that book is amazing.
Any more, please?

helen245 Fri 17-Mar-23 12:04:59

Great thread smile

Nanna58 Thu 16-Mar-23 12:53:12

Found an early 1950’s book in a charity shop.Full of hysterical tips, but the best was to ‘Cut eyelashes in Spring to ensure growth’ 😱

Blondiescot Thu 16-Mar-23 08:21:54

Ailidh

I jut my jaw and look upwards when I'm taking a selfie in the imagination that it makes my face look slimmer. It doesn't but I keep trying.....

That's why I don't do photos of myself, selfies or otherwise!

farview Thu 16-Mar-23 08:16:03

I tried the acupressure recommended by fleurpepper because I often have sinus problems..my nose had been really blocked for a couple of weeks..really uncomfortable and annoying...so I did the acupressure near my nostrils and the instant results were unbelievable..and to wake up this morning, able to breathe through my nostrils is wonderful...😊

HeavenLeigh Mon 06-Mar-23 19:00:41

Oh I just did the nostril pressure it is quite tender and it made my nose run, I don’t think it was meant to do that

Germanshepherdsmum Mon 20-Feb-23 12:32:34

Quite right.

FannyCornforth Mon 20-Feb-23 12:31:59

Yes, perhaps they’d be interested in paying for some proper ads (with videos)? 🤔

Germanshepherdsmum Mon 20-Feb-23 12:30:44

I have just reported it too. Second post from them in as many minutes. I know they are a reputable British company but they shouldn’t use GN for free advertising like this.

FannyCornforth Mon 20-Feb-23 12:28:08

Reported.How dare you spam my thread! angry

LookFabForever Mon 20-Feb-23 12:26:10

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LRavenscroft Sun 22-Jan-23 13:38:01

Did you see her on the Graham Norton show? I love the way she dresses and puts it all together.

FannyCornforth Sun 22-Jan-23 12:43:35

Was its name Clarkson?
Or Littlejohn?

Callistemon21 Sun 22-Jan-23 12:30:45

😂😂😂
Ah, poor dog. I can't post his name, it's politically incorrect now.

He wasn't mine, he belonged to a neighbour.

Kalu Sun 22-Jan-23 12:27:54

Your dog had teeth in his bottom Calli? 😂

Callistemon21 Sun 22-Jan-23 11:13:58

FannyCornforth

Is it a Tibetan Spaniel?
Pekes were bred from Tibbies

I don't know but I used to take a Pekingnese for walks when I was very young, he had an overbite (although I didnt know it was called that then). He'd trot along happily on his little legs, looking determined with his bottom teeth showing.

Kalu Sun 22-Jan-23 11:02:07

Georgesgran

Think I was a bit heavy handed - not helped that my cold has affected my sinuses. It’s worth a try though.

Somehow thinking HBC has had a ‘bit of work’ done makes me feel better (shallow!).

Photographic images of celebs tell lies.😂

Kalu Sun 22-Jan-23 11:00:41

I agree though, I have always thought she is a beautiful woman with bone structure to die for.

Georgesgran Sun 22-Jan-23 11:00:01

Think I was a bit heavy handed - not helped that my cold has affected my sinuses. It’s worth a try though.

Somehow thinking HBC has had a ‘bit of work’ done makes me feel better (shallow!).

Happygirl79 Sun 22-Jan-23 10:57:25

She is just so beautiful. Whatever she's doing, she's doing it right .

Kalu Sun 22-Jan-23 10:56:27

I think HBC may have had some help in maintaining such a youthful jawline and…not a wrinkle in sight? Hmm! Facelift, Botox, airbrushing?

Fleurpepper Sun 22-Jan-23 10:54:15

Did you try Georgesgran- and was it just the description that made your eyes water. It used to be quite painful for me, so go gentle. Great for clearing sinuses too.

Fleurpepper Sun 22-Jan-23 10:52:53

Actually, down a bit rather than up, from nostrils.

Here is a video with all the useful points for face, with affirmations if you wish, or not. The point I described is the second one she demonstrates

youtu.be/rae0TKhfTD8

Georgesgran Sun 22-Jan-23 10:52:26

That’s just made my eyes water fp.
HBC has a new (sofa) ad out, she is a beautiful woman, IMO.

Fleurpepper Sun 22-Jan-23 10:45:13

During lockdown- I took the opportunity to study acupressure. Same as acupuncture, but using finger pressure rather than needles. Amazingly effective, on self and others.

Two acupressure points are well known to improve facial youth and stopping sagging. If you put a finger on each side of nostril, and go up a bit and press gently (those 2 points are very tender- you can add more pressure at a later stage, gently) pushing slightly up and under cheek bone- and hold for 1 or 2 minutes each day or twice a day. Perfect when watching TV, for instance.